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 flow of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into Wyoming continues to swell, according to data presented to state lawmakers last week. From 2017 to 2021, Wyoming lost 410 people to drug overdoses with a growing share of deaths due to fentanyl. Between 2018 and 2021, the number of deaths caused by man-made opioids like fentanyl increased from 10 to 42 in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Vital Statistics Service. While final death counts from 2022 are still being tallied, the amount of fentanyl seized by law enforcement continues to soar....
Faces changed with newly elected council members Heidi Humpal and Robert Stewart swearing their fidelity to the office at the first meeting of the year for the governing body in Moorcroft last Wednesday night. The two got their feet wet, as it were, with a public meeting regarding the MTC earlier in the evening and both were active and eloquent. The swearing in of the entire body was the first order of business before the meeting of the council was convened as the entire ruling body had been...
Is this the final meeting to determine the future of the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC)? After a series of public meetings and surveys throughout the last few years and discussions from as far back as 2013, Moorcroft's council has still been hesitant to take decisive action regarding the municipal building on the east end of town due to two opposing views. On the one side are those who would like to see the entire building torn down, saving the town an ever-rising subsidizing cost. On the other...
Moorcroft Mayor Ben Glenn appointed his committee liaisons at last Wednesday’s meeting of the council. Dale Petersen has been appointed Mayor Pro-Tem as well liaison for finance, personnel, water and wastewater; Austin Smith will be linking with finance, personnel, water, wastewater, sanitation, landfill, streets, alleys and buildings. Heidi Humpal will connect with street, alleys, buildings, police and emergency services, park, recreation and cemetery; and Bob Stewart, sanitation, landfill, police, emergency services, park, recreation and c...
Two arrested after police find 121 fentanyl pills in car GILLETTE (WNE) — A man and a woman were arrested on numerous drug possession charges Friday evening after police officers found meth and 121 fentanyl pills in a car. Police received a report of a man smoking fentanyl in a white Ford Escape that was parked at the Ramada Inn. When they arrived, there was no one in the car, but officers could see three fentanyl pills inside the vehicle, said Police Sgt. Steve Dillard. As officers were looking inside the car, a 33-year-old man, Andrew R...
On January 9, police were notified by a business owner that someone had stolen their trash can from inside the business. Officer reviewed business security cameras and were able to identify the subject who took the garbage can. Officer contacted them and recovered the property. Property owner was contacted and retrieved their item from the Police Department. On January 12, police were notified regarding a possible sexual assault of a minor. Investigation is continuing. On January 13, police were asked to do a welfare check on a local resident w...
Speeding – Siaki F. Satuala, Bountiful, UT, 78/65, $79; Todd McKay, Pallisade, CO, 86/75, $115; Keegan Brackey, Polson, MT, 80/70, $105; William Herd, Powhatan, VA, 96/80, $140; Robert Link, Kansas City, MO, 92/80, $120; Corey Smith, Gillette, WY, 89/75, $130 No Seat Belt (passenger) – Deave Sanchezdario, San Diego, CA, $10 No Valid Driver’s License – Raul Vasquez, Covina, CA, $140; Justin R. Olson, Moorcroft, WY, $150 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Justin R. Olson, Moorcroft, WY, $150; Miles C. Cooper, Sturgis,...
The University of Wyoming Extension will offer private pesticide applicator education programs across the state from late January through March. These four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling, groundwater contamination, pesticide disposal and more. Upon completion of an educational session, applications for private applicator licenses will be submitted to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for approval and issuance...
Rob Norton and Suzette Edwards officially voted on matters of Pine Haven town business at their first meeting last Tuesday night after participating in the monthly workshop and a training overview the preceding week. The two hold seats previously occupied by John Henly and Don Lancaster. Henly served the town for eight years before deciding not to run again. He was applauded as he officially left his chair. Lancaster, too, was recognized with loud applause as he stepped down. He had been a...
Pine Haven’s council has not forgotten Boe Drive’s need of fire hydrants and the town’s need of that redundancy in the system. After the state declined to fund the endeavor through the last round of ARPA grants, the town is planning to reapply. HDR Engineering’s Heath Turbiville discussed each question of the ARPA application and corresponding rules with the council at last week’s workshop as the group sought to provide answers that will better establish the town in the point system that now governs funding opportunities from the federal m...
Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg informally delegated committee liaisons at last Tuesday’s workshop, ensuring any concerns or potential problems could be mitigated and the position explained before formalizing the arrangements at Tuesday night’s meeting. Rob Norton was asked and later accepted the liaison with public affairs, fire, EMS, legal and finance; Suzette Edwards will link with the community center and senior committees; Kristy Speed will continue with the recreation board; and mayor pro-tem Emily Smith will cooperate with pla...
Traveling from Cheyenne, Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) executive director J. David Fraser accepted Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg's invitation to attend this month's workshop to provide a training session for newly sworn-in council members Suzette Edwards and Rob Norton, giving both new and established town leaders a crash course in their responsibilities to the town and citizenship. While this is a new concept for the town's officials, the mayor explained her motivation: "I...
Mounting pressures have made it nearly impossible for rural EMS agencies to balance their budgets, resulting in a spate of EMS office closures across Wyoming and increasing uncertainty about providing ambulance and emergency care to state residents. One proposed bill at the Legislature aims to create a new funding source. Sen. Cale Case (R-Lander) is sponsoring Senate File 43 – EMS districts, which would allow counties to form — and local voters to adopt and fund — EMS districts. “We’re hoping to get sustainable funding, hold the level of...
