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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The Specific Purpose Optional Tax (SPOT) PAC, an entity led by Pine Haven Clerk/Treasurer Tammie McGovern, is seeking financial support to advertise the upcoming tax on the ballot. The PAC is, "Struggling to find donations to cover costs of advertising," according to Moorcroft Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, "like the cards that get mailed out and the signs that people may put up in their yards, etc." Municipalities are forbidden, by law, to donate on behalf of the residents for this type of...
After several years of reaching for the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant, the Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) has been approved for funding in the amount of$148,229.05. This is a 95/5% matching grant, requiring a $7,411.47 match. The department has a little over $6000 in their WYOSTAR account and will take the rest from their annual budget. The money will be used for 16 new air-packs (the self-contained breathing apparatus). The current packs are approximately 20 years old...
County schools performing above state average By Sarah Pridgeon Crook County’s schools performed better than the state average this year in 17 of 19 tested areas, which include English Language Arts, math and science across grades three through ten. “The schools all did well,” says Superintendent Mark Broderson. “Both Sundance schools are exceeding expectations, Moorcroft Elementary is meeting expectations and Moorcroft Secondary and Hulett are partially meeting. We will continue to work on areas of concern, but I feel like the buildings are go...
Laura Jean (Holmes) Moller, 68, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on October 12, 2024. Laura was born June 15, 1956, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Verl and Gwendolyn Holmes of Mission, South Dakota. She was the only child and grew up on the Holmes' ranch near Mission, graduating from Todd County High School in Mission. During her early years, she loved living the country life and especially enjoyed horseback riding, making...
Speeding – Donald Hosse, Brentwood, TN, 84/80, $10; Jordan Ringsmuth, Manitowish Waters, WI, 84/80, $10; Michelle L. Young, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Shawn L. Baysinger, Casper, WY, 79/75, $10; Alexander Gonzales, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Fany Murica Hernandez, Gillette, WY, 86/80, $97; Domenic Ferraro, Chepachet, RI, 83/75, $101; Donald H. Cool, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Troy J. Allen, Newcastle, WY, 80/70, $105; Dustin Miller, Bozeman, MT, 80/70, $105; Luz Dotson, Hot Springs N Garland, AR, 85/75, $108; Brian Robertson, Greeley, CO, 8...
On Oct. 7, authorities responded to a report of an individual attempting to break into a house. The homeowner was familiar with the individual and did not want them to return to the property. The officer found the individual and issued them a trespass notice. Nothing further at this time. On Oct. 7, an individual approached the police station seeking help with fuel. The officer assisted by using emergency funds. Nothing further. On Oct. 9, an officer received a call to unlock a vehicle at a local business. The officer was able to unlock the...
It may look innocent right now, but the Pine Haven fire department is joining with the Rec Board to remake the town hall gazebo into a haunted house and welcomes everyone to stop in to enjoy the spooky ambiance next week. On Halloween itself, Waters Park will play host to this year's Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m. – to take part, turn up half an hour beforehand and decorate your vehicle's trunk in preparation to hand out candy to those brave enough to wander by....
The Wolves Cross Country Invite was at Keyhole Country Club on Friday, October 11. In the girls' middle school 3000 meter race, Rachel Burris earned third place with the time of 12:49.87 and Audrey Greathouse earned the sixth place spot with the time of 13:52.89. In the varsity 5000 meter race, Morning Barnum PR'd with the time of 25:22.00. The Wolves Cross Country team will be competing in the Powder River Conference Championships in Hulett on Thursday, October 17....
HS Football Moorcroft 0, Newcastle 57 HS Volleyball Moorcroft 0, Tongue River 3 (13-25, 15-25, 16-25) Moorcroft 3, Hulett 0...
The C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is shown burning in the sky above Heart Mountain in this photo taken Sunday night near the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The comet, discovered in 2023, only comes to our part of the galaxy once every 80,000 years. It can be viewed for the next ten days in the early evening. Watch for where the sun sets and then look up about 15 degrees from the horizon about 45 minutes after the sun dips below the horizon....
