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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These cattle near Moorcroft don't mind as the sky darkens and snow begins to fly on Tuesday morning, blowing once again a winter cold now that the February chinooks have moved on....
The subject of urban chickens entered into conversation at Pine Haven’s monthly workshop at the request of a municipal resident. While no decisions were made at last Tuesday’s discussion, “We need to decide, as a council,” Mayor Karla Brandenburg directed the group, “how we’re going to handle the chicken issue and where are we going to go forward with it.” The governing body did not go into any details about the possibility of raising chickens within town limits. Rather, the suggestion of a public meeting to get a better idea of the wishes of...
With the anticipated release of the Keyhole Ranch assets from probate after the death of owner Skip Waters, son Vince will soon be able to move forward with a plan that his father had already begun to implement alongside the Town of Pine Haven. The intent of this plan is to provide space that will allow for a business park north of Paradise Foods on the south end of town, on the east side of Pine Haven Road. Now, it's just a case of waiting for the details to be formalized. According to Mayor Karla Brandenburg, “[Waters] has to get the o...
Eight years ago, Jordan Ann Thurston Miller and husband Chancy decided to start a mobile clothing boutique called Criss Cross Chaos. "I was student teaching at the time. I had gone to a local clothing store and was so excited with what I'd bought; I went to work and three other people walking down the hall had the exact same thing on," she says. She later said to her husband, "I think I'm going to try this..." Jordan had a plan and Chancy was on board. So, with a goal of following trade shows...
As the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature passes the halfway mark, I write with a grateful heart for the honor to serve you and a firm resolve to continue the good work on behalf of the people of Wyoming. As Majority Floor Leader, my focus has been on Wyoming families, preserving our freedoms and saving for our children and grandchildren’s futures. I would like to take a moment to cover a few bills that the Legislature has been discussing in these areas this week. Wyoming f...
As the Wyoming Legislature passes the halfway mark, I am taking the time to think about the past month and the remaining weeks ahead. As we started out, we set the stage by focusing on the kitchen table and pocketbook issues that Wyoming people are faced with today. As the Senate President, I set the expectation that the members carry out this good work on behalf of Wyoming folks while showing respect and treating each other well. I am proud of where we stand today. Serving in the Wyoming Senate for over ten years now, I have seen just about ev...
On page 8 of last week’s issue, in the third paragraph of the continuation of the article “Rumors”, the mentioned copies of documents were not of complaints from the mayor, but NEWWA’s Kelly Lang, who provided council copies of letters from parents of young children who attended this annual picnic, saying that at no time did they hear any swearing or foul language over the microphones.... Full story
Man arrested for drugged driving, meth possession tried to destroy evidence GILLETTE (WNE) — A 42-year-old man was arrested on a number of charges, including felony possession of meth and drugged driving, Saturday night. He was driving a white 2022 Ram and was stopped at 12th Street and Gurley Avenue after running through two stop signs. Officers could smell burnt marijuana in the truck. The man was extremely nervous and had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, said Police Sgt. Dean Welch. The man, identified as Steven Everts, stepped out and was...
Moorcroft High School freshman Kailee Gill will be featured as part of KEVN Black Hills FOX's Rising Star of the West scholarship contest Friday, February 17 on The SIX and on Black Hills FOX News at 9:00. Gill qualified for the contest by submitting a short video of herself to KEVN Black Hills FOX. Gill is one of the semi-finalists who will be seen through March 10. Her one-minute commentary will be aired and then placed on www.blackhillsfox.com for viewers to watch and rate. One competitor...
On Friday, the Lady Wolves welcomed the Doggies from Newcastle to the Wolves' Den. We knew going in that we would have to play solid defense and convert on the offensive end. The first quarter was a defensive battle and Newcastle held a 10-4 lead. The second quarter was much of the same with the Lady Doggies taking a 24-11 lead into the half. The second half was all Newcastle as they won the game, 57-30. I thought our defense was good in the first half and we just missed some opportunities in...
The Wolves Boys Basketball team had a full weekend of games with Newcastle on Friday and Big Horn on Saturday. The Junior Varsity set the tone Friday night with a nice win over the Newcastle Dogies, getting a little revenge from their previous meeting. All players contributed to the win with great effort on both sides of the court. The varsity played four quality quarters and had great contributions from the bench to cap off a nine-point win. Winning 61-52. Saturday saw the Moorcroft Wolves facing the Big Horn Rams. Taking on this much bigger...
The Wolves wresting team hosted the Powder River Conference Duals between Moorcroft, Wright, Sundance, Hulett and Tongue River last Thursday, February 9. The team won all their duals and placed first as a team going 4-0 and had nine individual conference champions. They were also awarded Coaching Staff of the Year. The girls team went 2-1 and had four individual conference champions. Dual scores were: Moorcroft vs. Sundance- 78-6 Moorcroft vs. Hulett- 78-6 Moorcroft vs. Wright- 66-7 Moorcroft...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Bob moved to approve the minutes from January 3, 4 & 17, 2023. Kelly seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Kelly moved to approve the bond for Gary D. Anderson on behalf of HDR Engineering, Inc., as the Crook County Contract Engineer a... Full story
Meeting Notice The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. You are invited to attend. In addition, the Board will host the meeting via live webinar. The Teams webinar link is included below: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29e6744b-f64b-4141-af38-2e27d7553de9@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: February 16, 2023... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Council Members Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Work Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken. All present. Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, minus... Full story
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SEALED BID Crook County Facilities Department is seeking bids for the purchase and removal of a 1999 L shaped barn shelter located at 1110 Fairgrounds Loop in Sundance WY. Minimum acceptable bid is $2000. Sealed bids must be received in the County Clerk’s Office at 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance by 10:00 am on March 7, 2023. Any bids received after this time will be rejected. Sealed bids will be opened and awarded March 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. by the Board of Crook County Commissioners. Winning bid must be paid in full by M... Full story
