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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Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department again threw a great family party with thousands in attendance Saturday night. People were heard laughing with their children, friends and neighbors as they settled into a night show of bright fireworks bursting overhead, setting camp chairs around the water's edge and in pickup beds. The waters of Keyhole were alight with running lights from the many boats sitting around an open area directly beneath the airspace of the fireworks as well, all in wait for the...
A few years ago, there were rumors of a hotel and restaurant coming to Moorcroft, but then...nothing; at least, nothing obvious. In the background, though, big things were happening. D A Peterson Company LLC president Doug Peterson explains, "There were people I knew in Moorcroft, who had mentioned to us for a few years that they felt they needed a motel and a restaurant, but I felt that Moorcroft may be a little small for us. Finally, a year and a half or two years ago, I did the research and...
Evelyn "Ev" Whitaker sadly left this world on the morning of May 16, 2023 with her daughter Sarah, son-in-law Steve and very dear friend Melody by her side in Gillette, Wyoming. Ev was born on July 25, 1954 in Verdin, Manitoba, Canada. In the early 1970s, Ev left Canada to follow her love for horses and went to work on a standardbred race farm in Florida. While there, traveling up and down the east coast, she groomed and cared for the horses. In the late '70s, early '80s, she found herself in... Full story
Mass of Christian Burial for Todd Slattery was held Friday, June 30, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Moorcroft, Wyoming with fellowship prior to interment at Moore Hill Cemetery. Todd Dallas Slattery, age 56 of Rozet, Wyoming, unexpectedly passed away on June 26, 2023. Todd was born in Sundance, Wyoming to Joseph and Martha (Davidson) Slattery. He was raised and educated in Campbell County. After graduation Todd started working in the oilfield, following in his father's footsteps. He... Full story
Benito Juarez of Moorcroft faces a felony charge of possession after he was pulled over for a badly damaged windshield. On June 22, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was stopped on Juniper Hills Road at around 7:05 p.m. when he observed a vehicle with a badly broken windshield and effected a traffic stop. The occupant was Juarez, who the deputy reports knowing from prior contacts. Juarez allegedly stated he had just purchased the vehicle and produced a title indicating he had done so two days earlier for $50. He also allegedly stated he h...
Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Thursday, July 13, from noon until 5:15 p.m., at the Cornerstone Ministries Church (next to Blakeman Propane). Please join the crowd in this awesome mission to save lives by donating blood. As always, all blood types are needed. People are asked to consider donating blood, even if they have not done so before; it only takes roughly an hour of the day…what a selfless act! Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age to donate (a signed parental permission is required for all 16- to 1...
Strike-down of affirmative action will not impact admissions at UW or CSU CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions on Thursday will not impact the admissions processes at either the University of Wyoming or nearby Colorado State University. Though the court declared race can no longer be a factor in admission, neither university anticipates changes in their own admissions. “The university does not see any direct impact from this,” UW associate vice president of institutional comm...
This was the first year that civilian volunteers assisted the firefighters clearing up the firework area at Keyhole after the event with approximately 25 stepping up to help. "We had the site cleaned up by 9:30 a.m., roughly an hour and a half is all," Fire Chief TJ Gideon later said....
Crook County Weed & Pest invites the public to find out more about an invasive grass that has been found growing within county borders and is known to be capable of negatively impacting pasture and rangelands. A ventenata field tour will take place on July 18 near Rozet and the district is hoping to attract as many participants as possible to learn more about the grass and how to combat its spread. “This would be a great time to ask specialist questions,” says Alycia Conroy-Davis, District Supervisor. Ventenata is not native to North Ame...
