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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Cranston Electric has been the “go to” electrical company for the Moorcroft Public Works Director Cory Allison over the last few years “because they’re local”; however, Councilman Paul Smoot has questioned the company’s billing policies often as these invoices are set for the approval of the governing body to pay and include a vehicle charge of approximately $70 per hour. In just one bill, this fee cost an extra $800. This separate charge for using their trucks is and has been a problem for Smoot, although Allison, as well as Councilman...
Keyhole State Park Superintendent Wade Henderson reports ice between four and eight inches thick throughout the reservoir with pressure fissures noted around Coulter Bay, Pat’s Point and Wind Creek among other areas warning of weak ice and open water. He also notes that, for reasons best known to the fish, they are not biting yet this winter. For those who are planning to set up and try their hand, Henderson advises practicing extreme caution if they drive vehicles (especially full size) on t...
A North Dakota man led law enforcement on an extended high speed chase on Sunday, reaching speeds well over 100 mph. The chase began when the suspect refused to exit his vehicle and ended with the discovery of a stash of marijuana that he appears to have hidden in some undergrowth. On January 5, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was patrolling Hwy 585 when he observed a white vehicle bearing a Texas license plate traveling north near milepost 26. Having clocked the vehicle at 77 mph in a 70 mph, the deputy executed a traffic stop. The d...
The minimum age for purchasing tobacco anywhere in the United States was raised just before Christmas from 18 to 21. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet issued full guidance as to how this should be handled at a state and local level, prompting the Crook County Sheriff’s Office to issue a statement on how tobacco sales are to be enforced at this time. “Regardless of federal law, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office will enforce Wyoming State Statutes regarding the sale, purchase, pos...
After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you feel alone. But now there is help. First Presbyterian Church of Moorcroft (100 S. Belle Fourche Ave.) announces the kickoff of a grief support group for the area which will begin at 7 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 13. The program, called GriefShare, is a network of 15,000 plus churches worldwide equipped to offer grief support groups. The program is nondenominational and features biblical concepts...
Thank You Thank you to all for the birthday cards, phone calls, gifts and visits during my 75th birthday week. I love you all. Char Betts Pine Haven Our Thanks The family of Douglas D. Adams wants to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, condolences, cards, phone calls and text messages regarding his passing as well as the food and flowers. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you again and love to all. Lyla, Douglas Ray and Jody Moorcroft...
Riverton man extradited in 36-year-old murder RIVERTON (WNE) — A Riverton man indicted Sept. 23 on first-degree murder charges has been extradited to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he pleaded “not guilty” Dec. 12. The murder case is 36 years old. Willie C. Moore, 61, was arrested by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Sept. 20 after three years’ contact between the local law enforcement entity and a cold-case detective team from Tulsa. At his initial appearance in Lander Circuit Court, Moore denied having committed murder. He told Judge Robert B....
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of BEAUTY LOU AND THE COUNTRY BEAST Monday, January 13, on the Moorcroft High School Stage, from 4 to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Older and Younger Beauty Lou, Imaginary Friend, Beast, Dusty and Slim the farmhands, Fleabite C...
Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone. May the coming year be good to all of us. Your patronage is very much appreciated from the staff of Cindy, Lacey, Heather and Pam. Do you know of someone that is home bound? Call us, we can deliver or help you download from the Wyoming State Library. Don’t forget we have book clubs: they meet on the third Thursday at 1 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. We generally read different books, so if you would like you can do both. Painting for kids and adults: kids paint the first Friday at 1 p.m. and the a...
The Wolves wrestling team traveled to Hettinger, ND this past weekend to compete along with 17 other teams in the 2020 Hettinger Classic Tournament. There, they finished with two champions, four runners up, many placers and a third place finish as a team. Individual results were: Champions - 145 Parker Seeley and 182 Rowdy Pfeil, who pinned every opponent he wrestled. Both champions went 7-0 for the tournament and accomplished high individual stats. For the tournament as a whole, Rowdy led with...
On Saturday, the Lady Wolves returned to action following the Christmas break with a game versus the Hulett Red Devils. The Junior Varsity girls got the afternoon started on a good note with a 27-8 victory. Coach Arlie Hulm commented that he thought the girls came out ready to play. He felt their full court pressure created some really good opportunities that led to baskets and we took off from there. The Lady Wolves varsity team got off to a slow start in the first two minutes and found themselves down 4-9. The team battled back with a couple...
Students of the month get front row parking, free drink from the Wolves Den and a $15 gift card....
It was an exciting game to get 2020 started! We should have known it was going to be a close finish for this game as it was neck and neck the entire way. The Wolves and Red Devils kept the game close with a 14 to 14 score at the end of quarter one. In the second quarter, the Wolves would edge out the Red Devils, 26 to 22. Then, the Red Devils caught fire in the third and took a four point lead, 39 to 35. The fourth quarter would have its share of exciting moments, but none more than the last second shot made by the Wolves to send it into...
Speeding – Meghan L. Casey, SD, 83/70, $110; Tanner N. Tadra, CO, 88/75, $110; Leslie M. McKee, MT, 80/70, $90; Travis L. Andrews, GA, 79/70, $88; Demarcus A. Rhodes, CO, 84/70, $115; Jared D. Schiers, UT, 86/75, $100; Cody R. Kimsey, Moorcroft, 83/70, $110 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Hector R. Barajas, CA, $425; Ryan L. Newlin, CO, $435 No Valid Driver’s License – Joseph A. Madewell, Sundance, $125; Angla Bernavette Gantebein, Rozet, $135 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Sean Joseph Huffer, C...
Speeding – Dexter R. Davis, CO, 44/30, $80; Kazuma Araki, CA, 55/30, $145; Theresa A. Wise, CO, 44/30, $80; Kade M. Salisbury, Riverton, 26/20 (School Zone), $120; Tyler Sonnega, Upton, 44/30, $80; Misty Leonard, Newcastle, 38/20 (School Zone), Newcastle, Wy, $295; James F. Paden, Moorcroft, 44/30, $80; Marco Nagnib, ME, 44/30, $80; Stephanie O’Connor, UT, 44/30, $80; Kevin Hill, MT, 40/30, $65; Frank L. Dickinson, Rozet, 44/30, $80; Adrienne L. Gauthier, CO, 44/30, $80; Jared E. Evick, Newcastle, 44/30, $80; Robert J. Barber, MN, 44/30, $80...
Dec. 30 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Fingerprints done for conceal carry. Two inmates booked in detention facility. Welfare check. Report of child neglect. Fire was paged out two times. Dec. 31 – Six VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Inmate booked in detention facility. Fingerprints done for outside employment. Warrant service attempted. House watches. Assisted Hulett Police Department. Business checks. Investigated suspicious vehicle. Jan. 1 – Two traffic stops. New inmate booked into detention facility. Assisted motor...
On December 17, police received a report of a male subject yelling and cussing at town employees over the phone and at a work site. Officer made contact with the individual regarding their behavior and advised them if they continued to bother or harass town employees that they would be cited for Interference with a Town Employee. Nothing further. On December 17, police assisted Moorcroft Fire Department with a lift assist. On December 18, police were contacted in reference to a suspicious person wandering around an RV parked at their...
