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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Beginning in November, Moorcroft will entertain one town council meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., this ordinance having passed second reading Monday night. This, of course, is not the first time the town's business has been curtailed to the one monthly endeavor. In the past, however, according to Councilman Dale Petersen, the time it took to cover the agenda was often prohibitive. Making Wednesday evening the monthly date of the meeting was not arbitrary either,...
Moorcroft has received grant funds in the amount of $484,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the construction of the long-anticipated splash pad and the council is now looking at the next step. The grant is a 50/50 deal so, when the council approved applying for funding, they also approved using a portion of the Specific Purpose Tax endowment for the town’s percentage. Acknowledging the years townspeople have been waiting for this water feature, according to Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, the path the application had t...
The Wolves' Homecoming carried a little different flavor this year, following changes that came in with new principal Nick Redden. "I brought in a couple ideas to celebrate athletes a little more and, as we saw in Coronation, we had the Parade of Athletes and that included Rodeo and Special Olympics," he says. "Even the kids who aren't in athletics – we've got fine arts, band...all of our kids are doing amazing things and we have to find a way to display that." Every class, teacher and a...
Joseph Brutus Graham, 98 of Moorcroft, Wyoming was born July 24, 1924, to George and Iola (Sloan) Graham in Custer, Montana. Joe was the middle child of seven and was the last to meet his Lord and Savior on September 23, 2022. Joe married Eunice (Prell) Graham on February 23, 1944, in Broadus, Montana. They lived together on the ranch for 71 years, and Joe was still living in their house when he passed away. Joe served his country and his community in many ways. He was a World War II veteran.... Full story
If you will need to travel this winter on roads that may be closed due to weather, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is inviting you to sign up for two programs that will allow you to do so. Collectively known as the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP), the Wyoming Authorized Travel and Rolling Closure Authorization programs allow drivers to apply for authorization to travel on sections of closed roadways when the department has deemed it is safe enough. The Wyoming Authorized Travel application is open to all drivers, b...
The Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation has facilitated $15,360 in direct donations to local volunteer fire departments through a single day of fundraising in July this year. Called the WyoGives ‘Day of Giving,’ the annual online fundraiser gives local charities an opportunity to raise funds online and leverage matching funds from entities like the Hughes Charitable Foundation to increase the total dollars raised. The 24-hour fundraiser was held on July 13, and the PRECorp Foundation dedicated 100 percent of the money raised to local vol...
Woman charged with hit-and-run in Cody CODY (WNE) — Jennifer Christen Phillips, 40, of Cody, pleaded not guilty Friday to hit-and-run charges after she allegedly struck an 11-year-old on a bicycle. She also pleaded not guilty to one count of failing to yield the right of way in a crosswalk. Parker DeFord was riding his bicycle Sept. 20 with some friends near the intersection of 16th Street and Stampede Avenue. As DeFord attempted to cross 16th Street around 5:30 p.m., a white Dodge Ram turning from 16th onto Stampede Avenue struck him. The vehi...
After a lull during the summer months, bird flu is back and members of the public are asked to report any suspicious avian deaths to the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. According to a statement from the department, positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in a blue-winged teal, a great horned owl and two turkey vultures. “With bird hunting seasons either ongoing or rapidly approaching, and as migrating birds start to head south, we are asking the public to keep an eye out for dead birds and be aware o...
CASPER — Wyoming women and health care providers are asking a Teton County judge to block state lawmakers and an anti-abortion group from joining an ongoing lawsuit over Wyoming’s abortion ban. Right to Life Wyoming and lawmakers Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, and Rep. Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, filed a motion last month asking to join the lawsuit as intervenors. If accepted, they would plan to make additional arguments about abortion as a procedure and the legislative process. While an attorney representing the state said he isn’t again...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout October. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available in N...
Pine Haven’s Over the Hill Gang will be hosting a mayoral candidate question and answer event at the community center on Saturday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Incumbent Karla Brandenburg and candidate Fred Nelson have agreed to attend; however, the session will continue with only one present. This is not a debate; the purpose is not an argument of policy or opinion, but an opportunity for the candidates to answer questions. Local resident and former councilman Mike Pommarane will be moderating and, after Brandenburg and Nelson introduce themselves, the...
The number one football team in the state, Pine Bluffs, made the long trip up to play the Wolves this last weekend. It was quickly evident that they are the number one team for a reason. However, just like the Pack we are, we never once gave up and we continued to give our best effort all night. We have a lot of work to still do, we aren't quite all firing on the same cylinder, but we are getting closer each and every day. We have come so far and I am so excited for these boys to continue to...
