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Articles from the December 19, 2024 edition


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  • Early deadlines

    Dec 19, 2024

    We will have early deadlines for the week of Christmas. Deadline for the Wyoming Pioneer will be 9 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 20. Deadline for the Sundance Times and Moorcroft Leader will be noon on Mon., Dec. 23. Mailing for the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 issues will be on Thursday instead of Wednesday. Our office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1.... Full story

  • Wrestlers kick off season

    Tia Cranston|Dec 19, 2024

    Moorcroft High School wrestlers held their annual father/son duals on Thursday, December 12, at the Moorcroft Elementary School. High school wrestlers took on either their fathers, mothers, siblings, alumni or friends in a match to start of their wrestling season. During these matches the non-highschoolers get advantages, such as unlimited time outs, assistance, tagging out (getting a replacement) and breaks. This year Santa (Monte Reichenberg) took on the Grinch (Elyott Gorsuch) and saved...

  • Kids party in Pine Haven

    Tia Cranston|Dec 19, 2024

    On Saturday, December 14, Pine Haven hosted a Christmas party for children of the community. During the party, children were able to visit Santa, build crafts, play games and enjoy their own decorated hot chocolate. When a child talked to Santa Claus, they were able to take a picture with him. This picture could have been decorated at the craft station by the child. Children were able to receive gifts and a stocking from Santa. These gifts were donated from the community to be handed out to the...

  • Glenn Construction wins bid for MTC remodel

    Tia Cranston|Dec 19, 2024

    During the council meeting on Wednesday, December 11, Glenn Construction was awarded the bid to renovate the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC). The renovation when finished will allow the town to enjoy a new town hall and police department. Repairs that were awarded included demo, exterior siding, front door, framing, insulation, interior doors and frames, drywalling, painting, suspended ceiling, flooring, casework, HVAC, electrical and concrete. Councilwoman Heidi Humpal did express her concern at the lack of transparency and clarity over portions...

  • Mary Ann Jundt

    Dec 19, 2024

    Mary Ann Jundt, 79, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 9, 2024 with her family by her side at her home in Sundance, Wyoming. Mary Ann was born in Hoven, South Dakota on October 6, 1945 to Louis and Margaret (Simon) Hilsendager. She spent her early childhood years on a farm near Watauga, South Dakota and in Eugene, Oregon. She later returned to Aberdeen, South Dakota where she attended school and worked at the hospital. This is where she met her future husband Dwight "Woody" Jundt. The two... Full story

  • Celebrating the true reason for Christmas

    Alyssa Jenkins|Dec 19, 2024

    Wednesday evening, community members came together at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to celebrate the true reason for the Christmas season, the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. It began with a nativity walk featuring over 72 nativity displays and artwork. Community members then gathered together and watched a live nativity pageant put on by children and musicians from around the community. The cast for the pageant included: Tory Jenkins (Mary), Trell Fischbach (Joseph), Regan...

  • Pastor Monte named a community hero

    Tia Cranston|Dec 19, 2024

    Pastor Monte Reichenberg was awarded a community hero spotlight from Honor Wyoming. Not only does Pastor Monte lead the First Presbyterian Church, he is also is involved in the Moorcroft Interfaith Community (MIC), Totes of Hope, Logos, provides food for children in need and the food pantry and is one of the voices of the radio. For this award, there was a donation to the Moorcroft Interfaith Community in Pastor Monte Reichenberg's name. In an interview, Pastor Monte mentions that a few members...

  • Moorcroft wrestling

    Dec 19, 2024

    Moorcroft High School Wrestling, back row, left to right: Caysen Phillips, Alex Haskell, Caden Cantu, Coach Charlie Williams, Braydnn Terry, Liberty Cook, Oliver Gorsuch, Troy McCoy-Braun, Jacob Anderson, Kyler Summers, Dayne Humes, Riley DeHaven, Chayce Buckner, Brady Garoutte, Trenten Gray, Elyott Gorsuch, Danner Wiseman, Krizma Delfino, Coach Brent Anderson; front: Weston Haskell, Nathan Grant, Kade Haynes, Walker Allred, Marcus Reynolds, Kurtis Elliott, Olivia Sundstrom, Tessa Farnsworth,... Full story

