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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Governor Mark Gordon has suspended Mary Kuhl from her position as Crook County Treasurer in an order filed with the county on Thursday. Meanwhile, an amended version of the verified petition for her removal has been filed by the Attorney General’s Office. The amendment adds new information regarding an alleged theft from the vault as well as findings of theft and falsified documents from an FBI investigation into Kuhl’s conduct. Suspended from Office The governor states in his order for temporary suspension that he was asked by the Crook Cou...
A new collaborative covering the northeast of Wyoming is offering the whole community an opportunity to get involved in the future of outdoor recreation in this area. Pioneered at the state level but comprised of local stakeholders, the collaborative will collect ideas to both improve current recreational opportunities and create new ones – and then figure out how to make them happen. “This whole thing is going to be driven by ideas,” Chris Floyd, Manager of the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. “I have ideas for things that any communi...
George Banks "Skip" Waters, 71, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away September 17, 2021, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital of COVID-19 complications. Skip was born March 23, 1950 in Douglas, Wyoming, to Albert "Coop" Waters and Elizabeth Tapster Waters. Skip moved to Keyhole Ranch with his parents and paternal grandparents, Fred Van Waters and Millie Gerig Waters because of construction of the Glendo, Wyoming, reservoir on the family ranch in 1954. Skip went to Cedar Hill country school through sixth... Full story
Lance Joseph McCollum, 40, joined his savior Jesus, while hunting on Sunday, September 4, 2021. He was born August 11, 1981, in Benkelman, Nebraska and accepted Jesus at a young age. He was presently living in Helena, Montana, with his family. Formerly from Hulett, Wyoming, he graduated from Hulett High School in 2000 where he enjoyed playing football. Lance enjoyed branding, bull riding, helping others and was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter. Following high school, he attended Easter... Full story
In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25, the National Park Service (NPS) and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host a bat festival. The festival will include educational activities about these rarely seen nighttime animals. The northern long-eared bat, Myotis septentrionalis, is among 11 bat species that have been identified at the monument. The northern long-eared bat was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. “Here at Devils Tower we hope that the festival gives visitors the...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2021-2022 winter season. Through W-TAP, drivers can apply to receive authorization to travel on sections of closed roadways when it is deemed safe enough to do so. The W-TAP includes the Wyoming Authorized Travel (WAT) program and the Rolling Closure Authorization (RCA) program. The WAT application is open to all drivers but requires justification as to why a driver will need...
Speeding – Robert D. Werkele, Rozet, 122/70, $295; Norman Jones, MO, 90/75, $135; Ward Lee, MI, 86/75, $115; Marvin Howard, Jackson, 89/80, $103; Marshall A. Lund, IL, 100/75, $185; Valerie R. Kuenzel, Moorcroft, 90/80, $105; Nicholas Connor, CO, 103/75, $200; Ruby A. Barrera, CA, 101/80, $175; Seth Cornish, NE, 90/80, $115; Paul Hutcherson, MD, 94/80, $130; John Pearce, CA, 98/70, $200; Kenia Perez Vasquez, Ranchester, 88/75, $125; Lisa Stephens, WA, 84/75, $103; Matthew Whitney, NJ, 93/55, $250; Blake Butterfield, MO, 61/45, $202; Samantha Gr...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE AND RENEWAL OF A COUNTY RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE PERMIT FOR 2021-2022 APPLICANT BUILDING ADDRESS DATE FILED RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES Sand Creek Investments 6, LLC dba Sand Creek Investments 6, LLC 18125 US HWY 14 Sundance, WY 82729 9-10-2021 RENEWAL OF COUNTY RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE PERMITS DTO LLC dba Twisted Pistol Saloon 87 Whitetail Creek Road Hulett, WY 82720 8-24-2021 Protests, if there be any, against the renewal of these licenses/permits, will be heard at 10:00 o’clock a... Full story
NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION HEARING Be advised that Edward H. & Carolyn A. Mosher, P.O. Box 279, Beulah, WY 82712 is hereby giving notice of a final subdivision hearing for a minor subdivision application. The proposed Salvation Minor Subdivision lies in the SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 24, T53N, R61W, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Crook County, Wyoming. The Board of Crook County Commissioners will hold a final hearing to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application and plat of the Salvation Minor Subdivision on Tuesday, October 5, 2021,... Full story
HDR Engineering’s Nolan Fraser watched as contractor Wyoming Earth Moving Corp (WEC), out of Gillette, began the anticipated two week project of chip sealing East and West Pine, Cottonwood, Cedar and Spruce Streets as well as Cedar Hills Drive in Pine Haven Monday. The crew began the process of blading, rolling, spraying the prime coat and applying blotter (sand to ensure traffic is able to travel on the roads without lifting the sub coat as it cures). They subsequently applied the first layer of chip seal to the cured substrate material, c...
September 20 began Spirit Week at the Moorcroft High School (MHS). This year's dress theme was "Around the World". Monday night featured the coronation of the Homecoming royalty....
