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Congratulations go to Kenneth Klinger, Hulett Library's patron highlight this month! We see Kenny at least once a week at the library. He is known to be a handyman around the library, putting shelves, chairs and various pieces of furniture together for us. The newspapers are his go to every week. He can be seen reading them in his favorite chair. He also is an avid book reader and an audio cd listener. Kenny said he likes how helpful and friendly the librarians are and the variety of materials...
The Hulett Museum and Art Gallery held their annual quilt show this past weekend. With one of the biggest shows they've had, there were over 50 pieces on display. The quilts ranged from antique heirlooms to modern day patterns. This year there was even items made of wool....
Lawmakers wrote the latest page in Wyoming's gun-free-zone saga Thursday afternoon with a relatively calm, hour-long discussion of where guns should be allowed. While the Joint Judiciary Committee took no action, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson (R-Wheatland) said he would be bringing back legislation targeting Wyoming's gun-free zones in the upcoming session. "And I hope it'll be a better bill than last year," he said. Given the successes of the hard-right Freedom Caucus during the primaries - a group...
A rock climber is reported to have died after falling from Devils Tower on Sunday. According to a statement from the National Park Service, Devils Tower National Monument, 21-year-old Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, WI, sustained major injuries after falling from the second pitch of El Cracko Diablo. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of the accident at the Tower at around 8 p.m. and located Porter and his climbing partner approximately 40 minutes later. A Hulett EMS paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Crook County...
Speeding – Ryan Wittler, Marathon, FL, 84/80, $10; Corey Klein, Rapid City, SD, 79/75, $10; James Leonard Campbell, Upton, WY, 75/70, $15; Daniel Wendt, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 75/70, $15; Tracey Kochanski, Oconomowoc, WI, 85/80, $15; Alden C. Martin, Spearfish, SD, 80/75, $15; Adan Hernandez, Rupert, ID, 85/80, $15; Erica Dominguez, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Matthew Debo, Bozeman, MT, 80/75, $15; Grant Plessner, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Justin Donner, Minneapolis, MN, 85/80, $15; Alayna Koenig, Mandan, ND, 85/80, $15; (minor), Gillette, WY, 88/...
Sept. 16 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Three business checks. Two motorist assists. Wanted person. Animal complaint. Paper service. Two citizen assists. Welfare check. Suspicious circumstance. Fraud. Sept. 17 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Three business checks. Two thefts. Motorist assist. Medical. Sept. 18 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Three business checks. Trespassing. Suspicious circumstance. Accident. Fingerprints. Theft. Sept. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints. Citizen assist....
Average gas prices remain unchanged in past week in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 4.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 64.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79, while the highest was $4.49, a difference of $1.70 per gallon. The national average price of gas...
Sundance State Bank is reminding business owners of new federal requirements to report the names of the people who own or control your company. Failing to do so could result in civil or criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) regulations require that most companies report the names of all beneficial owners. This must be done before January 1, 2025 if your company was created before the beginning of this year. If you have established the company since January, you have 90 days to complete the...
The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that the storm which temporarily shut down Devils Tower in August contained a tornado. On Friday, NWS released information that the August 19 thunderstorm included a "rain-wrapped tornado" that developed about halfway between Hulett and Warren Peak in the Bear Lodge Mountains as the supercell thunderstorm tracked east. The path of the tornado is estimated to have been around 2.5 miles. Along its route, NWS says numerous pine trees were uprooted or...
A cantaloupe is a delicious summer melon. Cantaloupe is an orange, juicy summer fruit that's related to the watermelon and honeydew melon. Varieties There are two main cantaloupe varieties: North American and European. Both varieties have orange flesh inside and have a similar taste. The primary difference is the outside pattern on the rind. North American cantaloupe, also known as muskmelon, is round with thin, light brown skin and a net-like covering, while European cantaloupe is oblong with...
A well-informed instructor can have a powerful influence on their students. That's why we created the Educator Toolkit. This toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. The Educator Toolkit includes: • Lesson plans with objectives. • Infographics and handouts for each lesson plan. • Links to Social Security web pages. • Talking points. • Quiz questions and answers. We value the efforts all teach...
The Hulett Roping Club is holding their annual free BBQ on Sun., Sept. 29 at the Hulett Recreation Grounds. They will serve from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring your own table service. The annual meeting and election of officers will be held at 1:30 p.m. The queen contest will be held for ages 12-21 following the meeting. After the queen contest, the playday will be held. This event is the roping club’s way of saying thank you for all the support and help during the Hulett Rodeo....
The candidate roster for state and national seats is now official and will begin with three options for United States President. Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican ticket will face Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz, Democratic, and Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, Libertarian. Though three independent candidates petitioned to appear on the general election ballot, none will do so. While Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was successful, he has since withdrawn, and neither Jill Stein nor Demetra Wysinger filed the required number of signatures by Augu...
