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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The Moorcroft Lady Wolves made their first trip to state since 2006 and came home with their highest finish in school history. Ending the season in third place, the girls beat Riverside with a 50-36 victory and then fell to the Wyoming Indians Lady Chiefs 51-24. For the full story, see center pages....
The first of three phases of the Powder River Water Project, the project that is the final large aspect of the total municipal infrastructure replacement in Moorcroft, is due to start within the next couple of months and the preconstruction meeting will be held on March 17, HDR Engineering’s Heath Turbiville told the Moorcroft Town Council Monday. Point West Bank, holder of the original loan for the lagoon project will provide the extra $100,000 design and engineering funding that they had previously rejected. These moneys will be reimbursed t...
The Moorcroft Town Council met for an informal “retreat” Saturday to discuss projects that they would like to see started or completed in the 2020/2021 fiscal year that starts in July. According to Mayor Dick Claar, of the more than ten projects being held by public works for funding, the three projects on the top shelf include the drainage issue on South Cheyenne, starting work on the lagoon and the need to find grants to help the town install ADA-approved restrooms and a splash pad at Noonan Park. Discussion was also held about the res...
Louis Francis Dillinger (Lou), 77 Laramie, WY passed away on February 26, 2020 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital after battling cancer. He was born in Gillette, WY October 29, 1942, son of Earl and Marie Dillinger Lou grew up on the family ranch outside of Moorcroft, WY along with five brothers and sisters. He went to Moorcroft High School and was active in 4-H, FFA, band and other school activities. He came to Laramie to attend the University of Wyoming. He joined ROTC and played trumpet in the marching band. Lou and Carol Lee Blodgett met at the... Full story
RAWLINS — By the time Fernando and Carlos saw the livestock trailer, it was too late. The two non-English-speaking motorists from Mexico quickly became another pileup statistic. Like many roads in Wyoming on Sunday, March 1, their lane was caked with ice and slush. Visibility was dangerously low. Not to mention, they were heading westbound on one of the most high-traffic transport routes in the country. And when they needed them most, their brakes malfunctioned. With Fernando at the wheel, their half-ton “dually” pickup veered into the lives...
Woman accused of taking items from cars being serviced GILLETTE (WNE) — A woman originally charged with four counts of forgery for stealing from vehicles while they were being worked on has pleaded not guilty to three other counts of forgery as well as 13 counts of theft related to the acts. Brittany Seymour, 25, also faces three counts of possession of a controlled substance and one new count of unlawful use of a credit card in addition to two earlier charges for using a credit card without permission. In all, Seymour is accused of taking i...
CHEYENNE — Oil prices worldwide suffered a major hit over the weekend, reaching a four-year low in the United States, and the rapid changes in the global economy could have major implications for Wyoming. U.S. oil prices were down by as much as 34% on Monday, largely due to two factors: a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia, and dropping demand as the coronavirus continues to spread globally. The effects of the rising supply and dropping demand of oil could be felt in Wyoming, where oil extraction is a linchpin of the state’s eco...
On February 24, police were contacted in reference to a juvenile making suicidal threats at the MK8. Officer made contact with school officials, the student and their parent about the situation and the student’s parent took them to CCMH for evaluation. Nothing further at this time. On February 25, Emergency Fund assistance was given to a traveler in need. On February 25, while on patrol officer observed a vehicle cross into the wrong lane of travel twice. Officer conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested the driver for DUI. Suspect was...
Mar. 2 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Finger printing done for conceal carry permit. REDDI report. Two EMS requests. Fire department request. Mar. 3 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Paper service. Motorist assist. Assist Hulett Police Department. Investigated assault. Investigated vehicle crash report. Investigated report of fraud. EMS request. Fire department request. Mar. 4 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Two animal complaints. Motorist assist. Warrant arrest. Four bookings done on Crook County warrants. Assisted Department of Family Servi...
Speeding – Tomi Kay L. Beheler, SD, 75/65, $125; Justin V. Sodenkamp, UT, 87/75, $105; Linda K. Hawkinson, Gillette, 81/75, $82; Douglas E. Gales, Gillette, 96/80, $125; Luke A. Jensen, SD, 78/70, $86; Blaine R. Stewart, Moorcroft, 81/70, $110; Kason W. Fitzpatrick, MT, 82/70, $105; Andrey Polyansky, MO, 80/70, $90; Jennifer S. Brown, MI, 79/70 $88; Lance B. Hofland, Sundance, 79/70, $88; Jeffrey L. Fowler, MT, 79/70, $88; David Alexander Barnett, Gillette, 92/80, $105; Alfonso Estrada, TX, 90/75, $120; Johnny C. Land, Gillette, 95/75, $155; Pe...
