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A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout May. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at the f...
Speeding – Bridgitt Erickson, Lincoln, MT, 86/80, $97; Brian Scott, Gig Harbor, WA, 68/45, $175; Nathan Schlaeger, Vadnais Heights, MN, 90/75, $135; Victor Quinones Serna, Gillette, WY, 90/70, $160; Daniel Parlee, Corpus Christi, TX, 95/80, $135; Conner Linebarger, Bozeman, MT, 85/80, $15; Robert Layne, Williston, ND, 80/70, $105; Cody J. Johnson, Windom, MN, 84/70, $140; Ryan J. Hudson, Lead, SD, 77/65, $174; Rory McDonald, South Jordan, UT, 96/80, $140; Kam Ho, Chesterfield, MO, 92/75, $145; (minor), Gillette, WY, 69/55, $130; Firjah B. A...
All ladies are welcome to come to our Ladies Tea Party on Mon., May 9 at 2:30 p.m. Make sure you wear a decorated hat for the contest. Prizes for prettiest and craziest hats. There will be tea-time treats, great entertainment and games as well as tea. Hope to see you there! NEW FICTION BOOKS: Crimson Summer by Heather Graham – When FDLE special agent Amy Larson discovers a small horse figurine amid the bloody aftermath of a gang massacre in the Everglades, she recognizes it immediately. The toy is the calling card of the apocalypse cult that A...
The Hulett Branch Library has announced winners of the second and third grade coloring contest: first place was May Moody (third grade) and second place was Hannah Fowler (third grade). Congratulations to the winners; everyone did an amazing job. Stay tuned for more information on the Kids Summer Reading Program and the kids summer programs....
GILLETTE (WNE) — The coal production from Peabody Energy Corp. and Arch Resources Inc. through the first three months of 2022 aligned with the strong projections each company had for their Powder River Basin mines headed into the year, despite rail issues and other logistical challenges. Their steady coal production comes amid an increased demand for thermal coal sold at higher prices that has carried over from last year. But both companies have kept an eye on the short-term gains with the other fixed on the looming long-term downfall of the c...
CASPER — A complaint filed Friday with the Wyoming GOP claims four county-level Republican parties violated bylaws, raising further questions about whether state party leaders have been selectively enforcing rules at the expense of traditional conservatives. Gail Symons, a Sheridan Republican and the woman behind the nonpartisan blog Civics307, claimed GOP organizations in Sheridan, Sublette, Albany and Crook counties committed minor violations of party rules. Her complaint comes as Laramie County Republicans face the prospect of losing most o...
Man sentenced to 70 days in vehicular homicide SHERIDAN (WNE) — Sheridan County Circuit Court Judge Shelley Cundiff sentenced Todd A. Kohler to 70 days in jail, one year of supervised probation and 230 hours of community service education on distracted driving in relation to the 2020 homicide by vehicle of Shariah Harper. “[This] is the absolute toughest thing I’ve ever done as a circuit court judge,” Cundiff said to the circuit courtroom, nearly filled with supporters of the victim’s family and defendant alike. According to court documents...
Mother Nature didn't disappoint with the spring storm last weekend. Heavy wet snow was dumped across the area, providing much-needed moisture. Amounts ranged from 15 inches to nearly 20 inches with snowdrifts being measured in feet. Luckily, the Hulett area did not lose power and, once the storm was over, it didn't take long for people to start digging out. By Monday the roads were clear and mostly dry....
For those interested in standing for election this year, whether for local, county or state positions, the filing window is about to open. For a two-week period, citizens will be invited to put forth their names for seats ranging from U.S. Congress to city council. Filing opens on May 12 and will close on May 27 for most county, state and federal seats. Special district and school board applications will not be accepted until later in the year as these seats will appear on the ballot for the general election. As well as two county commissioner...
The Crook County Clerk’s Office, in conjunction with the Midwest Assistance Program, will be holding a board member and special district director training on Friday, April 29. The training will begin at 6 p.m. and should be done by 8 p.m. It will be held in the Courthouse Community Room in the courthouse basement in Sundance. County Clerk Linda Fritz advises it is highly recommended that at least one board member/director from boards, special districts and improvement and service districts attend this training. As fiscal and election laws a...
Speeding – Eric Anderson, Evansville, IN, 88/75, $125; Denice H. Poseley, Gillette, WY, 43/30, $85; Mollie M. Boardman, Nashua, NH, 52/30, $170; Noah Matson, Spearfish, SD, 87/75, $120; Mannaseth Freeman, Orem, UT, 90/80, $105; Terri Lesley, Gillette, WY, 86/75, $115; Gavin P. Weyrich, Riverton, WY, 89/70, $80; Benjamin Smullen, Doylestown, PA, 100/80, $160; Thomas Prendergast, Shell, WY, 90/75, $135; Travis Lehtola, Gillette, WY, 86/75, $115; Jeremiah Decker, Newcastle, WY, 80/70, $105; Courtney Turbak, New Bedford, MA, 88/80, $101 Expired T...
GILLETTE — Just about every day at about 5 p.m., Kennedy Wainaina waits on a phone call. Ever since his sister, Irene Wairimu Gakwa, went missing from Gillette in February or March, he has stayed in close contact with the Gillette police detectives working to solve his sister’s disappearance. After Wainaina talks with detectives each night, he calls his mother and father in Kenya, who also have grown accustomed to waiting by the phone. “They’re in rough shape, especially my mom,” he said. “My dad maybe hides it well but my mom, I can tell sh...
