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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Considering the kennel laws within town limits, Moorcroft Police Chief Bill Bryant has begun condensing and clarifying the applicable ordinance for the council’s further attention. Tuesday morning, the chief took a moment to speak to the reason for his attention in this matter. “We’ve got the kennel that’s potentially coming in plus looking ahead if anybody else wanted to try later we might as well have something in place now. If they have a lot of dogs, obviously it just gives us a tool so if we do have that problem, we at least have something...
Speeding – Michael Maloney, Black Hawk, SD, 90/80, $105; Shawn Opitz, Sundance, WY, 82/70, $120; Salvador Morales Espinosa, Box Elder, SD, 93/80, $125; Brooke A. Carroll, Gillette, WY, 90/75, $135; Antelmo Medina Juarez, Gillette, WY, 84/70, $130 No Valid Driver’s License – Brad Lee Therriault, Billings, MT, $150 Open Container of Alcohol in Moving Vehicle – Wesley L. Malli, Spearfish, SD, $150 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Austin Grauberger, Cheyenne, WY, $185 Fail to Abide by Posted Closure Signs – Christopher G. Kegler, Bar Nunn, WY, $...
Jan. 15 – house watch. Two motorist assist. Three business checks. Stabbing. Domestic. Citizen dispute. EMS page. Jan. 16 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Civil standby. House watch. Accident. Jan. 17 – Three VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three traffic stops. Business check Jan. 18 – Two VIN Checks. Paper Service. Two Traffic Stops. Accident. Animal Complaint. Citizen Assist. Two Business Checks. Theft. Jan. 19 – Nine VIN Checks. Paper service. Traffic hazard. Project life saver. Two business checks. Welfare check. EMS page. Jan. 20 – Vin che...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout February. 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 t...
On January 16, police were requested to do a welfare check on a resident. Officer contacted resident, and all was well. Nothing further. On January 16, police were contacted regarding a possible break in attempt at a residence. Officer met with the resident and took report. On January 17, while on patrol, officer observed a large fire south of the high school. Officer located the fire which was unattended. Officer waited on scene while Dispatch contacted the property owner. Owner arrived and officer advised them to remain with the fire to...
Gordon urges BLM to listen to Wyoming on Rock Springs RMP CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is urging the Bureau of Land Management to “reconsider its restriction-heavy preferred alternative and deliver a reasonable plan incorporating more of Wyoming’s compromise approach to managing the Rock Springs area,” the governor’s office said in a news release. Gordon submitted his comment letter, along with those from numerous state agencies, on the BLM draft Resource Management Plan this week. “No other National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documen...
Amid funding and staffing pressures at emergency medical service agencies across Wyoming, two bills this legislative session aim to help attract more volunteers. The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee voted nearly unanimously to sponsor two bills for this session: Senate File 3 – State employee leave for volunteer fire or volunteer EMS and Senate File 8 – Health insurance for volunteer emergency responders. They come at a time of mixed success for legislation intended to help rur...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is issuing a reminder that it is a violation of state law to push snow on state roadways. WYDOT has received many reports this month across northeast Wyoming of people pushing snow into the traffic lanes of state highways. State statute 35-10-401 (b) stipulates whoever, in any manner, wrongfully obstructs any public highway, or injures any bridge, culvert, or embankment, or injures any material used in the construction of any such road, shall be fined in any sum not more than one hundred dollars...
Pine Haven's Grande Vista Sanitary Sewer Extension Project is anticipated to be complete by the summer of 2025. To ensure compliance with municipal ordinance, the owners of the seven lots along the southeast end of Grande Vista Drive must connect to Pine Haven's water and sewer lines. At a recent public hearing in preparation for the project's local improvement district, the council met with property owners to go over associated costs and concerns about this endeavor. Mayor Karla Brandenburg urg...
Zoning for Crook County By Crook County residents have vigorously opposed rural zoning in the past but, with the influx of several subdivisions in recent years and no legal avenue to control developers, some appear to have changed their view. Throughout January, hired consultant for planning and zoning, Jayna Watson, has been addressing ranchers and other county citizens who are and will be most impacted by the slow flood of new neighbors as well as this possible change in how officials may...
Crook County Sheriff Jeff Hodge attended last week's meeting of the Pine Haven Council to address questions and concerns previously shared with Deputy Cody Lenz regarding the possibility of contracting with the sheriff's department ordinance enforcement and the rather more pressing issue of discharging firearms in town. Lernz was able to answer in part but, after discussing the matter with his superior, the sheriff wanted to speak to the council and answer in more depth. The first topic was the...
On December 20, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On December 23, police assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol on a traffic accident on I-90 at mile marker 152 while they were enroute. Upon WHP arrival, Officer cleared the scene, nothing further. On December 24, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On December 29, police responded to a traffic accident on S. Big Horn near Mousse Lodge Salon. Vehicle struck light pole on sidewalk. Officer gathered driver’s information and informed the Town of Moorcroft of the damage t...
Jan. 8 – Five VIN checks. Four business checks. Traffic stops. Two citizen assists. House watch. Welfare check. Fire page. Jan. 9 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic stops. Two citizen assists. Welfare check. Wanted person. Business check. Animal complaint. Two EMS pages. Jan. 10 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Prisoner transport. Parking problem. Five house watches. Three business checks. Drugs. EMS page. Jan. 11 – Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. C...
