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Articles from the December 14, 2023 edition


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  • Boe Drive project on the move

    Grace Moore|Dec 14, 2023

    Pine Haven’s council heard Heath Turbiville of HDR Engineering at Tuesday morning’s workshop as he explained the town’s current position on the Boe Drive Project. This project involves the installation of hydrants and a waterline along the roadway. HDR recently received comments from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding the agency’s review of the design previously provided by the engineering firm, of which there were “very few and very simple”. HDR responded with a council approved answer by the end of last week. The enginee...

  • Clearing the smoke

    Grace Moore|Dec 14, 2023

    After "R" Place owner Brenda Gideon and The Reservoir owners Bill and Misty Brown asked for help from the town in banning smoking within their facilities, Mayor Karla Brandenburg and Councilwoman Emily Smith met with them. "In the beginning," Smith later spoke of their first impressions, "when we did meet with them, both owners were in favor of it and the fact of us working together with them and doing an ordinance... was agreed upon. In our discussion, we were saying [that] 'it is our...

  • Lighting up the night

    Dec 14, 2023

    Moorcroft shone with festive lights over the weekend, from homes and light poles to the parade of lights. Glenn Construction took first place in the parade, followed by Bethlehem Lutheran Church's "Following a Star". The winner of the light pole contest was Good Electric Inc. while the Whitcomb FFA Barn won the commercial category of the lights contest and Doug and Trudy Christensen Klein won the residential....

  • Circuit Court

    Dec 14, 2023

    Speeding – Andrew Pinski, La Crosse, WI, 98/75, $175; Randy Peterson, Palermo, ND, 93/80, $125; Mark Maliske, Denver, CO, 79/70, $103; Jose Granados Dominguez, Gillette, WY, 96/80, $140; Devin Garza, Belle Fourche, SD, 82/65, $209; Jeremy Cuff, Kearns, UT, 84/70, $130 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Lane Efreaimson, Saginaw, MN, $440; Layla Marie Zink, Gillette, WY, $450 No Valid Driver’s License – Jermaine Brooks, Gillette, WY, $150 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Vance J. Petersen, Piedmont,...

  • Municipal Court

    Dec 14, 2023

    Speeding (26/20): Daniel E. Wipf, Gillette, WY, $112; (44/30): Pawel W. Halicki, Murray, UT, $188; Nicholas L. Kloos, East Glacier Park, MT, $188; Craig W. Anderson, Doniphan, NE, $188; Brandon M. Dietrich, Columbus, NE, $188; Michael R. Gilligan, Chicago, IL, $188; Ashley Harpstreith, Cheyenne, WY, $188; Sean A. Hershberger, Lafayette, IN, $188; Hartley C. Burget, Sheridan, WY, $188; Jordan L. Davis, Sheridan, WY, $188; William C. Mcclain, Sheridan, WY, $188; Maura Y. Mckenney, Cambridge, MA, $188; Richard D. Knuppe, Rapid City, SD, $188;...

  • Moorcroft Police

    Dec 14, 2023

    Stats: One hundred five business checks. Nine traffic warnings. Seventeen crosswalk/school zone. Domestic disturbance. Two VIN checks. Suspicious activity. Five house watch. Two false alarms. Two background checks. Child neglect. Fraud. House watch. Seven minors in possession of tobacco. Juvenile issue. Stalking/harassment report. DUI. Unattended death. Welfare check. Citations: Two citations for speeding. Seven citations for MIP tobacco....

  • WYDOT warns of stolen blank vehicle titles

    Dec 14, 2023

    The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to warn residents of potential fraudulent titles after a blank Wyoming title stock was stolen from a Wyoming county. Some of these blank titles, which have control numbers ranging from 8790001 to 8790500, have been used for criminal purposes in Colorado. The control numbers are located at the lower right side of the title in silver print with a security box around the number. On the lower left side of the title will be marked "MV-301 (4/21)"...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Dec 14, 2023

    Children, mother injured in fiery crash near Ralston POWELL (WNE) — A woman and her two school-aged children suffered “extensive” injuries on Sunday evening after their vehicle crashed down an embankment and caught fire just east of Ralston. The 36-year-old woman, her nine-year-old son and her six-year-old daughter were all taken by ambulance to Powell Valley Hospital and then flown on to larger hospitals in neighboring states, said Trooper Kaycee Shroyer of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Authorities were unsure of the occupants’ place of residen...