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Dec 19, 2024

    Dec. 9 – Two VIN checks. Crash. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Traffic stop. Business checks. Civil standby. Coroner call. Two EMS calls. Dec. 10 – Three VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Four accidents. Assist other agency. Two business checks. Two fire pages. Three EMS pages. Dec. 11 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic stops. Four business checks. Two citizen assists. Animal complaint. EMS page. Fire page. Dec. 12 – Five VIN checks. Traffic stop. Two business checks. House watch. Traffic hazard. REDDI report. Fingerprints. Prisone...

  • Moorcroft Police Department

    Dec 19, 2024

    On Dec. 12 while on patrol, an officer was alerted by radar that a vehicle behind them was speeding. The officer pulled the driver over and noticed signs that the individual might have been drinking. After conducting an evaluation and administering appropriate tests, the officer concluded that the driver was intoxicated and arrested them for DUI. Nothing further at this time. On Dec. 13 an officer was called to the high school because multiple students were caught vaping by staff. The vaping devices were confiscated, and the individuals...

  • Circuit Court

    Dec 19, 2024

    Speeding – Ethan Jensen, Belle Fourche, SD, 84/80, $10; Kim Sow, Seattle, WA, 84/80, $10; Delane Waterbury, Lynwood, WA, 85/80, $15; Ciarra Eggers, Sundance, WY, 85/80, $15; John Phillips, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Travis J. Raisley, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Aaron Myers, Devils Tower, WY, 75/70, $15; Trevor Ousley, Rapid City, SD, 85/80, $15; Ben Bagniewski, Missoula, MT, 80/75, $15; Jacy Deboard, Spearfish, SD, 85/80, $25; Jacob Boltz, Billings, MT, 80/70, $105; Trent Moore, Gillette, WY, 88/75, $125; Jason Grady, Spearfish, SD, 88/75, $...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Dec 19, 2024

    Gasoline prices drop again, average now at $2.87 per gallon in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 14.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.29 per gallon, while the highest was $3.49, a difference of $1.20 per gal...

  • Pine Haven approves tower variance

    Tia Cranston|Dec 19, 2024

    During the monthly council meeting on December 10, the Pine Haven Town Council approved the variance request from TMG Investments LLC for Horizon Tower LLC to put a cell tower in their RV park. Present at the council meeting were Horizon tower representatives Josh Leonard, Mike Mateson, Trevor Crow, an independent RF engineer consultant, Steven Kennedy and TJ and Mandi Gideon, owners of TMG Investments. During the meeting, RF engineer Steven Kennedy provided a slideshow of information and diagrams to display the function of the tower. Kennedy...

  • PRECorp returning member capital credits

    Dec 19, 2024

    Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) this month is issuing a capital credit retirement or “refund” of about $12 million. This retirement returns a portion of the money members paid for electric usage during select years. Some Powder River Energy members will receive a credit on their bill or a check in the mail. Capital credits are a major benefit of being a member of an electric cooperative and reflect one of the seven cooperative principles: Member Economic Participation. At the close of each fiscal year, all revenue received in excess o...

  • Burn ban lifted temporarily

    Sarah Pridgeon|Dec 19, 2024

    After last week’s much-needed shot of moisture, Fire Warden Charlie Harrison has temporarily suspended all burn ban restrictions in Crook County. This respite is intended to allow time for residents to burn slash and trash piles as needed while conditions are favorable, but the restrictions will be reinstated should this area enter another dry spell. In a statement, Harrison said, “The conditions will be monitored and adjusted as needed.” To ensure that the smoke from your burn is not misinterpreted as an emergency, Harrison asks that you a...

  • What's happening at the Moorcroft Branch Library

    Serena Buckner|Dec 19, 2024

    Mrs. Claus will visit the library on Mon., Dec. 23. She has been working hard preparing treats to be given out to youth ages 12 and under. Stop in between 2-4 p.m.! Library staff have often discussed the need for some type of computer classes for our community as we often have patrons requesting help with cell phones, computers, tablets, printing, etc. We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant that will provide us the necessary tools to begin offering digital learning courses! Crook County Library System is among over 100...

