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Articles from the October 26, 2023 edition


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  • Councilman questions departments

    Grace Moore|Oct 26, 2023

    At the Moorcroft Town Council’s most recent meeting, Councilman Bob Stewart addressed three concerns he had about the public works and police departments. Public Works Hours Stewart brought forth the issue of how many days a week the Public Works Department works – currently four ten-hour days per week. “I would like to see our city and street guys go to five days a week, eight hours during the winter months like how we have our signs, the first of November to the first of April… that way, we have everybody here on board on Friday in case we ge...

  • Pumps for the Cup

    Oct 26, 2023

    With all new fuel tanks and pumps on the north and west side of the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, the final excavation of four old tanks is now underway; the derelict containers are being removed from the south area of the super convenience store as the final work in this season. Toni Kornemann, manager of the facility, anticipates the project to be complete with a new set of pumps in place in the spring....

  • Landfill closure funds approved

    Grace Moore|Oct 26, 2023

    Moorcroft has been awarded funding for the closure of the municipal landfill on Wind Creek Road east of town. The SLIB grant is 85% and Mayor Ben Glenn is happy with the amount. "It's a good deal for the town," he says. This 85% was an increase from the initial 50/50 discussed specifically due to the reserve the town has maintained over the years that was available to match. With this funding, the town will be reimbursed for the work already done and will be moving forward with the official clos...

  • Another chance for Moorcroft Town Hall put on hold

    Grace Moore|Oct 26, 2023

    Moorcroft’s council, like many others in Wyoming, has been struggling to find funding to rehabilitate former school buildings like the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC). Several years ago, such help as grants and loans from the state benefitted many communities, but ended with no more funding obtainable until recently, when possible capital in the form of a grant was made available from the Wyoming Business Council through the Community Facilities Rehabilitation Grant Program. The council has been working diligently to prepare the requisite a...

  • Charles Joseph Langenderfer

    Oct 26, 2023

    Charles Joseph Langenderfer, age 89, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed into the next life on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Charlie, a consummate joker and friend to all, was born on March 19, 1934 to Laurence Joseph and Mabel Langenderfer (Hilton). He was the third of their six children. Charlie grew up in Rawlins, Wyoming and attended school there. He joined the Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War; he was honorably discharged in 1955. Charlie married Jerry LaMone and they had two children,... Full story

  • Circuit Court

    Oct 26, 2023

    Speeding – Bruce D. Murphy, New Prague, MN, 25/20, $60; Elijah J. Wolfe, Fargo, ND, 69/55, $198; Edward Otten, Harlowton, MT, 80/65, $195; Jonah Rhodehamel, Oakland, CA, 86/70, $140; Michael Rutkowski, Mankato, MN, 87/70, $145; Chastity C. Hughes, Mesa, AZ, 91/75, $140; James Stamper, Casper, WY, 99/75, $180; Bradly Ramer, Parchment, MI, 90/80, $105; Mikayla Watson, Whitesboro, TX, 90/80, $105; Simon Sanchez Zamarron, Everett, WA, 90/80, $105; Troy Hess, Liverpool, PA, 91/80, $115; Dustin Morris, Sheridan, WY, 91/80, $115 No Seat Belt (...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Oct 26, 2023

    Oct. 16 – Three VIN Checks. Two paper services. Three traffic stops. Animal complaint. Business check. Oct. 17 – Three VIN Checks. Fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Medical. Motorist assist. Hemorrhage. Alarm. Suspicious. Fire. Three EMS pages. Oct. 18 – Two VIN checks. REDDI report. Six traffic stops. Business check. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 19 – Seven VIN checks. Domestic. Three traffic stops. Animal noise. Two assists to other agency. Three business checks. Oct. 20 – Seven VIN checks. Six fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Eight bus...

  • CORRECTION:

    Oct 26, 2023

    In last week’s issue of the Moorcroft Leader, the front page story about Pine Haven looking at a possible ban on smoking in public was written under the assumption that the potential areas for a smoking ban are outdoor municipal properties; however, this is not the case. The town is seeking discussion with owners of The Reservoir and R Place about banning smoking within their establishments.... Full story

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Oct 26, 2023

    Shooting complex task force finalizes pre-proposal survey SHERIDAN (WNE) — The State Shooting Complex Oversight Task Force completed work during its meeting Friday morning that will help it identify communities interested in being home to the complex. The task force was established by Senate File 169, which Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law March 2. The task force comprises several legislators and representatives from Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, Wyoming Travel and Tourism, firearm and archery m...

