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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Due to road conditions causing a delay in newspaper distribution, online acess to this week's news stories will be free.... Full story
The board of trustees for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) has officially moved to replace its electronic medical records system (EMR), which has been causing serious issues with cash flow and is deeply unpopular with staff. The board met in special session on Friday to discuss the potential contract. The majority of the meeting was spent in executive session to allow board attorney Kara Ellsbury to provide legal advice on the terms of the contract and any other legal issues associated with it. Following the executive session,... Full story
Moorcroft Public Works crewmen Dave Elliott and Cody Amende hang Christmas decorations along Converse Street, Big Horn and Yellowstone Avenue. These two along with crewman Scott Green finished the job in two days.... Full story
The turn into Pine Haven proper from Highway 113 (Old Sundance Road) has always been without illumination after dark and community leaders have been considering ways to correct this problem. "It's so dark," Councilwoman Emily Smith voiced at a recent workshop, "And very concerning out there...It is a priority...if there's nothing holding us back, we should do that." The state refuses to allow any signage or lights on their right-of-way, leaving the town's benefactor, Keyhole Ranch owners Vince... Full story
James B. “Jim” “Jimmy” Frisbee, Jr., 75, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away on November 24, 2022, at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Marilyn J Stewart Suiter (M.J), 82, of Las Vegas Nevada made her heavenly flight to hold the hand of Jesus on Sunday December 4, 2022. Marilyn was born in Denver, CO July 12th 1940 to Andrew Louis Mather and Marianna Gilley. In 1958, Marilyn graduated from Arvada High School. Following her education in May of 1962, she welcomed her first child, Lisa, then after her son Randall and daughter Tawna. June 1, 1974, Marilyn married her late husband Terry Stewart. Marilyn and Terry made their home in... Full story
Due to an impending winter storm, staff began closing seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest, Mon., Dec. 12, ahead of the regularly scheduled Dec. 15 date. Gates are closed to provide a seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect road and trail surfaces and other resources, and provide for public safety as some of the roads are converted into part of the snowmobile trail system. Seasonally closed roads and trails are identified on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Black... Full story
Blessings in a Backpack would like to thank everyone for the donations to our program this year. Donations were received from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Wyoming Governors Residence Foundation, Wyoming Hunger Initiative, Powder River Energy Foundation, Neiman Enterprises, INC., Sundance State Bank, Pinnacle Bank, Summit National Bank, Hulett Lions Club, Hulett Student Counci and Jeff and Reneé Carrier. Also, thank you to the Corner Market for providing a box to collect food items, and their... Full story
Committeewoman cited over errant shots fired during hunt POWELL (WNE) — Nina Webber, the Wyoming Republican National Committeewoman and a two-time candidate for House District 24, has been charged with reckless endangerment stemming from a morning elk hunt Nov. 30 near Wapiti. Ranch manager Cory Williams at Trout Creek said he and his wife were forced to seek cover as bullets from a group of hunters buzzed over their heads while they were outside their home preparing for work. He said he heard roughly two dozen shots being fired as elk s... Full story
Over the last few years, I've been drawn to boxes; more accurately, old boxes. This eventually included drawers, crates, tool boxes and baskets – anything that was the size of a crate, any shape and made of wood. My common sense seemed to leave me when it came to small old wooden containers and, after a while, I started to run out of room. People would ask me, "What are you going to do with all of them?" I had no answer for them; I had to admit to myself, I might have a problem. In order to j... Full story
You are invited to celebrate the birth of God’s son, Jesus Christ, in warmth and light on Saturday, December 24 at 7 p.m. at Pine Ridge Community Church near Carlile. Dress warm and come ready to celebrate Christmas by the fire with song, scripture, story and warm goodies. This special service, hosted by Pine Ridge Ministries, will be held outdoors with a bonfire to light up and warm up the night – and our hearts. For those who prefer to stay in their vehicles, accommodations are being planned to make that possible. In case of inclement wea... Full story
On Thursday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Burns to open their season at the Burns Tournament. Their first opponent was Arvada, from Denver, CO. The Lady Wolves got off to a slow start, but quickly found their stride and took a 38-8 lead into the half. The second half was much of the same thing and the Wolves were able to get their first victory of the season with a final score of 68-18. We were really excited to start the season and we didn’t shoot it very well from the outside, but that is part of the energy of a new season and first game. W... Full story
The boys played four great games against opponents they would not usually see during the season as they took on Arvada, Southeast, Lingle and Douglas. The boys beat Arvada the first night, then came up short in the other three games, against very good opponents. This team is made up of a number of players who have years of experience and some with very little, but they all have great work ethic and no quit. Every year is a learning process, especially with a new coach, but there is a lot of continuity with what Coach Merchen had put in the... Full story
On Friday, December 9, the Lady Wolf Pups battled it out against Newcastle. The seventh grade team started out in an intense game, going point for point. The Wolf pups took a solid lead and by half-time, they were up by almost ten points. The seventh graders ended up defeating the Doggies 20-15. The girls played as a team and worked together very well. The girls have a good chance to do well at the upcoming districts. The eighth grade athletes had a bit of a tough match up against Newcastle, but they fought hard, playing very well as a team.... Full story
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. After discussion, Jeanne moved to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-26 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING USUAL BUSINESS HOURS WHEREAS, per Wyoming Statute 18-3-103(b), county officers shall k... Full story
Dec. 5 – Six VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business check. Citizen assist. Two house watches. Prisoner transport. Patient transfer. Dec. 6 – Eight VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Abandoned vehicle. Traffic accident with damage. Animal complaint. Assisted Moorcroft Police. Business check. House watch. Vehicle lockout. REDDI report. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Dec. 7 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Two traffic accidents with damage. Business checks. Fraud report. House watches. Two EMS pages. Dec. 8 – VIN check. Three traffic stops. Busines... Full story
Speeding – Kyle D. Williams, Newcastle, WY, 37/20, $345; Lorrie P. Lefave, Moorcroft, WY, 86/70, $140; Zane Minney, Cheyenne, WY, 79/70, $103; Elise Patton, Pine Ridge, SD, 93/75, $150; Isaac Havens, Iron River, MI, 85/80, $25; Lauren Mosher, Liscomb, IA, 88/80, $101; Joshua Frederick, Emmetsburg, IA, 89/75, $130; Vaibhav Gopisetti, Rancho Palos Verde, CA, 90/75, $135 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Jason Davis, Gillette, $440 No Seat Belt (driver) – Samantha Simmons, Newcastle, WY, $25 Fail to Yield Right of Way for E... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management Newcastle Field Office has announced plans to burn slash piles this winter on BLM-administered lands in Crook and Weston counties. Burning may continue as conditions permit through April 2023. In Crook County, BLM will burn approximately 700 acres of slash piles in the Moore Canyon, Proctor, Jackpot, and Goldie Divide project areas. All prescribed burn projects are conducted in accordance with approved burn plans and burning is contingent on fuel moisture and weather meeting appropriate treatment condition on... Full story
Search and rescue crews from the Crook County Sheriff's Office continue to search for two men who were reported missing last night at Keyhole State Park. The Sheriff's Office received a call on December 15 at around 9:10 p.m. that a male subject had fallen through the ice while driving his UTV on the reservoir. Dispatch spoke to the subject on the phone, who said he had made it out of the water and was lying on the ice. Pine Haven Fire and EMS were paged and arrived at approximately the same time as three local citizens, who drove a UTV onto... Full story
