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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In May of last year, Rage Baseball spokesmen Travis and wife Devin Arney visited a Moorcroft Council workshop to speak about the team making Moorcroft's upper ball field their home sports ground. Arney, at the time, assured the council of the potential for money coming into town via the games and the increase of value by upgrades to the field, paid for by team sponsors, though he did not share any names or details regarding these sponsors. The council listened to schedule recommendations,...
Recently, a question arose about the process when someone calls 911 for an ambulance. With many community residents having never been in such a situation, Brad and wife Lexi McKee, owners of K.A.R.E. EMS Solutions, the company that is taking the lead in administrative support for Moorcroft's ambulance service, considered this an opportunity to talk about the procedure for this area, hopefully making this a less stressful situation. Using as an example a possible heart attack, you have called...
Krissy Hinkhouse, who has taken on much of the event planning after the resignation of long time Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) volunteer Elaine Buckmiller, spoke to Moorcroft's council last week, sharing the decision to discontinue the long held Spring Cleanup Day "due to a lack of a dump." The aforementioned lack of a landfill, though, was set aside as the conversation turned to last year's unsuccessful event. At that time, the town's public works had to pick up the streetside...
In the ladies' 100 Meter Dash, London McCrae ran a 14.62 and Lani Gill, 15.20. In the 200 Meter Dash, London ran a 29.18 and Talia Vargas ran a 28.98. In the 400 Meter Dash, Talia ran a 1:07.81; Talia also ran the 100 Meter Hurdles and got a 22.17. London ran the 300 Meter Hurdles and got a 51.60. Despite losing the baton, the 4x100 Relay team of London McCrae, Kylee Keller-DeCoteau, Lani Gill and Talia ran a 1:20.63. Lani Gill improved her Long Jump by one foot with a jump of 15'1"; Kylee K-D...
Edward William Gantz Jr., 84, of Alva, Wyoming, passed away peacefully with his family beside him on March 31, 2024. Ed was born on October 22, 1939, to Edward Gantz Sr. and Margaret (Sipe) Gantz. He grew up on the family ranch where he lived until the time of his death. He attended his primary school years at Belle Country School that was located on the family ranch. Later he attended school in Hulett, graduating in 1957. In the summer of 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Stinson. Together they raised six children. He spent... Full story
Rolland “Butch” Helkenn, 86, of Sundance, Wyoming entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2024. Butch was born on January 14, 1938, in Clark, South Dakota to Edward and LaVerne (Kruthoff) Helkenn. He grew up with four brothers, one sister and one uncle on the home place located in Fordham Township. He attended Fordham Elementary and Logan High School, where he met his wife, Betty Marie Carter. They married on October 11, 1956 and shortly thereafter moved to their own family farm located one mile east and one mile sou... Full story
Speeding – Malcolm Delong, Chattaroy, WA, 92/75, $145; Belynn R. Johner, Spearfish, SD, 79/70, $103; Cheye Ann M. Statton, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Viktor Yevtushok, Everett, WA, 90/75, $135; Joshua Jordan, Stockbridge, GA, 96/75, $165; Darian Harris, Edwardsville, IL, 102/75, $195 Child Safety Restraint System Violation – Brandan J. Fish, Rapid City, SD, $80 No Valid Title, Registration and License Plates – Joan Wagner, Sundance, WY, $140 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Gregory Christian Gallagher, Upton, WY, $450 Fail to...
Mar. 25 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assist other agency. Paper service. Citizen assist. Three business checks. Two EMS pages. Mar. 26 – Two VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three business checks. Citizen assist. Two traffic stops. Citizen dispute. Assist other agency. Two house watches. Animal complaint. Two EMS pages. Mar. 27 – Two VIN checks. Welfare check. Assault. Motorist assist. Prisoner transport. Coroner call. Information. Accident. Fire page. Three EMS pages Mar. 28 – Two VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Traffic stops....
On March 26, a resident brought a wallet into the police department that was found along the road. Officer was able to locate the owner and the wallet was returned. On March 27, police were notified of an alarm at a local business. Officer was unable to gain entry to the building as there were no open entry points. Officer attempted to contact keyholder and was not able to contact them. Officer cleared. On March 29, officer assisted a motorist who was broken down at the intersection of Converse and Crook. Officer provided traffic control while...
