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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Life continues to be far from normal this week with restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak expected to continue until at least April 17. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world and the United States takes the baton to become the country with the most official cases, Wyoming scrambled to protect its citizens both from the virus and its effects on workers and businesses. On Friday, Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist announced the extension of three statewide orders that are designed to slow community... Full story
Moorcroft K-8 teachers Emily Bishop and Jesse Hinkhouse came together recently and called their associates together to form a parade to encourage their students in these challenging days. Bishop explained, “This idea came from both of us seeing different posts on Facebook of teachers doing this in different states and we just thought, wow what an awesome idea for our families! We want our families to know how much we miss them and that we are still here for them during this difficult time. I...
Monday afternoon saw Glenn Construction start a small project that has been on the public works “need to do” list for some time. This crewman started clearing the old gutter and rebuilding to grade a new drain, allowing water to travel along the west side of South Cheyenne Avenue without stalling on the too-flat plain. The work should be complete, depending on weather, within the next two weeks, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison.... Full story
In response to Governor Mark Gordon’s decision to extend statewide health orders until April 17, Crook County School District (CCSD) has announced it will remain closed until that date. The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WSHAA) will be suspending spring sports until the same date. However, Superintendent Mark Broderson has announced that steps are being taken to ensure educational activities can once again resume. “On April 6, academic studies will resume and grading will take place for all classes just as it did while school was... Full story
Betty J. White, a Crook County matriarch who resided near Sundance, Wyoming, went to heaven on March 26, 2020. As a spry 85-year-old, Betty delighted in the knowledge that she had ‘a hell of a ride’ and was a successful rancher who enjoyed the cowboy life to the fullest. She was instantly loved by young and old, and strangers became fast friends; typically, after just one visit. Betty was quick to smile, laughed often, loved her family and everyone else who she encountered, considering each as “extended family” and invited them to come visit h... Full story
Kyle Dyer, 27, of Hulett, Wyoming, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Hulett. He was born early in the morning on July 1, 1992, in Spearfish, South Dakota, to Kim Somervold. It was a mild day, like his temperament. Kyle grew up in Spearfish with his sisters, Alissa and Jessica. He was later blessed with his favorite baby sister, Sage. Growing up Kyle enjoyed playing video games, fishing, drawing, Pokemon, riding bikes, harassing his oldest sister and getting into trouble and building forts with Jessica. Kyle graduated from Hulett High School... Full story
These are extraordinarily challenging times for the nation’s hospitals and health care workers. In just a couple of months, the coronavirus has swept around the globe and across the country, disrupting and destroying countless lives and wreaking havoc on the nation’s health-care system. I have spent most of my professional life working in health care in Wyoming: as an orthopedic surgeon at the Wyoming Medical Center, as medical director of the Wyoming Health Fairs and as president of the Wyoming Medical Society. In fact, people here at home kno...
Make-A-Wish starts Messages of Hope campaign as wishes are postponed CHEYENNE (WNE) – More than 50 Wyoming kids with critical illnesses had pending wishes with the Make-A-Wish Foundation before the coronavirus spread across the U.S. Now, for the safety of the children and families, a majority of those wishes are on hold for the time being. Cruises, trips to Disney World and tropical vacations will have to wait until the coronavirus threat is mitigated and traveling is safe. In the meantime, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has organized a Messages o...
Cynthia Clonch has resigned directorship of Texas Trail Museum. Due to family responsibilities, Clonch and husband Don are returning to Nebraska in the very near future. Seven years ago, when Cynthia became director of the Texas Trail Museum, she had no idea that the job would take on a life of its own. “I thought this would be a great job, a very low key job. I didn’t know that they were adding on and I didn’t realize how much involvement there would be and you could create,” she says. “In the whole time I’ve been here, I’ve never been bo...
With social distancing rules making it impossible to hold the 2020 Crook County Republican Party Convention in the usual manner, lateral thinking was needed to make sure the voting delegates could still come together to discuss the political issues of the day. “It actually went really well, it was just pretty remarkable. I tell you, I’ve got a lot of respect for these folks in Crook County, they stepped up to the plate and dealt with a very difficult situation and they did it admirably,” says Chip Neiman, Chairman. With little time to prepa...
For the first time since the U.S. Census was launched, this year Americans will have the ability to stand up and be counted via the internet. The 2020 Census has begun and your options to respond now include an online questionnaire. “As far back as 1790, we’ve been counting everyone who lives in this country. We call it the census. America’s founders included the census in the Constitution because they wanted a government that represents the people,” says County Clerk Linda Fritz, urging Crook County residents to make sure you respond. Homes h...
NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF WATER Public notice is hereby given that the following listed water users have completed the requirements of appropriation and beneficial use of ground water for the following wells as approved by the State Engineer. Pursuant to Wyoming Statutes §§ 41-4-511 and 41-4-513, the following proofs of appropriation will be held open for public inspection from April 13 through April 17, 2020, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., at the following location(s): State Water Office, 1833 South Sheridan Avenue, S...
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION CROOK COUNTY WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS RESCINDED Effective April 1, 2020 The Crook County Board of Commissioners has lifted the weight restrictions on the following pavement surface roads. • Moskee County Road #207 from Interstate I-90 to the end of pavement (approximately six (6) miles) • Warren Peak County Road #100 from US Hwy. 14 to the Forest Service Boundary • Pine Ridge County Road #205 from Interstate I-90 to end of pavement • Old Sundance Road #93 from Pine Ridge Road to Pine Haven Junction at State Hwy. 113 Wyoming...
On March 23, police were notified of a vehicle driving the wrong way on an I-90 on-ramp. Officer made contact with the driver of the vehicle at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Subsequently the driver was arrested for DUI, Driving without a License and Interference with a Peace Officer. Suspect was transported to Crook County Detention Center without incident. On March 24, while patrolling officer observed a passenger car fail to stop at a stop sign. Officer conducted a traffic stop which subsequently led to arresting the driver for DUI. Suspect was trans...
Speeding – Leslie W. Davis, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Sam Alan Simons, Gillette, 38/30, $111; Viviana M. Pizaro, CA, 91/80, $160; Greg A. Fischer, KY, 95/70, $170; Jeremy G. Geiser, Gillette, $90; Dennis A. Wachula, MT, 81/75, $82; Jeff G. Johnson, Gillette, 90/75, $120; Shane K. Summers, Gillette, 91/80, $100; Adam Garcia-Barajas, WA, 89/80, $88; (truck) – Krum I. Popovski, FL, 76/70, $377 Child Safety Restraint Violation – (minor), Sundance, $65 No Seat Belt (driver) – Paul S. Swedlund, SD, $25 Vehicle Off Road – Jessie M. Lopez, Casper, $...
Mar. 23 – VIN check. Traffic stop. Suspicious person reported. Welfare check. EMS request. Suspicious circumstances reported. Assisted Moorcroft Police Department. Arrested subject for DUI. Booked in two subjects arrested for DUI. Mar. 24 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Three EMS requests. House watch. Mar. 25 – Two VIN checks. Two civil assists. Trespassing reported. House watch. Mar. 26 – Paper service. Civil assist. Assisted Sundance Police Department. Traffic complaint. Booked in subject for possession of marijuana. Mar. 27 – Two VIN c...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) to establish an interim wholesale gas cost rate of $0.2260 per therm, effective for bills issued on and after March 1, 2020. The rate is applicable to all customers in the Cheyenne and Cody Divisions and to all non-Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette and Torrington Divisions. Pursuant to the Company’s Gas Cost Adjustment tariff section, BHWG will file an adjustment t...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout April. Clifford Knesel is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. Knesel can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Due to health concerns regarding COVID-19, all appointments for Campbell, Crook and Weston County will be c...
Last Saturday, local bread bakers at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop used 300 pounds of flour to make 91 loaves of bread to be donated, helping individuals and families have enjoy homemade bread free of charge. With the increasing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the nation and wages at risk due to the quarantines, Heidi’s Deli is doing what they can to help. Company president Jenee Naples has initiated a “Share the Loaf” contribution event at many locations, including Moorcroft. She started the effort in Denver recently and a video of th...
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 210 on Monday with the diagnosis of 10 new cases in seven counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a special session to deal with the impacts of the pandemic was a distinct likelihood. Monday’s new cases were reported in Campbell, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Lincoln, Natrona and Uinta counties. Monday’s increase follows growth in the case count by 34 over the weekend, an increase of slightly more than 20% from Friday. As of Monday morning, Larami... Full story
Wyoming Statewide Release, April 3rd, 2020 — Now, more than ever, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is working hard to get fresh and nutritious foods to all families impacted by the current COVID-19 event. Aside from providing support to over 180 partners across the state, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies has scheduled an increased number of mobile pantries to help those households in greatest need of food. During the first week of April, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies' Drive-thru Mobile P... Full story
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in urging everyone who visits a place where people congregate — such as a grocery store or pharmacy — to wear face masks. “If and when you do need to go out in to the community, this is an extra voluntary measure CDC is suggesting to help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to other... Full story
