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 Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin work on repairs to the Svalina Road Bridge, which crosses I-90 near Rozet at mile marker 139.3. Contractors will begin placing traffic control the week of March 21, notifying the traveling public of the road closure and alternate detours for those residing in the area. Those detours will be Svalina Road to Adon Road to WYO 51 or the on and off ramps of I-90 at Exit 141. Scheduled repairs to the bridge include replacing the approach slabs, a...
Vanna and son Vince Waters, owners of the Keyhole Ranch including the range surrounding the township, visited Pine Haven’s council at the monthly work meeting last Tuesday morning with a proposition that, if completed, could benefit both parties. With Mayor Karla Brandenburg’s invitation, Vince Water spoke for the family, saying, “What we at Keyhole Ranch would be willing to propose to help the town… [is] to donate and acre or two…” for the proposed fire hall (northeast of Paradise Foods, backed by the landing strip). “It’s very important to us...
Last Thursday afternoon, the Washington State truck convoy came past Moorcroft on I90 on their way to Washington DC, where they later met with other fleets from various launch points within the lower 48 states. The procession was met with many supporters as they drove through; their mission was advocated with honking, flag waving and banners from local residents, who parked along ramps and medians while others stood on overpasses to show banners in support. One such individual, local resident...
After the rather dismal audit report for Moorcroft a couple weeks ago, Cheryl Schneider, Moorcroft's Clerk/Treasurer, has spoken at length with auditor Deidre Budahl, of Casey Peterson and Associates about concerns regarding the timing and subsequent numbers with which the auditor was working. "I asked her where she came up with the figures because I couldn't come up with the same thing," she says. The first significant error, Schneider found, was the timing of deposits into and expenditures...
Mary Kuhl was given a deferred sentence on Friday for crimes related to misconduct during her time as county treasurer. She will serve two years of supervised probation as part of a plea agreement, after which the charges will be expunged from her record. Kuhl originally pled “not guilty” to one felony charge of unauthorized use of monies, as well as to one misdemeanor count of official misconduct and two misdemeanor counts of issuing false certificate. The allegations against her included that she listed a customer’s license plate tabs as lost...
Speeding – Kelsey Hart, CO, 91/75, $140; Beau Carter Garcia, SD, 79/70, $103; William Lawrence Pollard, WA, 88/75, $130; Ridge Stewart, La Barge, 90/75, $135; Branden Bruns, SD, 85/70, $135; Camille Lawrence, MT, 95/80, $135; Dillon Barch, Gillette, 94/75, $165 No Valid Driver’s License – Paulo Mata Reyes, NC, $140 Speed Too Fast for Conditions – David Wold, MN, $100 No Seat Belt (driver) – Dillon Barch, Gillette, $25 Follow Too Closely – Ilya Androshchuk, WA, $90 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Gabriel Holl, WA, $90 No Registrati...
Feb. 28 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. EMS page. Mar. 1 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Two welfare checks. Report of trespassing. Report of suspicious person. Motorist assist. Business check. Citizen assist. Animal complaint. EMS page. Mar. 2 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Two business checks. Escorted girls’ basketball team. Prisoner transport. Assisted another agency. Two EMS pages. Mar. 3 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Burglar alarm. Mo...
Crook County will be offering an additional private pesticide applicator class in April. This class is an opportunity for individuals to renew or obtain a private pesticide applicator license. Any landowner that anticipates applying restricted use pesticides must acquire a private pesticide application license through this class, complete the take-home workbook, or pass the exam administered in the extension office, prior to purchasing and use of said pesticide. The class includes weed and pest district updates, worker protection standards,...
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Moorcroft man who was found guilty of trying to run into a sheriff’s deputy while fleeing from law enforcement in the spring of 2020 will serve up to 15 years in prison. Last week, Nathan Schuerman, 42, was sentenced to 13.5 to 15 years for aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon. In April 2020, Schuerman tried to drive his truck head-on into a deputy’s vehicle while fleeing law enforcement. In a jury trial in December, Schuerman was found guilty of two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a deadly weapo...
On February 21, police assisted Crook County Sheriff’s Office by checking on a suspicious person at the UPS transfer station. Officer located the subject and identified them as an employee of UPS. Nothing further. On February 22, police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yellowstone and Converse. Officer contacted the drivers of both vehicles regarding the incident. Driver of car was written a warning for to fast for conditions and State of Wyoming Traffic Crash report was filled out. Nothing further. On February 24, p...
CHEYENNE —A bill pushing for instructional material transparency died Monday in the House Education Committee after educators testified it would be a burden. Senate File 62 was brought forward by Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, because he said he is continually approached by constituents concerned about their school districts. Some of those parents spoke out in committee meetings before the vote that they are unable to gain access to their students’ learning materials and ignored by their local school boards. “Teachers educate our kids, bu...
Bill would give hunters additional chance to donate to access and wildlife projects POWELL (WNE) — A popular bill would give hunters who are unsuccessful in acquiring a tag in limited quota draws the option of donating application fees back to the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust and/or to the Game and Fish Department to be used for sportsperson access projects and wildlife crossings. Unsuccessful applicants could choose all or portions of the application fee to be donated and where donations would go. Application fee refunds are a...
