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 MK-8 played host to a spring concert and art show on Thursday, giving parents the opportunity to enjoy the talents of their kids. Above, the band opens the concert with Sakura. For more about the event, see page 5....
Property owners Greg Cottrell and Robert Chamberlin, development engineer Chris Lovas of Lovas Engineering and realtor Pat Avery met with Pine Haven’s planning and zoning committee last week to present and discuss the preliminary plat of the C Bar Subdivision as the group sets up the next step of the housing development. During their examination, though, town engineer Heath Turbiville of HDR Engineering expressed concerns regarding certain aspects. However, according to committee chair Charlie Gully, “It sounds like most of those things are...
Roads and airports from Rapid City, SD westward through Wyoming closed as a spring blizzard hit Saturday and Crook County saw whiteout conditions. The snow may have impeded normal life for many, but it was wet and wonderful, for several kids, who took the opportunity to ride toboggans down the hill at the MK-8 flood plain. Much of the snow was running down drains by Sunday with enough still melting on Monday to affect working on the MTC roof (pictured above), causing more weather-related...
Moorcroft High School teacher Andrea Wood and father Senator Ogden Driskill addressed the Moorcroft Council at the Monday night meeting to advocate saving the MTC building and reforming it into a charter school for trade. "The school I have in mind is a nine through 12 high school building that would serve about 60 students from Crook, Weston and Campbell Counties with open enrollment. All targeting students who have an interest in going into the trade skills, who know they're not college...
CHEYENNE — Parents who say their daughters were victims in a blackmail case involving a Burns High School student say the school district has been slow to respond to the incident, keeping the student in classes and in extracurricular activities with some of the alleged victims for months. Two parents of two underage students spoke to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle and asked that their names not be used. These parents and an attorney connected to the case said an investigation by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation revealed the student h...
Speeding – Eric Anderson, Evansville, IN, 88/75, $125; Denice H. Poseley, Gillette, WY, 43/30, $85; Mollie M. Boardman, Nashua, NH, 52/30, $170; Noah Matson, Spearfish, SD, 87/75, $120; Mannaseth Freeman, Orem, UT, 90/80, $105; Terri Lesley, Gillette, WY, 86/75, $115; Gavin P. Weyrich, Riverton, WY, 89/70, $80; Benjamin Smullen, Doylestown, PA, 100/80, $160; Thomas Prendergast, Shell, WY, 90/75, $135; Travis Lehtola, Gillette, WY, 86/75, $115; Jeremiah Decker, Newcastle, WY, 80/70, $105; Courtney Turbak, New Bedford, MA, 88/80, $101 Expired T...
On April 18, police clerk gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On April 18, police assisted someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain entry for owner. On April 18, police issued a 30-day junk ordinance violation warning. On April 18, police issued a 30-day junk ordinance violation warning. On April 19, police gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On April 20, police and mayor assisted a resident who had been locked out of their home. Entry was made for homeowner. On April 20, police...
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 (BHE or the Company) for authority to change its Energy Efficiency surcharge rates as more fully described below. BHE is a public utility as defined by Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112. Black Hills Energy is a wholly-owned subsi...
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2022 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be either mailed to the District at P.O. Box 7, Sundance, WY 82729 or hand delivered to the District office at 802 11th Street South. Bids must be presented to the Office Manager no later than 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2022. For more information contact Crook County Weed and Pest at 307-283-2375. The District...
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF Candace Irene Nelson, Petitioner Civil Action Case No. 8881 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION You are hereby notified that a Petition For Change of Name, Civil Action No. 8881, has been filed on behalf of Candace Irene Nelson in the Wyoming District Court for the 6th Judicial District, whose address is P.O. Box 406, Sundance, WY 82729, the object and prayer of which is to change the name of the above-named person from Candace Irene Nelson to...
What began as a thunderstorm on Friday evening ended in the most significant blizzard so far this season, bringing travel to a standstill, canceling events and cutting power in some places across the area. It turned out to be a much more severe blizzard than many had been expecting. According to the National Weather Service, a low pressure system approached the plains on Friday, pushing warm, moist air ahead of it. This caused thunderstorms to develop on Friday evening, which became severe in...
Memorial service for Justin Rea was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Moorcroft, WY at the Community Hall. Justin Rea, 40 of Rozet passed away on April 20, 2022. He was born in LaCrosse, WI on October 2, 1981. Justin attended school in Lusk, WY. While in Lusk, he worked for Jordan's Automotive, Cindy's Cafe, and Chris Jenson of Lance Creek. He later went to Cheyenne and attended the diesel mechanic program. At the time of his passing, he worked for Tru-Oil, Donkey Creek Pipeline in Moorcroft, WY. Justin lived his life simple but was always t...
LuAnne Fowles, 68, of Moorcroft, passed away on April 19, 2022, at home in her loving family's arms after a valiant fight with cancer. LuAnne was born on July 21, 1953, to Dale and Luella Workman in Duchesne, Utah. She was the fourth of seven children and graduated from High School in 1971. LuAnne met and married the love of her life, Steven Fowles; they had four beautiful children. They moved to Moorcroft, WY, in 1978, where she lived for the remainder of her life among her friends and family. When LuAnne had her first child, she dedicated...
Memorial service for Douglas Hardy took place Monday, April 25, 2022 at Walker Funeral Home. Douglas William Howard Hardy, 61, of Gillette, Wyoming died April 19th of complications of diabetes at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Doug was born February 25, 1961 to Larry and Barbara Hardy in Gillette, WY, spent his early years in Wyoming and moved to Colorado with his family in the mid 60's. When the family moved to Colorado, he then went to school in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. He participated in Little Britches, Junior Rodeo and...
Lonnie Jay Davis, 70, of Beach, ND passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Lon was born to Clarence and Ruby Davis in Craig, CO on December 17, 1951. Lonnie is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Davis; two sisters, Deborah (Dale) Miller of Casper, WY, and Verna (Doug) McKee of Tridell, Utah; his son, Cody (Shanda) Davis; his daughter, Jessi (Jeremy) Polk; eight grandchildren, Dillon, Trenton, Hunter, Chandler, Taya, Kameron, Ruby, Gracie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lon was a talented, fun loving, country man who knew no stranger....
A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout May. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at the f...
MK-8 students attended the spring concert and art show last Thursday afternoon with parents in tow, showing their paintings, drawings and dioramas as they waited for the concert to begin. The afternoon's event had been originally planned for the beginning of the month, but was postponed due to weather. "It was a real challenge to keep everything attached to the walls, but it was worth it! Families were able to view over 765 pieces of student artwork in the main hallway before moving into the...
Cody to host large Harley rally CODY (WNE) – A motorcycle rally coming to Cody this summer is expected to bring more than 900 motorcycles for a three-day event in late June. The Harley Owners Group chose Cody this year for the June 23-25 event over Jackson, Sheridan and Park City, Utah. The last event was held in Durango, Colo. “It will bring in more than $2 million immediate impact,” Park County Travel Council Executive Director Ryan Hauck said Tuesday night at the city council meeting. “We were pretty excited when we got this bid.” The trave...
The Carlile Wranglers 4-H Club is hosting their annual Chili and Soup fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Carlile Fire Hall. Enjoy an evening with the Wranglers, plan on a tasty repast with neighbors and bingo after the meal....
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, April 11, 2022 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Morgan Ellsbury, Vice-Chairman Cody Galloway, Member Dustin Buckmiller, Member Terry Wilkerson and Member Mary Yemington. Chairman Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. Terry Wilkerson moved to adopt the agenda as printed; Cody Galloway seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Chairman Morgan Ellsbury asked if there were any additions or corrections to the...
