The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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For ice fishermen and other winter enthusiasts wanting to visit Keyhole State Park this month, park supervisor Wade Henderson reports that, “The ice is anywhere between six and nine inches, depending on where you’re at. In some areas, the ice is cloudy and not great and in other places, several inches of clear over a couple inches of cloudy.” Cloudy ice is unsafe to traverse, according to Henderson, while clear is sound. The superintendent also warns guests on the reservoir about an unusu...
As 2021 gets underway, Moorcroft and Pine Haven Mayors Dick Claar and John Cook outline the concerns and plans they foresee for the coming year. Moorcroft A solid waste district is foremost on Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar as the new year begins. “There’s some pushback,” he says of the Crook County Commissioners, but he hopes to convince the body and see a district started before the DEQ chooses closure, leaving no other options for Crook County as a whole. The last phase of the Powder River Water and Sewer Project is also on this list. A few r...
Cell one’s liquid level continues to rise from the weekend. Before RCS can work on the aeration laterals for the remaining cell, they must allow for the lagoon to reach a capacity that is most nearly full. In the meantime, the contractor continues work on the foundation for the contact chambers and will begin excavation for the chlorination building at the end of the week....
Walls are complete, but no roof yet adorns the new restroom building at Noonan Park....
Vaccines may now be available for COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean the public is willing to automatically trust them. A year ago, we didn’t even know the virus existed, so how can we be sure getting vaccinated is safe? Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines followed the usual steps for testing and review – something that was sped up considerably by a worldwide effort to remove the usual barriers and delays. Even so, says Infection Preventionist Charity Lindholm, a certain amount of distrust is normal for something that’s both completely new and...
Thank You Once again, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of Crook County. This past year was a challenge for everyone, especially those in need of support of the three food pantries in Crook County. The amazing donations of money, food and volunteer time was unbelievable. Those businesses and individuals who sponsored food drives were exceptional. Donations came at the perfect time especially during November and December, a time of increased need. We, at the Crook County Council of County Services would like to thank to those...
In the article, “LOGOS to restart January 8” in the December 31 issue 53 of the Moorcroft Leader the actual date of Logos to restart this year is January 13....
Legislature to convene for one-day virtual session CHEYENNE (WNE) – The 66th Wyoming Legislature will convene at noon Jan. 12 for a one-day virtual session to fulfill the requirements of the Wyoming Constitution. Gov. Mark Gordon’s message will take place at 2 p.m., according to a news release from the Wyoming Legislative Service Office. During the convening of the 2021 general session, the Legislature will address all necessary business in accordance with the Wyoming Constitution, including, but not limited to: • Election of legislative leade...
Public works has not yet finished the installation of the new slide set at Robinson Park, though they have started the frame and flagged underground hazards....
The 66th Wyoming Legislature will convene at noon on Jan. 12 for a one-day virtual session to fulfill the requirements of the Wyoming Constitution. Gov. Mark Gordon’s message will take place at 2 p.m. During the convening of the 2021 General Session, the Legislature will address all necessary business in accordance with the Wyoming Constitution, including but not limited to: • Election of Legislative Leadership; • Adopt rules for the 66th Legislature; • Receive a message from Gov. Gordon. A video livestream of the House and Senate proceed...
SHERIDAN — Change is in the air. Or the airport, as it were. A draft bill the Wyoming Legislature will consider in early 2021 would authorize counties to create airport districts, which could provide an additional source of funding for local airports, allowing them to levy up to three mills of local property tax dollars each year. Devon Brubaker, airport director of the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Rock Springs, has been an advocate of the legislation for years. On Dec. 1, he told members of the Legislature’s transportation com...
Trey Fischbach of Moorcroft, WY, has been named to the Dickinson State University (DSU) President’s List for the 2020 fall semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a term GPA of 3.9 or above. Outstanding academic work placed 321 students, or 23.46 percent of eligible undergraduates, on the Dean’s or President’s list following the fall 2020 semester....
January: Somethings aren't for sale - integrity/honesty...
Moorcroft man Brandon Wells has been charged with theft after allegedly taking a vehicle in the early hours of the morning and driving it to Montana. On November 29, 2020, a Moorcroft Police Officer was contacted around 4:30 p.m. by the owner of a stolen vehicle that had been recovered in Miles City, Montana by Montana Highway Patrol. The truck had been taken at around 2 a.m. on November 29 from a property on West Converse Street. The keys had been left in the vehicle. Shortly after, the officer was contacted by Montana Highway Patrol. The...
On December 29, police assisted a motorist who locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access for the owner. Nothing further. On December 29, police assisted a motorist whose vehicle broke down on Highway 14 just past the First Southern Baptist Church. Driver was able to move the vehicle off of the road while waiting for help to come tow it. Nothing further. On January 1, police assisted a motorist who locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access for the owner. Nothing further. On January 1, police...
Speeding – Andrea L. Marden, Moorcroft, 88/75, $125; Aaron Gray, NY, 88/80, $101; Michael Higgins, MO, 85/70, $135; Cody Harrison, Evansville, 90/80, $105; Felipe Lucas Gomez, MD, 51/45, $97; Ross Coopwood, Gillette, 94/80, $130; Zachary Davis, SD, 96/80, $140; Chad Groll, ND, 81/70, $115; Steven Ransom, IA, 53/40, $135; Joseph Carner, IL, 79/65, $130; Emily Domenech, VA, 86/80, $97; Devin Atkins, SD, 89/75, $130; Justin Clayton, SD, 85/80, $15; Payten Lint, Gillette, 86/75, $115; Brent Turner, TN, 79/70, $103; Hunter Sakamoto, OR, 96/80, $...
Dec. 28 – Four VIN checks. Two fingerprints. EMS page. Two traffic stops. Dec. 29 – Two motorist assists. Two fingerprints. Three EMS pages. Two fire pages. Six VIN checks. Assisted Highway Patrol. Four traffic stops. Traffic hazard. Dec. 30 – Two suspicious circumstances. Two VIN checks. Two motorist assists. Assisted Highway Patrol. EMS page. Fire page. Two fraud reports. Two harassment reports. Theft report. Traffic hazard. Nine traffic stops. Dec. 31 – Fingerprints. Three VIN checks. Eleven traffic stops. Booked in two subjects. Busines...
