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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At a special meeting last Thursday night, the Moorcroft Council accepted Eric Henshaw’s resignation from the Moorcroft Police Department. Jake Miller, who has been in law enforcement as a sheriff’s deputy in Hot Springs County, Wyoming for a number of years, has been hired and will be taking up his duties before the end of the month, said Police Chief Bill Bryant. The chief said that he feels good about the former deputy having “a little more experience”, allowing him some time off in the future....
Superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski announced the selection of a new leadership team member at Devils Tower National Monument, Chief Ranger Matt Roland. He began June 20. Roland will lead the visitor and resource protection department while supporting several permanent and temporary staff with overseeing the protection and safety of the nation’s first national monument. Matt holds a degree in Park and Recreation Management and brings more than 20 years of NPS visitor and resource protection e...
About a year ago, Moorcroft approved an ordinance mandating 10 p.m. early closure of all bars on Sundays as per the Wyoming Liquor Division recommendations. With the current relaxation on the early curfew by the state, Deere Haven recently sent a letter to the town’s governing body requesting a variance of said law, allowing them to stay open until 2 a.m. Recognizing the likelihood of Dewey’s Place following Deere Haven’s example and seeking exemption, the council is considering simply rescinding the ordinance. However, the governing body...
A question arose last week about the sheriff’s department’s authority to cite drivers for speeding on municipal streets. Deputy Joshua Throckmorton answered the query at the council meeting last Tuesday night, saying, “Deputies have the authority to enforce any statute within the county, whether it is federal land, municipalities or wherever it is”. This includes ticketing anyone traveling over the speed limit on any publicly traversed roadway. Councilwoman Karla Brandenburg asked Throckmorton about the procedure on streets within Pine Haven t...
Clerk Cheryl Schneider brought before the council on Monday a question from the Moorcroft Senior Citizens’ for the Jubilee committee to waive the vendor’s fee at Jubilee this summer, stating that they want to sell lemonade by donation only. The request instigated some debate among the governing body. The issue questioned was policing such a situation if, later, as was hypothesized by Paul Smoot, other vendors wanted to follow suit. After considering the possible implications of the seemingly innocuous request, Councilman Ben Glenn exp...
Local veterans burned flags that had been retired from duty throughout the year on Monday. The occasion was solemn, yet the camaraderie was apparent as the veterans set fire inside the propane fed container and the symbol of this land for which so many have died was, itself, laid to rest....
The Moorcroft Interfaith Community (MIC) wishes to thank all the volunteers who have worked so hard in service to our community. Also a special thanks to PRECORP Foundation for their support for the monthly mobile pantries and the special pop-up pantry on May 28. On May 6, the MIC pantry served 185 families representing 224 children (0-17), 241 adults (18-59) and 85 seniors (60 and up) for a total of 550 individuals. The mobile pantry on May 13 provided food for a whopping 324 families. This included 444 children, 466 adults and 140 seniors...
The Pine Haven Council has officially approved a municipal burn ban. This ban includes fire rings, fire pits (propane fire pits are allowed), fireworks in town limits, burn barrels and personal slash piles. All personal slash piles must be relocated to the appropriate burn pile owned and maintained by the town of Pine Haven, located south of the public works building near the water tower. The town has been advised by the fire department to allow absolutely NO wood fires in the community “in any way, shape or form”, said Councilwoman Karla Bra...
Refuge proposes pronghorn, white-tailed hunts JACKSON (WNE) – The National Elk Refuge is proposing its first-ever white-tailed deer and pronghorn antelope hunts. For much of its 109-year history, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-run refuge has authorized hunting of its namesake species, elk. And since 2007, it has allowed bison hunting within its boundaries. The proposed addition of pronghorn and white-tailed deer hunts traces to talks with the state of Wyoming, plus a secretarial order that directed the National Wildlife Refuge System to e...
On June 9, police assisted Moorcroft Fire Department and Wyoming Highway Patrol at mile marker 156 I-90 westbound for a vehicle that was on fire. Officer was asked to assist in directing traffic to the passing lane while MFD put out the fire. After being released from traffic control, Officer was asked to go into town and try to contact the driver and hold them until WHP arrived. Officer was able to locate the driver for WHP. Nothing futther. On June 11, police received a complaint of littering near the on-ramp of I-90 near Coffee Cup Fuel...
The Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire last Friday at 5:25 p.m. immediately west of town on Highway 51. A locally owned semi tractor/trailer was traveling with a full cargo of gravel when a tire on the trailer caught fire. Police Chief Bill Bryant answered the page for assistance and reports that, “Basically, the page came out that there was a tire on fire on a trailer. They didn’t say anything else so I was going to run down and try to put it out quickly, [but] whe...
Moorcroft Chief of Police Bill Bryant has begun site-specific training of local resident Nick Curley to round out the department, which has been running a man short since the departure of Jory Tadlock in April of this year. The town council came together in a special meeting last Wednesday evening, immediately calling an executive session for the purpose of discussing Curley’s application. With the chief’s recommendation, the governing body came out of the closed part of the meeting to officiall...
