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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GILLETTE (WNE) — A man accused of going on a crime spree throughout Gillette in which he allegedly stole several pickup trucks, drove into multiple buildings and led law enforcement on a high-speed chase has been found competent to proceed in court. Cody K. Fuger, 40, has been charged with 16 counts, including five felonies, ranging from destruction of property, theft, fleeing law enforcement and meth possession. District Judge Stuart S. Healy III found him competent to proceed in court at an Oct. 12 review hearing, based on the findings of a...
Viewers see a newborn moose calf struggling to stand mere seconds after it entered the world. The sun shines and the wind blows through a nearby pine tree. As the calf’s mother licks its back, cleaning amniotic fluid away from its fur, the newborn lifts its back legs and tumbles. It’s one of the most intimate moments a human can witness in the animal world. And researchers have a six-minute video taken not by a human, but by a small camera similar to a GoPro attached to the mother’s neck. “Watc...
As of November 30, Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider will no longer work for the town of Moorcroft. At Wednesday night’s meeting of council, Schneider tended her resignation as of the end of November in a letter in which she expressed her appreciation. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to work for the town and its citizens… I hope the council feels I’ve done my best job as the town clerk/treasurer,” she read. The council is currently advertising for the position....
Critical Incident Response Training Instructor Ed Robinson with associate trainer Deputy Jory Tadlock actively demonstrated a number of methods possible that may save lives in an active shooter situation last week in Moorcroft and Pine Haven. The class was approximately four hours long, introducing realistic ways and means of escape or, if there is no other way, confrontation....
he Lady Wolves initiated a "paint the town green" contest to challenge local businesses to decorate their storefronts with Wolf Pride for volleyball regionals. The winners are Tiana's Hair Trends, City Hall and Moorcroft Family Dentistry....
Moorcroft's first entrance sign on the north end of town has had a facelift. It was erected in 1995 by the Moorcroft Community Development Committee, who decided on the photo of the Moorcroft Depot (CB&Q) and the rock support to preserve and recall the history of the town for future generations. According to committee member Ruthele Newby, the final draft of the sign was presented by Wilbur Lease of Newcastle. "Then, construction began [and] in 2004, it had a face-lift by Wilber Lease. The...
At a workshop last week, the Moorcroft Council came together with mobile home park owners to discuss a different option for single meter properties with multiple residences. Moorcroft has never put in place commercial rates that differ from residential rates, yet many towns are beginning to separate the for-profit trailer parks and apartment buildings as commercial endeavors. Councilwoman Heidi Humpal, who owns and operates several rental spaces and has, along with her fellow trailer park and...
On October 10, police gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On October 12, police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at Moorcroft High School. No injuries, state report filed. On October 13, police responded to a life alert alarm for a possible fall. Officer arrived on scene and spoke with the resident who advised that they did not need an ambulance. Officer called to cancel EMS. Nothing further. On October 13, police assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol in finding a REDDI report vehicle. Officer located the vehicle and after...
Speeding – Kyle J. Studie, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Paul Masciocchi, Lakeville, MN, 79/70, $103; Raymond Lohr, Gill, CO, 83/70, $125; Marco Monge, Plainfield, IL, 86/70, $140; Kristin Roberts, Gillette, WY, 92/70, $170; Manish Joneja, Seattle, WA, 85/75, $105; Caleb Robert Knapp, Wright, WY, 86/75, $115; Laramie Tripp, Williston, ND, 89/75, $130; Gregorio Madrigal, Bowman, ND, 93/75, $150; Amina Malenga, Las Vegas, NV, 92/75, $145; Carter Johnson, Seminole, OK, 100/75, $185 No Seat Belt (driver) – Robert K. Walter, $25 No Valid Driver’s License...
Oct. 23 – Four VIN checks. Business check. Traffic stop. Two sets fingerprints. Threatening. Oct. 24 – Four VIN checks. Motorist assist. Seven traffic stops. Two assists to other agency. Three business checks. Two EMS pages. Oct. 25 – Three VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Animal complaint. Two motorist assists. Two citizen assists. Prisoner transport. Civil standby. Unauthorized use. Two business checks. Assist other agency. Two EMS pages. Oct. 26 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic control. Three EMS pages. Suspicious circums...
Hightman drops Supreme Court appeal GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man serving prison time for stealing from his fiancée – who remains missing – in the days and weeks after she was last seen, has backed out of his appeal filed with the Wyoming Supreme Court. Nathan J. Hightman, 40, filed his intent to appeal less than two weeks after receiving a three- to six-year prison sentence — along with fines, restitution and probation — in June. The motion to waive his appeal was filed last week, as Hightman decided not to move forward after weighing his op...
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed....
At the Moorcroft Town Council’s most recent meeting, Councilman Bob Stewart addressed three concerns he had about the public works and police departments. Public Works Hours Stewart brought forth the issue of how many days a week the Public Works Department works – currently four ten-hour days per week. “I would like to see our city and street guys go to five days a week, eight hours during the winter months like how we have our signs, the first of November to the first of April… that way, we have everybody here on board on Friday in case we ge...
