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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(Top photo) Lilly Barnum, Janika Baron and Acelyn Black shift their tassles to the other side as they change from high school students to graduates during Sunday's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023. The newly minted adults walked the stage to receive their diplomas and listened as...
Trayton Dawson has chosen to begin his career in law enforcement with the Moorcroft Police Department. "I've always wanted to be a cop; it's always been a dream of mine," he says. "I was working out at Quality Agg and Construction and helping with wrestling practice and Cory [Allison] told me that there was a position opening and I should apply so I did." Dawson is a native of Newcastle and has lived in Moorcroft for about five years with wife Hailie. "We got married last July," he says. The...
Pine Haven orchestrated their annual cleanup day recently, with two construction-size dumpsters made available throughout the weekend for residents to deposit their acceptable waste items. According to Mayor Karla Brandenburg, "Cleanup Day was obviously successful, with the containers overflowing." Seeing the speed with which these dumpsters were filled, Brandenburg, recognizing the problem for many neighbors, plans to address the issue with her council to find a solution: "I know some people...
Celebration of life for Jerry Humes, 76, of Rozet, Wyoming, will be 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Ruff's Bar in Rozet. Private interment with Military Honors will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery on the Gray Road, Rozet, Wyoming. Jerry passed away at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation on May 21, 2023. He was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on October 9, 1946, the son Ralph and Lucille (Dexter) Humes. Jerry's dad worked in the oilfield and this required the family to live in and attend school... Full story
Julie Cox of Pine Haven has been sentenced in District Court on two sets of charges: possession of marijuana following her arrest in September, 2022; and violating the terms of her probation associated with possession charges in 2018, for which she was given a suspended sentence. In the 2018 case, Cox was pulled over for failure to observe a stop sign with marijuana present in her vehicle. She was found guilty on one count of possession, third or subsequent offense, and sentenced to between two years and 60 months in jail. The sentence was...
Speeding – Gary Knight, Newcastle, WY, 79/70, $103; Jacob Running Shield, Black Hawk, SD, 74/65, $133; Raymond M. Wright III, Spearfish, SD, $210; Todd Hink, Gillette, WY, 83/75, $101; (minor), Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Jaxson Doll, Kansas City, MO, 96/65, $337; Michael Holley, Rapid City, SD, 84/65, $223; Saivon Sandford, Creve Coeur, MO, 79/45, $230; Hubert Shoemaker, Thermopolis, WY, 87/75, $120 Speed Too Fast for Conditions – Wendy Pittman, Dolan Springs, AZ, $240 No Valid Driver’s License – Clayton F. Westover, Torrington, WY, $140; (...
May 15 – Two VIN checks. Five traffic stops Two sets fingerprints. Fraud report. Business checks. Assist to Keyhole State Park. Three fire pages. Six EMS pages. May 16 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Three suspicious circumstances. Two welfare checks. Domestic. Minor in possession. Three EMS pages. May 17 – Six VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Welfare check. Suspicious person. Two fire pages. EMS page. May 18 – Four VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Three sets fingerprints. Welfare check. Two motoris...
We are gearing up for an amazing summer reading program! Young readers can read books to win prizes as they Travel the World @ Your Library. This summer’s program will feature fun activities introducing games, food, language and animals from destinations around the world. Due to donations from area businesses, we will have many opportunities for our young readers to win amazing prizes. Registration begins May 31 and ends June 13. Stop by the library to sign up. We have several fun activities coming up at the library. The LEGO Guy will be r...
Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman from Walmart GILLETTE (WNE) — A 26-year-old man was arrested for felony counts of kidnapping and probation violation, as well as misdemeanor counts of theft, use of drugs and interference with a peace officer after a 24-year-old woman reported that he tried to kidnap her at Walmart on Friday morning. The woman told officers at the police department the man came up to her at Walmart and told her that she was going to go home with him and that his friends were outside with automatic weapons, Police D...
Start the summer off right at Keyhole State Park this Memorial Day Weekend! There will be many family-friendly activities about pollinators in a come and go as you like environment. This Kick-Off to Summer event takes place May 27 and 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Tatanka Group Shelter, and it is included in the Daily Use fee. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, please contact Linley Mayer at [email protected] or 307-752-1429....
The North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) hosted their annual Kids Day water safety and fishing class last week. With buses bringing fifth graders from Sundance and Moorcroft as well as fifth and sixth graders from Upton, the bright warm day at the Keyhole campground was packed with fun as the 134 kids walked from one to another of the five "stations", among which they learned how to cast, tie knots and make minnows race. Zayden DeCoteau, from Moorcroft Elementary, was one such...