Surrounded by his wife, their two children, his loving family and close friends, Roger Blane Wilkerson, lost his battle to COVID-19 on September 14, 2021 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Never a quitter, Roger was hospitalized for over a month with his wife Carrie never leaving his side. Roger Blane Wilkerson was born on April 27, 1971, a gift to Richard and Peggy (Schneider) Wilkerson in Miles City, Montana. Roger came home to meet his one and only sister Wendy. From that moment on they... Full story
Our Thanks Thank you to everyone for all the calls, food, prayers and condolences to the family of Lance McCollum. Having great communities full of friends lets us know it is God’s way of taking care of us in difficult times. Larry and Marie McCollum Jim and Lara Dirks family Alvin and Keri Koski family Amber Baker and sons, Holter and Haiden McCollum...
Man who bear sprayed officers charged with felonies JACKSON (WNE) — Alvaro Mancia, the 24-year-old man arrested after a Tuesday standoff with police who said he bear sprayed two officers, had a knife and barricaded himself in an East Jackson residence for a few hours, has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor. His bail has been set at $50,000 — what Clay Kainer, chief deputy prosecutor for the criminal division of the Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, recommended. “The state has concerns for community safety,...
Pasta, passion and pistols are going to be the themes of the evening at this year’s Citizen and Business of the Year award dinner, hosted by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), at the MTC library, on October 2, at 5 p.m. Join other detectives as they follow the clues leading to the murderer of restaurateur Pepi Roni amid courses of laughter and a delicious meal. Tickets may be purchased at West Texas Trail Museum, Moorcroft Branch Library or from any MACC member. To cast a vote for citizen and business of the year, ballot boxes a...
To continue the tradition of the Haunted House during Treat Street, Moorcroft K8 Parent Advisory Committee needs help. Event co-coordinators are looking for older teens and adults to help set-up and decorate the evenings of October 25-28. They also need help with teardown on October 30. Unfortunately, without help and support, this long-standing and popular tradition will cease to exist. Anyone able to help at any time during the week, are asked to contact Angie Peters at 307-756-2632....
The American Legion Auxiliary held its Department meetings in June. It was announced at this time that Kyanna Petz, a Junior at Moorcroft High School, had won first place for her Poppy Poster. Her poster went on to compete at the National Level. Amasa Gerstner, a senior, won second place with her poster. It was also announced that Quinn Ruonavaara, had won first place with her Americanism Essay. She is a student at Moorcroft Elementary. Her essay went on to compete at the National Level....
Storyhour is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for preschool age children. Story hour on Wednesday, September 29 will feature local author Viktoriia Peterson as our guest reader. After school activities for school age children on Wednesday afternoons, 4-5 p.m. Banned Book Week is September 26 to October 2. New Arrivals! K-3 Sing Your Song! by Kristen L. Depken, Secrets of Animal Camouflage by Carron Brown, Emerson is Mighty Girl! (American Girl series) by Meredith Rusu, Angelina and the Rag Doll by Katharine Holabird, Kendall’s Snow Fort (...
The #3 in the state MHS Lady Wolves fought in two tough conference games over the weekend, facing #2 Sundance and #4 Big Horn. Both matches went to five sets and the Wolves fell short with the scores of Sundance - 3 Moorcroft - 2 (25-23, 25-20, 25-14, 17-25, 15-8) and Big Horn - 3 Moorcroft - 2 (25-27, 25-18, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12). These were our first conference games of the season. We are sitting 8-6 overall, but these two conference games were important to us. This will help us stay motivated...
On Friday night, the Moorcroft Wolves voyaged south to Niobrara County to battle the Tigers of Lusk. It was difficult for the Wolves to get a complete drive going as they would move the ball but couldn’t quite finish off the drive. They struggled with turnovers and had a hard time stopping Lusk, ultimately falling 50-6. The lone touchdown came on a Zane Linder-Kyler Smith connection in the second half of the ball game. Zane Linder completed 11/24 for 168 yards to lead the passing game. Chaz Dewey led the team with six catches for 66 yards. K...
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 gas cost rate of $0.3763 per therm, representing an increase of $0.0218 per therm, effective on and after September 1, 2021. The rate is applicable to approximately 68,913 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... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHE or the Company) for authority implement its 2022-2024 Energy Efficiency Program (Program) as more fully described below. 1. BHE is a public utility as defined by Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112. Black Hills Energy is a wholl... Full story
On September 15, police assisted Department of Family Services on a home check. On September 16, police received a complaint of a dog at large around Ellis Trailer Court. Officer attempted to contact owner about the complaint. No contact made. Officer will attempt to contact owner again later. Stats: One animal issue, one assist to other agency, two abandoned vehicles, one traffic crash, six traffic warnings, one VIN checks, four crosswalk/school zones, two finger printings, three business checks, three garbage can violations Citations Issued:...
Keyhole Country Club in Pine Haven hosted the 22nd annual Vendors' Golf Tournament earlier this month. Sponsors provided bratwursts, breakfast sandwiches and beverages to get the competition off to a good start as well as prizes for the day's winners. The 108 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of camaraderie and quiet sport divided into 27 four person teams. The winners of the tournament were Materi Chiropractic, Quality Agg #2, Good Electric #2, ERA #2 and RMS....
The county commissioners will be convening at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the commissioners' room of the courthouse for a special meeting to discuss redistricting for Region 5, which encompasses Crook, Campbell and Weston counties. Senator Driskill, Rep. Neiman and Rep. Hunt will be in attendance. The public is encouraged to attend.... Full story
