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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Grants awarded to support social and emotional learning in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Caring Foundation announced this week it awarded nearly $25,000 in grants to schools across Wyoming to support social and emotional learning programs. Social and emotional learning helps individuals develop traits such as problem solving, teamwork, character and grit. It also allows schools to create a learning environment that offers social and emotional support to kids, building a culture of responsive, restorative p...
Continuing the recent tradition of punching above its weight, the small county of Crook can once again boast that both of its legislators hold positions of leadership in the Wyoming State Legislature. During a vote held on Saturday, Senator Ogden Driskill was voted the new President of the Senate, while Representative Chip Neiman will start his second term in office as the House Majority Floor Leader. Senate President As Senate President, Driskill will select committee members, appoint...
Speeding – Chanda Snook, Gillette, WY, 77/65, $120; Michael Jepson, Olympia, WA, 96/75, $165; Geoffrey Hoyt, Lead, SD, 79/70, $103; Stephanie Barrientos, Devils Tower, WY, 81/65, $140; Brandon Berry, Rapid City, SD, 86/80, $97; Taranvir Ghuman, Frederick, MD, 94/70, $190; Thomas G. Bobick, Spokane, WA, 53/30, $291; Krysten M. Wilson, Gillette, WY, 41/30, $167; Collin Snyder, Buffalo, NY, 99/80, $155; Calvin Reece, Douglas, WY, 88/80, $101; Joni Morcom, Madison Heights, VA, 79/70, $103; Jessica Kreitinger, Billings, MT, 90/80, $105; C...
Nov. 14 – Traffic accident with damage. Animal bite. Business checks. House watch. Fingerprints. Patient transfer. Traffic complaint. Six VIN checks. Nov. 15 – Two traffic accidents with damage. Animal complaint. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Citizen assist. False 911. House watches. Juvenile problem. Lockout. Traffic hazard. Two VIN checks. Two welfare checks. Nov. 16 – Two traffic accidents with damage. EMS page. Business checks. House watches. Motorist assist. Paper service. Parking problem. Fingerprints. Patient trans...
Crook County's own Jennifer Purcell has been honored with the Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year award from the Wyoming chapter of APCO International. Purcell has worked within the county's dispatch center for seven years, though her experience in the field spans two decades. She was nominated for her pleasant and professional manner with callers and colleagues at all times, no matter what kind of day she is having. In announcing Purcell's award, APCO also recognized her for being...
Mayor Karla Brandenburg shares a short update on the road work through the C Bar Estates development as winter continues to encroach. "The weather has slowed down the progress on the roads for C Bar, but Powder River Energy has been out there clearing the right-of-way through their utility easement to put the power boxes in so some progress has been made. Other than that it has been a slow week," she says....
An unanticipated invoice was pulled from the bill list at last Wednesday’s meeting of the Moorcroft Council. “We are being billed by Campbell County Hospital for patient intercept,” Councilman Paul Smoot explained his concern. “We have not yet received patient or transport information on that, but it is a legitimate bill for $299.” Town Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider told the governing body that she had found the money to pay this bill in the ambulance budget. “They didn’t have a lot so I took it out of their ‘medical supplies’,” she...
Public Works Director Sunny Schell spoke to the Pine Haven council at last Tuesday’s meeting regarding the dumping of garbage at the town maintenance shop. Due to the misuse of the cage that had previously stood in the shop yard for aluminum cans, Schell has removed the cage completely. “When I cleaned that cage, I filled the dumpster with household garbage and everything else plus the cans,” she said. “No more dumping, no more recycling at the city shop.” Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg spoke emphatically about yet another abuse of a feat...
After several months, the deep crack that ran the length of Goshen Street has been filled and sealed, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison. To deal with future cracking before it reaches similar straits, though, Mayor Ben Glenn wants a more preventative plan from the director. “I’d really rather stay on top of that than let it fall behind. Start game planning for spring and summer. I think that’s just something you need to stick in your hat,” he said. Glenn suggested planning such work to coincide with concurrent projects if possibl...
