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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The Wyoming State Legislature meets for its 67th session soon and there are numerous ways for the public to participate or listen in. This year is a budget session, which means it will last approximately 20 legislative days. The other factor that sets it apart from a general session is that, aside from the budget bill, all other bills will require a two-thirds vote in the Senate or House in order to be introduced. The session begins on February 12 and a wide range of bills have already been assi...
Considering the kennel laws within town limits, Moorcroft Police Chief Bill Bryant has begun condensing and clarifying the applicable ordinance for the council’s further attention. Tuesday morning, the chief took a moment to speak to the reason for his attention in this matter. “We’ve got the kennel that’s potentially coming in plus looking ahead if anybody else wanted to try later we might as well have something in place now. If they have a lot of dogs, obviously it just gives us a tool so if we do have that problem, we at least have something...
With the success of the third annual Just Slayin Outdoors Ice Fest fishing tournament, organizer Doug DeBoer Jr envisions a strong future for the sport and the community. This was the first year entrance to this competition involved a fee, but DeBoer's reasoning is not to make a profit, but to encourage growth and interest in the annual tournament. "The last two years, it's been a free event – no entry fees. You just pretty much show up and fish," DeBoer explains. "This year, we decided to m...
During and shortly after the Pandemic, much of Wyoming saw significant in-migration of people from other states. This movement of people into Wyoming was a result of our scenic beauty, rural nature, freedoms, and a general sense of restlessness in the nation. The influx of people created a hot real estate market and higher home prices, which resulted in higher residential property taxes, as assessed values skyrocketed in select areas. The increases in assessed value and property taxes, however,...
Speeding – Michael Maloney, Black Hawk, SD, 90/80, $105; Shawn Opitz, Sundance, WY, 82/70, $120; Salvador Morales Espinosa, Box Elder, SD, 93/80, $125; Brooke A. Carroll, Gillette, WY, 90/75, $135; Antelmo Medina Juarez, Gillette, WY, 84/70, $130 No Valid Driver’s License – Brad Lee Therriault, Billings, MT, $150 Open Container of Alcohol in Moving Vehicle – Wesley L. Malli, Spearfish, SD, $150 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Austin Grauberger, Cheyenne, WY, $185 Fail to Abide by Posted Closure Signs – Christopher G. Kegler, Bar Nunn, WY, $...
Jan. 15 – house watch. Two motorist assist. Three business checks. Stabbing. Domestic. Citizen dispute. EMS page. Jan. 16 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Civil standby. House watch. Accident. Jan. 17 – Three VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three traffic stops. Business check Jan. 18 – Two VIN Checks. Paper Service. Two Traffic Stops. Accident. Animal Complaint. Citizen Assist. Two Business Checks. Theft. Jan. 19 – Nine VIN Checks. Paper service. Traffic hazard. Project life saver. Two business checks. Welfare check. EMS page. Jan. 20 – Vin che...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout February. 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...
Thank You Thank you to everyone that sent cards, called and attended my birthday party! Lots of wonderful friends. It was a great day! Minnie Williams Our Thanks The family of Ed Sisson would like to thank everyone, whether you kept us in your thoughts and prayers, sent a lovely arrangement, provided delicious food, sent a card, gave a memorial donation or helped out in any way. Your loving kindness brought us a lot of comfort, it is greatly appreciated. Carol Lee Sisson, Mark’s family, Dwayne’s family, Les’s family...
On January 16, police were requested to do a welfare check on a resident. Officer contacted resident, and all was well. Nothing further. On January 16, police were contacted regarding a possible break in attempt at a residence. Officer met with the resident and took report. On January 17, while on patrol, officer observed a large fire south of the high school. Officer located the fire which was unattended. Officer waited on scene while Dispatch contacted the property owner. Owner arrived and officer advised them to remain with the fire to...
Gordon urges BLM to listen to Wyoming on Rock Springs RMP CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is urging the Bureau of Land Management to “reconsider its restriction-heavy preferred alternative and deliver a reasonable plan incorporating more of Wyoming’s compromise approach to managing the Rock Springs area,” the governor’s office said in a news release. Gordon submitted his comment letter, along with those from numerous state agencies, on the BLM draft Resource Management Plan this week. “No other National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documen...
Has winter weather been keeping your family inside? Are you looking for new activities to entertain your child(ren) without bringing more toys into your home? Stop by the library and check out one of our activity kits! We have many options to choose from including Stamps and Stencils, The Search for Jack, Kids Baking Kit, Pet Vet Kit, Dinosaur Kit and our newly added Paw Patrol Kit. Join us for Teen/Adult Trivia Monday, January 29 with a FREE soup dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Through The Decades trivia will begin at 7 pm. Reserve your spot...