Coloring contest winners Hadlee Apland and Mordecai Wolfskill. The Hulett public library announce the winners of their Easter coloring contest for kids in kindergarten and first grade. First place went to Hadlee Apland, kindergarten and second place Mordecai Wolfskill, first grade....
The American Legion Auxiliary Post #80 held their annual poppy poster contest. This year's entries were awesome and very hard to judge. Winners were: Class 1 – first Maybelle Moody, second Hannah Fowler and third Rilee Bears. Class 2 – first Samantha Amdahl, second Cedar Palm and third Emma Ista. The winning posters will now be sent to the next level of competition....
Man sentenced to 74-100 years on 58 child porn charges GREEN RIVER (WNE) — A 49-year-old Wamsutter resident will be spending the rest of his life in prison following a sentencing hearing where he pled guilty to 58 criminal charges. Russell Jay Byrne was sentenced Monday to a prison sentence of 74-100 years by Third Judicial District Court Judge Suzannah Robinson for charges including the possession, manufacture and distribution of child pornography, as well as the sexual abuse of three children. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Off...
CHEYENNE — Parents who say their daughters were victims in a blackmail case involving a Burns High School student say the school district has been slow to respond to the incident, keeping the student in classes and in extracurricular activities with some of the alleged victims for months. Two parents of two underage students spoke to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle and asked that their names not be used. These parents and an attorney connected to the case said an investigation by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation revealed the student h...
Blueberries can be eaten in all kinds of different recipes. These small blue and purple berries have an extensive list of health benefits, making this delicious snack a great healthy option. Some of the many benefits include protecting against heart disease, supporting healthy skin, maintaining bone strength, and aiding in healthful blood pressure. Blueberries contain vitamin C, B6, fiber, and phytonutrients, which support heart health. Fiber specifically helps lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and decreases the risk of heart...
Guidelines for public or private organizations wishing to request a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act money granted to Crook County are now available on the county website. After a public hearing, the county commissioners approved the proposed rules that the county will use to guide distribution of the remaining funding left in its coffers, as well as the second installment of just under a quarter million dollars that’s expected later this year. The county has been working to devise an application process for entities with projects t...
Many people don’t realize they currently qualify for comprehensive and affordable health insurance and could sign up today. Expanded benefits and cheaper costs can be found by connecting with Enroll Wyoming, a nonprofit that provides free assistance to explore health options. People may qualify for the Health Insurance Marketplace based on income or recent life-altering experiences like marriage, a new child joining the home, or losing health insurance. This allows Americans to access the Marketplace, where cost savings like tax credits make f...
Apr. 4 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Animal complaint. Property damage. Suspicious circumstances. Theft report. Welfare check. EMS page. Apr. 5 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Five traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assisted another agency. Controlled substance problem. Public relations. Attempted suicide. Suspicious circumstances. Apr. 6 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic stops. Business alarm. Animal complaint. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Citizen assist. Citizen dispute. Harassment complaint. Motor...
Speeding – Anatoliy Zhukovskiy, Kent, WA, 87/75, $120; Sandeep Thadiparthy, Overland Park, KS, 92/75, $145; Dena Reiff, Lake Preston, SD, 83/70, $125; John Pagcaliwagan, Minot, ND, 94/80, $130; Monica Haffner, Box Elder, SD, 105/80, $185; Spencer Stern, Redmond, WA, 90/80, $105; Loretta Deyo, Newcastle, WY, 81/70, $115; Maurico Solano, El Paso, TX, 94/80, $130 Speed Too Fast for Conditions – Thorin N. Tarno, Gillette, WY, $260 No Valid Driver’s License – Clinton W. Palmer, Hulett, WY, $140; Eduardo Barraganmartinez, Las Vegas, NV, $140 Child S...
Lily Altaffer was the lucky trivia winner at the Hulett public library. March and April daily winners' names are put into a drawing and then at the end of the second month a winner is drawn for the $25 prize....
NEW FICTION BOOKS: What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline – Jason Bennett is a suburban dad who owns a court-reporting business, but one night, his life takes a horrific turn. He is driving his family home after his daughter’s field hockey game when a pickup truck begins tailgating them, on a dark stretch of road. Suddenly two men jump from the pickup and pull guns on Jason, demanding the car. A horrific flash of violence changes his life forever. A Relative Murder by Jude Deveraux – Bestselling novelist Sara Medlar is skilled at shar...
The Vital Statistics Services division of the Wyoming Department of Health has released data showing that 2021 was a second year of unprecedented death rates in this state. However, there were also more births and marriages in Wyoming, and fewer divorces. A total of 6572 deaths were recorded in 2021 and 5986 in 2020. For context, 2019 saw a lower death rate of 5122. Specific figures for Crook County in 2021 were not available at time of going to press. However, local death rates did show a considerable jump in 2020 with 106 deaths recorded, as...
Entries are now open for this year’s Crook County Rodeo Royalty Contest! Contestants must attend a Crook County School, or parent(s) must reside in Crook County. Contestant age requirements are 7-22 by January 1, 2022. Deadline for applications to be received is May 27 at 5 p.m. Please contact Amber Burch at (307) 467-5678 or message our Facebook page to receive an application. Contest will be held in Sundance on the evenings of July 18 and 19....
