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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On September 25 at approximately 8:32 p.m., the Moorcroft Police Department was dispatched to the 400 block of North Yellowstone for a report of a woman heard screaming and then two shots fired. Officers arrived on scene within two minutes and did not locate anyone in the immediate area. Additional officers and deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office as well as troopers from the Wyoming Highway Patrol were called in and a perimeter was secured. Officers conducted an exhaustive search of the immediate area and surrounding areas. C...
Moorcroft Police Chief Bill Bryant has requested assistance from neighbors regarding a string of burglaries of unlocked vehicles along North Big Horn and South Yellowstone Avenues throughout the morning on September 21. Two firearms were discovered and stolen in these burglaries. A culprit was seen in a victim’s automobile and has been described as a white male, 5’11-6’2, thin to medium build, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. Bryant asks that, if you have cameras (including doorbell cameras) and they observed motion during the hours of 1 a.m...
Speeding – Reno Zane Holmes, Gillette, WY, 70/50, $100; (minor), Rapid City, SD, 83/65, $160; Toron Johnson, Jamestown, ND, 83/80, $5; John Frederick Huntington, Long Beach, CA, 45/30, $100; Amit Kumar Acharzo, Laramie, WY, 92/65, $195; Alyssa Schneider, Gillette, WY, 90/75, $135 No Seat Belt (driver) – Olivia Makousky, Gillette, WY, $25; (minor), Rapid City, SD, $25 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Andrew Dertinger, Perham, MN, $90 Follow Too Closely – Jacob Bahner, Gillette, WY, $100 Windshield View Obstructed – (minor), Rapid City,...
Sept. 18 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints. Lift assist. Motorist assist. Suspicious vehicle. EMS page. Sept. 19 – Three VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Traffic hazard. Citizen assist. Gun call. Domestic. Suspicious circumstance. Four EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 20 – VIN check. Three traffic stops. Unauthorized use of vehicle. Sex offense. Fraud. Assist other agency. Two EMS pages. Fingerprints. Sept. 21 – Six VIN checks. Two escorts. Three paper services. Fingerprints. REDDI report. Search warrant. House w...
The Wyoming Livestock Board wants to remind producers that it is very important to keep the mailing address for their recorded brand(s) current. By law, the Livestock Board must notify the brand owner, by mail, at the address shown on the brand records. If you are not sure of when your brand is scheduled for renewal, or are not sure if the Wyoming Livestock Board has your current address, please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board via phone, mail, email or fax at following address: Wyoming Livestock Board, 1934 Wyott Drive, Cheyenne, WY...
Couple pleads not guilty to attempted murder, child abuse CHEYENNE (WNE) — At separate hearings with separate judges Monday, both of the defendants charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the alleged abuse of a two-year-old boy pleaded not guilty. Hannah Wingert, the 20-year-old mother of the child, and Joshua Moody, her 21-year-old boyfriend, were arrested for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse on Aug. 25. Law enforcement contacted them after Wingert’s stepmother called police to perform a wel...
As Moorcroft attends the final aspects of their landfill closure, Sundance Councilman Joe Wilson came to call during the regular town council meeting last week, joined by Crook County Commissioners Fred Devish, Bob Latham and Kelly Dennis. The topic? Revisiting the possibility of a solid waste district. “I spent a lot of time with former Mayor [Dick] Claar, talking about possibly forming a trash district a handful of years ago, with your landfill,” said Wilson. “It’s been brought out again with the fact that you are looking at the cease a...
With the resignation of Moorcroft Fire Chief Dan Swaney at last week's meeting of the council, long time firefighter and senior board officer Jeff Holberg (left, pictured with Mayor Ben Glenn) has taken on the responsibility of interim fire chief. The former chief cited his need and wish to spend more time with family as the reason for relinquishing the office and recommended Holberg as his replacement....
Kyle Austin’s 12-plex apartment building was the center of the Moorcroft Council’s attention again last week with the property owner’s disregard of the most recent 30-day shut off notice and his subsequent reference to possible lawsuits over loss of revenue if the town proceeds. The situation is that not all the units are recognized by the existing meters and the landlord, though paid by each tenant, has not fulfilled the connection of the remaining apartments, subsequently not paying on the water dues for every rental using the utility. Moorc...
Twenty five saplings have been donated to the Pine Haven Cemetery by Linda Lang, so Public Works Director Sean Glasser has begun digging holes for the approximately six- to eight-foot young blue spruce that will stand along the interior fence line, surrounding those resting within. Besides making a singing windbreak, the trees, as they mature, will create a more insolated intimate space for visitors and residents alike. The town will be installing a sprinkler system to maintain their growth...
Speeding – Daphne Chen, Pittsburgh, PA, 57/30, $195; Dillon Bower, Sioux City, IA, 49/30, $155; Robert Donald Breck Jr., Casper, WY, 43/30, $100; Matthew R. Knowlan, Centereach, NY, 40/30, $140; Krista O. Leonard, Rapid City, SD, 40/30, $150; Kelsea Hyde, Gillette, WY, 85/65, $230; Larae Gieske, Sioux Falls, SD, 80/65, $195; Glynn DeSilva, Laconia, NH, 75/65, $115; Brent McCown, Gilbert, AZ, 103/75, $210; Colton Jon Schnobrich, Belle Fourche, SD, 97/70, $205; Tony Paez, Oakland, CA, 86/70, $140; Jared A. Lucas, Potosi, MO, 109/80, $215; L...
Sept. 11 – Six VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Fingerprints. Motorist assist. Two livestock. Alarm. Three business checks. Citizen assist. Trespassing. Two EMS pages. Sept. 12 – Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Traffic hazard. Trespassing. Two suspicious. Welfare check. Sex offense. Two information. Business check. Two EMS pages. Sept. 13 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Animal complaint. Motorist assist. Two house watches. Two business checks. Six EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 14 - Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Theft repor...
