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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Local company Cranston Electric was at the center of a discussion regarding the practice of charging for use of its truck at a recent town council meeting, with the council coming to the conclusion that Public Works Director Cory Allison would henceforth comparison shop for the best rates among the local electrical contractors. At Monday night’s meeting of the Moorcroft Town Council, business owner Kent Cranston addressed the governing body, sharing his angst about the inaccurate information shared at the former meeting and consequently p...
Moorcroft High School students who park on the south parking lot this week are being met with a extraordinarily battered Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle recovered from a head-on collision in September of 2016. Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper David Motsick was driving this car in the Sheridan area on the evening of September 22, 2016. He responded to a call regarding a car that was tailgating semi trucks on the east bound lanes of Interstate 90 near milepost 33, east of town. When he arrived at the...
At Monday’s meeting, the Moorcroft Council heard concerns from each of its departments. Police Moorcroft Chief of Police Doug “Red” Lundborg stated that will be retiring in May and has been actively seeking to hire a qualified officer for the last few months to no avail. “I don’t know where we’re going to find a third guy for after I’m gone,” he said. “There are 33 agencies in Wyoming that are looking for help. Gillette advertized and had one application. There just aren’t a lot of people knocking on the door.” “The competition is unbeliev...
Implements of removal have been pretty sedentary for the last few weeks, until a change back to more seasonable weather on Saturday ushered in a fresh coating of snow....
Thank You CCSS, Incorporated would like to express our appreciation to all of you that donated to our Tree of Life Fundraiser. Your donations contributed $2085 for our programs and services for our Crook County Seniors! Best Wishes for a Blessed New Year. Thank You, CCSS, Inc. Board of Directors and Staff...
Sheep The sheep crossing the highway pictured on the front page of the January 02, 2020 issue of the Moorcroft Leader are actually the property of Dustin Buckmiller. Savings In the January 2 issue of Moorcroft Leader, on Page two, in the continuation of the article, “Council considers bids for the Powder River Water Project”, the “moneys saved”, are not from the meter pit project, but from a council-approved account set aside for the future Noonan Park water line project, which will create a small pit with an available water tap in anticip...
DA plans charges against woman who had 61 animals CASPER (WNE) — The Natrona County District Attorney’s office is planning to file charges against a Casper woman who had 61 animals removed from her home last week. “We’re looking into the appropriate charges,” county District Attorney Dan Itzen said Monday. He declined to comment on the specific charges the office would be pursuing, citing the pending investigation, but said the charges would be in the realm of animal cruelty. Animal protection officers, also referred to as animal control o...
Crook County Special Olympics will host the 2020 Jackalope Jump on Saturday, March 28 at Keyhole Reservoir. Say what? You’ve never jumped into frigid Wyoming waters in the middle of winter? Well, let Special Olympics Wyoming help you change that this year! For years, the Jackalope Jump has challenged brave Wyomingites at numerous locations around our beautiful state. It’s a great way for everyone – individuals, organizations and businesses – to get involved in supporting Special Olympic...
Audiences of all ages will get a fresh look at an old favorite this Saturday January 18 when the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) and more than 26 local students present BEAUTY LOU AND THE COUNTRY BEAST. Featured as Beauty Lou will be Faith Anderson (older) and Hollie Hawk (younger). The Older Daughters and Younger Daughters will be played by Amasa Gerstner, Sara Bray, Angel Zahn, Tapanga French, Gracie Lara, Krizma Delfino, Avenlee Downey, Crimson Cook, KyAnne Karrels, Pyper Humpal, Tylla Gerry and Bristol Hannah. Imaginary Friend will be p...
The Wolves wrestling team traveled to Miles City, MT this past weekend to wrestle in the 62nd Annual Cowboy Invitational tournament. There, the team placed fifth out of 27 teams from across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. They came back with two champions, an outstanding wrestler award and many placers. Individual results were: Champions: 145 Parker Seeley went 5-0, pinning his opponent in the finals with five seconds left in 5:55 to take the championship. 182 Rowdy Pfeil went 5-0 to make the finals, where he won by decision, 5...
On Friday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Dayton for the Powder River Conference Round Robin. The first game saw the Ladies face off against the Glenrock Herders. It was good for us to play against Glenrock as they are in our region so it was a good opportunity. The Lady Wolves got off to a slow start, but found some success with their defense and were able to take a 28-12 lead into the half before winning the game, 51-27. The second game of the day found the Wolves against the Thunder Basin junior varsity girls’ team. Once again, a slow start c...
The Wolves participated in the Powder River Classic in Tongue River last Friday and Saturday, playing three games over the weekend. The first game was against the Glenrock Herders, a back and forth game, with the Herders outlasting the Wolves, 65-58. This game was good for the Wolves as there is a chance they could see the Herders again in the Regional Tournament. The second game was the Wolves versus the Thunder Basin junior varsity team. The Bolts would tend to strike early and often from three-point land and beat the Wolves, 76 to 42. The...
A small rural school of 160 students, K through 12, in Hulett was the recipient of a new program thanks to the local Crook County Cattlewomen. The program has now been expanded to include the Moorcroft and Sundance schools. Instead of the highly processed soy-based meat traditionally served for the lunch programs, students and staff at all schools now enjoy locally grown pure beef. When you know where your food comes from, you know you are making a healthier choice. And, it is believed, when kids eat better, they learn better. The Crook County...
Wyoming State Forestry Division and Wyoming Project Learning Tree (WY PLT) are teaming up again this year to hold the annual Wyoming State Arbor Day poster contest. This year Wyoming will celebrate its 132nd Arbor Day. The contest is open to all Wyoming fourth and fifth grade students, including home-schooled, private and public. Students are invited to create a poster no larger than 14 by 18 inches in size that depicts the theme “I Spy Trees.” The winner will receive $100, their poster framed and a plaque. The winner’s teacher will also recei...
Crook County Farm Bureau will be offering three scholarships this year: first place Is $1500; second place is $1300; third place is $800. Applications are available at the Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Office at 109 3rd St in Sundance, with all three Crook County high school counselors or online at www.wyfb.org in the Crook County Farm Bureau link. Qualifications are: 1. Applicant or applicant’s immediate family must be regular members of Crook County Farm Bureau (solely having a policy with Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance d...
Jan. 6 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Assist Moorcroft Police Department with suicidal female subject; transported to Gillette hospital. Fingerprints for outside employment. K-9 drug sniff. Request for EMS. Jan. 7 – Four VIN checks. Two inmates booked into detention facility. Traffic complaint. Civil assist. Traffic hazard. Welfare check. Investigated suspicious vehicle. Assisted Sundance Police Department with suspicious person. Three requests for EMS. Jan. 8 – Three VIN checks. Inmate booked into detention facility. Three requests for...
Speeding – Larry J. Belton, NY, 91/80, $100; Hai N. Tran, SD, 85/75, $90; Jiang Bian, CO, 70/55, $120; Erin E. Goodart, Gillette, 88/75, $110; John D. Fennern, CO, 79/70, $88; Joshua A. Bell, TN, 77/65, $105; Michael C. Gordon, AL, 92/80, $105; Hannah N. Hirschi, MT, 88/75, $110; Farrell W. Anderson, SD, 86/75, $100; Ashlee M. Thomas, MT, 80/70, $90; Secundino Cervantes, CO, 91/80, $100 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Osamah H. Ahmad, IN, $75 No Valid Driver’s License – Michael C. Marynik, Gillette, $125 Vehicle Off Road – Gregory M...