County firefighters found themselves stretched in several directions over the weekend when lightning strikes caused five individual fires to spark at the same time. Fortunately, only one of the five grew to a significant size: the Seely Fire, located around ten miles northwest of Hulett. “It’s 425 acres and we’ll be several days getting it cleaned up,” said Doug Leis, County Fire Warden, on Monday morning. Of the five fires, this one grew so large due to the terrain, he explains. It did not threaten any structures, aside from an old homeste...
Whether or not the county should seek alternative bids for its propane supply came into question on Wednesday when representatives from Blakeman Propane attended the regular meeting of the commissioners to advocate for “shopping at home.” Tally Hughes, plant manager in Sundance, explained that the question had arisen when she was contacted by a county employee for information about what the county would need to do in order to purchase and own its propane tanks. Phil Schutt, Sales Manager, then addressed the commissioners to say he had hea...
Crook is set to be the first county in the state to come out against President Joe Biden’s “30 by 30” land conservation initiative. Though the Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) is working on a unified resolution for all counties across the state, the county commissioners have opted to continue drafting their own statement in an effort to get the ball rolling. “It’s got to start somewhere,” commented Commissioner Jeanne Whalen, at whose request a resolution opposing the initiative has been drafted. President Biden signed an e...
The drop-off points for retired flags to be burned at the June 14 ceremony are Donna’s Diner and Black Anchor Products or contact a local member of the American Legion....
Final health order expires CASPER (WNE) — As expected, the state of Wyoming entered June without any remaining health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state health department announced late last month that it was immediately eliminating one of the two health orders that were then in place: a requirement that indoor events of more than 500 people be held at a maximum of 50% of a venue’s capacity and that face masks and social distancing be required at such events. The state said May 21 that it planned to allow the other cor...
An interim meeting of the Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee became the unexpected venue for a discussion of ethics on Monday. Crook County’s two legislators found themselves at loggerheads over a “pledge” that had been sent out by Representative Chip Neiman asking legislators to promise support for bills that would alter how elections take place in Wyoming. While Neiman felt that his actions were part of his overall goal to promote the desires of the people who voted for him, Senator Ogden Driskill and his cohorts...
The current owners of the hundred-year-old railroad leading into Colony is planning to upgrade the line. The county commissioners have offered their support for the project, which is expected to cost around $84 million and will include 80 miles of new rail and upgraded bridge structures. Jerry Vest, Assistant Vice President of Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, approached the commission last week to explain the project and request a letter of support for the company’s $22 million grant application. The railroad carries three primary c...
On June 3, police were notified of an accident in front of a residence on Green River Ave. Officer contacted the RP who stated their vehicle was struck while parked on the street in front of their home. Officer contacted the driver of the other vehicle and insurance information was exchanged. Photos were taken, and State of Wyoming accident report completed. On June 4, police were notified of a man acting suspicious at the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop who was also bothering customers. Officer made contact with the man and spoke with him about the...
Speeding – Dana Johnson, CO, 94/80, $130; Kaitlin Hinrichs, MN, 91/75, $140; Deming Tang, CO, 88/80, $101; Carlos Alegria Hernandez, SD, 87/75, $120; Michael Waggener, SD, 86/75, $115; (truck) – Juan Flores Martinez, FL, 60/45, $497 No Valid Driver’s License – (minor), MN, $150 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Alton K. Haagensen, Sundance, $150 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Matthew N. Duimstra, SD, $200, 30 days jail/27 days suspended, unsupervised probation through Nov. 17, 2021; Alexander J...
May 24 – Paper service. Eight VIN checks. Eight traffic stops. EMS page. Two motorist assists. Traffic complaint. Fingerprints. Animal complaint. Wanted person. Arrest. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Booked in subject. Business check. May 25 – Paper service. Five VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Assisted Glenrock Police Department. Vehicle crash. Harassment. Property destruction. Two EMS pages. Civil assist. Fingerprints. Theft. Five business checks. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Animal complaint. Three house watches. Assisted Moorcroft Pol...
The Crook County Council of County Services has closed the Moorcroft Food Pantry next to Sharon’s Home Health on North Little Horn Avenue until September 14. Council supervisor Jill Keller says the county-run pantry has seen a significant drop in the number of people coming in during the days open from between nine and 12 households biweekly to about three, of which two regularly have the needed supplies delivered. “Our board has made the decision to put it on hold for a little bit and see if things change after the summer,” Keller says. Crook...
Senator Ogden Driskill is urging residents who have an interest in redistricting or changes to how Wyomingites go to the polls to tune in to next week’s meeting of the Joint Corporations Committee. Those who wish to testify may do so, either by attending in person, sending a comment in writing or registering to appear online at least 24 hours in advance. Day one of the meeting begins at 9 a.m. with a discussion of state campaign finance rules, absentee polling places, election methods (including review of 2021 legislation to establish a primary...
In Pine Haven, the faulty pump on the town’s secondary well was lifted Tuesday morning to find out why it has not worked properly since its installation in 2019. The pump, which runs the secondary well for town residents on a revolving schedule, continues to “throw” an error code and stop working when the computer control starts it. The council has waited for a resolution of this problem for some time and asked town engineer Heath Turbiville of HDR Engineering to contact the construction compa...