Violations: James E. Schraeder, ND, Speeding 48/30, $100; Phillip W. Carpenter, OH, Speeding 46/35, $65; James M. Davis, TX, Speeding 44/30, $80; Tyler J. Eltzroth, IN, Speeding 48/30, $100; Dawei Li, FL, Speeding 44/30, $80; Paul B. Baxter, UT, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone, $120; Kirk Charlson, Moorcroft, WY, Seatbelt Violation, $25; Jilliam Armstrong, Newcastle, WY, Speeding 44/30, $80...
Nutrition educator Beth Chapell of the USDA Subsequent Nutrition Program from the University of Wyoming Extension hosted the first of eight classes offered free of charge to the public on proper nutrition at the Moorcroft Senior Center last Thursday. “I was invited over here and it was exciting; I’ve been trying to get into Crook and Weston Counties and this was a wonderful way to start off,” Chapell said. In this first session, Chapell covered an introduction to the program, what part the USDA plays in people’s food, basic nutrition, the five...
Did you know we have computers, magazines, DVDs, CD books, state statutes, fiction, best sellers, Wyoming authors, art, gardening, building, history, self-help, religious, and the ability to find books from other libraries. Don’t forget we have book clubs: they meet on the third Thursday at 1 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday 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 adults paint on the second Thursday at 1 p.m. Call the library t...
The Moorcroft Lady Wolves made their first trip to the Girls Basketball State Tournament since 2006. Their first opponent on Thursday afternoon was the Riverside Rebels. Riverside got out to a quick start and the Wolves found themselves down 16-6 with 4 minutes to go in the first quarter. The Wolves locked down defensively and were able to battle back, but still found themselves down 18-15. The Wolves continued to step up on the defensive end while finding their offense. They held Riverside to...
Moorcroft High School is proud to present “Night at the Grammys” April 2 and 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Moorcroft High School gym and commons. Get dressed up and come enjoy a night of musical performances, student art work, and great food! The music program will be showcasing many artists and songs that have been recognized at the Grammy Awards over the last 60 years. Kasey Stroud and all of the art students have put together a wide variety of art work to show off their skills and do some dem...
Gillette College is pleased to recognize several Moorcroft-area students named to the fall 2019 honor rolls. Philip Cunningham appears on the full-time President’s Honor Roll. For full-time students to earn a place on the President’s Honor Roll, they must maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 or more college-level credit hours with letter grades of A or S and a semester GPA of 4.0 for all classes. Credits counted in S graded classes may not exceed one credit. Cheyenne Dubeau, Trent Erickson and Andrea Pfeil appear on the Vice President...
Sheridan College is pleased to recognize students named to the fall 2019 honor rolls from Moorcroft, Wyoming. Mariah Massie appears on the President’s Honor Roll. For full-time students to earn a place on the President’s Honor Roll, they must maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 or more college-level credit hours with letter grades of A or S and a semester GPA of 4.0 for all classes. Credits counted in S graded classes may not exceed one credit. Jessica Miner appears on the Part-Time Honor Roll. For part-time students to earn a pla...
Pinnacle Bank provided $15 gift card to winners....
Faith Honey Anderson placed second in the Wyoming American Legion High School Oratorical Speech Contest on March 1 in Douglas. Anderson placed first in the local post #80 contest and first at the District 5 contest to earn the right to compete at the state level. Scholarships are awarded to the top three contestants at the state level. According to Donald L. York, Chairman of the Oratorical Contest Committee, the first Department of Wyoming contest was held in 1958. Anderson delivered her memorized speech entitled “Our Nation’s Mas...
More than 15 Moorcroft Volunteer Firefighters, many under 30 years old, and several EMS technicians gathered for a controlled training involving a structure fire early on Saturday morning. The small building of eight-inch concrete walls and a steel roof was specifically designed and built for this purpose by Wyoming State fire marshal Mike Reed and firemen Ben Glenn, Jeff Holberg and Dan Swaney. The heat of the fire inside the structure reached 500 degrees as training commenced, allowing trainees to experience the “feeling” of a real sit...
Most of Wyoming’s schools announced extensions of their spring breaks on Sunday, closing their doors for three weeks in response to a recommendation from Gov. Mark Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. Meanwhile, state health officials said the diagnosis of the coronavirus COVID-19 in an older man in Fremont County raises particular concerns about the spread of the illness in a community rather than exposure through travel. “Our initial follow-up with this individual found nothing that could be explained other than pot...
