Articles from the March 9, 2023 edition
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ARPA grant gets nod
The ARPA grant Pine Haven had sought for the installation of 12 fire hydrants throughout town has been approved in the amount of $1,083,000 with a match of $326,000 from the town. The three hydrants immediately needed for Boe Drive will be bought by...
Business park plan still on hold
Vince Waters of the Keyhole Ranch had hoped to meet with Pine Haven’s council at this week’s workshop to move forward with the plans for the future business park and fire station on the south end of town with the closure of probate on his...
A future for the past
The West Texas Trails Museum (WTTM) has purchased the two lots north of the museum building. According to WTTM director Cindy Mosteller, this grassy area is to eventually become the summer home of an...
Public Works clears 2400 tons of snow from downtown
Moorcroft's public works director Cory Allison, operating the town's backhoe, and crewmen Dave Elliott and Cody Amende, running the skid steer and loader respectively, worked with Fuller Construction...
Op-ed: The 67th General Session positions tomorrow's Wyoming leaders for success
On March 3, the Wyoming Legislature gaveled out the end of the 67th General Session. The work your elected officials achieved was remarkable. As the leaders of the House and Senate chambers, it is our privilege to report out the accomplishments of...
From the Desk of House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman
With the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature complete, I am encouraged by the good work that has been done for the people of Wyoming and am especially heartened at the prospect of being home and seeing my family, friends and neighbors...
Wyoming News Briefs
Bill creates charter school authorization board GILLETTE (WNE) — The state will now have a board made up of qualified education individuals to authorize new charter schools. Previously, if a school district board did not agree on the creation of a...
Librarians meet
The Hulett Branch Library hosted the all-staff meeting last week at the GHCC. Librarians from Moorcroft, Sundance and Hulett gathered to discuss what's going on in their libraries, to have lunch and...
Lady Wolves finish season 11-12
On Thursday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Torrington for the first round of the 3A Regional Basketball Tournament. Moorcroft’s first opponent was the Wheatland Lady Bulldogs. The game got off to a slow start and, although the game was back and...
911 Addressing Program to begin in Pine Haven
Pine Haven Fire Dept and EMS will be starting the 911 Addressing Program later this fiscal year. Address signs will be placed at the entrance of your property in a consistent manner (always on the left or right of your driveway). This will be at no...
Students of the month
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for March 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on responsibility. Staff were asked to consider the...
Public Notice
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2023 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG... Full story
Moorcroft Police Report
On February 27, police were called to the Moorcroft K8 regarding a disturbance. Officer arrived and spoke with all involved about the situation. Nothing further. On February 27, police were contacted regarding a possible domestic battery. Officer...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Feb. 27 – Seven VIN checks. Two Fraud reports. Threats complaint. Suspicious circumstance. Two sets fingerprints. Assist to Campbell County. Domestic. Assist to Moorcroft Police. Fire page. Four EMS pages. Feb. 28 – Five VIN checks. Welfare...
Gordon signs property tax bill
CASPER — In a step that could pave the way for broader changes to Wyoming’s property tax system, Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday gave his signature to a proposed constitutional amendment to make a fourth tax class exclusively for residential...
Scoreboard
Boys Basketball played Torrington on 3/2 (lost 61-34), Rawlins on 3/3 (won 43-40), Wheatland on 3/4 (lost 48-29)...
Crook County Natural Resource District
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) February 7th Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:02 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman,...