  • What's Happening at the Moorcroft Branch Library

    Serena Buckner|Dec 14, 2023

    We were very excited to welcome 30 patrons to the library on Sunday, December 10. for Storytime and a craft. Santa’s elves were so busy getting ready for Christmas that they asked Miss Lacey to step in for them. Attendees enjoyed holiday stories and colored ornaments. Please join us on December 19 for a Holiday Treat Exchange from 5:30-7 pm. Bring at least two dozen of your favorite holiday treats. We will enjoy some, while we visit and all attendees will get to take home new treats to share with their friends and family. Hot cocoa and apple c...

  • Basketball season starts off with a busy week

    Dec 14, 2023

    MHS Boys Nick Redden, Wolves basketball coach, says of the first games of the year, “In Burns, we played four games. We played against Burns, Thermopolis, Lingle and Tongue River; all very solid opponents across the board…We came out 0-4 - We had a tight one against Burns and lost in overtime. “Our JV ended up playing three games. I have 13 kids, they’re just awesome to be around and they work harder than most kids I’ve ever seen. When it comes down to it, there’s a lot of learning done. “The older kids are really being leaders and showing what...

  • Wolves wrestle into new season

    Marci Allison|Dec 14, 2023

    The Wolves wrestling team started their season this past weekend in Cheyenne, at the Charlie Lake Duals on Friday, followed by the varsity girls and JV tournaments on Saturday. There, they faced very tough competition wrestling against 27 teams from all around Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado and Montana. Friday was the dual tournament where the Wolves went undefeated in the black pool, winning all five of their duals. The team wrestled five rounds of duals to place first. The dual results were:...

  • DWU Fall Scholarships

    Dec 14, 2023

    Dakota Wesleyan University has announced fall scholarship winners from high school senior classes. Thirty-seven high school seniors competed last month for the university’s most prestigious scholarships as part of DWU’s Fall Scholarship Day on Nov. 17. Students with outstanding academic status, leadership potential and commitment to serving others were invited to campus to meet with faculty, staff and students, or virtually, while exploring opportunities at DWU. Awarded an Achievement Scholarship from this area is Rebekah Anderson, Moo...

  • Commissioners

    Dec 14, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, December 5, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Petition for Formation of Beulah I&S District The County Clerk presented and filed with the Board a Certificate of Petition for the Formation of Beulah Improvement & Service District. Presenting that, on October 2, 2023, a ...

  • Hearing

    Dec 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CROOK COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICES REGULATION Be advised the Board of Crook County Commissioners intends to approve and adopt the Crook County Ambulance Services Regulation pursuant to W.S. 16-1-101, 19-13-101 et seq. and 16-3-101 et seq. On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the hour of 11:30 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the County Commissioners Room, Crook County Courthouse, Sundance, Wyoming, so all interested parties may present written or oral comments on th...

  • Hearing

    Dec 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE YELLOWSTONE L&R RANCH IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT BEFORE THE BOARD OF CROOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with W.S. §22-29-109 that a hearing is to be held on behalf of those petitioning for a service and improvement district before the County Commissioners as follows: 1. The name of the proposed district shall be the “Yellowstone L&R Ranch Improvement and Service District.” 2. The proposed district is located within Crook County, Wyoming, and the boun...

  • Meeting / Board Member

    Dec 14, 2023

    Meeting – Seeking Board Member Do you love history and want to make a positive impact in our communities? The Crook County Museum District is seeking a board member. Send questions and/or a letter of interest to [email protected]. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the next board meeting at 5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2024 in Hulett at the Greater Community Center. Publish: December 7 and 14, 2023; January 11 and 18, 2024...

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