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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On Tuesday morning, ten confirmed cases of COVID-19 had been identified in Wyoming, two in Sheridan and eight in Fremont County. As the virus continues to spread across both the nation and the world, local authorities are preparing for a more serious outbreak and taking measures intended to slow or prevent the spread of the virus. “We have activated our emergency operations center,” says Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson. “We have an incident commander in place.” This means, says Be... Full story
If you have an interest in what happens on Crook County’s federal public lands, your help is needed to assist in creating a natural resource management plan. The document will serve as a basis for the county to communicate its needs and desires when it comes to public lands, but a steering committee is needed to make it happen. “We’re working with Crook County to do their natural resource management plan,” says range scientist Bree Burton of Jackson-based Y2 Consultants. ”We’re looking for a steering committee to help put together the plan ...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, is investigating a rare disease outbreak in pronghorn in northeast Wyoming. More than 50 animals have been found dead to date, north of Gillette beginning on Feb. 15. The preliminary results identify Mycoplasma bovis as the pathogen causing the mortalities. Mycoplasma bovis should not be confused with Mycobacterium bovis that causes tuberculosis in cattle. They are two unrelated bacteria that...
Services for Louis F. “Lou” Dillinger, 77, of Laramie, have been postponed and will be announced when a new date is determined. Lou passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.... Full story
Claude Arthur “Art” Linklater was born on August 30, 1932. He was the son of Harry and Claudia Johnson Linklater, and raised on a ranch north of Hulett, WY that had been homesteaded by his dad. Art graduated from Hulett High School and attended the University of Wyoming for a short time before returning to the ranch. On June 2, 1954 he married the love of his life, Marge Thorne. To this union four girls were born, Linda, Carla, Janet and Dana. He loved his girls and to him there wasn’t a thing... Full story
Dear NP, What does COVID-19 do to the body? What are the symptoms of COVID-19? J. R. Dear J. R., It’s safe to say that COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is on everybody’s mind. Knowledge is power in times of fear, so it’s critically important that you educate yourself on what the coronavirus actually does to the body so you can recognize its symptoms in yourself and your loved ones. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? According to the CDC, the symptoms of COVID-19 mainly include fever, cough and sho...
Man arrested for allegedly trafficking meth CHEYENNE (WNE) — A man was arrested by law enforcement for allegedly trafficking ten packages of methamphetamine, about 11 pounds, through Laramie and Albany counties March 4. Federal charges were filed against Jorge Alberto Lara on Monday, March 9. He is being charged federally for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10 million fine. The prosecution is asking that Lara remain in custody during his court proceedings b...
To protect the health and safety of our community and employees and to help minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, the Town Hall offices will be closed to the public effective March 18th through April 3rd, 2020. In the interest of public safety and health, the Moorcroft Town Center will be closed for recreational use through April 3rd. Starfish will remain closed as well. Current FOB users will receive credit for the days the facility will not be available due to the closure. The regular scheduled Town Council meeting scheduled for March...
The Gillette-Campbell County Airport is undergoing a name change to reflect that it serves a larger area than its current moniker implies. According to a press release, the airport board has passed a resolution to change its name to Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport. Resolution 2030 also authorizes all necessary actions to effect the name change as of January 21. Airport Director Jay Lundell attributes the change to the fact that the airport serves the commercial air service and general aviation needs for a large portion of northeastern...
Story time is every Wednesday at 10 a.m., after school activities are Wednesday at 4 p.m. Kids paint class is one Friday per month for kids age 9 and up. Call the library or stop by to sign up. New Arrivals! K-3 Most People would say there is nothing good about trudging to school on a rainy day, but Sunny isn’t most people…Sunny by Celia Krampien. Ten Little Eggs: A Celebration of Family by Jess Mikhail. Small footprints, brave steps, My Footprints by Bao Phi. The Little Lost Duckling by Sue Barraclough. Seriously, Cinderella is so Ann...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming (“Town”) will accept sealed bids for the purchase of the following surplus real property: Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 3, Original Town of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, 122 South Big Horn Avenue (former VFW Lodge), together with all improvements and fixtures thereon and appurtenances appertaining thereto (“Lots”). The Lots and all improvements and fixtures thereon and appurtenances appertaining thereto will be sold in “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” condition, and arrangements to inspect the imp... Full story
CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. ONE PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GROSS SALARIES* Superintendent $130,800.00 subtotal $130,800.00 Coordinator / Director $21,000.00 $40,518.00 $44,262.00 $45,510.00 $65,000.00 $78,800.00 $90,468.00 subtotal $385,558.00 Principal, High School $82,570.00 $83,288.00 $91,186.00 subtotal $257,044.00 Principal, Middle / Jr. High $89,750.00 subtotal $89,750.00 Principal, Elementary $84,724.00 subtotal $84,724.00 Instructional Facilitator $1,000.00 $2,250.00 $5,000.00 $72,518.00 subtotal $110,768.00 Teacher: Elementary,... Full story
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) to revise the Fuel and Lost and Unaccounted For Gas Percentages (FL&U) in the Casper, Gillette and Torrington divisions. 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. On February 27, 2020, BHWG... Full story
Teton County’s first confirmed case of coronavirus brought the state’s total confirmed case count for the illness to 18 as of Thursday morning. The Teton County Health Department and St. John’s Health, Jackson’s hospital, announced that a man over the age of 60 living in Teton County had tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. Officials said the man contacted his health care provider after suffering flu-like symptoms, was tested and then self-isolated. “Though this is our first case, we do not expect it will be our last,” said Dr. Tr... Full story
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The closure order extends through April 3 and includes schools, theaters, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, employee cafeterias, self-serve buffets, salad bars, unpackaged self-serve food services, gyms, conference rooms and museums. “This Governor has never been inclined to overstep local authority, but these are unprecedented times. It is cri... Full story