Man who burglarized Old Trail Town is sentenced CODY (WNE) — The man charged with burglarizing five buildings at Old Trail Town in August of 2021 pleaded guilty Nov. 28 to aggravated burglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent. Initially, Zakary Asher Diller, 25, faced six separate charges, but two counts of theft and one count of property destruction and defacement were dropped as part of a plea agreement. After pleading guilty to three felonies, Diller was sentenced to state p...
On January 2, police were called to a two-vehicle collision at Moorcroft High School. Officer arrived on scene and a State of Wyoming traffic crash report was done. On January 2, police were called to a traffic crash on Country Lane. A pickup slid and hit a stop sign, knocking the sign down and damaging the vehicle. Officer arrived on scene and a State of Wyoming traffic crash report was done. On January 2, police were called regarding a hit and run at Deere Haven. Officer contacted the victim and took pictures of the damage. Officer will...
Speeding – Michael Garren, Gillette, WY, 93/80, $125; Jessica Eixenberger, Spearfish, SD, 87/80, $99; Kimberly Anderson, Moody AFB, GA, 88/80, $101; Gary Bisel, Great Falls, MT, 85/75, $105; Matthew Hemmingson, Williston, ND, 93/80, $125; Matthew Zook, Big Lake, MN, 88/75, $125; David A. Stauber, Miami Beach, FL, 78/65, $125; Levi Wazelle, Gillette, WY, 97/80, $145 No Seat Belt (driver) – Cody R. Kimsey, Moorcroft, WY, $25 Speed Too Fast for Conditions – Kayli A. Long, Belle Fourche, SD, $250 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Todd Sc...
Dec. 26 – Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assisted another agency. Business check. House watch. Parking problem. Traffic hazard. EMS page. Dec. 27 – Seven VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Alarm call. Citizen assist. Motorist assist. Prisoner transport. Property damage, not vandalism. Welfare check. Three EMS pages. Dec. 28 – Eight VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assist another agency. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Fingerprints for outside employment. Prisoner trans...
WYDOT sands the highway Tuesday morning after a weekend of snow. Another potentially sizeable snowstorm tracked further south than expected, but still dropped plenty of snow, leaving Crook County draped in a white blanket for the new year....
January Life had almost returned to normal by the beginning of 2022 after almost two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the danger was not over, as a new and more infectious strain that came to be known as Omicron began to dominate new infections. Mayor Dick Claar stepped down due to health reasons, prompting his fellow council members to praise his long dedication to the Town of Moorcroft. Ben Glenn was appointed to replace him. Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD)...
Cheyenne woman arrested following shots fired CHEYENNE (WNE) —A woman has been arrested following reports of shots being fired Thursday morning at a residence east of Holliday Park. At approximately 10:55 a.m., Cheyenne Police officers responded to the 1400 block of Rollins Avenue. The preliminary investigation shows the property owner, Peggy Zdenek, 60, of Cheyenne, attempted to conduct an inspection of a tenant’s room but was refused entry. It is alleged that the two had been involved in an ongoing verbal altercation prior to the inc...
The Wyoming Livestock Board is sending out final notices for brand owners whose brands are scheduled for renewal. If you are not sure 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 82002-0051, office phone: 307-777-7515, fax: 307-777-6561 or [email protected]....
On December 12, Police were called to Moorcroft High School in reference to a minor in possession of tobacco product. Student was cited for minor in possession of tobacco. Nothing further. On December 18, police were contacted regarding prank phone calls. Officer contacted the reporting party and took a report of the incident. On December 21, police were called for a report of a man dressed in black carrying a gun walking around the parking lot of Cozy Motel. Officer searched the area and was unable to locate anyone who fit the description...
Dec. 26 – Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assisted another agency. Business check. House watch. Parking problem. Traffic hazard. EMS page. Dec. 27 – Seven VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Alarm call. Citizen assist. Motorist assist. Prisoner transport. Property damage, not vandalism. Welfare check. Three EMS pages. Dec. 28 – Eight VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assist another agency. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Fingerprints for outside employment. Prisoner trans...
Speeding – Jacob W. Rath, Belle Fourche, SD, 79/70, $103; Troy Taggart, Newfolden, MN, 100/75, $185; Dakota Ward Shugars, Gillette, WY, 94/75, $155; Joshua Ouellette, Bailey, CO, 89/75, $130; Jonathan Glasscock, Gillette, WY, 88/80, $101; Jacob Schmidt, Basin, WY, 104/80, $180; Gerardo Bravo Temis, Amarillo, TX, 90/80, $105; Lexy Becker, Eden Prairie, MN, 83/70, $125; Jared S. Denke, Black Hawk, SD, 75/65, $115 No Registration and Improper Display of Tabs – Breannon Hepp, Buffalo, WY, $100 Vehicle Off Road – Kye Blakeslee Jensen, Buffa...
At approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, December 23, a call came into the 911 dispatch about a structure fire in Pine Haven. Pine Haven's volunteer firefighters responded and, realizing the scope of the blaze, Pine Haven Fire Chief TJ Gideon requested assistance from Moorcroft, who immediately deployed to help. Along with assistance from Sundance and accompanied by EMS from each community, the fire was curtailed from reaching any other structure. The mobile home was totally consumed, but the two...