  • Christmas Church Services

    Dec 19, 2024

    First Southern Baptist Church: Children’s Play 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 22; Christmas Eve Service 4 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Christmas Sacrament Service 10 a.m. Sun., Dec. 22 Pine Ridge Ministries: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 at Pine Ridge Community Church First Presbyterian Church: Lessons and Carols with Communion and Candlelight Service 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 Bethlehem Lutheran Church: Christmas Eve Service 5 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 Black Hills Cowboy Church: Christmas Eve C...

  • Recipe of the Week

    From tasteofhomes.com|Dec 19, 2024

    9 medium fresh mushrooms 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed 1/3 cup mayonnaise 3 Tbsp. seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, minced Minced fresh parsley, optional Remove stems from mushrooms (discard stems or save for another use); set caps aside. In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, cheese and garlic. Stuff into mushroom caps. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until mushrooms are tender, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with pa...

  • MHS Scoreboard

    Dec 19, 2024

    HS Boys Basketball Moorcroft 28, Southeast 58 Moorcroft 39, Burns 68 Moorcroft 28, Guernsey-Sunrise 36 HS Girls Basketball Moorcroft 44, Burns 53 Moorcroft 71, Guernsey-Sunrise 13 HS Wrestling Varsity Boys at Charlie Lake Duals: 113# Danner Wiseman 7-2 (6th) 120# Kade Haynes 6-3 126# Weston Haskell 2-5 144# Braydnn Terry 6-3 (4th) 150# Trenten Gray 7-2 150# Chayce Buckner 2-2 (4th) 157# Riley DeHaven 5-3 165# Brady Garoutte 7-3 (6th) 175# Jacob Anderson 4-4 215# Oliver Gorsuch 8-1 (2nd) 285# Elyott Gorsuch 4-3 Varsity boys took third....

  • School Warrants

    Dec 19, 2024

    Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on NOVEMBER 18, 2024 IN MOORCROFT, WYOMING To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Ag classroom supplies $1,930.00 ABLE LLC Tuition and vocational expenses $18,400.00 ACKERMAN, BRANDON B Isolation $819.81 ADP LEMCO INCORPORATED Track arm assembly replacement cafeteria tables $1,078.00 AMAZON CAPITAL... Full story

  • Completion

    Dec 19, 2024

    NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND RETAINAGE RELEASE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 2020 Revised Edition, the Town of Moorcroft, hereby gives notice that Harvey’s Lock & Security, whose address is 414 3rd Street, Rapid city, South Dakota 57701, as prime contractor, has reached substantial completion on the Town of Moorcroft Access Control project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Moorcroft and Harvey’s Lock & Security on the... Full story

  • Completion

    Dec 19, 2024

    NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND RETAINAGE RELEASE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 2020 Revised Edition, the Town Of Pine Haven, hereby gives notice that Simon Contractors, Inc, whose address is 209 N. Limestone Avenue, Gillette, WY 82717, as prime contractor, has reached substantial completion on the 2024 Chip Seal project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Pine Haven and Simon Contractors on the effective date of June 2,... Full story

  • Improvement District Hearing

    Dec 19, 2024

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE WARBONNET CANYON RANCH IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT BEFORE THE BOARD OF CROOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with W.S. §22-29-109 that a hearing is to be held on behalf of those petitioning for a service and improvement district before the County Commissioners as follows: 1. The name of the proposed district shall be the “Warbonnet Canyon Ranch Improvement and Service District.” 2. The proposed district is located within Crook County, Wyoming, and the boun... Full story

  • PSC

    Dec 19, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC, d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for a Deferred Accounting Order to establish a regulatory asset to record and preserve costs related to increased insurance premiums, effective January 1, 2025, as more fully described below. 1. BHWG is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. § § 37... Full story

  • Council Minutes/Bills

    Dec 19, 2024

    Town of Moorcroft Special Meeting of the Council Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Heidi Humpal and Robert Stewart Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally and Public Works Director Scott Green Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken. Councilmember Smith motioned to go into Executive Session at 6:01pm to discuss personnel. Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion... Full story

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