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Michael Campbell of Sturgis, SD appeared in court this morning charged with murder in the second degree after a body was discovered in his home that was believed to be that of missing Upton resident Shayna Ritthaler. Ritthaler disappeared on...

Stats: Two traffic warnings, one assists to other agency, one breach of peace, six finger printings, five crosswalk/school zone, six business checks, one child neglect, one domestic disturbance, two drug/narcotic offense, one drug search, one...

Speeding – Carol A. Treide, Sheridan, 35/30, $65; Matthew L.R. Foran, CO, 40/30, $100; James A. Powroznik, CA, 54/40, $115; Kathleen B. Chance, FL, 65/45, $145; Christopher S. Brewington, SD, 80/70, $100; Justin S. Wright, TX, 81/70, $100;...

Campbell County computer outage nearly repaired GILLETTE (WNE) — About 98 percent to 99 percent of the computer systems at Campbell County Health were expected to be back online Friday, two weeks after a ransomware attack at the hospital left it...

Violations: Kathleen Raspberry, IL, Speeding 44/30, $80; Michael A. Roman, PA, Speeding 51/30, $115; Alex A. William, Glendo, WY, Speeding 45/30, $85; Stanton R. Hrubetz, IA, Speeding 29/20 – School Zone, $150; Prathem Pandey, WI, Speeding 44/30,...

Sept. 30 – Seven VIN checks. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to trespassing call. Deputy assisted another agency twice. Deputy assisted motorist. EMS request. Two Fire Department requests....

A fatal crash near Moorcroft on October 7 claimed the life of California resident David Segal. The accident occurred around milepost 169 on Interstate 90 east of Moorcroft, Wyoming. Around 7:34 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched...

The Moorcroft Town Council called a special meeting last Thursday evening to get a report from Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider on the quarterly overview of the town’s budget to date. The conversation began with a rundown on the added cost to the...

HS VOLLEYBALL Thurs., October 17 5/6/7 p.m. at Home vs. Sundance Sat., October 19 1/2/3 p.m. at Big Horn HS FOOTBALL Fri., October 18 6 p.m. at Wheatland JH VOLLEYBALL Sat., October 19 9 a.m. at Districts,...

HS Volleyball October 4 Moorcroft 21, 21, 25, 26, 15 3 Tongue River 25, 25, 19, 24, 8 2 October 5 Moorcroft 25, 25, 25 3 Glenrock 20, 19, 18 0 HS Football October 5 Buffalo 49 Moorcroft 6 College Football Wyoming Cowboys BYE Next game: Wyoming...

The Wolves traveled to Wright for the Brittany Rentas Invitational Cross Country Meet. In the varsity women’s 5000 meter race, Hailey Jones dominated the course and took first place with the time of 20:39.20; and Katelynn Blakeman medaled at...

BREAKFAST October 14: French toast, cinnamon apples, string cheese October 15: Bagel mini, strawberries, apple chips October 16: Breakfast burrito, pineapple, yogurt October 17: Cereal, toast, tropical fruit, juice LUNCH October 14: Chicken fajita,...

The University of Wyoming accorded a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree upon Taitlyn Lea Preus of Pine Haven at the completion of the 2019 summer...

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering its game warden exam online for individuals interested in applying to be a game warden in Wyoming. The deadline to apply for the exam is Dec. 2, 2019. To qualify for the exam, applicants must have...

Birthdays October 14 - Jim Humes, Alicia Mader Donavan, Jeromy Smith October 15 - Lissa Buckmiller, Julie Petersen October 16 - Adlynn Feehan, Sawyer Recanati, Darrian Black October 17 - Michael Bjorklund October 18 - Kaylor Good October 20 -... Full story

October 14 - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, pistachio salad, corn, angel food cake October 15 - Beef tips/noodles, mushroom gravy, cookes/cream, green beans, brownie October 16 - Lasagna, garlic bread, grapes, cauliflower salad, raspberry bar October... Full story

The Moorcroft Interfaith Community(MIC) meets regularly every month to discuss events that are happening in the community and to solicit assistance when needed and appropriate. MIC is a non-denominational oranization designed to assist not only... Full story

During the month of September, the pantry served 216 people. This included 15 new clients, 78 under the age of 18 and 37 over the age of 60. We also shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve... Full story

The public is invited to the 12th Annual Community Banquet celebrating the Citizen and Business of the Year, sponsored by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). This community event takes place Saturday, October 18 at the Moorcroft Town...

Our Thanks The family of Eda Gose would like to thank everyone who was there for us in our loss. The cards, calls, meals, flowers and the prayers are greatly appreciated. It is people like you who gives us smiles in our sadness, warmth in our...

The Pine Haven Octoberfest is sponsored by the Pine Haven Fire Auxiliary, not the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service. The proceeds raised go to the P. H. Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service, but it is the Auxiliary raising the funds... Full story