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Articles from the November 14, 2024 edition


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  • Honoring veterans

    Nov 14, 2024

    mong the various celebrations showing veterans appreciation for their service, breakfast at Donna's Diner was paid for by the Moorcroft Seniors and a concert at the Moorcroft High School. An additional concert was presented by the Moorcroft Elementary School (above). The program consisted of an introduction to the vets attending, a presentation of the folding of the national flag with the history of the exercise, poems and songs. Energy was high as the classes took their turns in front of a...

  • Subdivision efforts continue

    Grace Moore|Nov 14, 2024

    With KO Construction's recent departure from the C-Bar Subdivision foundation, Hot Iron has been contracted by Freedom Holdings, developer of the site, to complete the necessary infrastructure. Because the Hot Iron crew have already been working for Pine Haven on the Boe Drive waterline and hydrant project, which includes the installation of individual water lines throughout the subdivision, they have asked permission from the council to add this to the main subdivision waterline as work...

  • Junior High Wrestling at Wolf City Classic

    Nov 14, 2024

    Girls Girls 71-75: 1. Baylon Chiles Girls 93-104: 3. Ava Cantu Girls: 101-104: 1. Kaidynce Alexander, 4. Bristol Chiles Girls 110-115: 3. Syhrina Gentry Boys Boys 61-70: 3. Tevis Davis Boys 65-76: 1. Ryder Gray Boys 79-86: 4. Heath Hawk Boys 86-87: 3. Apollo Ramirez Boys 88-92: 1. Kyson Haskell Boys 89-90: 1. Jakobi Vanderhoef Boys 92-96: 2. Tugg Thomas Boys 95-101A: 2. Colt Barton Boys 92-101B: 3. Nolan Reynolds Boys 97-104: 3. Bridger Hatling Boys 105-115: 4. Logan Harr Boys 108-112: 3. Ryder Buckner Boys 110-118: 4. Cody Parrish Boys...

  • Trap Team wraps up fall season

    Nov 14, 2024

    The Sundance Kids Trap Team, a part of the Wyoming Clay Target League, enjoyed the mild summer-like fall days to complete their short, five-week season. Shooters shot each week, starting in September and ending in October. Final scores and season end results were tallied and released on November 4. This fall season saw ten athletes from Sundance, Pine Haven and Oshoto gathering each week to shoot 50 targets for score. Students from grades 6th through 12th were represented and showed a lot of...

  • Election day sees record turnout

    Sarah Pridgeon|Nov 14, 2024

    The official tallies appear to show a record-breaking turnout for Crook County at the general election, with a total of 4368 ballots cast. This outstripped the 4143 ballots cast during the last presidential election in 2020, which then-County Clerk Linda Fritz said at the time was the most she’d seen in her 22 years of working for the county. In the prior presidential election of 2016, for example, 3866 ballots were cast, while 3718 people voted at the general in 2012 and 3706 in 2008. Presidential election years have historically seen a higher...

  • WyoHelp hosting "Happy Community Breakfast"

    Nov 14, 2024

    WyoHelp is hosting a “Happy Community Breakfast” at Cornerstone Ministries on Sat., Nov. 16 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided (pancakes, coffee and juice) along with outreach, community engagement and education on who WyoHelp is and why they are here. The group is holding this event in hopes of receiving donations of all sizes of diapers and wipes to have a diaper bank at their Moorcroft office. Monetary donations may be of any amount are appreciated, either online or at the event....

  • Moorcroft Police

    Nov 14, 2024

    Oct. 28-Nov. 3 On Oct. 28, an officer performed a vehicle unlock and successfully gained entry into the vehicle. Nothing further. On Oct. 30, officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence. The incident began when the homeowner asked an individual to leave, which led to an argument and a struggle. Officers interviewed all those involved. Nothing further to report at this time. On Oct. 30, an officer was advised that a juvenile had an electronic vaping device. The individual was cited. Nothing further. On Oct. 31, all police...

