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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Brave souls from near and far came to Keyhole to jump into the frigid waters and raise money for Special Olympics in the process. For more about the annual Jackalope Jump event, see page 5....
Pine Haven’s town council has passed the updated ordinances governing subdivisions after hearing from their ordinance committee, which has been diligently working on updating this particular chapter of ordinances for number of months. This update is extremely timely due to the interest and actual platting that has been set in motion by three potential developers including C Bar, Knotty Pine and Waters within town limits. As with so many ordinance compilations adopted by smaller communities decades ago, a clear and comprehensive update is now n...
As the possibility of breaking ground on a rumored hotel looms on the horizon this year, Kathy Johnson, resident of Texas Trails Subdivision immediately east of the site in question, expressed her concerns regarding the potential for a rise in crime and inconvenience from interstate traffic to Moorcroft's town council Monday night. Johnson wants the town to mandate a fence, "for the privacy or safety of the residents out there. Is there any zoning or regulations for businesses being built in tow...
Karey Hedlund of Moorcroft appeared in District Court last week to present a motion demanding more specific details of the times and dates of the child abuse she is alleged to have committed. Her lawyer, Steven J. Titus, argued that trying to build a defense based on accusations that span six years is akin to finding “a needle in six years’ worth of hay.” Hedlund entered a plea of not guilty in January to 16 charges of child abuse and one of aggravated assault and battery. Titus argued, based on precedent from previous Wyoming cases, that...
WYDOT announces strategy for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding LYMAN (WNE) — Wyoming will soon receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds to use to facilitate electric vehicle infrastructure development, especially charging stations, around the state. The funding is part of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed by President Biden in November 2021. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is allocated $3.9 m...
CALL for BIDS Crook County School District #1 is seeking bids to replace three (3) AAON packaged Roof Top Units at the Hulett School. Bid documents are available at: CCSD #1 Central Office 122 State Highway 585 Sundance, Wyoming 82729-0830 Or electronically at: QuestCDN.com There will be a mandatory Pre-bid Meeting at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Hulett School located at 429 Sager Ave. in Hulett, WY 82720. Bids must be sent to: CCSD#1 Central office Attn: Randy Gill PO Box 830 122 State Highway 585 Sundance, Wyoming, 82729-0830...
CALL FOR BIDS Crook County School District #1 is seeking bids to upgrade the theater lighting and sound systems at Sundance Jr/Sr High School. Bid documents are available at: West Plains Engineering 1750 Rand Rd. Rapid City, SD 57702-9347 Or electronically at: QuestCDN.com There is a mandatory Pre-bid Meeting at 10 AM on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Sundance High School auditorium located at 1016 E. Cleveland St. in Sundance, WY 82729. Bids must be sent to: CCSD#1 Central Office Attn: Randy Gill PO Box 830 122 State Highway 585 Sundance,...
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2022 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be either mailed to the District at P.O. Box 7, Sundance, WY 82729 or hand delivered to the District office at 802 11th Street South. Bids must be presented to the Office Manager no later than 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2022. For more information contact Crook County Weed and Pest at 307-283-2375. The District...
SHERIDAN — Starting in July, Wyoming hunters will have increased chances to hunt the big five game animals in Wyoming: moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bison and grizzly bears. During its recently completed session, the Wyoming Legislature passed House Enrolled Act 10, which aims to increase local hunting opportunities for some of Wyoming’s rarest and most coveted animals. It does this through a two-prong plan. The first prong is to limit big five hunting licenses to once-in-a-lifetime events: once you receive a license for one of the...
Experience and celebrate the miracle and hope of the resurrection! Join the Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 7 a.m. at Pine Ridge Community Church. If you wish to engage in a simple moment of silence and reflection, together we will focus on the canyon sunrise (and the Author of the sunrise!) at 6:40 a.m. from the prayer ravine behind the church. Pine Ridge Ministries invites all to celebrate the resurrection in worship, followed by potluck breakfast and egg hunt for the children. Jesus is risen – He is risen i...
