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The answer is still no, the commissioners told two local residents last week. The county will not be adding any more miles of road to the 600 already maintained, they said, because it cannot afford to do so. Scott Pomerenke and Eric Akola approached the commissioners to ask them to reconsider adding a quarter mile of Old Sundance Road in the area where it meets Beaver Creek Road to the route of the county's snowplows. This request was originally made in August, on the basis that snow tends to...
Speeding – Brandon Deschamps, Loma, CO, 106/80, $190; Joanna McCarty, Gillette, WY, 90/80, $105; Nicholas Erpelding, Minnetonka, MN, 79/65, $130; Jordan Rodger, Ste Ann, MB, Canada, 84/70, $130; Hannah Cooley, Sturgis, SD, 95/80, $135; Bion Hank, Casper, WY, 90/80, $105; Rick Collins, Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Georgi Martov, Arlington Heights, IL, 83/65, $160 Stop Sign Violation – Joe Clyde Bolen, Springdale, AR, $150; Houston Thelmo Aars III, Moorcroft, WY, $140 Fail to Drive Vehicle Wit...
Dec. 25 – Three traffic stops. Three accidents. Theft. Welfare check. Business checks. Four EMS pages. Dec. 26 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Welfare check. Two sets fingerprints. Accident. Business checks. Two suspicious vehicles. Motorist assist. House watch. Dec. 27 – Three VIN checks. Fraud. Traffic stop. Welfare check. Alarm – fire. Assist other agency. Suspicious circumstances. Theft. Business check. Trespassing. Dead body. Dec. 28 – Six VIN checks. Two motorist assists. Tr...
The developer of one of the county's newer large-acre subdivisions has received approval from the county commission for its petition to form an improvement and service district for the 46 parcels contained within. A public hearing took place for the proposed Yellowstone L&R Ranch Improvement and Service District. The developer is Yellowstone L&R Ranch, a South Carolina limited liability company. The purpose of the district is to repair and maintain the roads within the subdivision, though it wil...
2th Air Force welcomes its first female commander CHEYENNE (WNE) - The 20th Air Force received its first female commander, the highest- ranking position overseeing the nation's ground-based nuclear missiles, weeks after Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., released his blockade on military promotions last month. Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser was officially initiated into the position during a symbolic change-of-command ceremony Friday at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. "It's not lost on me that I'm the first...
Kelly's Grooming is finally open in Hulett. Owner Kelly Maher has been grooming for over 20 years, with eight years grooming for veterinarian practices as well as being a veterinarian assistant. Maher is certified in all dog breeds and cat breeds for grooming. From nail clipping to extensive cuts, Maurer can do it all. "I am open by appointment only and work Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and every third Saturday of the month 8 a.m.–4 p.m.". Before finding a bui...
Newly published research exposes the role gas drilling infrastructure played in shrinking habitat for northeast Wyoming's dwindling sage grouse population - and it also provides a blueprint to help the imperiled species continue to exist on industrialized landscapes. In the Powder River Basin, a coalbed methane industry boom around the turn of the century brought with it some 30,000 wells, thousands of miles of roads, power lines and pipelines, along with scores of wastewater ponds resulting...
The Crook County Commission has passed a resolution that will increase the amount of reimbursement Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) receives for ambulance services, with the intention of ensuring these services remain affordable to keep providing in the future. A public hearing for the resolution was set for January's regular meeting of the county commissioners, after a 45-day notice period is complete. At that hearing, the commission heard that County Attorney Joe Baron had...
The Hulett Public Library has several upcoming events. Crook County Oddities will be held Wed., Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. to learn about the oddities of Crook County. Using stories, legends and scientific research, Rocky Courchaine will take us on a supernatural tour of Crook County. Friends of the Library will be sponsoring Bingo at the Civic Center on Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and Mar. 17 at 1:30 p.m. And finally, it's Bunco time! The library will be having a Bunco party once a month starting Wed., Jan. 14...
Powder River Energy has been busy replacing old street lights with new LED bulbs. The new lights will be more efficient and will provide a different type of brightness. In the town of Hulett around 45 lights will be changed. People will notice that the lights seem to be brighter and more directed downward onto the streets and sidewalks....
Dec. 18 – Two VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Four business checks. Two house watches. Welfare check. Traveler’s aide. Motorist assist. Dec. 19 – Motorist assist. Two paper services. Four traffic stops. House watch. Two suspicious circumstances. Information. Two business checks. EMS page. Dec. 20 – Three VIN checks. Two paper services. Three traffic stops. Four business checks. Four house watches. Fingerprints. Prisoner transport. Project Life Saver. Three EMS pages. Dec. 21 – Four VIN checks, Fingerprints. Two traffic s...
Speeding – Rodney W. Brown, Philip, SD, 45/30, $205; Trevor Ray Tognoni, Rozet, WY, 91/80, $115; Stacy Haggerty, Newcastle, WY, 83/70, $125 No Seat Belt (driver) – Marla Hether, Sheridan, WY, $25; Nathaniel McGillivray, Gillette, WY, $25 Follow Too Closely – Marla Hether, Sheridan, WY, $100 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Rickie Linneman, Gillette, WY, $140 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Mark P. Christman, Gillette, WY, $450 No Valid Driver’s License; Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Preston James...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout January. 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 in N...
