Week of January 16, 2025
Week of January 16, 2025
On Monday, January 6, Pine Haven Fire Department hosted an incident management class taught by Crook County Emergency Management Coordinator, Ed Robinson. This class was attended by Pine Haven Council members, department heads and one Moorcroft council member. The class offered was the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for senior officials. NIMS helps prepare council members for incidents based on incident command, information systems, multi-agency groups and emergency operations...
Moorcroft and Pine Haven firefighters have started their year with lifesaving trainings. The skills they learned at these training courses will help them save lives when the need arises. The weekend of January 4 and 5, Moorcroft firefighters Thomas Muhlbauer, Justin Thomas and Steve Miller went to Riverton to train on advanced auto extrication. During this training, these firefighters learned how to get a trapped person out of a vehicle by using lifesaving equipment. Pine Haven will also be...
Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are often more common in colder months. Since people are indoors more often, viruses can pass more easily from person to person. An ounce of prevention is most definitely worth a pound of cure. Fortunately, you don't need an extra stroke of luck to avoid getting sick when everyone else is under the weather; you just need to take the right preventative approach. Here are some tips for preventing common winter illnesses and keeping you and your loved...
During the Moorcroft Council meeting on Wednesday, January 8, some of the topics discussed included light poles, landfill fees, the splash pad and water line repairs. Councilman Dale Peterson and councilwoman Heidi Humpal read the oath for their new term. The light pole topic had a guest speaker from PRE-CORP to discuss the decision to switch the light poles to LED lights bulbs. This change will occur during the spring or if a pole needs to be re-paired before then. Landfill fees for mobile homes were discussed and is now a set fee of $2500...
In 2020, our state and nation witnessed an explosion in government the likes of which few living Americans have ever before seen. Here in Wyoming, unelected state employees – who most of us never knew existed – exercised power we never knew we gave them. The Governor, through his appointed State Health Officer, shut the doors of small businesses, locked kids out of schools and left our loved ones and friends to suffer alone in hospital rooms and nursing homes. For many of us, including...
Mary Katherine Burt-Knigge (not to be mistaken for Mary Payne-Knigge) was born in Kimball, Nebraska, on June 9, 1947, and passed away on November 30, 2024, in Gillette, Wyoming. Mary spent her early life in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming; until she and her brother Kenny moved to be with their mother, Alycia Burt, in New Orleans, Louisianna. Sadly, this only lasted about eight months, as she passed away suddenly, at which time they returned to their father and grandmother, Elda Everhart-Burt, in Pine... Full story
Crook County School District (CCSD) is among numerous educational institutions nationwide that was affected by last week’s data breach of PowerSchool. The district has confirmed that data stolen from its student and teacher database tables was mainly limited to demographic information and that no current staff or student social security numbers were accessed. The PowerSchool application also remains secure and fully operational, according to a letter sent out by Superintendent Mark Broderson. However, the district is, “Treating this...
Breakfast Jan. 20: Granola bar, applesauce, yogurt, milk Jan. 21: Breakfast bagel, fruit cocktail, cheese stick, milk Jan. 22: Cheesy omelet, Scooby Snacks, kiwi, fruit Jan. 23: Cereal, toast, peaches, juice, milk Lunch Jan. 20: Spaghetti and meatballs, cheesy breadstick, green beans, orange, veggie bar, milk Jan. 21: Taco salad, cheesy refried beans, orange craisins, veggie bar, milk Jan. 22: Chicken strips, Scooby Snacks, fries, pears, veggie bar, milk Jan. 23: Pizza, romaine lettuce, apple, veggie bar,...
As winter descends upon Wyoming, the Wyoming State Parks Rangers are reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety while enjoying outdoor activities, especially regarding ice conditions. Temperatures have been averaging 10 to 15 degrees warmer than usual, making ice stability more unpredictable and potentially dangerous for recreational activities. Earlier this month, Wyoming State Parks Rangers, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Game Wardens and other local law enforcement officers convened at Curt Gowdy State Park for their annual...
Wyoming Game & Fish traditional hunter education class and bowhunter education classes will be offered soon at the Moorcroft Elementary School. Traditional hunter education classes will be Fri., Jan. 24 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sun., Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. The bowhunter education class will be Sun., Jan. 26. For more information on the traditional class, visit wyoming.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/events/8314. For info on the bowhunter class visit wyoming.storefront.kalkomey...
Moorcroft Senior Menu Jan. 20: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, ice cream Jan. 21: Lemon pepper cod, creamed rice, corn, oranges, apple crisp Jan. 22: Lasagna, garlic bread, pistachio lettuce salad, chocolate cake Jan. 23: Stuffed peppers, au gratin potatoes, cucumbers, cottage cheese, angel food cake Jan. 24: Chicken strips, fries, cauliflower salad, strawberries, custard Available at Donna’s... Full story
Submit an Event Monday Cribbage: 1 p.m., MSC Moorcroft Historical Society: 5:45 p.m., West Texas Trail Museum Crook County School Board: 6 p.m., Moorcroft Elementary MVFD Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Moorcroft Ambulance Meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday Coffee, Cinnamon Rolls, Music: 9-11 a.m., MSC Movie: 1 p.m., MSC Town Council: 7 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous: 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church AA Meeting: 7 p.m., Moorcroft Library Basement Thursday Birthday and Anniversary Potluck Dinner: 6 p.m., Senior... Full story
Submit an Event Monday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Tuesday Exercise Group: noon, 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: noon, Community... Full story
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, January 7, 2025 8:20 o’clock a.m. The swearing in ceremony for the newly elected official was held in the Commissioner Room. 8:30 o’clock a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Dale moved to appoint Fred M. Devish as Chairman of the Board of Crook County Commissioners and to appoint Bob Latham as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Crook County Commissioners. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Heath Turbiville... Full story
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORM A STEERING COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE PREPARATION OF THE CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLAN UPDATES Be advised that the Crook County Commissioners will be accepting applications for a steering committee to guide the preparation of the updated Land Use Plan. Applications are available upon request from the County Clerk at [email protected]; are located in the Office of the Crook County Clerk in the Courthouse in Sundance, WY or on the County website at the “Public Notice” tab at www.crookcounty.wy.gov Return the... Full story
Meeting Notice Crook County Museum District The first scheduled meeting of the New Year will be on Thursday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Moorcroft at the West Texas Trail Museum. Publish: January 16 and 23,... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Robert Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Town Attorney Pat Carpenter and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken, all present. Newly elected Councilmembers Dale Petersen and Heidi Humpal read their Oath of... Full story
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 16th day of December 2024, K & R Kimsey, LLC, dba Dewey’s Place, filed an application for the renewal of a Retail Liquor License, in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Moorcroft for the following described place and premises, to wit: 102 S. Big Horn Ave, Moorcroft, Wyoming, and protests, if any there be, against the renewal of the license will be heard at the hour of 7:15 p.m. on February 12th, 2025 in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. ATTEST: Jesse... Full story
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