Gillette man arrested after stealing grandfather’s truck and guns and kicking deputy GILLETTE (WNE) — An 18-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning on a number of felony charges, including aggravated burglary, theft and interference. A 39-year-old woman said she was checking on her 67-year-old father’s home in the 1600 block of Shadetree Avenue when she discovered his truck, a 2017 Chevy truck, was missing. She learned that her 18-year-old son, Kolton Coleman, had the truck after he posted a picture on Snapchat of him inside it. Coleman did no...
On November 7, police were called to assist the Moorcroft Fire Department with traffic control at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. The high winds had blown the canopy off of the fuel island. No damage or injury was reported. On November 7, police were called to the Dollar General for a report of someone harassing employees over the phone. Officer arrived and gathered information regarding the complaint. Investigation is continuing. On November 8, officer served Municipal Court papers to a defendant for the court. On November 8, police were notified of a...
Speeding – Tessa R. Garman, Sundance, WY, 72/65, $99; Claudia Kuntz, Polo, MO, 90/70, $160; Loyd Rogers, Smyrna, TN, 91/75, $140; Jason Butts, Sheridan, WY, 91/80, $115; Matthew Freeman, Olean, NY, 85/70, $135; Wendy Rohrbaugh, Alzada, MT, 92/70; $170; Amanda Stugelmeyer, Sundance, WY, 75/65, $105; Michael Volk, Broomfield, CO, 90/80, $105; Robert Treesh, Charlottesville, VA, 79/70, $103; Cherie Hamilton, Gillette, WY, 86/80, $97; Adam J. Mattson, Moorcroft, WY, 76/70, $97 No Seat Belt (driver) – Robert James Littlefield, Sundance, WY, $25 Expi... Full story
Nov. 7 – Eight traffic stops. Three VIN inspections. Paper service. Business check. Harassment. Three housewatches. Other call. Two fingerprintings. Medical page. Two suspicious persons/circumstances. Two traffic hazards. Trespassing. Nov. 8 – Four traffic stops. VIN inspection. Traffic accident with damage. Three business checks. False 911. Three housewatches. Lockout. other call. Traffic complaint. Nov. 9 – Two traffic stops. Two VIN inspections. Paper service. Four traffic accidents with damage. Traffic accident with injury. Animal compl...
Friday morning was the first real taste of winter in Crook County and along with the wind, rain and snow came risks for travelers on icy roads. This is what happened to a 72-year-old Osage man, driving a 2014 Nisson Frontier westbound on US Highway 16 during the early morning hours. He lost control of his vehicle near mile marker 203, a short distance west of Moorcroft, when the automobile lost traction and exited the roadway to the right and down the embankment, tripping and rolling three quarters of a full revolution before coming to rest on...
The flow of voters was pretty steady at the polling station in Moorcroft on Tuesday, according to volunteers Dana Blkeman, Goff and Dane Connally. In-county readers will find the full provisional results of the 2022 General Election for Crook County as an insert inside this issue....
he skirting wrapping the new canopy at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop was ripped from the frame and draped, instead, around the pumps on Monday morning. The Moorcroft Fire Department was called at approximately 9 a.m., as was the local Department of Transportation and the town police to mitigate traffic around the well-over 200 feet of sharp-edged metal, "to keep people from getting whacked by stuff flying around", according to fire department spokesman and long-time firefighter Fred Devish. Contractor...
Your friends of the Moorcroft Interfaith Community invite you to attend a very special Candlelight Service of Remembrance to help you and your family face and cope with the holidays after the loss of a loved one whether recent or in the past. It will also help us to understand that the community shares and supports us in our experience as we go through this season of grief. The service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Moorcroft Town Center Library, 101 S. Belle Fourche Ave., Moorcroft, WY. This is a beautifully...