The Hulett Public Library held their annual holiday open house Dec. 14. The library was full of friends of the library. Refreshments were served and games were enjoyed with prizes. At the end of the party, winners of the holiday silent auction were announced....
PacifiCorp moving forward with study on bird safety near turbines CHEYENNE (WNE) — PacifiCorp and its research partners are moving forward with a study to evaluate the effects of painting a single wind turbine blade black on 36 different turbines to reduce collision risks to birds flying near the wind turbines. “This is an extraordinary partnership of scientists, federal regulators, wildlife managers, a nongovernmental organization, academia, developers and utility companies working together to find solutions to reduce the impacts of cri...
BUFFALO — Federal legislation that would, among other land management directives, release three wilderness study areas in Johnson County from longtime protections, is one step closer to becoming law. Long championed by Wyoming’s congressional delegation and the Wyoming County Commissioners Association, the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative was introduced in 2015 to finalize the designation of several Wilderness Study Areas throughout the state. The bill passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee by voice vote during a bus...
January As the annual Wyoming Legislative Session kicked off, Jason Perry was honored during the opening ceremonies for his work as Hulett's ambulance director and his efforts to get all of Hulett's EMTs certified as paramedics. Meanwhile, Ogden Driskill took the oath as President of the Senate and Chip Neiman was selected as House Majority Floor Leader – which, to the best of his knowledge, was a position never before offered to a freshman legislator. Crook County Medical Services District (CCM...
A series of public meetings has been scheduled for January to solicit input on plans to potentially introduce zoning to Crook County. These meetings will form the next step of the county’s exploration of whether zoning would suit this county in the light of the high level of development that has gone on over the last few years, and will aim to gauge exactly where the public stands on the issue. Meetings will take place in all four municipalities throughout January, led by a facilitator, and will focus on options for growth management. A c...
If a flood washes away homes or a tornado damages outbuildings, every county in Wyoming is expected to have a plan in place with which to handle it. The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan details exactly what Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan and Weston counties are doing to minimize the impacts of the many hazards that could potentially impact this area. The newest draft of this plan, which must be updated every five years, is now available for public comment. It details each hazard, from drought, hazardous materials and dam failures to...
As a festive spin on its annual efforts to assist the community with disposing of its unwanted goods, Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) invites you to bring your used and broken Christmas lights to the office to be taken to Rapid City for recycling. “For this event, it is only string lights and extension cords,” says Bridget Helms, Office Manager. “We can’t accept anything else at this time.” The idea came about, says Helms, when CCNRD heard that Rapid City is taking these items for free recycling. “I asked EchoWorks at Western...
The Hulett Assembly of God held their Live Nativity program last Wednesday at the Greater Hulett Community Center. Kids of all ages reenacted the manger scene. The audience enjoyed hearing the story narrative and singing traditional Christmas songs. Wise men, angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph along with a donkey, goat and llamas graced the stage....
Speeding – Damon Anderson, Brooklyn Center, MN, 92/80, $130; Antonio Valencia, New Harmony, UT, 77/55, $170; Reynaldo Narvaiz, Jr., Gillette, WY, 94/75, $155; Hailey Shelstad, Gillette, WY, 84/65, $223 No Seat Belt (passenger) – Andrea Clark, Sioux Falls, SD, $10 Stop Sign Violation – Wade Jeffery Regan, Newcastle, WY, $140 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – John Shumate, Calera, AL, $140 Exhibit Acceleration – Stetson Mykel Niehoff, Gillette, WY, $150 Weight Over Permit Limits (0-2000) – David Hammons, Ft. Worth, TX,...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Health is seeking $121 million in additional state funding on top of its $2.1 billion budget request for the 2025-26 biennium, but officials are willing to settle for the governor’s recommendation of $101 million. Despite the $20 million difference, Director Stefan Johansson said the Health Department worked closely with Gordon on his $101 million recommendation. The director clarified the differences in request were not due to different opinions on spending. “We worked with the governor and his staff quite...
CASPER — A mine exploration project in Halleck Creek was ranked as one of the top ten critical mineral sites on the planet after assay results earlier this year revealed exceptionally high levels of rare earth elements. But this month the project owners, American Rare Earths, U.S. subsidiary of an Australian-founded exploration company, have completed their full development drilling campaign, and the new assay results suggest that soon this Albany County mine will be ranked number one. Mineral testing of samples from Overton Mountain r...
Applications open for internship program for new farmers, ranchers CHEYENNE (WNE) — The GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024, according to a news release from University of Wyoming Extension. “The goal of this program is to provide interns with a hands-on internship at a working farm or ranch in Wyoming, in cooperation with state producer organizations and educational institutions,” said Kendra Faucett, program coordinator, in the release. The program provides a $5000 stipend for a 10-week work experience, which...
