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 Wolves wrestling team competed in the Wyoming High School Athletic Association state tournament this past weekend in Casper at the event center. They qualified 16 wrestlers in their fight to continue their six-time straight state championship title since 2013 by making it number seven. They did just that, winning the Class 2A state championship as a team with six making it to the semifinals. Four of those made it into the finals and ending with ten total placers. They came out strong and...
A second WYDOT snow plow has been struck by a truck while clearing snow on the interstate near Moorcroft. The plow was in the left-hand passing lane of the westbound lane of Interstate 90 at mile marker 159 during a midday run. A WYDOT snow plow operator was plowing about one inch of light, powdery snow when he was hit from behind by a half-ton truck. The plow operator was traveling at about 35 miles per hour at the time. The truck struck the sander, causing substantial damage to the sander, but...
Deidre Budahl of Casey Peterson and Associates, Moorcroft's auditing firm, commended Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider and her office for the diligence shown in their efforts to do "a good job with allocating costs appropriately" at Monday night's council meeting as she reviewed the 2018 audit as of June 30. The clerk's office made changes in the allocation of insurance, thus decreasing administrative costs. "That was something that we had talked about in prior years," Budahl reminded the body,"...
Whether you are planting for your first season in one of the boxes at the MTC or this is your 44th year on an acre plot, Wyoming gardeners face unusual challenges. These articles will help identify, prevent and resolve problems we all tackle during the growing season. Before you actually begin preparing the soil this spring, this is a good time to consider a few issues, including: Water that is often low in quantity and poor in quality Low relative humidity Poor native soils that are alkaline, low in organic matter, shallow, rocky and cold A...
The Moorcroft Fire Department would like to give special thanks to Rosalie Brimmer for her generous donation in memory of Al Machtan. The fire department is working hard on getting new air tanks and this donation makes it one step closer. Thank you for your support. MVFD We extend our heartfelt thanks to the community of Moorcroft for your generosity and support during Don’s illness. Thank you to Reverend Monte Reichenberg for establishing the Benefit Fund at Pinnacle Bank to assist with medical bills. May each one of you be richly blessed for...
Due to the most recent weather forecast the Keyhole Jackalope Jump has be rescheduled to Saturday, March 16. We like cold weather for our jumps but not so cold it is potentially unsafe for our jumpers. It will be held at the same time, same place, with the same great fun! On March 16, dressed in creative costumes, individuals and teams of the bravest souls will jump into freezing cold water and come out having raised funds for Special Olympics Wyoming athletes. The Jackalope Jump is a fun-filled event where friends gather to celebrate the...
CHEYENNE – The Senate killed a bill to implement a statewide lodging tax on a final vote Monday after it was pulled from the consent list. It was just one of several bills aimed at broadening and diversifying the state’s revenue stream that failed to make it through the Legislature after a lot of talk to start the session about this being the year for change. House Bill 66 died 19-7 in the Senate after it had passed out of the House earlier this session on a 44-16 vote. The bill would have put a 5 percent statewide tax on lodging sales, wit...
Woman injured in well explosion EVANSTON (WNE) — Uinta County emergency crews responded to an explosion near Henry Fork Road, between County Road 283 and Lonetree, on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 23, at a building covering a well head at an oil field location. One person was working in the building at the time of the explosion. Dexter Mohler, Bridger Valley Fire Chief, said that person, a female private contractor, was able to phone a coworker for help. The coworker was able to get to her and begin transporting her to rendezvous with e...
Senior Master Sergeant Mitchell C. Mellott retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force on February 8, 2019. Mellott graduated from Moorcroft High School 1998 and joined the Air Force in 1999. He took both his basic and technical training at Lackland AFB, TX and has served assignments in South Dakota, Colorado, South Korea and Alaska as well as being deployed in support of Operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. Mellott...
Moorcroft Public Library has over 600 DVDs for your enjoyment. There are movies for all ages and interests. There are several different series to watch, so come on in and see what we have. We are showing the Longmire series at the Senior Center on Tuesdays. There are two book clubs going on now, are you interested? Give us a shout to see what we are reading. We are still doing adult painting on the second Thursday of each month, be sure and call ahead to see if the class is full. Just got in a bunch of new large print books, stop in and check...
The Wyoming Coaches’ Association has selected four Moorcroft athletes as 2019 WCA All-State in wrestling. This honor is afforded to the top two finishers in each weight class. Moorcroft’s four All-State wrestlers include Sean Buckmiller (106), Parker Seeley (138), Rowdy Pfeil (182) and Parker Schlater (195)....
Moorcroft High School Secret Squirrel Brigade and After-School Program, in collaboration with the Town of Moorcroft, invites community members to participate in the painting of a mural at the Moorcroft Town Center Teen Room March 1-3, 2019. The mural is funded through a generous grant from the Wyoming Arts Council Rural Access program. Professional muralists Cody Smith and Patrick McGirr will be on site to guide the process with help from local artists J.B. King and Kasey Stroud. Students developed the concept for the mural and are excited to...
Speeding – Brandy N. Miller, SD, 55/45, $90; Russell J. Redinger, WA, 90/80, $90; Darren M. Anderson, Gillette, 86/75, $100; Joshua R. Wofford, Gillette, 77/70, $84; Evan S. Stoops, Gillette, 64/50, $115; Amelia R. Jensen, SD, 88/80, $86; David F. Wall, MT, 84/70, $115; Aaron Marquez, CA, 104/80, $165; Micah A. Schiller, SD, 94/75, $140; Jesse J. Mattingly, Cheyenne, 87/80, $84; Rachel L. Berg, SD, 89/80, $88; Cheryl A. Brill, Gillette, 81/65, $125 No Valid Certificate of Title, Certificate of Registration, License Plates/Temp Permit – Lyle J....
February 11 - 24 On February 11, police assisted a resident who had fallen when getting into their vehicle parked in their driveway. Officer helped the resident get into their vehicle after insuring they were not injured. Nothing further. On February 11, police issued a 30-day junk ordinance violation notice to a residence. On February 14, police assisted DFS while they interviewed a couple of juveniles. On February 15, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On February 15, police assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol on a crash scene on...
Feb. 11 – Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Deputy investigated trespassing call. Feb. 12 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Detention Deputy transported prisoner to clinic. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy assisted Sundance Police Department with commercial burglar alarm. Feb. 13 – Six VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Feb. 14 – Eight VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Detention Deputy did three sets of fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy assisted Sundance Police Department with traffic stop Feb. 15 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Dep...
The recent severe winter conditions in northeast Wyoming are impacting area antelope herds and Moorcroft Game Warden John Davis is asking for the public's assistance in reducing disturbance to the animals. "Due to weather stress and crusted snow, antelope are coming into town seeking forage," said Davis. "It has just been tough on them. We've had snow cover since before Christmas and at times, it has warmed up a bit creating crust on the snow and ice on bare ground." Davis notes that in addition...
Q: How has Game and Fish improved mule deer habitat in the Upper Powder River herd unit? A: Habitat projects are an important way to help mule deer in the Upper Powder River. For many years Game and Fish, alongside the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Forestry and private landowners, has been working to improve crucial winter and summer ranges. On winter range, protecting and enhancing curl-leaf mountain mahogany stands is a priority. Curl-leaf mountain mahogany is an important winter forage plant due to its high protein content a...
Boys Basketball February 21: Pine Bluffs - 70, Moorcroft - 26 February 22: Southeast - 63, Moorcroft - 28 Girls Basketball February 21: Pine Bluffs - 58, Moorcroft - 49 February 22: Moorcroft - 61, Glenrock - 25 February 23: Niobrara County - 49, Moorcroft - 43...
