Moorcroft Leader - The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming

Sticking close to home again when making his decision, Governor Mark Gordon has selected Crook County Deputy Attorney Lynda R. Bush as the Sixth Judicial District’s next Circuit Court Judge. “I want to thank Governor Gordon for the honor of this...

Sherry Ann H. White, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to rest with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022, at the Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was a Wyoming cowgirl through and through. She... Full story

Karen March Ackerman was born October 9, 1945 in York, Pennsylvania to Colonel Richard L. March and Ruth Miller March. She lived her early years in a number of different areas as her father was in the Air Force. In the mid 1950s, the family moved to... Full story

Joan was born December 8, 1935 and was raised in Moorcroft.  Joan lived life to the fullest. She loved her plants and watching them grow.  Joan also adored her RENEW family and spent many happy years working with the team in Newcastle as a paper... Full story

Lincoln Sage Hardy was born on April 15, 2022 in Gillette, WY. She was seven pounds three ounces and 19.5 inches long. Lincoln was welcomed by her parents, Thayne Hardy and Whitney Blakeman, and her proud big brother, Branch. She is the perfect...

SHERIDAN — The Bighorn National Forest will soon act on dispersed camping solutions brought forward two years ago by the Big Horn Mountain Coalition Dispersed Camping Task Force. The suggestions — which range from requiring a dispersed camping...

Man sentenced to 70 days in vehicular homicide SHERIDAN (WNE) — Sheridan County Circuit Court Judge Shelley Cundiff sentenced Todd A. Kohler to 70 days in jail, one year of supervised probation and 230 hours of community service education on...

Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Thursday, May 19, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorcroft Town Center-Cafeteria. Everyone is invited to participate in this awesome mission to save lives by donating blood! If you haven’t been...

Paden Swaney, Colton Harding, Lilah Jacobson, Addison Albertson, Cody Hinkhouse, Laylee Foley, Tynlee Thomas, Layton Townley, Daylynn Schutt, Paige Ruonavaara, Maeleigh Goodnough, Cailyn Merchen and Logan Harr....

Storytime is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for preschool age children. Afterschool activities are Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. Kids Paint class is once a month, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. New Arrivals K-3- Barbie: You...

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... Full story

Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, April 25th, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Paul Smoot, and Dale Petersen, Austin Smith and Dusty Petz Town Representatives Present: Deputy Clerk Jodi Clark, and HDR... Full story

ORDINANCE 3-2022 *** ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF THE ONE PERCENT (1%) EXCISE TAX IMPOSED UPON RETAIL SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, ADMISSIONS AND SERVICES, AND IMPOSED UPON SALES AND STORAGE, USE AND CONSUMPTION OF... Full story

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of April, 2022, CTM, LLC., d/b/a “R” Place Bar and Grill, filed an application for the renewal of their liquor license in the office of the... Full story

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... Full story

On April 25, police were requested to do a welfare check on an individual. Officer made contact and spoke with the individual. No concerns, officer cleared. On April 26, a cell phone was found in the roadway between Town Hall and Dewey’s Place....

While recreational shooting is allowed, it is unlawful to shoot at or use exploding targets anywhere on the Black Hills National Forest. A regional closure order prohibits the use of exploding targets on National Forest System Lands. The order...