Speeding: Bryan J. Korpi, Jackson, WY, 66/30, $382; Joel C. Martinez, Clarksville, TX, 54/30, $333; Carola Wenzel, Virginia Beach, VA, 46/30, $212; (truck): Scott J. Vicklun, Rapid City, SD, 44/30, $483 Careless Driving: (minor), Moorcroft, WY, $250 Pass in No Passing Zone: Charles D. Gibson, Gillette, WY, $150; (minor), Moorcroft, WY, $150 Fail to Stop at Stop Sign: Charles D. Gibson, Gillette, WY, $150 Expired Registration: Blake M. Walters, Cheyenne, WY, $150; Mark A. Lees, Gillette, WY, $140 Improper Registration: Shellie A. Hensley,...
Dear Editor, Members of the Hulett Moore Hill Cemetery Board met recently for a reorganizational meeting. The current board members are Dale Wood, Alan Ista, Allie Spangler and Hannah Ista. The existing school house was built in the early 1900s and it has been noted that at this time some major repairs are needed including new siding. Anyone wishing to assist with this project may do so by contacting one of the board members. Thank you for any help you may wish to contribute. Sincerely, Moore Hill Cemetery Board Members...
Cheyenne police investigating fatal shooting late Saturday CHEYENNE (WNE) — A man was found dead Saturday night, an “apparent victim of multiple gunshot wounds,” the Cheyenne Police Department announced on Facebook Sunday morning. The identities of the victim and the suspect have yet to be released; however, in a news release sent out Monday morning, the decedent was identified as a 38-year-old male. “The preliminary investigation shows that a loud physical and verbal disturbance occurred between the 38-year-old man and a woman at the apartme...
Site Name Elevation (ft) Current Snow Depth (in) Current Snow Water Equivalent (in) 30-yr Median SWE (in) Last Year’s SWE (in) Current Percent of 30 Year Median SWE Bear Lodge Divide 4680 2.6 0.4 1.1 4.8 36 Blind Park Snotel 6870 0.0 0.0 7.0 8.7 0 Cole Canyon Snotel 5870 10.0 2.3 5.2 8.1 44 Ditch Creek 6880 1.5 0.4 3.6 6.0 11 Little Bear Run 6240 0.0 0.0 2.5 5.2 0 Mallo 6420 0.0 0.0 5.9 9.5 0 Mount Tom 5560 0.0 0.0 2.9 5.8 0 North Rapid Creek Snotel 6250 13.0 4.9 6.6 7.6 74 Reuter Canyon 6280 0.8 0.1 7.0 10.1 1 Upper Spearfish 6500 5.0 1.2 5...
April 7-13 is National Library Week. This is a time to celebrate libraries and library workers while promoting the many services they offer their patrons. The 2024 theme is ‘Ready, Set, Library!’ reminding us in our mostly digital world that libraries give us the green light to slow down and focus on what really matters: connecting with others and learning new things. No matter where you are on your journey through life, the library is somewhere that everyone is welcome and we can all find something to benefit us. Stop by the Moorcroft Bra...
Legal Notice Invitation to Bid Crook County Road & Bridge is seeking bids for supplying and delivery of Magnesium Chloride for the CMAQ Dust Mitigation Project. The bids are due by April 22nd at 11 am. Please visit the Road & Bridge office; call 283-1441; or download the full bid package at crookcounty.wy.gov. Bring your complete bid packets to the Road & Bridge office or mail to PO Box 995, Sundance, WY 82729. Bid opening will be at the County Road & Bridge Office on Monday April 22th at 11:00 am. Bids received after this time will be... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) for authority to increase the Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (RAM) rate by $0.0019 per therm, effective December 1, 2023. The rate is applicable to 133,386 customers, including Choice Gas customers, located throughout the Cheyenne, Cody, Casper, Gillette, and Torrington divisions The Commission’s approval is subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, change, further investigation, o... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, March 27th 2024 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison, HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville, and Ambulance Director Brad McKee Krissy Hinkhouse, Moorcroft Chamber, was present and stated the Moorcroft Chamber will no longer oversee the annual clean up days that was coordinated with the town. She s... Full story
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NEW BAR & GRILL LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON day of February, 2024, D.A. Davidson filed an application for the new Bar & Grill Liquor License in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Moorcroft for the following premise: 626 E. Converse, Moorcroft, Wyoming; and protests, if any there be, against this new liquor license will be heard at the hour of 7:15 p.m., on April 24, 2024 in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. ATTEST: Cheryl Schneider, Clerk/Treasurer Publish: April 4 and 11,... Full story
Public Notice The Black Hills Bentonite, LLC of 55 Salt Creek Highway in Casper, Wyoming has filed a regular mining permit amendment application with the Land Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for the mining of bentonite in Crook County, Wyoming. The permit area is approximately 10 miles northwest of the town of Upton, Wyoming. The application may be viewed at the Cheyenne or the Sheridan Office of the Land Quality Division. The application will be readvertised for public comment prior to approval by the... Full story
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