Articles from the October 13, 2022 edition
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Moorcroft cleans up for winter
Monday night’s council meeting finished within an hour with only two citizens in the audience and the department reports consisting of quick reviews of old business. Garbage rate increase A rate increase of $2 for residential dumpsters and commerci...
Forum introduces mayoral candidates
A full house attended a forum to better inform municipal residents of the qualifications of incumbent Karla Brandenburg and candidate Fred Nelson for the office of Mayor of Pine Haven Saturday night...
Line leak compromises road
Pine Haven's Elm Street has been compromised by a sewer leak that has been seeping for quite awhile according to Mayor Karla Brandenburg. "As much erosion as that has done, my guess is that it has...
Willa Rose Beck
Willa Rose Beck was born on April 8, 1924 to Norma and Albert C. "Trusty" Moore on their ranch on the Little Missouri River near New Haven in northeastern Wyoming. She was the youngest of three children with her brother, Norman C. "Sonny" and sister,... Full story
Card of Thanks
Our Thanks We want to thank all of you wonderful folks who were so kind when Phyllis passed away, the kind words and support, the food for the celebration of life and donations to the memorial. And a very special heartwarming thanks to all of the... Full story
Teachers feeling lack of respect
CHEYENNE — When Michael Jennings started working for Natrona County School District 30 years ago, applications would flood in to compete for open teaching positions. But today, the district is “scrambling to find staff.” “We’re facing...
Wyoming looks to grow its manufacturing sector
CASPER — Wyoming leaders are effectively laying the groundwork for manufacturing sector growth, but the state’s new industries and shifting workforce will need continued support in the years ahead, panelists said at an economic development event...
Wyoming News Briefs
Firefighters rescue trapped man from 15-feet below ground GILLETTE (WNE) — Firefighters rescued a construction worker who was trapped about 15-feet below ground level near West 4J Road and Jayhawker Street Thursday afternoon. The man was...
NEWWA derby attracts scores of fishermen
The North Eastern Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) annual Fall Classic Fishing Derby on the waters of the Keyhole Reservoir entertained 121 fishermen of all ages in 44 boats Saturday and Sunday,...
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for October 2022. These students were nominated and voted on by the staff based on their work ethic with the following qualities in...
Youth Library News
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is once a month, on a Friday, participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afters...
Lady Wolves take down Sundance
The Lady Wolves played the other teams in the Crook County last week, seeing Hulett and Sundance. We are now 14-11 overall. Against Hulett, we lost, Hulett 3 Moorcroft 1 (25-19, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19). We didn’t have our best night and Hulett took...
Football teaches life lessons
We played our best overall game on Friday against Lusk. The boys were playing together and working their tails off for the common goal of victory, but that's the hardest part about life: sometimes...
Meeting
Meeting Notice The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. The meeting will also be hosted via Zoom. The Zoom webinar... Full story
Moorcroft Council
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, October 10, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Paul Smoot, Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, and Dusty Petz Town Representatives Present: Deputy Clerk Jodi Clark, Chief of... Full story
Moorcroft Police Report
On October 4, police provided traffic control for a funeral procession. On October 4, police were contacted regarding stolen property. Report of the theft was taken and a few days later the complainant advised that the property had been located and...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Irenemarie Kennedyarllentar, Mission Viejo, CA, 92/75, $145; Tsvetonka Ybarra, Casper, WY, 88/75, $125; Kyle B. Koons, Bucyrus, OH, 48/30, $150; Paul Meyer, Herington, KS, 97/75, $180; Julia Miller, Broomfield, CO, 91/70, $165; Kelly...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Sept. 26 – Traffic accident with damage. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Civil standby. Disturbance. Controlled substance problem. Paper service. Three sets of fingerprints. Two reports of suspicious person/circumstances. Three...
Game wardens offer advice on dangerous predator encounters
Crook County's two new game wardens introduced themselves to the county commissioners last week and provided information on the rights of citizens if they find themselves face to face with a...
