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  • Shovel winner

    Nov 10, 2022

    Riley Maupin was the winner who guessed October 25 for the first snowfall. It snowed around an inch on the 24th. She won a shovel donated by the Friends of the Library and painted by Cynthia Klinger....

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Nov 10, 2022

    Oct. 31 – Six traffic stops. Six VIN inspections. Two business checks. Citizen dispute. Civil standby. Domestic disturbance. Harassment. Two medical pages. Fingerprints. Two suspicious persons/circumstances. Two traffic hazards. Trespassing. Nov. 1 – Three traffic stops. Paper service. Five VIN checks. Animal complaint. Two business checks. Civil standby. Disturbance. Parking problem. Fingerprints. Project Lifesaver. Traffic hazard. Trespassing. Nov. 2 – Two traffic stops. Traffic accident with damage. Five VIN checks. Assist another agency. As...

  • Circuit Court

    Nov 10, 2022

    Speeding – Gabriel Souza, Edgewater, CO, 80/70, $105; Zachary Carlton Luthman, Worcester, MA, 96/80, $140; Candy Collins, Upton, WY, 80/70, $105; Michael Hurley, Bennington, VT, 77/70, $99; Craig Tatton, Conception Bay South, NL, Canada, 97/80, $145; Mike Chadinha, Fargo, ND, 92/75, $145; Gregory Dotson, Keota, OK, 76/45, $215; Kristie Steeley, Gillette, WY, 96/75, $165; Lane T. Blakeman, Oshoto, WY, 96/55, $265; Parker Mogray, Clatskanie, OR, 79/70, $113 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Savanna L. Hawks, Gillette, WY, $37...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Nov 10, 2022

    BLM Wyoming Rawlins office announces two wildlife habitat enhancement projects RAWLINS (WNE) —The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is preparing for two collaborative project installations in Carbon County. Rawlins Field Office wildlife biologists and rangeland management specialists have been collaborating with members of local schools and local businesses on a variety of projects throughout 2022. Two of the projects are now at the implementation stage and will be constructed over the next two to three weeks pending weather c...

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Nov 10, 2022

    NEW FICTION BOOKS: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover – After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber – Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn’t be more different. Peter, the loc...

  • Pie Party to raise funds for Hulett EMS

    Nov 10, 2022

    The Hulett EMS seventh Annual Pie Party will be held Wed., Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Hulett Civic Center. The event promises to be another great evening of delicious homemade pie and lots of fun! Tickets are available at the door for a delicious big piece of pie with ice cream and a beverage. For a little extra you can savor even more. Pies are being baked by several wonderful local people. A silent auction will again be offered with many varied items generously donated, ranging from cinnamon rolls to fine jewelry and everything in between. If...

  • Fatal crash claims life of North Carolina man

    Nov 10, 2022

    Driver inattention or a possible medical condition are being investigated as possible causes of a fatal crash early Thursday morning. On November 3, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 1 on US Highway 212 near the Wyoming-South Dakota State line. At 6:04 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a collision involving two commercial vehicles. A 2016 Kenworth tractor-trailer combination unit was traveling eastbound on US 212 when the vehicle crossed the center line into the westbound lane and collided with the side of a 2022...

  • UNESCO report goofs; there are no glaciers in Yellowstone

    Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange|Nov 10, 2022

    JACKSON —There are no glaciers in Yellowstone National Park. That’s according to Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly. Speaking with the Jackson Hole Daily on Friday morning about the summer season, he responded to a UNESCO report that said climate change would cause some glaciers in World Heritage Sites to disappear by 2050. Glaciers in Yellowstone were included in that list. That was an error, Sholly said. The superintendent said Yellowstone had told UNESCO as much. “There’s definitely places in the national park system in North America wher...

  • Unofficial 2022 General Election Results for Crook County

    Nov 10, 2022

    US Representative (R) HARRIET HAGEMAN – 2,813 (D) LYNNETTE GREYBULL – 306 (L) RICHARD BRUBAKER – 69 (C) MARISSA JOY SELVIG - 51 Write-in Totals – 39 Governor (R) MARK GORDON – 2,515 (D) THERESA A. LIVINGSTON – 200 (L) JARED J. BALDES – 173 Write-in Totals – 359 Secretary of State (R) CHUCK GRAY – 2,883 Write-in Totals – 74 State Auditor (R) KRISTI RACINES – 2,923 Write-in Totals – 7 State Treasurer (R) CURT MEIER – 2,932 Write-in Totals – 15 Superintendent of Public Instruction (R) MEGAN DEGENFELDER – 2,696 (D) SERGIO A. MALDONADO, SR. – 29...