Proposed Budget CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT Budget Hearing Information 713 OAK ST Location: SUNDANCE STATE BANK MEETING ROOM SUNDANCE, WY 82729 Date: 6/29/2023 307-283-3501 Time: 11:30 AM Crook County Budget Prepared by: Zoe Elyada, GL Accountant BUDGET MESSAGE The assumptions used for the FY 2024 Draft budget are as follows: a) After a charge master review, it was recommended that the District increase charges by 7%. Additionally, our goal is to maintain the increased volumes we’ve seen over the last few years. c) Contractual A... Full story
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 Timberline Services, Inc. whose address is 623 Industrial Ave, Sundance, WY 82729, as prime contractor, has reached substantial completion on the 2023 Pine Crest Drive project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Pine Haven and Timberline Services, Inc. on the effective date... Full story
CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming (“Town”) will accept sealed bids for the purchase of the following surplus real property: N 1/2 of Lot 12 and Lot 13 in Block 2, Second Addition to the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming (“Lots”). The Lots will be sold in “AS IS” condition, and without title insurance. The Lots will be sold together, with a minimum acceptable bid of $500.00, plus the cost of appraisal for the Lots. The full amount of the accepted bid must be paid to the Town within three (3) business days follow... Full story
Budget Meeting The Crook County Museum District will be holding a Budget Meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the conference room at Old Stoney Business & Cultural Center, with the Museum District’s monthly meeting to follow. Publish: June 29 and July 6, 2023... Full story
Notice of Public Hearing CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 2023-2024 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 ACTUAL ESTIMATED BUDGET Revenue $ 22,803,472 $ 22,096,130 $ 22,402,090 GENERAL FUND Expenditures $ 21,439,226 $ 22,241,260 $ 28,284,384 Revenue $ 3,624,980 $ 3,094,367 $ 4,900,000 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Expenditures $ 2,516,074 $ 5,243,474 $ 4,900,000 Revenue $ - $ - $ 79,288 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Expenditures $ - $ - $ 79,288 Revenue $ 3,732 $ 65,198 $ 75,000 CCSD CAPITAL PROJECTS Expenditures... Full story
Ordinance #2, 2023 3rd and FINAL Reading AN ORDINANCE, APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING THAT THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED: SECTION 1: The following sums of money are anticipated as general fund cash, investments: Bank $ 150,000 Investments $ 2,223,000 Total Funds $ 2,373,000 SECTION 2: The following sums of money are anticipated as general revenues: Property Taxes $ 75,744 Licenses and Permits $... Full story
CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. ONE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES FOR NEW BUS PURCHASES APPROVED BUDGET 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT 2022-23 REVISED BUDGET 2022-23 REVENUE AND OTHER SOURCES: 81000 - LOCAL SOURCES $7,594,205 $0 $7,594,205 82000 - COUNTY SOURCES $1,983,560 $0 $1,983,560 83000 - STATE SOURCES $10,488,373 $0 $10,488,373 84000 - FEDERAL SOURCES $0 $0 $0 85000 - TRANSFERS & OTHER $0 $0 $0 TOTAL REVENUE : $20,066,138 $0 $20,066,138 EXPENDITURES & OTHER USES: 1000 - INSTRUCTION... Full story
Meeting Notice Crook County Museum District’s regular scheduled monthly meeting will be moved to July 13, at 5:15 following the Budget Meeting. Publish: July 6, 2023... Full story
The comment period for the process to update Wyoming's sage-grouse map has been extended through most of July in response to significant interest from the public. The current proposed revisions to the Sage-grouse Core Area Map would introduce a small new management area for sage-grouse on the southern border of Crook County, abutting and linked to an already-established large management area that stretches down into Weston County. Crook County also hosts a connectivity area to the northwest....
Speeding – Donald H. Cool, Gillette, WY, 80/70, $105; Carlos L. Almenares, Las Vegas, NV, 102/80, $180; Charity Clarissa Linares, Gillette, WY, 45/30, $145; Davina Oduong, Bismarck, ND, 98/80, $150; Michael Nickelson, Lake City, FL, 82/65, $209; Nathaniel Wilson, Sheridan, WY, 87/80, $99; John Kelly, Cleveland, OH, 82/70, $120; Patrick Donaldson, Hayden, ID, 89/80, $113; Deena Budd, Pueblo, CO, 94/80, $130; Kyler James Rea, Joplin, MO, 48/30, $160; Taylor Waluch, Saint Regis, MT, 87/75, $120; Murray E. Hebbring, Newcastle, WY, 50/30, $240; Wyat...