  • FFA donation

    Oct 26, 2023

    Grossenburg Implement of Sundance recently made donations of $3000 to each of the FFA chapters in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, as well as Newcastle. The donations are to be used to support the chapters in their future endeavors. Pictured above during the presentation of the check, Patrick Olson of Grossenburg Implement, Whitcomb FFA Advisor Hugh Jenkins, FFA members Cade Thar, Olivia Paden, Rebekah Anderson, Lani Gill, Tana Timberman, Joslyn Von Olnhausen and Chaz Dewey and Grossenburg...

  • What's happening at the Moorcroft Branch Library

    Serena Buckner|Oct 26, 2023

    Tuesday, October 24, was Wyoming Snapshot Day, celebrating libraries and how they support lifelong learning. Participation in Snapshot Day includes sending pictures to the state library of patrons utilizing Wyoming Libraries; comments on why the library is important to local patrons are also sent. State Library staff will create a slideshow to share with legislators along with posting the photos and comments on social media websites such as Flickr, Facebook and other applications of their choice. The Moorcroft Branch Library will be collecting...

  • Scoreboard

    Oct 26, 2023

    HS Football Moorcroft – 31, Guernsey-Sunrise – 6 HS Volleyball Moorcroft – 0, Buffalo – 3 (18-25, 12-25, 18-25) Moorcroft – 0, Wheatland – 3 (9-25, 16-25, 21-25)...

  • James places at state

    Oct 26, 2023

    Moorcroft's Marcus James placed ninth at state Cross Country with a time of 18:54.3....

  • Wyoming 988 suicide hotline is performing well. But it faces a fiscal cliff.

    Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com|Oct 26, 2023

    CASPER – Katrina Ferrell helps people in crisis. As program coordinator for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, she assists callers who may be feeling desperate or despondent. The lifeline provides free emotional support and resources day and night. “I think we make a really big difference in a lot of lives,” she said. For years, Wyoming has struggled with one of the nation’s worst suicide rates. And for years, it did so without a lifeline staffed by local folks. That’s no longer the case. Wyoming is now home to a pair of call centers t...

  • ABANDONED VEHICLE

    Oct 26, 2023

    NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle will be sold at 8 a.m. on 11-06-2023 at 28 Heritage Ln, Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, to-wit: A 2008 Ford F-350, WY license plate number 53080 VIN# 1FTWW31R68EBB6619. Titled in the name of Tanner Kezar. The seller claims $18,234.98 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Seller: Willard Bishop PO BOX 680, Moorcroft WY 82721 307-299-2039 Publish: October 19 and 26,... Full story

  • BID

    Oct 26, 2023

    WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids uploaded to the Public Purchase website, until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on November 15, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE MOORCROFT REST AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 10:30 A.M., Mountain Time on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Moorcroft Rest Area located at 604 Highway 51, Moorcroft, Wyoming. Only bids received on Wyoming... Full story

  • RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

    Oct 26, 2023

    TOWN OF MOORCROFT RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO WS § 15-2-204 FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 GENERAL FUND REVENUES ACTUALS BUDGET Local Revenues $ 85,665.00 $ 80,060.00 License/Permits $ 54,697.00 $ 43,490.00 Intergovernmental $966,812.00 $861,600.00 Service Changes $ 34,653.00 $ 29,575.00 Fine & Forfeitures $ 82,763.00 $ 75,000.00 Cemetery lot sales $ 2,595.00 $ 2,150.00 Interest Earnings $ 29,586.00 $ 1,200.00 MTC (rentals, gym, rental, starfish sales) $ 63,326.00 $ 48,700.00 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 52,722.00 $ 0.00 Grants $ 47,004.00 $... Full story

  • Settlement

    Oct 26, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of November 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Scott Brothers Electric for the SHS theatre lighting and sound upgrade. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of West Plains Engineering, Inc., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story

  • Settlement

    Oct 26, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of November 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning for the Gym Air Quality Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Mechanical Design Works, and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story