Alexandra Hansen, an artist from Aladdin, invites the community to an elegant event this March that aims to introduce the work of new artists from around the Midwest. The Black Hills Art Gala will take place at the Matthews Opera House in Spearfish. Hansen, a wildlife artist, is among the talent that will be showcased in the event. "I organized this art gala in an effort to bring a few new artists to the area," she says. "It's a beautiful variety of artists from Nebraska, Colorado, Montana,...
A Moorcroft resident was killed on Tuesday in a vehicle crash that took place on the interstate near Moorcroft. The crash occurred when a passenger vehicle collided with a semi truck that was experiencing engine troubles. The incident took place at around 8:58 a.m. on February 22, at milepost 162 eastbound. A semi truck combination was traveling eastbound in the right lane at around 30 to 40 mph with its hazard lights activated due to engine troubles, says Lt. Tim Boumeester, Wyoming Highway Patrol. A passenger vehicle was also traveling...
Deidre Budahl, auditor for Casey Peterson and Associates presented her findings from the 2021 audit of the town finances to the council Monday night with warnings and advice. “The town is, I would say, ok for right now, but, I think you guys need to make some major financial decisions in the next few years because you’re not going to be able to continue going at the rate you are,” she said. According to the auditor, Moorcroft’s general fund was over-expended by approximately $95000 last fiscal year and the general fund receipts are “stagna...
"We [council members] had some good conversation about it and the new appointee will be Dustin Petz." Moorcroft Mayor Ben Glenn opened the first piece of town business on Monday's agenda with a unanimous acceptance of Petz as a member of the council. Newly appointed Petz was subsequently sworn into office and took his seat amongst the governing body. Petz has been a familiar face at the Moorcroft High School as a counselor and well respected on the school sports field. He later shared this...
Teenagers plead not guilty in shooting death CHEYENNE (WNE) — Teenage cousins accused in last summer’s shooting death of a 14-year-old pleaded not guilty last week in Laramie County District Court. Xavier Sanchez, 18, of Casper, appeared Thursday morning in front of Laramie County District Judge Peter Froelicher. He has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Raymond M. Sanchez, 16, of Cheyenne, is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree mur...
Moorcroft Mayor Ben Glenn and council members have been sorting and interviewing the six candidates who applied for the vacant seat on the municipal council and will be inviting one to swear in and sit down to business with the governing body at the next meeting, which is at 7 p.m., on Monday, February 28. Individuals who applied for the post with letters of interest included Rosalie Brimmer, Johnny Faye Claar, Nancy Feehan, Robert Trigg, Trent Conley and Dusty Petz. The seat became vacant the first part of February with the resignation of...
A South Dakota man faces a barrage of felony and misdemeanor charges after a high-speed chase near Moorcroft on Thursday, which led to the alleged discovery of controlled substances and forgery devices in his vehicle. On February 17 at around 8 a.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper responded to a vehicle pursuit near milepost 118 on I-90 eastbound. The trooper was in Moorcroft at the time the pursuit began and headed west to reach the location, looking for a bridge deck where he could set spikes for the fleeing vehicle. Before he found one,...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout March. 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 at the f...
Moorcroft's police department head, Bill Bryant, requested a new cruiser several months ago to replace the 2012 Dodge Durango that has been suffering progressively worsening maintenance issues. "That's why," said Mayor Ben Glenn, "we chose to trade it." This new acquisition was paid for by funds specifically set aside for this purpose. The new vehicle was ordered in November, but the dealership warned at the time that it could be around 180 days before delivery. The mayor anticipates delivery...
PINEDALE – Sublette County School District No. 1 became the eighth district in the state to throw its support behind a proposal to form a girls’ wrestling division on Feb. 10. Trustees voted unanimously to add their signatures to a letter submitted to the Wyoming High School Activities’ Association (WHSAA) written by Pinedale High School Activities Director Jake Rich sanctioning girls’ wrestling. With eight districts on board, the proposition will now go before WHSAA membership at a district meeting in late March or early April before being p...
Bus driver arrested for DUI while driving kids CHEYENNE (WNE) — A bus driver for Laramie County School District 1 was arrested Wednesday evening – with high school kids aboard – for allegedly driving under the influence during a field trip, according to local and state officials. The incident took place on a highway in Goshen County as the driver transported East and South high schools’ students on a trip out of state, according to the authorities. After receiving a call that the bus driver wasn’t staying in his lane of travel, a Wyoming H...
Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) member Elaine Buckmiller visited Moorcroft’s council Monday night to share a new event the group plans to initiate this summer. June 4 is the tentative date for Safety Day and the chamber has already contacted several entities including the fire and ambulance departments, utilities, police, forest service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), asking them to set up booths down town on that day. They hope to address first-time homeowners, too, Buckmiller told the governing body. People who sometimes do n...
Speeding – Tymmrie Rainbolt-Souder, Gillette, 87/75, $130; Patricia Welch, TN, 88/80, $101; Dwight Metcalf, AZ, 90/70, $160; Patrick Sheldon, Upton, 83/70, $125; Austin Seidel, SD, 106/70, $240; Michael Fudali, IL, 88/75, $125; Tessa R. Garman, Sundance, 84/65, $155; Joshua G. Pfeifle, Gillette, 91/80, $115; Tarra Lee Pudwill, SD, 93/75, $150 Vehicle Off Road – Tyson S. Tanninen, SD, $250; Duane Franklin Haney, Gillette, $250 No Seat Belt (driver) – Tymmrie Rainbolt-Souder, Gillette, $25 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Makayla...