The Moorcroft Lady Wolves had a great weekend, going 1-1 and is now sitting with a 11-9 record and 2-1 in our conference play. On Friday, we faced the Wright Panthers, falling short in the fifth set, Wright 3 Moorcroft 2 (19-25. 25-19, 10-25, 25-22, 15-13). The girls played hard and worked together as a team, but Wright ended up taking charge at the end of the match. We tried some new rotations as a team and it was fun to see the girls get out of their comfort zone and try some new positions in a game. HayLeigh Fenner got 13 kills; Camlyn...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children; however, everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is once a month, on a Friday. Participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. After-school activities on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Please join us for a night of music inspired by stories that have shaped the west! The Moorcroft Branch Library will be hosting a free musical show called “Legacy of Wyoming” at the West Texas Trail Museum on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. Awa...
Crook County School District No. 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 SEPTEMBER 19th, 2022, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Ag Supplies $1,835.70 AMAZON.COM CREDIT CARD PLAN Skill Center Supplies $2,241.05 AMAZON.COM CREDIT CARD PLAN Curriculum $22,275.09 ANDERSONS ITS ELEMENTARY Supplies $925.67 ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALTIES... Full story
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Wednesday, September 14, 2022 9:00 o’clock a.m. Present for the special meeting were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Fred moved for the chairman to sign a Cooperative Agreement Between the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Crook County Board of County Commissioners Federal Project HI-BFP CN18065 Bridge Over Donkey Creek. Jeanne seconded, all ayes, m... Full story
State of Wyoming ) In the District Court ) § County of Crook ) Sixth Judicial District IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE B. WATERS a/k/a SKIP WATERS, Deceased. ) Probate No. 5901 ) ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of September, 2022, the estate of the above named decedent was admitted to probate by the above named court, and that Vincent L. Waters and Ward W. Waters, both of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, were appointed Co-Personal Representatives thereof.... Full story
Crook County Weed and Pest have the following Items posted for sale: Approximately 30 sheets of Tin 4-Wheeler Tracks. Miscellaneous Office Supplies Sealed bids are due in the Weed and Pest office on or by October 12, 2022 at 6 p.m. The Crook County Weed and Pest reserves the right to deny any/all bids. Feel free to make an appointment at the office to see the items for sale! Publish: September 22, 29 and October 6, 2022... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF PINE HAVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING OF: TOWN OF PINE HAVEN – PINE CREST DRIVE PROJECT NUMBER 10212027 GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS: Clearing and grubbing and tree removal of right-of-way, installation of approximately 150 LF of 24 FT wide gravel road in the Town of Pine Haven Right-of-Way connecting Lakeview Drive to C Bar Subdivision, and the installation of culverts for drainage crossing the proposed road Pine Crest Drive. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS F... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Revised Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) to establish a total purchased gas cost rate of $0.05592 per therm, representing an increase of $0.0669 per therm, effective on and after March 1, 2022. The rate is applicable to approximately 69,281 customers, including all Cheyenne and Cody Division customers and all Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington Divisions who take service under the Gas Cost Adjustment... Full story
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION 1. Publication Title: Moorcroft Leader; 2. Publication Number: 362-180; 3. Filing Date; 09/28/2022; 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly; 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52; 6. Annual Subscription Price: $40.00; 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: Moorcroft Leader, PO BOX 67, MOORCROFT WY 82721 / CROOK; 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: THE SUNDANCE TIMES, PO BOX 400, SUNDANCE WY 82729-0400;... Full story
On September 13, police served a notice of setting for Municipal Court. On September 14, police were called to Deere Haven for a fight. One party was arrested for Battery and transported to Crook County Detention Center. On September 14, police were called to a residence regarding a suspicious incident. Resident found a bag of dog feces on their car parked in their driveway. Resident had suspicions on who left it but no way to know for sure. Officer took report, nothing further. On September 14, police were called to a domestic disturbance...
Sept. 19 – Abandoned vehicle. Business checks. Three fire pages. Paper service. Sex offense. Suspicious person/circumstances. Traffic complaint. Four traffic stops. Four VIN checks. Two wanted persons. Sept. 20 – Alarm. Assisted another agency. Business checks. False 911. Lifeflight assist. EMS call. Prisoner transport. Traffic complaint. Traffic hazard. Four traffic stops. Trespassing. Six VIN checks. Sept. 21 – Abandoned vehicle. Two EMS pages. Citizen assist. Civil standby. Paper service. Patient transfer. Four traffic stops. Utility probl...
Speeding – Daniel E. Eicher, Mt. Vernon, MO, 40/30, $150; Scott J. Backes, Gillette, WY, 59/45, $130; Charmaine Carter, Hill City, SD, 86/80, $97; David Martin, Greenwood, IN, 86/70, $150; Ashlynne Simpson, Rapid City, SD, 79/70, $103; (minor), Gillette, WY, 30/20, $30; Xueheng Wan, Seattle, WA, 70/30, $400; Logan M. Taggart, Beulah, WY, 39/30, $143; Kendra Nowak, Morrice, MI, 70/65, $65; Karthick Moorthy, Nashville, TN, 98/80, $150; Trevor Martin, Laramie, WY, 83/65, $216; Tony Kim, Laguna Woods, CA, 51/30, $267; Tahlia Hunter, Rapid City, S...