CASPER - Wyoming's attorney general, through a settlement with a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company, has guaranteed that Wyoming residents not enrolled in government healthcare programs can buy insulin products for $35 each month for the next five years. The settlement announced by Attorney General Bridget Hill on Friday morning with Sanofi-Aventis U.S. will be put into effect within 90 days of Sept. 27. The cost of insulin has soared over the last decade and the...
Average gasoline prices dip slightly in Wyoming in the last week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 53.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79 per gallon, while the highest was $4.29, a difference of $1.50 per gal...
SHERIDAN — This fall, Wyoming voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to create a class of residential property to be taxed independently from commercial property in an ongoing discussion on property tax reform. If passed, Constitutional Amendment A would be a first step: lawmakers would have the option to create a fourth residential tier in the state’s property tax structure, which could be assessed at a different rate than commercial properties. Currently, commercial and residential properties are in the same category for...
If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits – or the benefit amount. You and your family may miss out on additional payments you may be due if you don’t report changes to us in a timely manner. Or you may be overpaid benefits and have to pay us back. What you need to tell us To make sure you are paid correctly and receive the pay...
Teen & Adult Game Night on Mon., Oct. 21. We are once again partnering with Impact Youth Mentorship to host this evening of fun. Teens 7-12 grade and all adults are invited to join us. It’s a great time to put away the electronics and enjoy some tech-free time. We will be serving chili, sides, drinks and dessert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Games will begin at 7 p.m. Please join us! Stop in or call (307) 756-3232 for more information or to make reservations for upcoming events. For a full schedule stop in for a calendar, visit us on Facebook, or a...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Upon the request of the County Clerk, Kelly moved to change the Commissioner dates in November to Monday and Tuesday, November 4 & 5, 2024. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to ratify and approve the minutes from S...
Final Acceptance Final Acceptance Crook County, Wyoming Dust Mitigation Project Notice of Final Acceptance To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done for or any materials furnished to Dustbusters, Inc. at PO Box 15, Evanston, WY 82931 for the Crook County Dust Suppression Project, located in Crook County, Wyoming. You are hereby notified that Crook County has accepted as completed, according to plans and specifications and rules set forth in the Agreement between the County and the aforementioned Contractor, the work...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Scott Green and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken with all council present, except Councilmember Smith. Councilmember Smith arrived after...
Surplus Vehicle The Town of Moorcroft is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus vehicle: • 1997 International 4700 4x2 Truck with Henke 12 ft snowplow Please call Scott Green, Public Works Director, for additional information at 756-3526. Bids will be accepted until October 23rd, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Town Hall at 104 N. Big Horn, Moorcroft, WY 82721 and will be opened at 12:15 pm on the same day. All bids must be sealed and clearly marked “Vehicle Bid for 1997 International” and turned into the Town Hall office. Bids will be prese...
Meeting The next regular scheduled meeting for the Crook County Museum District is Monday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the Old Stoney Conference Room. Publish: October 17, 2024...
Public Notice Strata Energy Inc. of Oshoto, Wyoming has applied for an in situ mining permit amendment from the Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Wyoming. The mining permit amendment area for the mining of uranium will be located in: a portion of Section 6 of Township 52 North, Range 67 West, portions of Sections 1-2 and 11-12 of Township 52 North, Range 68 West, portions of Sections 6-7, 19, and 30-31 of Township 53 North, Range 67 West, Section 25 and 36, and portions of Sections 11-14, 23-24,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (SALE OF PROPERTY) Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Moorcroft, County of Crook, State of Wyoming, will hold a public hearing in accordance with WS §15-1-112(b) regarding the sale of real property owned by the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming. Described as Lot 2, Blk 16, Moorcroft 5th Addition, South Little Horn Avenue of the Town of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming. The Town of Moorcroft proposes to sell the foregoing described property to the Moorcroft Interfaith Community for the sum of $0.00....