In the article, “Wild Woman supports local talent”, on page five of the Moorcroft Leader last week, the name of the establishment was incorrect. Anita Beth Irving owns the Crazy Hippy Woman’s Artisan Market. This business has been actively helping local talent show their wares to the public for several years now. With this correction, there are also two clarifications to note. Alisa Hanson is not considered an assistant, but is rather a volunteer who manages the store when Irving is out of town; the outside area for vendors is available only...
The North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) hosted their first Walleye Memorial Tournament last week with the admission of 50 boats, 60 teams and 11 kids. Brendan Garcia won the Too Big Fish award with a weight of 29.25 and the next three leading teams brought in the following total weights for the two day tournament: First position: Team five – Harold Mason Junior and Brianna Tylor Mason, 41.1 pounds; Second position: Team 29 – Cody Barber and Sasha Jacob Barber, 40.82; and Third pos...
The North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) and the Pine Haven Chamber of Commerce are coming together on Saturday, June 3 to host a Kids Derby Day to encourage Free Family Fishing Day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Reservoir Bar. At 3 p.m., these valiant fishermen must check in with their catch at Waters Park, before prizes are awarded and participants sit down to enjoy a barbecue, all provided by their hosts....
Nine local students received their Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC) HiSET diplomas in Sundance on May 22. HiSET is a high school equivalency program that includes studies and testing in language arts, reading and writing, math, social studies and science. The HiSET credential is accepted by all institutions of higher learning, the military and by employers. The HiSET program is free of charge for anyone 16 or older. Left to right: Newcastle Instructor...
PUBLIC NOTICE 1. Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules and Special Regulations, notice is hereby given of the application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC (BHWG or the Company) for authority to implement a general rate increase of $19,262,412 per annum and extend its Wyoming Integrity Rider (WIR). 2.BHWG is a public utility as defined by Wyoming Statute § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) which provides natural gas public utility service under Certificates of Public Co... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) to establish a total purchased gas cost rate of $0.7291 per therm, representing a decrease of $0.1155 per therm, effective on and after December 1, 2022. The rate is applicable to 67,954 customers, including all Cheyenne and Cody Division customers and all Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington Divisions who have elected to take service under the Gas Cost... Full story
The Moorcroft Elementary Parent Action Committee hosted the annual Science Fair Tuesday, May 9. A science fair project is one of the best learning experiences a student can undertake because it involves so much more than science; it is a great way for kids to explore their world and how things work. Most projects also involve a good deal of math and all students get an opportunity to enhance their presentation skills when they prepare their display boards and discuss their projects. The students presented some great projects this year. The EINS...
CROOK COUNTY WEED AND PEST NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TIME: June 14, 2023, 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: Crook County Weed and Pest, 802 South 11th Street, Sundance, Wyoming BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED: • Amend 2022-2023 budget (if needed) • Budget Workshop for 2023-2024 Publish: May 25 and June 1, 2023... Full story
CROOK COUNTY WEED AND PEST NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TIME: May 25, 2023, 4:15 p.m. LOCATION: Crook County Weed and Pest, 802 South 11th Street, Sundance Wyoming BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED: • Discussion of Compensation Meeting on May 31, 2023, 10 a.m. • Review of 2022 State Pay Scale for WY Weed and Pest • Discussion of New Hire Wage • Motion for New Hire Wage Publish: May 25, 2023... Full story
The MHS girls team placed 12th overall at the WHSAA 3A State Track Meet. Girls 400M – Talia Vargas 1:06.10 Girls 800M – Mallory Jones 2:34.16 Girls 1600M – 5. Jones 5:31.90 Girls 3200M – 5. Jones 12:15.29 Girls 1600 Sprint Medley – 7. Moorcroft High School (Talissa Fischbach, Katelynn Blakeman, Vargas, Jones) 4:40.73 Boys 1600M – Marcus James 5:05.47 Boys 3200M – James 11:04.93...
Britanie Dobson, a 2020 Thunder Basin graduate, graduated on May 16 from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. The three years that Britanie was there, she acquired a bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated with many honors, such as two honors for participating in Service Learning Courses, Alpha Chai Honor Society and graduating Cum Laude. Britanie has been accepted to the University of Wyoming School of Law in Laramie. She will be attending there in the fall as she pursues her degree...
Crook County Farm Bureau Federation annually sponsors the Ag Books for Kids contest for K-5th grade students. A book related to agriculture is paired with resources to learn about a specific ag topic. The book selected this year, "Popcorn Country", tells the story of America's favorite snack and how popcorn is planted, grown, and harvested. Members of the Whitcomb FFA chapter read the book to the kindergarten classes. Students could then color a pre-printed page for the contest. This year,...