  • Flu season expected to be active

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 3, 2022

    The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning that this year’s flu season could be an active one. After a couple of years of much less flu than usual, the contagious virus is expected to be back in full circulation this winter. “Largely due to widespread personal precautions related to COVID-19, reported flu activity was unusually low over the past two flu seasons in Wyoming and across the country. There are indications that may not be the case again,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer. “Unfortunately, we may be back to normal...

  • Candy contest winners

    Nov 3, 2022

    Candy making contest winners have been announced by the Hulett Public Library staff. The judges, Terry McAmis and Robin Danhoffer, had a variety of entries, fudge, caramel and hard candy. Winners all received cash or prizes. Winners were: 1st – Marilyn Knapp, 2nd – Jeanne Shepherd, Best Presentation – Melissa Bears, Librarians' Choice – Amber Petersheim....

  • Hulett Branch Library

    Nancy Bowles|Nov 3, 2022

    Come on down to the library for coffee and goodies after you vote on Tues., Nov. 8. Friends of the Library will be meeting at 4 p.m. on Nov. 7. Book Discussion will be at 5 p.m. that same day. NEW FICTION BOOKS: Under the Starry Skies by Tracie Peterson – Sensible and independent, Cassie Barton never anticipated being on her own at 32. But after the death of her father and the marriage of her sister, she’s found joy in her work as a seamstress. When a minor accident leaves her unable to sew, she decides to use her time to compile a book of sto...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Nov 3, 2022

    Campaign finance complaint against Vogelheim dismissed JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Democratic Party’s campaign finance complaint against Republican legislative candidate Paul Vogelheim has been dismissed, according to Jennifer Martinez, the office’s assistant elections director in the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Martinez said on Monday that she was not able to elaborate on why or provide documentation of the dismissal before press time. Vogelheim is running against Democrat Liz Storer to represent House District 23 in the Wyoming...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Nov 3, 2022

    Oct. 24 – Eight VIN checks. Traffic stop. Traffic accident with damage. Two business checks. Medical page. Motorist assist. Paper service. Fingerprints. Project Lifesaver. Patient transfer. Oct. 25 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Alarm call. Business check. Public relations. Sex offense. Suspicious person/circumstance. Found property. Motorist assist. Oct. 26 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Assist another agency. Minor in possession. Protection order violation. Patient transfer. Medical page. Traffic control call....

  • Circuit Court

    Nov 3, 2022

    Speeding – David Wagner, Grandview, IA, 88/80, $101; Bradley Hargrave, Jerseyville, IL, 86/80, $97; Kyle Halter, Belgrade, MT, 79/65, $188; (minor), Gillette, WY, 100/80, $170; Sedrak Galajyan, Los Angeles, CA, 55/45, $105; Jacob Zieman, Darwin, MN, 84/70, $130; Lucas Sonsel, Hockley, TX, 79/70, $103; Rena M. Maller, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Arthur Wise, Denver, CO, 90/80, $105; Tobea Miller Ayer, Beulah, 55/45, $105; Andrew Kissell, Oostburg, WI, 90/75, $135; Keeton Rosales, Belle Fourche, SD, 79/70, $103; Douglas Lameyer, Wayland, MI, 92/80, $...

  • Trout rescues start off with sweets and end with smiles

    Mark Davis, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Nov 3, 2022

    POWELL — Electrically stunned trout rolled to the top of the water, revealing their white underbellies, while volunteers hoping to save Wyoming’s prized game fish sloshed through the muddy, receding pools of the Cody Canal to scoop them up as fast as possible. The volunteers, who face a wet and sometimes bone-chilling task, were fueled by the sugary sweetness of donuts and black coffee as the rescue mission continued just after sunrise Friday. It was obvious there were a lot of fish to be saved along the ditch near the South Fork of the Shoshon...