With all new fuel tanks and pumps on the north and west side of the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, the final excavation of four old tanks is now underway; the derelict containers are being removed from the south area of the super convenience store as the final work in this season. Toni Kornemann, manager of the facility, anticipates the project to be complete with a new set of pumps in place in the spring....
Moorcroft has been awarded funding for the closure of the municipal landfill on Wind Creek Road east of town. The SLIB grant is 85% and Mayor Ben Glenn is happy with the amount. "It's a good deal for the town," he says. This 85% was an increase from the initial 50/50 discussed specifically due to the reserve the town has maintained over the years that was available to match. With this funding, the town will be reimbursed for the work already done and will be moving forward with the official clos...
Moorcroft’s council, like many others in Wyoming, has been struggling to find funding to rehabilitate former school buildings like the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC). Several years ago, such help as grants and loans from the state benefitted many communities, but ended with no more funding obtainable until recently, when possible capital in the form of a grant was made available from the Wyoming Business Council through the Community Facilities Rehabilitation Grant Program. The council has been working diligently to prepare the requisite a...
Speeding – Bruce D. Murphy, New Prague, MN, 25/20, $60; Elijah J. Wolfe, Fargo, ND, 69/55, $198; Edward Otten, Harlowton, MT, 80/65, $195; Jonah Rhodehamel, Oakland, CA, 86/70, $140; Michael Rutkowski, Mankato, MN, 87/70, $145; Chastity C. Hughes, Mesa, AZ, 91/75, $140; James Stamper, Casper, WY, 99/75, $180; Bradly Ramer, Parchment, MI, 90/80, $105; Mikayla Watson, Whitesboro, TX, 90/80, $105; Simon Sanchez Zamarron, Everett, WA, 90/80, $105; Troy Hess, Liverpool, PA, 91/80, $115; Dustin Morris, Sheridan, WY, 91/80, $115 No Seat Belt (...
Oct. 16 – Three VIN Checks. Two paper services. Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Business check. Oct. 17 – Three VIN Checks. Fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Medical. Motorist assist. Hemorrhage. Alarm. Suspicious. Fire. Three EMS pages. Oct. 18 – Two VIN checks. REDDI report. Six traffic stops. Business check. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Domestic. Three traffic stops. Animal noise. Two assists to other agency. Three business checks. Oct. 20 – Seven VIN checks. Six fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Eight bus...
In last week’s issue of the Moorcroft Leader, the front page story about Pine Haven looking at a possible ban on smoking in public was written under the assumption that the potential areas for a smoking ban are outdoor municipal properties; however, this is not the case. The town is seeking discussion with owners of The Reservoir and R Place about banning smoking within their establishments....
Shooting complex task force finalizes pre-proposal survey SHERIDAN (WNE) — The State Shooting Complex Oversight Task Force completed work during its meeting Friday morning that will help it identify communities interested in being home to the complex. The task force was established by Senate File 169, which Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law March 2. The task force comprises several legislators and representatives from Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, Wyoming Travel and Tourism, firearm and archery m...
CASPER – Katrina Ferrell helps people in crisis. As program coordinator for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, she assists callers who may be feeling desperate or despondent. The lifeline provides free emotional support and resources day and night. “I think we make a really big difference in a lot of lives,” she said. For years, Wyoming has struggled with one of the nation’s worst suicide rates. And for years, it did so without a lifeline staffed by local folks. That’s no longer the case. Wyoming is now home to a pair of call centers t...
Friends and family of Jeri Jespersen-Gibson will be hosting a benefit dinner this weekend to raise money to assist her fight against cancer. Jespersen-Gibson was in remission for four years, but must now travel to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas to once again battle the cancer. The event will take place at the Upton Community Center from 5 to 10 p.m., with a steak dinner offered from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will also include live music, a cash bar and an auction. The money raised will help Jeri and her family during her...
Moorcroft’s council is attempting, once again, to address the abandoned trailer houses and buildings in town, this time with attention directed to a specific residence on North Powder River Avenue. After accomplishing the removal of the abandoned and wrecked trailer across the street from this property, the town is working to have this singlewide removed and the lot cleaned up. The trailer has not been occupied for around 15 years and the owner is willing to give the structure to whomever would...
The offer of $1500 for the lot-and-a-half north of the West Texas Trail Museum on North Big Horn Avenue was formally accepted by Moorcroft’s council after a public hearing was closed with no discussion from the floor during the first October meeting of the governing body. The property was recently appraised at $16,000; however, in answer to the required proof of benefit to the economic development of the town of this decision, Mayor Ben Glenn said, “In my opinion, I do believe it will help the town because it will create a little better mus...
A workshop will be held at Moorcroft’s town hall Monday night, October 23, at 6 p.m., to discuss the viability of the town purchasing water meters for individual rental units within the mobile home parks as well as the apartment buildings that have not already complied with the suggestion. The town is again considering the possibility of buying and installing water meters to cover each apartment and mobile home tenement in Moorcroft and billing the property owners for the site-specific costs. This issue has been reiterated through the years a...
