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 state is not moving forward with funding the final large infrastructure project in Moorcroft, the Powder River Water project, without the town raising water rates to maintain its fiscal obligations with the added burden of the requested loan. Town Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider reported at Monday’s meeting, “In order for them to approve our application, the minimum that we would have to raise in rates would be close to $6.” The council, recognizing the burden raising rates will put on residents, is trying to find other options to satis...
Moorcroft Chief of Police Doug Lundborg has been talking to the WYDOT about the increased danger to motorists and pedestrians along Highway 14 north of Moorcroft. His concerns have been validated by a study conducted by a state highway safety report examining the number of automobile crashes from 2014 to 2018 in the Moorcroft area and have found the area of highway 14 immediately north of town has more crashes and of more severity than the state average. As a result, WYDOT will be changing...
Brent Bennett of Nelson Engineering attended Monday night's meeting to discuss Moorcroft taking responsibility for an access road the Crook County School District #1 plans to build from Rail Road Avenue to Country Lane. The problem of regular traffic traveling through school property and around the east border of the student parking lot and meeting the school's existing egress before meeting Country Lane were brought to his attention. After examining a map provided by Bennett, Councilmen Owen...
The much-loved Easter Bunny (Antonio Delfino) sat for pictures with his fans Saturday morning at the MTC. Guests enjoyed a breakfast of biscuits and gravy with a cookie for desert and, after pictures, the kids were called to the hunt. There were 500 plastic eggs with candy inside and a couple of special golden eggs divided into the gymnasium, library and – due to the warm weather – outside. As the youngsters lined up, waiting for the signal to start, they carefully examined the field and dis...
Freida W. Dent, 94 of Hulett, Wyoming, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. Memorial services will be held at a later date.... Full story
Funeral service for Jack Hayworth will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Jack Hayworth age 79, of Gillette, WY died Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home.... Full story
Darin Dale Noyce, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2019, in Riverton, Wyoming. He was born on June 9, 1963, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to David and Judy Noyce. Darin was lovingly raised by his parents Rick and Judy Brengle on the ranch in Aladdin. He attended Four Oaks Country School until eighth grade. He was a 1981 graduate of Hulett High School where he was an athlete participating in several sports including his love, rodeo. Darin pursued saddle bronc riding with... Full story
A word of thanks As some of you may already know, I’m no longer practicing at Crook County Medical Services District. My plan at this time is to continue working at my other places of practice, while looking at possibly changing specialties. After a number of years of practicing Emergency Medicine, I’m excited at this opportunity to consider making a change. My plan was to practice for many years here in Sundance. So this certainly comes with mixed emotions. It has been a privilege to serve the Sundance area as a clinician. With this, it has gi...
GILLETTE — For the last five years, Bill Fortner and Frank Latta have tried to convince Wyoming that “hemp” isn’t a bad four-letter word. Latta, the director of the Wyoming chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), said hemp “is the best possibility for diversity” for the state. “We were trying to get the powers that be interested, to have a little vision that there might be something different to look at other than energy,” he said. “That’s been a very hard sell.” But recent legislation at the fe...
Prosecutors seek Powell treatment center facilities POWELL (WNE) — Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to turn a Powell drug treatment center’s facilities over to the state for implication in insurance fraud, according to court documents. The facility — Northwest Wyoming Treatment Center — was founded by a Powell psychologist, Gibson Condie, who in 2018 pleaded guilty to health care fraud. The same year, a federal judge sentenced him to three years in prison. A spokesman for the Wyoming branch of the U.S. Attorney’s Office said by phone Fri...
The Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce came together at their regular monthly meeting to present the Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department, represented by Doug Leis, with a check for $2500 to facilitate the acquisition of much needed new air tanks and equipment last week....
Reading is a family affair. One great way to keep your children reading, and prevent summer regression, is to have them join “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program at Moorcroft Branch Library. This summer’s theme explores all kinds of topics relating to “Space.” This free program is simple and fun! Registration begins June 5. Call or visit the library for more information. New Arrivals! K-3 Love by Stacy McAnulty, The Fox on the Swing by EveLina Daciute, Small Things (graphic novel) by Mel Tregonning, Miss Pinkeltink’s Purse by Pa...
More than $63,000 in scholarships was awarded by the 4-H Foundation/State 4-H Office scholarship committee to 4-H’ers attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college this coming school year. Approximately $37,000 was presented to first-time winners this year, said Steve Mack, 4-H Foundation director. Tia Cranson of Moorcroft received the Peterson $500 scholarship....
The Moorcroft Wolves Junior High Golf team traveled to Thermopolis to compete in the Bobcat Invitational last Thursday; this is only the second time competing this spring. Caden Connally and Lane Wood were the two members of the team that competed. Both boys played very well, having never played the course before. Caden finished the round with an 82 and Lane finished the round with 93, both placing in the top 15 for the tourney....
Speeding – Valerie A. Rand, CO, 83/70, $110; Steven A. Ortiz, TX, 75/55, $145; Randy R. Painter, ID, 91/80, $100; Ricardo Trujillo, NV, 100/80, $145; Hannah Rae Bauernfeind, Hulett, 40/30, $90 Stop, Stand or Park on Highway – Michael J. Davis, Moorcroft, $75 Violate Legal Weight (2001-4000) – Bradley C. Wilkerson, SD, $120; (6001-8000) – Norman D. Glanzer, SD, $195 No Driver’s Record of Duty Status – James R. Mills, ND, $175; Manuel Ochoaconcilion, CA, $175 Operate CMV without CDL – Scott W. Montague, SD, $175 Speeding – Grant W. Kaski, WA, 9...
On April 15, police received a report of two missing juvenile females who had not returned home after school. After receiving all information and informing dispatch and other county units, officer went out to search for the children. While searching, police received a call that they were found at one of the town parks. Officer made contact with the juveniles and called their father. Officer met with the father and his children at the office and spoke to the children about the importance of letting their parents know where they are going. On Apr...
Apr. 8 – Six VIN checks. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for passport. Detention Deputy booked in subject arrested by Wyoming Highway Patrol. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol on traffic stop. Deputy investigated call about runaway. Deputy gave courtesy ride. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy investigated theft report. Deputy assisted EMS and Coroner. Coroner notification was done. Apr. 9 – Five VIN checks. Traffic stop. Paper service. Deputy investigated suspicious circumstances. Deputy assisted on civil matter. Apr. 10 – VIN check...
There is only one event in Wyoming where you can learn how to catch a fish, shoot a shotgun, paddle a canoe and identify birds in one weekend. The Wyoming Outdoor Expo in Casper has these activities and more May 9-11 at the Casper Events Center. The event is open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and re-opens Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Wyoming Outdoor Expo is free and boasts over 70 booths featuring hands-on activities and information to learn outdoor skills and explore outside. Participants of all...