BLM Wyoming Rawlins office announces two wildlife habitat enhancement projects RAWLINS (WNE) —The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is preparing for two collaborative project installations in Carbon County. Rawlins Field Office wildlife biologists and rangeland management specialists have been collaborating with members of local schools and local businesses on a variety of projects throughout 2022. Two of the projects are now at the implementation stage and will be constructed over the next two to three weeks pending weather c...
US Representative (R) HARRIET HAGEMAN – 2,813 (D) LYNNETTE GREYBULL – 306 (L) RICHARD BRUBAKER – 69 (C) MARISSA JOY SELVIG - 51 Write-in Totals – 39 Governor (R) MARK GORDON – 2,515 (D) THERESA A. LIVINGSTON – 200 (L) JARED J. BALDES – 173 Write-in Totals – 359 Secretary of State (R) CHUCK GRAY – 2,883 Write-in Totals – 74 State Auditor (R) KRISTI RACINES – 2,923 Write-in Totals – 7 State Treasurer (R) CURT MEIER – 2,932 Write-in Totals – 15 Superintendent of Public Instruction (R) MEGAN DEGENFELDER – 2,696 (D) SERGIO A. MALDONADO, SR. – 29...
Going into cold weather, Pine Haven Public Works Director Sunny Schell and her crewman Dwight Dierking cleared the area of Elm Street as well as a small portion of one residential driveway that had been compromised by the long-time leak that breached the asphalt recently. A couple years ago, a contractor had repaired a leak about ten feet below the existing road, but the line had subsequently degraded and began to leak. Over the years, the water climbed up to the substrate, compromising the...
Karey Hedlund of Moorcroft has accepted a plea deal related to the 16 separate counts of child abuse and one of aggravated assault and battery with which she was originally charged. Hedlund’s alleged victims accuse her of years of mental and physical abuse. According to reports from a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy, an investigation was launched at the beginning of June, 2021 in response to a report of “abusive and neglectful behavior”. The victims reported numerous incidents of cruel and physical abuse at Hedlund’s hands. At change of...
On October 31, police were contacted regarding a possible dispute between neighbors. Officer spoke with the individuals involved about the situation. Nothing further at this time. On November 1, police were contacted regarding a stolen vehicle out of Spearfish possibly at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Officer checked Coffee Cup and the surrounding area with negative results. On November 3, police were called to assist someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the owner. On November 4, officer...
Oct. 24 – Eight VIN checks. Traffic stop. Traffic accident with damage. Two business checks. Medical page. Motorist assist. Paper service. Fingerprints. Project Lifesaver. Patient transfer. Oct. 25 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Alarm call. Business check. Public relations. Sex offense. Suspicious person/circumstance. Found property. Motorist assist. Oct. 26 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Assist another agency. Minor in possession. Protection order violation. Patient transfer. Medical page. Traffic control call....
Speeding – Gabriel Souza, Edgewater, CO, 80/70, $105; Zachary Carlton Luthman, Worcester, MA, 96/80, $140; Candy Collins, Upton, WY, 80/70, $105; Michael Hurley, Bennington, VT, 77/70, $99; Craig Tatton, Conception Bay South, NL, Canada, 97/80, $145; Mike Chadinha, Fargo, ND, 92/75, $145; Gregory Dotson, Keota, OK, 76/45, $215; Kristie Steeley, Gillette, WY, 96/75, $165; Lane T. Blakeman, Oshoto, WY, 96/55, $265; Parker Mogray, Clatskanie, OR, 79/70, $113 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Savanna L. Hawks, Gillette, WY, $37...
Moorcroft's public works crewmen have taken the east fencing down at the Moorcroft Cemetery and mowed the newly acquired area before the new fencing is laid. Public Works Director Cory Allison has acquired two bids for the installation and the company to be hired will be determined at the first Wednesday night meeting of council, November 9. This widening out of the perimeter fence is the next step in the expansion of the cemetery, a project the council has worked on for several years. With the...