Speeding – Elbert Perez-Garcia, Denison, IA, 93/75, $150; William Murray, Grand Forks, ND, 80/70, $105; Joseph Donarski, Spearfish, SD, 85/65, $230; (truck) – Dilshod Tilaboev, Brooklyn, NY, 72/45, $490 Yield Sign Violation – Whitney L. Stull, Sundance, WY, $140 Stop Sign Violation – Tudor Gurulea, Gillette, WY, $140; Scott W. Brown, Newcastle, WY, $140 Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Liubov Fedorova, Box Elder, SD, $90 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Thomas Hart...
GILLETTE - While coal is still king in Campbell County, oil and gas are still the second and third largest contributors to the county's economy, as far as taxable value goes. Across the state, natural gas production has been on a steady decline since 2009, while oil production has been more up and down. According to a report put out by the Wyoming State Geological Survey this month, the state's oil production has not yet surpassed its 2019 high, while nationwide oil production has surpassed...
Salt River Range avalanche kills former Jackson resident JACKSON (WNE) - David Rice, 41, was caught and killed in an avalanche Sunday in the mountains east of Star Valley Ranch. Rice, an avid musician, lived in Jackson for years and owned Jackson Hole Music, the only music store in town, before closing the shop last year. Until June 2021, he also owned a guitar store in Boulder, Colorado. Rice was killed after a week of sustained snowfall dropped over three feet of snow in the Tetons. That snow...
A meal of chicken and dumplings creates a sense of coziness. Chicken and dumplings combine cooked chicken simmered with dumplings in a flavorful, creamy broth. Additional vegetables, like carrots, onion, and celery, are also routinely part of the recipe, adding savoriness. Herbs and seasonings are also often added to brighten the flavor. Avoid flavorless chicken and doughy dumplings. With these top tips, you can ensure your chicken and dumplings are a phenomenal meal. Chicken – Rather than using...
As her Honored Queen project for the Fall 2023 term, Gracie Davis of Sundance decided to benefit Crook County Family Violence. The girls purchased fleece kits and tied blankets to donate to the organization. Then on Dec. 20, 2023, Gracie presented the blankets to Sandy Stevens of CCFV. Sandy expressed appreciation for the donation. Job's Daughters is an organization for girls, ages ten to 20, where they learn to organize events, serve their community, express themselves in speech and have fun....
Moorcroft is moving forward with the next phase of the bike/walking path through town as the council examines the anticipated route along North Big Horn Avenue, from Crook Street to Goshen east to Belle Fourche Avenue and south to reconnect with Crook. The aim is to encourage people to use and enjoy the wider and safer pathway to traverse town throughout the year. There are challenges, though, with several areas of significant elevation and steps built into the walkway on both the east and west...
Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold remote office hours in Moorcroft, Hulett and Sundance on Wed., Jan. 31. Field Representative Ally Garner will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. Senate, and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency. Of the remote office hours, Sen. Lummis said: "My team and I are working every day to make sure the federal government works for the people of...
Speeding – Brandon Deschamps, Loma, CO, 106/80, $190; Joanna McCarty, Gillette, WY, 90/80, $105; Nicholas Erpelding, Minnetonka, MN, 79/65, $130; Jordan Rodger, Ste Ann, MB, Canada, 84/70, $130; Hannah Cooley, Sturgis, SD, 95/80, $135; Bion Hank, Casper, WY, 90/80, $105; Rick Collins, Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Georgi Martov, Arlington Heights, IL, 83/65, $160 Stop Sign Violation – Joe Clyde Bolen, Springdale, AR, $150; Houston Thelmo Aars III, Moorcroft, WY, $140 Fail to Drive Vehicle Wit...
Dec. 25 – Three traffic stops. Three accidents. Theft. Welfare check. Business checks. Four EMS pages. Dec. 26 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Welfare check. Two sets fingerprints. Accident. Business checks. Two suspicious vehicles. Motorist assist. House watch. Dec. 27 – Three VIN checks. Fraud. Traffic stop. Welfare check. Alarm – fire. Assist other agency. Suspicious circumstances. Theft. Business check. Trespassing. Dead body. Dec. 28 – Six VIN checks. Two motorist assists. Tr...
Gillette airport ends 2023 on strong note GILLETTE (WNE) - The Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport ended 2023 on a high note with its busiest month in nearly a year and a half. December had 5185 passengers, making it the strongest month the airport has had in terms of passenger traffic since July 2021. It also was the first time the airport crossed the 5000-passenger mark since August 2021. November was the second strongest month of the year, with 4984 passengers. That month, the airport went...
Speeding: Hannah R. Rydberg, Jasper, IN, 44/30, $188; Salina R. Sandoval, Newcastle, WY, 44/30, $188; Michael H. Dow, Simsbury, CT, 44/30, $188; Mandee S. Kimsey, Moorcroft, WY, 44/30, $188; Jessica Arbona, 44/30; Magan D. Erickson, Moorcroft, WY, 30/20, $140; Raymond J. Morquecho, Long Beach, CA, 44/30, $188; Kayla E. Walker, Sturgis, SD, 44/30, $188; Connie J. Swaney, Moorcroft, WY, 30/20, $140; Dallin L. Mangelson, Levan, UT, 68/30, $386; William K. Barrow, Wheat Ridge, CO, 61/30, $347;...
A Pine Haven man has been charged with aggravated assault and bound over to District Court after allegedly pulling a knife on a person who was attempting to make him leave a local bar. On December 8, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to a bar in Pine Haven for a disturbance involving a weapon. The suspect was later identified as Todd Allen Wiseman according to his driver’s license. According to court reports, Wiseman was asked to leave the bar after vomiting on the floor. Upon exiting, he allegedly remained outside on the pr...
