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On Veterans Day, the Moorcroft High School (MHS) and MK8 celebrated local military men and women, grandparents, parents and siblings, who have in a very real sense given their allegiance to the flag as promised in the words of the pledge these youngsters say every day. MHS juniors and seniors worked together to honor veterans Thursday morning with an assembly of seventh through 12th grade students, along with the veterans and other members of the community. The MHS band and choir, along with...
The obvious distress of Pine Haven's council as they convened their regular Tuesday night meeting last week represented their respect for and friendship with Mayor John Cook, for whom all present grieved. As the meeting convened, each council member answered as their name was called – all but Cook, for whom Mayor Pro-Tem Karla Brandenburg spoke, "Excused." She officially informed those present that the mayor had passed away, stating, "It is with great regret and respect for his family that I i...
Quite a few attended the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)-sponsored Harvest Feastival this year, enjoying the opportunity to visit without distancing or masks, vaccinated and unvaccinated mixing. Fourteen different homemade soups were contributed for the event, including hamburger stew, cabbage pork potato, bacon cheeseburger and broccoli cheese to name only a few; with bread, corn bread and biscuits for sides and water to drink, the meal was warm, filling and tasty. Of the soups offere...
Terry Lynn Williams, 66, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID with her children by her side at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Terry was born in Craig, Colorado, on June 20, 1955, to Alan Howard Leger, Sr. and Alice Marie Leger. Her father passed away shortly after her first birthday. Terry spent her childhood years in Rawlins and Bairoil, Wyoming. Her family would later move to Moorcroft where Terry graduated High School in 1973. On June... Full story
John Pershing Cook, 72, of Pine Haven, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021, surrounded by family. John was born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, on September 19, 1949, to PJ and Darlyne (Story) Cook, the first of six children. John lived in Mt. Pleasant until he was three years old when the family moved to a sheep ranch north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. John spent his youth and teenage years helping his dad on the family ranch. John graduated Belle Fourche High School in 1967 and then... Full story
Our dear Lord took one of his children home on November 9, 2021. Carson Rose passed away peacefully in his sleep after a three-year stay at Crook County Long Term Care. Carson was born on April 22, 1934, in the hills of Virginia. As a youngster he moved with his family from Virginia to Kingsport, Tennessee, in 1943. At 19 years old he visited his brother in Upton, Wyoming, where he fell in love with the country and decided to move there. He then got a job at Pringle's Motors working on all the c... Full story
Man convicted of aggravated assault sentenced to at least 30 years in prison GILLETTE (WNE) — A 30-year-old Gillette man will spend 30 to 45 years in prison for beating another man over the head with a crowbar. The sentence for Brennan Thomas Baker will be served consecutively with previous felony convictions of two three- to five-year sentences for two counts of burglary. Baker was convicted by a jury in July of aggravated assault and battery. A sentencing enhancement for being a habitual criminal was added to the charge, increasing the possib...
Alysa Tobin, granddaughter of Jackie Tobin serves food to guests at Saturday's lunch in Pine Haven. Pine Haven celebrated Veterans Day weekend with a lunch hosted by the Over the Hill Gang and Royal Neighbors of America, serving 20 veterans and 33 guests who attended with them....
Three Moorcroft Wolves have been rewarded with all-state and all-conference honors as the season ends. All-conference (l to r) – Kailee Gill, Camlyn Connally and Char Cranston. All-state – Camlyn Connally and Char Cranston....
Surplus Crook County is having a surplus online equipment auction on Friday, November 19, 2021. Go to mcphersonauction.com for details. Publish: October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2021... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for authority to implement Integrity Rider Rates. 1. BHWG is a public utility as defined by Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112. 2. On November, 1 2021, BHWG filed its Application, together with testimony and e... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) requesting authority to remove $29,409,458 from its Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) mechanism and implement a February Extreme Weather (FEW) rate for all customers taking service under its Regulated GCA Option as of February 28, 2021. The public hearing is s... Full story
After careful consideration and with approval from the fire department, Pine Haven has lifted the fire ban for open fires in town. However, those who want to have an open flame must follow ordinance, obtaining a permit from town hall, setting fires only within an approved fire pit and not leaving open flames unattended....
Crook County Weed and Pest had another productive 2021 and has been successfully carrying out our programs over the course of the seasons as best as possible. The district dealt with many of the same issues all landowners and business owners dealt with in the area, especially the severe drought, which had an impact on many aspects of our programs. Wyoming statutes require the district board to hold a tour to annually evaluate programs. The board tour this year will be a mixture of an actual field tour to a prairie dog treatment site and a...