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Articles from the August 4, 2022 edition


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  • Public weighs in on path plans

    Grace Moore|Aug 4, 2022

    Saturday sat hot and clear, as Pine Haven residents came together for the public meeting at Waters Park to listen and discuss any concerns they have regarding the presented mapping of the multi-phased bike/walking path the council plans to establish and complete within the next few years, as well as concerns regarding any other issue of infrastructure, etc. Attendees had many questions and comments over the hour-long meeting; an open communication that gave Mayor Karla Brandenburg confidence in...

  • Moorcroft Police Department

    Aug 4, 2022

    On July 26, police served a trespass notice from a local business. On July 27, officer spoke with a homeowner regarding a junk ordinance violation. On July 28, during a traffic stop, driver was cited for Possession of a Controlled Substance in plant form. On July 28, police served a trespass notice from a local business. On July 28, police were requested to do a welfare check. Officer conducted check and all was well. On July 28, police were requested to do a welfare check. Officer conducted check and all was well. On July 29, police received...

  • MHS fall sports begin

    Dusty Petz|Aug 4, 2022

    The Moorcroft High School fall sports season begins Monday, August 15! Please see the schedule below for first practice times and locations. High School Football: 6 a.m., on the football field. High School Volleyball: 8 a.m., in the high school gym. High School Cross Country: 4:30 p.m. in the high school commons. High School Golf: 3:30 p.m., at the Keyhole Country Club in Pine Haven. Junior High Football: 3:30 p.m., on the football field. Junior High Volleyball: 3 p.m., at the Moorcroft K-8. All athletes will need to have a physical in order...

  • Art in flowers

    Grace Moore|Aug 4, 2022

    Often, when people think about art, they imagine oil on canvas and sculpting in stone or metal. However, among the elemental mediums through which some artists express their passion are plants. Donna Ricks has volunteered at the Moorcroft Senior Center for many years and is a familiar face at the center's get-togethers. She also provides many of the beautiful annuals guests enjoy at the entrance and in the rooms. Ricks, like many kids who grew up in rural areas at the time, worked with her...

  • Fun at the fair

    Aug 4, 2022

    Sarah Pridgeon photos...

  • School Warrants

    Aug 4, 2022

    Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on July 26th, 2022, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 2 GUYS DECO INC Replace Carpet $37,067.05 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Shop Supplies $3,664.00 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Athletic Subscription $2,600.00 AMAZON.COM CREDIT CARD PLAN Teaching Supplies $901.04 AMAZON.COM CREDIT CARD PLAN Teach... Full story

  • Solicitation

    Aug 4, 2022

    Public Notice 023 Solicitation Sealed solicitations will be received by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 29 State Member Agencies which includes NEW BOCES WY and Member Agencies Albany 1, Big Horn 1, Big Horn 2, Big Horn 3, Big Horn 4, Bridgeland Tech. College, Campbell 1, Carbon 1, Carbon 2, Casper College, Children’s Res Cntr, City of Sandpoint, City of South Jordan, City of Cody, City of Gillette, City of Pinedale, Converse 1, Converse 1 Rec Board, Converse 2, Crook 1, Diocese of Cheyenne , East G... Full story

  • ABSENTEE BALLOTS

    Aug 4, 2022

    ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE CROOK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR ALL REGISTERED VOTERS. • Where to apply for an absentee ballot: Crook County Clerk’s Office, PO Box 37, 309 Cleveland, Sundance, WY 82729, phone 307-283-1323, email: [email protected] • You can request an absentee ballot anytime during the calendar year in which the election is held, but not on the day of the election. • Your request for an absentee ballot may be made in person, in writing or by telephone. • Your absentee ballot must be returned to the Crook Cou... Full story

  • Sample Ballots

    Aug 4, 2022

    6 Primary Election Sample Ballots... Full story

  • Fish fire pushes south

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 4, 2022

    A fire burning in steep, rugged terrain on Iron Mountain, seven miles south of Sundance, had grown to 6500 acres by Tuesday afternoon after expanding overnight as high winds caused it to run past the control lines. At time of going to press, the fire was zero percent contained with no estimate as to when it would be brought under control. "Exact longevity is hard to tell at this point," said incident commander Timothy Sherwin on Tuesday morning. The cause of the Fish Wildfire is under...