As part of its commitment to help reduce suicide deaths across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing key information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its operations in Wyoming. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and always available. The system involves a national network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Two call centers within Wyoming are part of the lifeline network. “We believe it’s a benefi...
Wyoming senators join effort to ban federal mask mandates CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, in introducing legislation to prevent the government from imposing new federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems and in schools. The Freedom to Breathe Act would also prevent air carriers, public transit authorities and all educational institutions from refusing service to those who choose not to wear face masks. On Thursday, Senate Democrats b...
Wyoming is aging and aging quickly. That fact is not new. In 2014, experts urged state action to prepare for an impending “gray wave” in Wyoming. The state’s rapidly aging population is raising similar concerns almost a decade later. But there is a silver lining. The majority of Wyoming’s 65 and over residents are “young-old,” giving the state valuable time to reinforce its elderly and health care systems, according to a new report and data compiled by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with the Wyoming Hea...
Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Wednesday, September 27, from noon until 5:15 p.m., at Cornerstone Ministries Church (west of Blakeman Propane). Please join us in this amazing mission to save lives by donating blood! As always, all blood types are needed. Please consider donating blood, even if you haven’t done so before. You must be a minimum of 16 years old to donate (a signed parental permission is required for all 16-17 year old donors). For questions regarding eligibility, please call (605)646-2625 and call/text Brianne E...
The Trek Travel cross-country cycling group of Portland, OR travel each year from coast to coast and this year plan to end their trek in Portland, ME, more than 3500 miles. The 18 riders are on Day 18 of their 46-day road trip, traveling about 100 miles a day. Three support vans are working with the riders for food and rest stops every 20-30 miles, flat tires and medical emergencies as well as two guides cycling with the group. They hope to be at their destination by October...
With the arrival of KO Construction at the C-Bar Estates development last week, Pine Haven's council hopes to see improvement in upholding agreements made between the developers, Freedom Holdings and the town as well as the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). After KO arrived onsite, at first, there was little visible change from Pine Haven Road and concern was expressed, but Public Works Director Sean Glasser assured Mayor Karla Brandenburg that the construction company started at the...
Pine Haven is planning now to continue chip sealing the municipal roadways. The newly formed infrastructure committee has hit the ground running with an investigation of the streets, graveled and paved, throughout town and advised Mayor Karla Brandenburg and council to consider two projects including improving drainage where needed, paving where appropriate and chip sealing. The first to be completed in the 2023/24 fiscal year is Meadows Drive; the mayor explained to her fellow council members...
Speeding – David McGinnis, Galt, CA, 47/30, $219; Saje Marie Tornow, Gillette, WY, 45/30, $100; Tammy Impiccini, Brownsville, PA, 44/30, $188; David Redman, Palmyra, MO, 62/45, $145; Andrew Johnson, Springfield, MO, 62/45, $145; Michael Klein, Stony Point, NY, 58/45, $125; Brady Buchholz, Sturgis, SD, 85/65, $230; Nolan Guzmanramerizwade, Bakersfield, CA, 81/65, $202; Aaron Bridges, Box Elder, SD, 80/65, $195; Beverly Feltz, St. George, UT, 77/65, $174; Jeffrey Crawley, Valley Springs, CA, 76/65, $177; Isaiah Alcazar, Montrose, CO, $165; Matthe...
Aug. 28 – Eight VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Fingerprints. Two trespassing. Criminal mischief. EMS page. Business checks. Animal complaint. Citizen dispute. Property damage. Aug. 29 – Eight VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Suspicious. Animal complaint. Animal bite. Fire ban violation. Welfare check. Motorist assist. Citizen assist. Traffic complaint. Accident. Aug. 30 – Nine VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Four business checks. Accident. Fingerprints. House watch. Aug. 31 – Six VIN checks. Seven traffic stops....
Baby stroller allegedly used to steal drone CODY (WNE) — The Cody man charged in July with endangering his daughter by allowing her to be in the presence of meth was recently charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy to commit burglary after he and another Cody man allegedly used a baby stroller to steal a drone from Walmart on Aug. 2. Jeremy Johnstone, 25, is accused of partnering with Brad L. Corbin to steal the drone. They face the same charges. Cody Police Officer Steven Bassett was dispatched to Walmart at around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 t...
CASPER — Drive through downtown Casper on a typical summer afternoon, and more likely than not, you will see nothing remarkable. You may notice that the traffic is mild and the sidewalks are tidy and mostly empty — save for maybe a few shoppers and businesspeople wandering about. Visit during the evening, and you may have some angst finding street parking, especially if there’s a concert going on. Life downtown is pretty ordinary, in other words. Which might surprise you if you’ve Googled Casper lately. A rash of recent attention from nationa...
Prevention activities through the Be Well Coalition here in Crook County just got a boost to the tune of $125,000 a year for the next five to ten years. Earlier this year, the county commissioners supported the Be Well Coalition in applying for one of the 100 Drug Free Communities grants to be awarded in 2023 throughout the entire country. Last week, an official reward notice was received, confirming that the coalition received the grant. “There has definitely been some celebration around this news, it will help us to strengthen and grow the B...
On September 5, police were requested to respond to a two-vehicle crash at mile marker 156 on Highway 14, north of Moorcroft. Officers conducted traffic control on the road while the traffic accident report information was taken. On September 7, police were called to Moorcroft Secondary School in reference to a fight between five students. Officer arrived at the school and spoke to the students involved and gathered statements regarding the situation. Investigation is continuing. On September 8, police were requested to do a welfare check on a...
