Articles from the June 8, 2023 edition
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Fire dept. enjoys burst of new members
A couple of years ago, Pine Haven's volunteer fire department consisted of only nine active firefighters, inciting a rigorous campaign to enlist more volunteers. The response brought the number of...
Chamber hosts Safety Day
After a literal wash out a couple of weeks ago, Safety Day, hosted by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), was celebrated last Saturday with 16 participating businesses talking to...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
May 22 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Five paper services. Assist another agency. Fingerprints. Two motorist assists. Minor in possession. Two business checks. Animal complaint. May 23 – VIN check. Two traffic stops. Two paper services. T...
Circuit Court
Speeding – David Jacobs, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 89/80, $113; Yun-Chin Tsou, Atlanta, GA, 83/65, $216; Spencer Mansell, Beaverton, OR, 93/80, $125; Grace Anderson, Newcastle, WY, 79/70, $103 Resident Vehicle Registration and License Violation ...
Service: George Champ Steele
A memorial service for George Champ Steele will be held at 11 a.m. on June 17, 2023 at the Gillette Moose Lodge, 2704 Hackathorn Lane in Gillette. Please wear casual clothing. Lunch will be served following the service.... Full story
Theft charge reduced for man found in possession of keys to stolen car
A theft case involving a man who allegedly admitting to driving a vehicle that he knew had been stolen and leaving it parked outside a grocery store has been remanded to Circuit Court. Jose Alejandro Riquelme Castaneda has entered into an agreement...
Voluntary climbing closure in June
The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower). The 1995 Devils Tower National Monument Climbing Management Plan established a voluntary closure for all...
Weekend brings 76th Hulett Rodeo
All are invited to come down June 10 and 11 to the Hulett Recreation Grounds for the 76th Annual Hulett Rodeo. Events start at 1:30 p.m. each day and, for those who’d like to come early Saturday, the parade starts at 10 a.m. on Hulett’s Main...
Free Landfill Day
The question of another free day for area residents to haul and dump their construction and demolition (C&D) waste at the Moorcroft landfill was one of the items addressed at a special council meeting last Wednesday evening. When asked for his recomm...
Wyoming News Briefs
Bond revoked for Dell Range shooting defendant CHEYENNE (WNE) — Tirso Munguia, 19, one of the three defendants charged in connection with the shooting death of Angelina Harrison, 16, had his bond revoked last week after violating the terms of his...
Yard of the Month
The Pine Haven Beautification Alliance has announced the June Yard of the Month belongs to Don and Peggy Dihle at 19 Vista Grande....
What's happening at the Moorcroft Branch Library
We started an Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 5: Travel the USA at the Moorcroft Branch Library! Adult readers are challenged to read six books from specific regions across the USA. Books can be non-fiction about the specific area, written by an...
Do's and don'ts to help avoid common summer illnesses
With warmer weather finally arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to enjoy favorite activities while also avoiding certain illnesses often linked with summer fun. “If not done safely, many warm weather activities can...
Budget
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Moorcroft will hold a public meeting on the proposed 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget at 7:30 Wednesday, June 14th at the Town Hall Chambers. Anyone wishing to participate in the discussion is... Full story
Liquor License
NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of May, 2023, CC&F Retail, Inc., dba Coffee Cup Fuel Stop #5 Moorcroft filed an application for the transfer of a retail liquor license currently held by Ronald... Full story
Council
Town of Moorcroft Special Meeting of the Council May 31st, 2023 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Austin Smith, Dale Petersen, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Public... Full story
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships
The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) awarded $5500 in college scholarships to nine young Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation members for the 2023-24 school year. “Investing in the youth of our great state as they work to accomplish their academic g...
Wyoming to expect an average to normal fire season
CHEYENNE — Wildfire season can cause concern for the general public, especially considering the increase in damage done by fires in the West. In spite of this, the state of Wyoming is confident in its ability to manage fires this season. During a...
CCNRD
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) May 2nd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Chairman Wayne Garman at 12:06 pm at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Casey...
