Week of May 14, 2026
Week of May 14, 2026
James "Jim" William Dark, Summerset, South Dakota (formerly of Sundance, Wyoming), passed away on February 4, 2026, at Ft. Meade Veteran's Hospital in Sturgis, South Dakota, with his wife Donna by his side. Jim was born on September 6, 1947, in Nevada, Missouri, to Clarence and Wilma (Wallis) Dark. He grew up on a farm near Metz, Missouri, where he learned to love the outdoors. During high school he was a star athlete and especially enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He graduated from...
Ellah May Stuck, 92, passed away April 21, 2026, at the Crook County Care Center in Sundance, Wyoming. Ellah was born on the December 24 in 1933 in Lyman, Nebraska, to Silver and Marie Smith. Ellah grew up in Sunrise, Wyoming, with fond memories of her childhood. Ellah met Bobby Roy Stuck and they were married in 1959. Ellah was a very hard-working wife and mother and worked in restaurants and the hospital in Torrington, Wyoming. Ellah is survived by her children, Jay (Bobbi) Stuck, Dianna...
On May 5, Moorcroft High School announced their yearly awards before the seniors graduate. Awards handed out include class awards, scholarships, Mr. and Miss MHS, athlete of the year, valedictorian, salutatorian and perfect attendance. Each teacher handed out awards for leadership, academic excellence and citizenship. Some teachers even had fun titling the awards based on their subject. For example, a science award was named "The Nucleus", due to it being the center of the cell, also known as...
The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) Board convened in Casper on April 28. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the projected funding shortfall for student activities and athletics resulting from recent changes to Wyoming’s school funding model. Board members reviewed the impact of the 2026 legislative recalibration bill, which introduced a new “silo” approach to the state’s block grant funding. Under this model, funding allocated for student activities and extra-duty responsibilities has...
The Sundance Office of the College and Career Readiness Center of Eastern Wyoming College is pleased to announce the 2026 HiSET high school equivalency graduation on Mon., May 18, 6:30 p.m., Crook County School District Building. Graduates are from Sundance, Hulett, Moorcroft, Aladdin and Beulah. The public is encouraged to join in the...
Breakfast May 18 – Breakfast bagel, strawberry cup, smoothie, milk May 19 – Breakfast pretzel, applesauce, cheese stick, milk May 20 – Breakfast variety, fruit cocktail, cheese stick, milk May 21 – Cereal, M&M protein balls, orange, juice, milk Lunch May 18 – Chicken patty on a bun, green beans, orange, fries, veggie bar, milk May 19 – Taco salad, refried beans, apple, veggie bar, milk May 20 – Chicken, goldfish crackers, fries, peaches, veggie bar, milk May 21 – Uncrustable, potato chips, baby carrots, apple, Scooby Snacks,...
May 21 – Baked chicken leg/thigh, au gratin potatoes, carrots, berries, oatmeal raisin cookie, wheat bread Available at Moorcroft Senior...
Submit an Event Tuesday Exercise Group: 10 a.m., Community Center Wednesday Over the Hill Gang Activities at Community Center: Pinochle, Hand & Foot: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meal: 12-12:30 p.m. – Potluck Lunch Thursday Exercise Group: 10 a.m., Community Center Fire Dept. Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Town...
Sunday MHS Graduation: 1 p.m. Monday Cribbage: 1 p.m., MSC Crook County Recreation District Board: Meeting cancelled. Crook County School District Board: 5 p.m. Work Session, 6 p.m. Meeting, Central Office, Sundance Moorcroft Historical Society: 5:45 p.m., West Texas Trail Museum MVFD Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Moorcroft Ambulance Meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday Coffee, Cinnamon Rolls, Music: 9-11 a.m., MSC Crook County Senior Citizens Service District Board: 11 a.m., Sundance Senior Center Movie: 1 p.m.,...
NOTICE SETTING PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules and Regulations, a procedural schedule for the above docketed matter has been established and notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding the formal complaint of Susan Shaffer (Ms. Shaffer or the Complainant) against Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for going beyond the right of way easements on her property and damaging...
PRIMARY ELECTION PROCLAMATION CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING AUGUST 18, 2026 – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY August 3, 2026 voter registration closes at close of business. Voter Registration is permitted at the polls on Primary Election Day. Proof of identity is required to register to vote and also to vote. If you require assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write, you may be given assistance by a person of your choice. Also, if you have questions regarding the accessibility of your polling place, please contact...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, May 5, 2026 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Bob Latham, Member Dale Davis and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Bob moved to approve and ratify the minutes from April 7 & 22, 2026. Dale seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Dale moved to ratify a letter of Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Bridger Pipeline Expansion...
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