Articles from the August 17, 2023 edition
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End of summer snacks
Last week's Rib Rally, hosted by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce, fed over 100 people throughout the day; locals, bikers and other visitors dropped in for a tasty and filling lunch under the...
By Cash scam hits town
Moorcroft Chief of Police Bill Bryant warns business owners of a cash scam that recently hit town. Two local businesses were essentially robbed by deception, according to the chief. The scam starts with the culprit bringing in a large bill – a...
Town moves ahead with water shut-off
Lyle Austin, owner of the 12-plex on North Little Horn, has still not complied with Moorcroft’s ordinance regarding meters to measure water to each of the apartments within the almost two years’ variance allowed by the council. Mayor Pro-tem...
Pine Haven slash pile under observation
Individuals have been casting construction debris into Pine Haven's slash pile again, according to Fire Chief TJ Gideon. "So, legally, we can't burn – we have to remove it at the city's expense,"...
Barbara Glick
Barbara "Dusty" Glick passed away in Sundance, Wyoming, on Sunday, August 6, 3023, with her daughters by her side. After many years of multiples illnesses, she succumbed to a short and courageous battle with leukemia. Barbara was born on October... Full story
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, To the citizens of Crook County: in 2022 the Legislature passed a bill mandating training for boards and elected officials. The intent was probably good, however there is a clause that enables removal of persons that don’t comply....
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Aug. 7 – Four VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Business checks. Two motorist assists. Two citizen assists. Civil assist. Accident. Animal complaint. House watch. Aug. 8 – Four VIN checks. Prisoner transport. Three traffic stops. Accident. Aug. 9...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Pedro Sanchez Vilchis, Frannie, WY, 86/75, $125; Robert A. Gunn Jr., Buckkner, MO, 79/70, $113; Certain Pierreuincent, Bozeman, MT, 44/30, $100 Windshield View Obstructed – Alvin M. Rosa, Vernal, UT, $60 No Seat Belt (driver) ...
Moorcroft Police Department
July 17-Aug. 6 Fifty-nine business checks. Thirty-five traffic warnings. Breach of peace. Two fingerprintings. Four VIN checks. Lost property. Vehicle unlock. Drug/narcotic offense. Four assists to other agencies. Suspicious activity. Two traffic cra...
Wyoming News Briefs
Streaming service airs episode on missing Gillette woman GILLETTE (WNE) — The story of missing Gillette woman Irene Gakwa recently aired on a nationwide streaming service. The 25-minute episode titled “American Dream, American Nightmare...
Get informed
Crook County residents are invited to the Pine Haven Community Center next week, on Wednesday, August 23, at 10 a.m. for a morning of a multi-faceted presentation of programs and services available...
Help for stuttering is as close as your library
Thanks to generous donors, the Stuttering Foundation has donated books and DVDs to public libraries across the country, including the Crook County Library. Stuttering Foundation books are directed to parents of children who stutter, adults who st...
Cards of Thanks
Our Thanks Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce and Jubilee Days committee would like to express their thanks to the following organizations, businesses and people who helped make Jubilee Days 2023 so s... Full story
Don't forget mosquito protection to prevent West Nile virus
With human cases in nearby states and a higher-than-usual number of mosquito pools within Wyoming testing positive for West Nile virus, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants people to remember to protect themselves from mosquito bites....
Moorcroft Council
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, August 10. 2023 Town Council Present: Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, and Bob Stewart Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter,... Full story