Randi Stevens, husband Mark and sons Collin and Brady came upon the annual Jackalope Jump quite by accident Saturday morning, having driven into the marina as they traveled around the reservoir. According to Randi, "I'll gladly jump! Both my boys are special [and] we do a lot of advocacy back home in Louisiana." She and Collin chose, on the spur of the moment, to join the fun and jump, too. "Anything for Special Olympics, we love it; they're a great support system." With dry conditions...
The library is getting ready for National Library Week!! It will be April 3-9 and we have a bunch of exciting things planned. The theme this year is “connect with your library”. Be checking our website and Facebook page for more information as the time approaches. For The Love of Books Club will be meeting April 21, mark your calendars! We are reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, come in and get a copy any time. New Books The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian Shadows Reel by C.J. Box...
Mar. 21 – Animal complaint. Assisted DFS. Business checks. EMS call. Fire call. Paper service. Project Lifesaver call. Suspicious person. Theft. Five traffic stops. Six VIN checks. Welfare check. Mar. 22 – Crash. Animal complaint. Business checks. Domestic. Paper service. Four EMS pages. Prisoner transport. Attempted suicide. Mental health. Four traffic stops. Three VIN checks. Mar. 23 – Animal complaint. Business checks. EMS call. Fire call. Four paper services. Suspicious circumstances. Traffic hazard. Five traffic stops. Eight VIN checks. Ma...
On March 21, police were requested to do a welfare check on an individual. Officer made contact and all was fine. Nothing further. On March 22, police assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with locating an injured deer on Highway 16. Officer located the deer, dispatched it and removed from roadway. Nothing further. On March 22, police were contacted regarding a possible domestic disturbance at the Cozy Motel. Officer arrived and spoke with both individuals regarding the complaint. Officer determined that the disturbance had remained verbal in nature...
Ordinance #1, 2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, WYOMING. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 24-1. - Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to, and in accordance with, the authority vested in the Town, by W.S. 1977,title 15, chapter 1, article 5 (W.S. 1977, § 15-1-501 et seq.) and...
ORDINANCE #3, 2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 CEMETERY SEC 10-25(b) CEMETERY PLOT SIZE, SEC. 10-36 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, SEC 10-37 REPEALING CLAUSE, SEC. 10-38 LEGAL STATUS, SEC 10-39 EFFECTIVE DATE. TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, WYOMING. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: Chapter 10 Article II – Municipal Cemetery, Section 10-25 Purchase of Burial Lots; Applications; Deeds; Prices; Size (b) size and layout of each Plat s...
ORDINANCE 2, 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF AN EXCISE TAX OF 1% PURSUANT TO WYOMING STATUTE (W.S.) §39-15-204 (a) (i). The Town of Pine Haven hereby supports and endorses the continuation of the one percent (1%) excise tax. WHEREAS, an excise tax upon the retail sale of tangible personal property, admissions and services at the rate of 1% has previously been imposed in Crook County, Wyoming following approval by the electorate in accordance with W.S. §39-15-204 (a.) (i); WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of W.S. ...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, March 28th, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Dusty Petz and Paul Smoot Town Employees Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter, Police Chief Bill Bryant, and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Elaine Buckmiller was present to discuss the upcoming annual clean up day in May and to verify the landfill will be open for the trash remo...
CHEYENNE —In perhaps Gov. Mark Gordon’s final action regarding bills that passed the state Legislature during its recently completed budget session, he vetoed some legislation Friday and allowed others to become law without his signature. One such bill that can proceed, although without the governor’s explicit approval, is the Legislature’s redistricting plan. State lawmakers voted to add three colleagues after the next election, and the bill therefore has gone by the moniker of the 62-31 plan. In his message explaining why he was not OK’ing...
CASPER — Nearly two decades after being sentenced to death, Dale Wayne Eaton was ordered Friday to spend the rest of his life in prison without the chance of parole or commutation. Eaton was convicted of the kidnapping, rape and murder of Lisa Marie Kimmell, which took place in Casper in 1988. Friday was the 34-year anniversary of Kimmell’s disappearance. Eaton’s trial and conviction took place in 2004, and he was originally sentenced to death. But court appeals kept that punishment from being carried out, and prosecutors decided not to seek...