  • Man killed in shootout near Sundance

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 4, 2022

    A male subject with an active Wyoming warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement on Saturday morning after two shootouts took place on I-90 near Sundance. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the subject was contacted by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper on Saturday night at around 10:10 p.m., as he was walking along I-90 near milepost 184. The trooper learned that there was an active warrant for the subject’s arrest. The trooper immediately called for backup from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the subject was advis...

  • Mills assumes CEO role at PRECorp

    Aug 4, 2022

    The Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) Board of Directors has announced that Brian Mills formally assumed all CEO duties on Monday, August 1. The northeast Wyoming electric cooperative announced in January that 22-year CEO Mike Easley would transition out of the CEO role with Deputy General Msanager Mills to assume increasing responsibilities of the CEO. PRECorp Board President Reuben Ritthaler said: "Succession planning and developing bench strength has always been a part of our strategic focus. Given Brian's development over his years...

  • Potential schools file for charters

    Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Aug 4, 2022

    CASPER — Three potential Wyoming schools have applied for charters now. Prairie View Community School in Chugwater, Wyoming Classical Academy Charter School in Mills and Cheyenne Classical Academy Charter School have applied for charters, according to an update from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder. If their charters are approved, the schools will likely open their doors in fall 2023. Charter schools are public schools, so they’re funded with state money. They don’t charge tuition and they’re still accountable to stat...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Aug 4, 2022

    Gordon taps Secy. of State Buchanan as a judge CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced Saturday morning that he has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a district court judge for the 8th Judicial District, serving Goshen County. That has been his home county. Buchanan plans to remain in office for now “to fulfill his forthcoming duties and ensure a smooth transition before taking the bench,” according to a news release from the governor’s office. No timeline for him to assume the judgeship has been determine...

  • Circuit Court

    Aug 4, 2022

    Speeding – Austin R. Vanderhoef, Upton, WY, 71/50, $175; Michael Schmitt, Casper, WY, 89/80, $103; William Radcliffe, Daytona Beach, FL, 84/70, $140; John Hartley, Beaverton, OR, 91/80, $115; Rayshawn J.E. Doyle, Gillette, WY, 99/80, $165; Yanli Jia, Yorba Linda, CA, 80/70, $105; Anthony Kindt, Butte, MT, 96/80, $140; Phillip Michaels, Alpharetta, GA, 80/70, $105; Jacob Klein, Hazen, ND, 86/75, $115; Wade J. Vrana, Upton, WY, 91/70, $165; Bobbi Stuck, Torrington, WY, 54/45, $103; Calogero Sottosanti, Reading, PA, 61/45, $202; Todd Ross, A...

  • Library hosts summer cemetery walks

    Aug 4, 2022

    Crook County Library will be hosting two cemetery walks again this summer, kicking off with the Mt. Moriah Cemetery Walk in Sundance on Thurs., Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cemetery walks are a great way to learn more about the history of Crook County and share the stories of our early residents. During the course of the evening we will “visit” a number of “residents” of the cemetery, relate their biographies and share stories or memories about them. This year we will “meet” a number of early Crook County residents who were represented in the book “P...

  • A GUIDE TO THE 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION

    Aug 4, 2022

    Welcome to your 2022 Primary Election Special, a guide to the candidates vying for your vote. Inside, you will find information about the people running for all city, county, state and national seats at the primary election this August. This guide is intended as an at-a-glance look at the candidates as you head for the ballot box. For local seats, we asked each candidate to answer two questions. All candidates were given the same opportunity to contribute their thoughts and limited to the same length of answer in the interests of fairness. For...

  • Scoreboard

    Aug 4, 2022

    Volleyball Moorcroft - 3, Wright - 0 on Sat., Oct. 23 Next Game: Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 4-6, State at Casper...

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