  • GOP at odds with senate candidate

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 3, 2022

    Historically speaking, political parties tend to support their winning candidates from a primary election as they move forward to the general. Not this time, though, according to Senator Ogden Driskill, who is accusing the central committee for the Crook County Republican Party of going against its own bylaws in an effort to tacitly support his write-in opponent. At this time, the central committee has not officially endorsed anyone for Senate District 1. Driskill, however, argues that the party’s failure to support his candidacy is de facto s...

  • Bake Better Cupcakes

    Vicky Hayman, UW Extension Food and Nutrition Educator|Nov 3, 2022

    Today was are going to talk about the dos and don’ts of making cupcakes. Have you ever made a batch of cupcakes and thought, “that wasn’t supposed to happen”? When cupcakes are not made correctly, they may sink in the middle, the top of the cupcake may be sticky or dry, the chocolate chips or berries may sink, or the cupcakes may overflow. Sunken Cupcakes When baking, there is nothing more upsetting than taking cupcakes out of the oven and watching them deflate as they cool. The most common cause of this is over-mixing. It is very temptin...

  • Haunting Hulett

    Oct 27, 2022

    Bill and Rebecca Motley with some help of local residents turned the Greater Hulett Community Center gym into a haunted house. This has become an annual event and they keep adding to their collection of scary characters. The haunted house was open Saturday night and nearly 100 kids and adults enjoyed being scared at the GHCC. The couple said they are already thinking about new features for next year. The Motleys also had help from a few locals who will be thanked in a separate thank...

  • Crossen selected as Tower superintendent

    Oct 27, 2022

    National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Doug Crossen as superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. He began working in his new assignment at the park on October 11. The position reports to the superintendent of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.   Crossen has worked for the National Park Service for over 30 years, most recently as the acting superintendent at Jewel Cave National Monument. "Doug's experience in park opera...

  • Veterans' assistance available

    Oct 27, 2022

    A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout November. 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 t...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Oct 27, 2022

    Oct. 17 – Six VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Traffic accident with injury. Traffic accident with damage. Fire. House watch. Prisoner transport. Medical page. Oct. 18 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Five traffic stops. Civil standby. Fire. Medical emergency. Fingerprints. Public relations. Suspicious person/circumstance. Trespassing call. Oct. 19 – Five VIN checks. Animal complaint. Traffic stop. Civil standby. Disturbance. Two medical pages. Gas drive off. Juvenile problem. Lifeflight assist. Traffic hazard. Oct. 20 – Four VI...

  • Circuit Court

    Oct 27, 2022

    Speeding – Nicolas Dominguez, Pasco, WA, 82/70, $120; Jameson Millard, Gillette, WY, 84/70, $130; Valeria G. Martinez, Fort Myers, FL, 101/80, $165; Anne Dickson, Bismarck, ND, 80/70, $105; Geneva Travis, Seattle, WA, 79/65, $188; Peter Green, Colorado Springs, CO, 97/75, $180; William Webster, Vancouver, WA, 79/70, $103; Samuel Ward, Brighton, MA, 93/75, $150; Damien Day, 89/70, $155; Tristan Fletcher, Acworth, GA, 79/70, $103; Kathryn Moore, Buffalo, WY, 87/75, $120; Janice Crollard, East Wenatchee, WA, 89/75, $130; Taylor Feddersen, Murdo, S...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Oct 27, 2022

    Unemployment rate in Campbell County and state remains steady GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County’s unemployment rate remained unchanged from August to September, staying at 3.3%, which is in line with the state average. It’s the seventh highest unemployment rate in the state. The local labor force increased by more than 300, growing to 21,897 people, and the number of employed people increased by nearly 350 to 21,180. Campbell County’s 3.3% mark is a big improvement over last September’s mark of 4.2%. It was the second largest year-over...

  • Board candidates share their motivations

    Sarah Pridgeon|Oct 27, 2022

    Numerous seats will be filled on the county’s various boards at November’s general election. While many seats are uncontested, two boards in particular will see high levels of competition. To assist voters in making their choice for these contested positions, we asked every candidate for Crook County School District and Crook County Medical Services District to provide a brief bio and answer the question: what was the driving force behind your decision to run for this seat? Hospital Board: At Large (2 seats) Brent Fowler My name is Brent Fow...

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