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As development on the new town hall for Moorcroft's municipal government at the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC) continues, the council has separated the work into phases, allowing the town to work on aspects of each where possible, to conserve funds where available. The planned bid packages, by phase, according to Moorcroft building inspector Jeff Holberg, include exterior siding, soffit facia, exterior entry and concrete approach, exterior doors, interior metal stud framing, mechanical heat and...
On Tuesday morning, Moorcroft was coated in a white blanket for the first time this season. These first flakes were the first signs of what promised to be a two-day snowfall in the area....
Moorcroft has had trouble bringing aesthetic aspects of the Moorcroft Town Center up to par over the years and one such problem that continually seems to fall through the cracks is the window treatments. Those driving by or walking into the buildings may notice the old blinds that are sun rotted, stained and broken. Councilwoman Heidi Humpal has requested Public Works Director Scott Green to investigate this situation at the Little Angels Daycare, which has been in the MTC for several years. Gre...
This week we traveled to Sundance on Tuesday and hosted Wheatland at home on Saturday. At Sundance, the Wolves lost in three sets. Ciara Fenner led kills with 5, digs with 6 and aces with 2. Liberty Cook led blocks with 7. Against Wheatland, we lost in three sets. Celebrated VB Seniors – Hailey Blakeman, Kiriana Martinez, Tana Timberman and Talia Vargas. Celebrated Rodeo Seniors – Craig Robinson, Dayne Humes and Kaeley Hutchison. Talia Vargas and Tana Timberman each had 2 aces. Lani Gill led...
HS Football Moorcroft 13, Burns 47 State Track Morning Barnum 30:00.0...
Speeding – Gretta Henrickson, Billings, MT, 84/80, $10; Sean Stanek, Blaine, MN, 84/80, $10; Jacquilin Fuller, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Rosemary Gerarden, Janesville, WI, 80/75, $15; Thomas Russ, Sturgis, SD, 85/80, $15; Andrew Elwood, Black Hawk, SD, 80/75, $15; Ethan Barley, Crown Point, IN, 78/70, $101; Ryun Olson, New Braunfels, TX, 90/80, $105; Christopher Steven Walter, Hulett, WY, 75/65, $105; Anthony Esh, Denver, PA, 90/80, $105; Erika Cheeseman, Rapid City, SD, 86/75, $115; John Paul, Garden City, ID, 82/70, $120; Dustin Allen E...
Daylight Saving Time ends Sun., Nov. 3. Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before heading to bed Saturday....
Oct. 21 – Three VIN checks. Suspicious circumstance. Two animal complaints. Two thefts. Two motorist assists. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Oct. 22 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Business checks. Welfare check. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 23 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Residential burglar alarm. Two welfare checks. Citizen dispute. Accident. Trespassing complaint. Business check. House watch. Oct. 24 – Four VIN checks. Three paper services. Two traffic stops. Fingerprints. Suicida...
It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Or any year you worked and paid Social Security taxes? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your future Social Security benefits. We track your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. That is why it’s so important for you to review your earnings record. Even though it’s your employer’s responsibility to provide accurate e...
Two Park County residents found dead; carbon monoxide poisoning suspected CODY (WNE) — Two Park County residents, Jeff McKearny, 64, and Steven Werbelow, 66, were found dead in their camper on October 23. The suspected cause of death is accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to county coroner Cody Gortmaker. The two men were hunting near Eagle Creek Campground up the North Fork, which is where their bodies were found. Investigations are still ongoing, Gortmaker said. Werbelow, who was a Powell resident, was an accomplished t...
Each year, the Wyoming State Library asks libraries across the state to collect comments, stories, photos, videos, and numbers to show the impact that the state’s libraries have on Wyoming residents every single day. They celebrate the information provided on Wyoming Library Snapshot Day. This year Snapshot Day was celebrated on Oct. 22. We wanted to share what our youth patrons had to say when prompted, “What do you love about your library?” “I like the books and doing the crafts.” – Girl 6 “I like to read books.” – Boy 6 “I like to read.” – A...
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....
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,...
INVITATION FOR BIDS The Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming will receive sealed bids for the Moorcroft Town Center Remodel Project. The Project is generally described as follows: The overall project includes the remodel of 7 classrooms in the old elementary school that will be divided into town hall offices and Council chambers and senior center spaces. The bids will be submitted in bid packages as defined in the bid documents. Sealed bids will be received at Moorcroft Town Hall, until 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The bids will...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, October 23rd, 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 Representative Justin Stark 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. No Guests Councilmember Smith motioned to approve the Consent...
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 (BHWG or the Company) for authority implement its 2025-2027 Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Program (Program) as more fully described below. 1. BHWG is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112. BHWG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black Hills...