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The needed parts for the lightning-struck booster pumps that pump the water from the Madison well east of town to the municipal tank arrived last Thursday and were installed Friday, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison; and Well #6 that...

It was business as usual at Pine Haven’s meeting of the governing body last Tuesday night except for an item of contention from homeowners Nick and Cindy Bedsted. According to the Bedsteds, they had given the town right of way across their land...

Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Tuesday, July 30 from 1p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorcroft Fire Hall. Moorcroft Presbyterian Deacons will be again sponsoring the drive by providing cookies and refreshments. This drive will be...

Goshen County School District considers drug-testing policy for students TORRINGTON (WNE) — The Goshen County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees discussed at its regular meeting July 9 the merits and drawbacks of mandatory drug testing for...

During the Crook County Fair, five books will be given away. You can sign up for the free drawing by stopping by the Crook County CattleWomen’s booth in the exhibit hall and enter your name and phone number. You can enter as many times as you like...

The restrooms at the Moorcroft Rest Area have been closed down for an indeterminate amount of time due to a sewer line breach at the lift station. Although the permanent facilities are not available to the traveling public, the rest area remains...

July 8 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy assisted two motorists. Detention deputy booked in subject. Deputy removed traffic hazard from roadway. Deputy transported prisoner to appointment. Deputy...

Speeding – Thomas G. Ganim, CT, 80/65, $120; Rosanne Driskill, Devils Tower, 75/65, $90; Alison R. Schwarz, WI, 91/75, $125; Natalia B. Stoupakova, IA, 93/80, $110; Seane M. Waterbury, TX, 87/75, $105; Robert J. Watson, Wyarno, 98/75, $160; Sergio...

On July 8, police received a complaint of kids playing around the construction area at the Catholic Church. Officer made contact with the parent of the children involved and advised them to make sure that their children stay off the church’s...

Moorcroft and the surrounding area nightly rooms are and have been fully booked for Jubilee weekend for some time and local RV park owner Paul Smoot said that he is still receiving several calls daily. Previous years saw about 1000 people for the...

Public Works Director Cory Allison has received a solid number to replace the irreparable drivers for the two booster pumps on the Madison water line and reported his findings to the Moorcroft Council at Monday’s meeting. To track down parts for...

At time of going to press, the search was ongoing for a Moorcroft man who was reported missing in Gering, Nebraska on Saturday evening. According to reports, Chance Englebert was visiting family with his wife and child when he went out for a walk...

Crook County Library will be hosting several cemetery walks around the county again this summer, kicking off with the Mt. Moriah Cemetery Walk in Sundance on Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cemetery walks are a great way to learn more about the histor...

During the month of June, the Pantry served 177 people. This included 14 new clients, 61 under the age of 18, and 63 over the age of 60. We also shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve...

Energy companies eyeing Goshen County for oil and gas wells TORRINGTON – Several energy companies are eyeing oil well locations in Goshen County, and while it’s too early to say that Goshen County will be the next location for an energy boom,...

MTC board chairperson Nancy Feehan is volunteering at the Moorcroft Town Center this Jubilee weekend to guide guests around the building to see what has been done and get an idea of the possibilities. There are a couple of reunions that will also be...

Violations: Daniel F. Wolford, NE, Speeding 47/30, $95; Jesse W. Webber, VT, Speeding 44/30, $80; William J. Foster, CA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Edward J. Czarnecki, SD, Speeding 46/30, $90; Steven Danenberg, WI, Speeding 51/30, $115; Ronald J....

June 24 – Seven VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Detention Deputy fingerprinted subject for outside employment. Detention Deputy transported prisoner to appointment. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with call. Deputy assisted motorist. June...

Speeding – Trina C. Dockery, FL, 101/75, $175; Robert N. Spencer, AZ, 87/80, $84; Matthew M. Pickard, WI, 89/80, $88; Omar J. Khayat, NV, 90/80, $100; Brandon F. Kornegay, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Carter R. Hunnicutt, Rock Springs, 90/70, $145; Carlo...