Speeding – Seth Adam Lewis, Moorcroft, WY. 80/75, $15; Veronica Quevedoguillen, Council Bluffs, IA, 85/80, $15; Donald Feistner, Newell, SD, 70/65, $15; Kaitee Hernandez, Devils Tower, WY, 70/65, $15; Ankur Bhadoria, Leander, TX, 85/80, $15; James Landsparger, Broomfield, CO, 80/75, $15; Pamela Klein-Teuber, Rapid City, SD, 70/65, $15; Juan Saldanagonzalez, Oakley, CA, 80/75, $15; Christina Leppo, Los Angeles, CA, 85/80, $15; Billy Crawford, Wyandotte, OK, 81/75, $97; Juan Mendoza, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Shawn Whitlock, Oak Harbor, WA, 8...
Sept. 9 – Four VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Two business checks. Two assist other agency. Life Flight. Two information. Two trespassing. Two fingerprints. Sept. 10 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Five business checks. Two livestock. Accident. Animal complaint. Suspicious person. Sept. 11 – Five VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Four business checks. Alarm. Lost property. Fingerprints. Animal complaint. Sept. 12 – Two VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business checks. Paper service. Lost property. Animal complaint. Livestock. Project...
Gordon extends executive order to aid in livestock, feed transport CHEYENNE (WNE) — As significant wildfires continue to impact Wyoming’s agricultural producers, Gov. Mark Gordon has extended the executive order which eases restrictions to transport loads of livestock feed and livestock, exempting motor carrier drivers from operating time requirements. “The extension of this EO allows our ranchers to continue to move their livestock to safety quickly and expedites bringing in necessary feed. Wyoming’s commitment to supporting agricul...
A rock climber is reported to have died after falling from Devils Tower on Sunday. According to Devils Tower National Monument, 21-year-old Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, WI, sustained major injuries after falling from the second pitch of El Cracko Diablo. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of the accident around 8 p.m. and found Porter approximately 40 minutes later. A Hulett EMS paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Crook County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the incident. Porter’s partner was stranded on the Tow...
The annual Hulett volunteer fire department fundraiser was held last Saturday at the fire department. A free barbecue and auction was held. Around 80 residents attended. The food was great and there was a lot of great silent auction items. The proceeds go to help with operations and equipment....
The fourth annual Hulett quilt show will be held Sept. 20-23 at the museum. A variety of quilts will be on display from historic to modern. Hours will be Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sept. 21 and from noon to 4 p.m. If you are interested in displaying a quilt, please contact Korina at 467-5292. No admission fee. Pictured is a quilt made by Mary Streeter....
Over the next six years, Crook County can expect to see three bridges replaced or repaired and plenty of maintenance on the highways and interstate. At around this time each year, representatives from WYDOT’s northeast district visit the towns and counties to lay out their plans for the next period. The “STIP”, which stands for State Transportation Improvement Program, is developed to meet federal expectations, but is also intended to ensure transparency and encourage public engagement. According to District Engineer Scott Taylor, plann...
Crook County now hosts two new improvement districts, one for the Beulah area and one for a subdivision located north of Hulett. Votes for both districts during the recent primary election were the final steps in forming the districts. Yellowstone I&S Late last year, developer Yellowstone L&R Ranch, a South Carolina limited liability company, filed a petition to form a district for the 46 parcels that make up one of the county’s newer large-acre subdivisions. The purpose of the district is to repair and maintain the roads within the subdivision...
With September settling in again and bringing cooler evenings, Carlile Fire Zone 16 is hosting their annual open house Saturday, September 21, starting at 6 p.m. and everyone’s invited. The hosts will be providing buns, chips and drinks while the burgers and brats are supplied by Pinnacle Bank; guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Live music will be played by the group, Bob, Pat and Doug. This yearly event is a great opportunity to show appreciation for Carlile’s first responders and enjoy the first days of fall in the Black Hil...
If you would like to be a Friend of the Library, please join us on Monday, September 9 at 4 p.m. The Hulett Museum and Art Gallery and the Hulett Branch Library invite you to come listen to local Author Dawn Newland at the Hulett Branch Library on Wednesday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Sign up or renew your library card in September and be entered to win a prize. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Joy by Danielle Steel – When she is only six years old, Allegra Dixon’s party-loving mother leaves without so much as a goodbye. Her father, an emotionally distant milita...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially withdrawn from the ballot in Wyoming. Kennedy will no longer appear as an independent candidate for President of the United States at the general election in November. Kennedy announced the suspension of his campaign on August 23 in an address from Phoenix, Arizona. He said that he would remain on the ballot in most states for which he qualified, “But in about 10 battleground states where my presence would be a spoiler, I will remove my name and urge voters not to vote for me.” Kennedy blamed “ce...