  • Municipal Court

    Nov 14, 2024

    Speeding: Mysia L. Wolfe, 45/30, Canon City, CO, $195; Douglas, R. Johnson, 50/30, Abilene, TX, $230; Yonya M. Deshiell, 44/30, Vancouver, WA, $188; Ali H. Abdelhaq, 34/30, Simi Valley, CA, $202; Darrin J. Petersen, 47/30, Brigham City, UT, $188; Mark E. Roberts, 44/30, North Chesterfield, VA, $188; Kevin W. Bacon, 44/30, Whitefish, MT, $188; Evan M. Linsey, 54/30, Brooklyn, NY, $288; Luis A. Espinoza, 44/30, Stockton, CA, $188; Michael S. Galiardi, 44/30, Kettering, OH, $188; Pritesh T. Mandal, 54/30, Fort Wayne, IN, $288; Mark D. Wallander, 4...

  • Circuit Court

    Nov 14, 2024

    Speeding – Cory Morales, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Lars E. Efraimson, Moorcroft, WY, 79/75, $10; Anthony Lane, Cheyenne, WY, 85/80, $15; Curt M. Rainbolt, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Marshall Conda Sasse, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Robert Moens, Green Bay, WI, 75/70, $15; Kerry Schofield, Myerstown, PA, 80/75, $15; Roger Williams, Black Hawk, SD, 80/75, $15; Kevin Mitchell, Springdale, WA, 85/80, $15; Jo Ann Bachmann, Gillette, WY, 89/80, $103; Kyle Tornow, Seattle, WA, 90/80, $105; Gregory Flores, Spanaway, WA, 93/80, $125; Gabriel Knowlton, U...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Nov 14, 2024

    Nov. 4 – Seven VIN checks. Paper service. Trespassing complaint. Motorist assist. Two fingerprints. Two suspicious circumstances. Traffic complaint. Business checks. EMS page. Fire page. Nov. 5 – VIN check. Four traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. Medical alarm. Prisoner transport. EMS page. Nov. 6 – VIN check. Traffic hazard. Fingerprints. Three welfare checks. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Assist to Department of Family Services. Business checks. Housewatch. Animal complaint. Fire page. Nov. 7 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Animal co...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Nov 14, 2024

    Average gasoline prices in Wyoming down 4.2 cents a gallon in past week CHEYENNE (WNE) - Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 8.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 25.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.75 per gallon, while...

  • Christmas Basket Project gets underway

    Nov 14, 2024

    The Moorcroft Chamber of Commerce is once again gearing up for their annual Christmas Basket Project. This is a very worthwhile project that helps the less fortunate out during the holiday season. In past years, they have put together anywhere from 40-50 baskets, so any kind of food or monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. For anyone needing a food basket, or, if you know of anyone needing a food basket, forms are available at the Moorcroft Post Office, Diehl’s Supermarket, Pinnacle Bank and the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop – complete the fo...

  • What's happening at the Moorcroft Branch Library

    Serena Buckner|Nov 14, 2024

    Library staff are busy planning a fun-filled December! Our calendar is now available on our website, Facebook page or pick up a paper copy from the library. Our Adult Book Club welcomes new members. The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Join us for book discussions, snacks and great conversation. On November 21 the group will discuss The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. As you are decorating for the holidays, please consider donating unneeded items such as garland, stockings, ornaments, battery operated lights, etc. for...

  • Authorities say man killed cow before poaching nine deer

    CJ Baker, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange|Nov 14, 2024

    POWELL —- A young Michigan man who allegedly poached nine mule deer in Cody over the summer is now facing more legal trouble, as investigators say they’ve also tied him to the killing of a cow last year. Twenty-year-old Josh Wielhouwer was already facing 18 misdemeanor counts in connection with deer that were killed and left to waste in Cody in August and early September. Last week, prosecutors added a felony count of property destruction for a cow that was killed north of the city in 2023. Like the deer, the domestic animal was apparently sla...

  • School Warrants

    Nov 14, 2024

    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 OCTOBER 21, 2024 IN HULETT, WYOMING To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Ag classroom supplies $ 1,588.41 ACCELERATE LEARNING Stemscopes 1,148.97 ACKERMAN, BRANDON B Isolation 1,035.55 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies/Curriculum 29,195.23 ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALTIES LLC Building Repairs - security... Full story

  • Meeting

    Nov 14, 2024

    Meeting Notice The Crook County Tourism Promotion Board will meet at 5 p.m. in Sundance on November 20. The meeting will be held in the meeting room at the Crook County Museum and Cultural Center. Publish: November 14, 2024... Full story

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