Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
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Wyoming traffic jams are unlike those in the city. Travelers have to beware of what might be on the roads including cows, deer, turkeys and other non-motorized objects. Going between Hulett and the interstate, it's a common occurrence to see cattle being herded down the highway. In Hulett, traffic will come to a standstill to let the wild turkeys make their way down the street. Most people will agree though, that these traffic jams are one of the reasons we live where we do.... Full story
Due to road conditions causing a delay in newspaper distribution, online acess to this week's news stories will be free.... Full story
The Hulett Branch Library held a rodeo story time in honor of the National Finals Rodeo, which was going on last week. Kids had fun at the GHCC participating in rodeo events, such as ribbon snatching, barrel, poles and bull riding. Everyone had a great time.... Full story
Due to the upcoming holidays our offices will be closed Mon., Dec. 26 and Mon., Jan. 2. Deadline for the Dec. 29 issue of the Wyoming Pioneer will be noon on Fri., Dec. 23. Deadline for the Jan. 5 issue will be noon on Fri., Dec. 30. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!... Full story
James B. “Jim” “Jimmy” Frisbee, Jr., 75, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away on November 24, 2022, at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Blessings in a Backpack would like to thank everyone for the donations to our program this year. Donations were received from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Wyoming Governors Residence Foundation, Wyoming Hunger Initiative, Powder River Energy Foundation, Neiman Enterprises, INC., Sundance State Bank, Pinnacle Bank, Summit National Bank, Hulett Lions Club, Hulett Student Counci and Jeff and Reneé Carrier. Also, thank you to the Corner Market for providing a box to collect food items, and their... Full story
Jeanne Whalen was recently recognized for her service to Crook County as Commissioner. She was presented a plaque by fellow Commissioners Kelly Dennis and Fred Devish. Whalen was the first ever woman to serve on the board of commissioners.... Full story
The Hulett Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights will be held Thurs., Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Participating floats can line up in front of the R-Deli. After the parade, Santa will go to the civic center where kids can get cookies and hot chocolate and a visit with Santa.... Full story
New items in the Children’s Section purchased from the Jim Maupin Memorial include: Hank the Cowdog Series 51-60, Magic Tree House Series 9-16 and 2 New Movies Spirit (2 movie collection) and An American Tail. New Fiction Books: The Perfect Assassin by James Patterson – Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork in anthropology, the gawky, bespectacled PhD finds himself enrolled in a school where he is the sole pupil. His professor, “Meed,” is demanding. She’s also his captor. I Know Wher... Full story
Due to an impending winter storm, staff began closing seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest, Mon., Dec. 12, ahead of the regularly scheduled Dec. 15 date. Gates are closed to provide a seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect road and trail surfaces and other resources, and provide for public safety as some of the roads are converted into part of the snowmobile trail system. Seasonally closed roads and trails are identified on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Black... Full story
Speeding – Kyle D. Williams, Newcastle, WY, 37/20, $345; Lorrie P. Lefave, Moorcroft, WY, 86/70, $140; Zane Minney, Cheyenne, WY, 79/70, $103; Elise Patton, Pine Ridge, SD, 93/75, $150; Isaac Havens, Iron River, MI, 85/80, $25; Lauren Mosher, Liscomb, IA, 88/80, $101; Joshua Frederick, Emmetsburg, IA, 89/75, $130; Vaibhav Gopisetti, Rancho Palos Verde, CA, 90/75, $135 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Jason Davis, Gillette, $440 No Seat Belt (driver) – Samantha Simmons, Newcastle, WY, $25 Fail to Yield Right of Way for E... Full story
Dec. 5 – Six VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Citizen assist. Two house watches. Prisoner transport. Patient transfer. Dec. 6 – Eight VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Abandoned vehicle. Traffic accident with damage. Animal complaint. Assisted Moorcroft Police. Business check. House watch. Vehicle lockout. REDDI report. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Dec. 7 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Two traffic accidents with damage. Business checks. Fraud report. House watches. Two EMS pages. Dec. 8 – VIN check. Three traffic stops. Busines... Full story
David and Debi Plekan of OutlawRidge Ministries will be hosting an Open House at The Bible Study Room at 146 Hunter Street in Hulett, on Tues., Dec. 20 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Please come and enjoy a hot beverage and sweet treat. Several items, from framed photography and notecards, to handmade jewelry, Bibles and fudge, will be yours for the choosing at no charge, all that is asked is you consider a donation of any amount to the ministry. Please feel free to choose something you like or even a last-minute gift that you need. OutlawRidge Ministries... Full story
The board of trustees for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) has officially moved to replace its electronic medical records system (EMR), which has been causing serious issues with cash flow and is deeply unpopular with staff. The board met in special session on Friday to discuss the potential contract. The majority of the meeting was spent in executive session to allow board attorney Kara Ellsbury to provide legal advice on the terms of the contract and any other legal issues associated with it. Following the executive session,... Full story
Junior High Basketball Hulett – 28, Upton – 10 Upton Tournament Day 1: Red Devils – 40, Riverside – 56 Red Devils – 49, Tensleep – 40 Lady Devils – 26, Riverside – 34 Lady Devils – 49, Tensleep – 40 Upton Tournament Day 2: Lady Devils – 22, Sheridan – 35 Red Devils – 48, Sheridan – 35... Full story
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. After discussion, Jeanne moved to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-26 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING USUAL BUSINESS HOURS WHEREAS, per Wyoming Statute 18-3-103(b), county officers shall k... Full story
Hulett Town Council The Hulett Town Council met on November 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. Present were Council Backen, Bears, Johnson and Mayor Parsons. Absent was Councilman Kennah. Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of an executive session concerning personnel, Backen/Johnson, mc. Motion to approve the minutes, Bears/Backen, mc. Mr. Wolfensperger asked the council about asphalting to the edge of his property to the street. He asked if the town did road repairs on that street if they would do that portion of the driveway. Council said they... Full story
RIVERTON — Sen. Tim Salazar, R-Riverton, is authoring a bill to clarify language in the state’s Food Freedom Act after Department of Ag inspectors balked at the sale of raw milk on Riverton’s Main Street. “This is an issue also of just small business development, small business growth,” Salazar said of the legislation to a crowd of community members during a town hall event earlier this month. “My belief is that it will receive widespread support in the legislature.” One of Main Street’s newest businesses, Fremont Foods LLC, works much like... Full story
Committeewoman cited over errant shots fired during hunt POWELL (WNE) — Nina Webber, the Wyoming Republican National Committeewoman and a two-time candidate for House District 24, has been charged with reckless endangerment stemming from a morning elk hunt Nov. 30 near Wapiti. Ranch manager Cory Williams at Trout Creek said he and his wife were forced to seek cover as bullets from a group of hunters buzzed over their heads while they were outside their home preparing for work. He said he heard roughly two dozen shots being fired as elk s... Full story
Search and rescue crews from the Crook County Sheriff's Office continue to search for two men who were reported missing last night at Keyhole State Park. The Sheriff's Office received a call on December 15 at around 9:10 p.m. that a male subject had fallen through the ice while driving his UTV on the reservoir. Dispatch spoke to the subject on the phone, who said he had made it out of the water and was lying on the ice. Pine Haven Fire and EMS were paged and arrived at approximately the same time as three local citizens, who drove a UTV onto... Full story
