Articles from the February 9, 2023 edition
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Moorcroft hits snag with C&D pit
HDR Engineering has been contracted by the Town of Moorcroft to specifically pursue proper permitting closure of the now-defunct landfill. Engineer Heath Turbiville reported the most recent findings last week, as HDR begins that process. The construc...
Rumors addressed at heated council workshop
After Pine Haven's council finished their main work shop Tuesday morning the room began to fill with North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) members who wanted to directly address Mayor Karla...
Just Slayin' ice fishing tournament enjoys another popular year
After Ice fishing Wyoming Lakes ceased their winter ice fishing event a few years ago, 35-year-old Gillette resident Doug DeBoer Jr picked up the reins, saying, "We have to do something for the fishin...
Weekly Update
As I report at the end of week four of the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature, the Wyoming Senate is in the middle of third reading debate on SF0001, also known as the supplemental budget bill. Budget debate signals perhaps the...
Wyoming News Briefs
Police seize 1,342 fentanyl pills BUFFALO (WNE) — Johnson County law enforcement seized more than a thousand fentanyl pills and a handful of other drugs after a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Kum & Go parking lot in early January. “We pull...
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
The Annual Logos Community Ash Wednesday Worship Service and dinner at First Presbyterian Church of Moorcroft, WY is on Friday, February 22, 2023 at 6 p.m. The youth-assisted worship will conclude with the imposition of ashes. Dinner will follow at...
Library News
Book Club this month will be Thursday, February 16 at 1 p.m. in the reading room. We are reading The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St James. If you would like to get this book and join us for discussion please let me know. We welcome new members and...
Youth Library News
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is the first Friday of every month. Participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details....
School Board Appreciation Week
Feb. 6-10, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Wyoming. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Crook County School District #1 is joining public...
Students of the month
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for February 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on how respectful they are. When showing respect to...
Graduates shine at University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming lists Moorcroft Secondary School graduates Tianne M. Fischbach and Shania N. Miller on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. This list is composed of undergraduates with a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for...
UW Dean's Honor Rolls
The University of Wyoming lists five students from Crook County on the 2022 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. Students are: Payson Grace Birkeland of Aladdin; Taylor Jo Reynolds and Kerry T. Zimmerschied of...
Wolves Wrestlers fare well at Greybull
The Wolves wrestling team had a busy week of competition. On Tuesday, they traveled to Rapid City to dual Rapid City Central, where they came out on top, winning 52-21. On Friday, they went to Lovell...
Wolves win in Hulett
On Friday, the Lady Wolves traveled cross county to take on the Hulett Lady Red Devils. Hulett got off to a quick start and led the Lady Wolves, 5-1 midway through the first quarter. The Wolves locked down defensively and were able to end the...
Different name, same down-home service
After three generations of Mankes serving the Moorcroft area at Quality Hardware, the big quonset building on the west end of town, Ted and Rhonda Manke have sold the property and plan to retire...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD)
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) January 3rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:11 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, L...