The Pesticide Safety Education Programs previously scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26 in Crook and Weston Counties have been postponed. Questions can be referred to the Johnson County Extension office at 307-684-7522....
On Friday, the Lady Wolves faced Newcastle, followed by Glenrock on Saturday. Coach Matthew Albertson feels that Saturday's performance was a turnaround from the day before, when the girls struggled against their opponents. "Things started out well for the Lady Wolves defensively," he says of the game against the Herders. "We had a couple of stops, but the shots were not seeming to fall, despite only being down eight points at half. In the third quarter, we hit a wall and it was like being in...
The Moorcroft Wolves boys' basketball team put on a good showing against Newcastle and Glenrock, according to Coach Nick Redden, and is working to meet the challenges ahead of them. "Newcastle and Glenrock are two very well-coached teams with good players, top to bottom. We gave the best we had, but at any point in the season, you have to find that right chemistry," he says. "We have some injuries we're dealing with, but it doesn't take away from the fact that every player is literally giving ev...
The Wolves wrestling team hosted their annual Dylan Humes Memorial tournament this past weekend. The gyms were packed and many exciting matches were wrestled all for the chance to win the championship buckle. With 30 teams invited from Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana and Colorado, they competed in the varsity, junior varsity and girls' divisions. As a team, on the varsity side, they finished third under first place Sheridan and second place Thunder Basin High School. Individually, they had three in the finals, two champions and a few placers....
Amid funding and staffing pressures at emergency medical service agencies across Wyoming, two bills this legislative session aim to help attract more volunteers. The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee voted nearly unanimously to sponsor two bills for this session: Senate File 3 – State employee leave for volunteer fire or volunteer EMS and Senate File 8 – Health insurance for volunteer emergency responders. They come at a time of mixed success for legislation intended to help rur...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is issuing a reminder that it is a violation of state law to push snow on state roadways. WYDOT has received many reports this month across northeast Wyoming of people pushing snow into the traffic lanes of state highways. State statute 35-10-401 (b) stipulates whoever, in any manner, wrongfully obstructs any public highway, or injures any bridge, culvert, or embankment, or injures any material used in the construction of any such road, shall be fined in any sum not more than one hundred dollars...
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF PINE HAVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING OF: TOWN OF PINE HAVEN – BOE DRIVE WATERLINE PROJECT NUMBER 10369981 GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS: Installation of approximately 4,000 LF of 6” waterline and 7 fire hydrants to connect the waterline on Boe Drive to Pendleton Drive waterline loop and connect 6” waterline on Woodland Drive from Sunrise Court to Boe Drive, installation of 3 new fire hydrants and valves on Lakeview Drive and Enloe Court, and replacement of 8 fire... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) for authority to pass on a wholesale gas cost decrease of $0.0084 per therm for non-Choice Gas customers, effective for usage on and after December 1, 2023. The rate is applicable to 67,287 customers, including the Cheyenne and Cody divisions and all non-Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington divisions who have elected to take service under the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate. T... Full story
NOTICE OF COUNTY PLANNING CONSULTANT TO GIVE A REPORT OF THE PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS TO CROOK COUNTY COMMISIONERS Be advised that at 11:15 a.m. on February 7, 2024, in the Commissioner’s Room at the Courthouse in Sundance, WY, in regular session, the Board of Crook County Commissioners will receive the report from Jayna Watson, AICP, Planning Consultant concerning the results of the four public input meetings held January 9th, Hulett, January 11th, Moorcroft, January 15th, Pine Haven and January 17th, Sundance. Dated this 19th day of January 2... Full story
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids uploaded to the Public Purchase website, until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on February 15, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT THE NORTHEAST WELCOME CENTER. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 10:00 A.M., Mountain Time on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Northeast Welcome Center located at MP 199.31 on I-90 (Aladdin... Full story
Meeting Rescheduled The Crook County Museum District is seeking a board member. Send questions and/or a letter of interest to [email protected]. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the next board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on January 29, 2024 in Crook County Library Meeting Room in Sundance. This meeting was rescheduled from January 22. Publish: January 25, 2024... Full story
NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION HEARING Be advised that Collin Massie, P.O. Box 1063, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of a final subdivision hearing for a minor subdivision application. The proposed Massie Estates Minor Subdivision lies in the NE¼SE¼ of Section 17, T50N, R66W, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Crook County, Wyoming. The Board of Crook County Commissioners will hold a final hearing to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application and plat of the Massie Estate Minor Subdivision on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2... Full story
