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CCMSD still seeking trustee
The Board of Trustees for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) has been working with just four members since August, when Trustee Ed Ray resigned his position representing the Moorcroft area. At last week’s meeting, the board discussed...
Town sees value in land near school
Moorcroft's council has approached Crook County School District, asking if they might be interested in allowing the town to take custody of the mound in the center of the U-shaped parking area on the...
Pine Haven looks to refining permit verbiage
After dealing with a number of issues regarding the proper surveying and engineering of planned structures within town limits, Pine Haven's council, in association with the planning and zoning committ...
Wyoming News Briefs
75-year-old arrested Thanksgiving Day bound over on drug charges GILLETTE (WNE) — A 75-year-old Gillette man arrested on drug charges Thanksgiving Day has been bound over to District Court. Dickie F. Sandy waived his preliminary hearing Nov. 30,...
Town adjusting parking ordinance
Moorcroft has had to crack down in recent years on citizens who do not observe the municipal laws on long term parking on public streets and alleys. After facing a related problem regarding drivers leaving their vehicles blocking access to private...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Nov. 27 – Five VIN checks. Two property damage. Traffic hazard. Three business checks. Three house watches. Runaway juvenile. Assist other agency. Sex offense. Traffic stop. Nov. 28 – Three VIN checks. Prisoner transport. Theft-automobile. Five...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Sherie Denise Jones, Pine Haven, WY, 80/70, $100; David J. Snyder, Bethel, CT, 94/80, $130; Noah T. Rygh, Anchorage, AK, 85/70, $195; (minor), Coeur D’Alene, ID, 91/75, $140; Jeffrey Bjorkman, Park Rapids, MN, 88/75, $125; Dalton...
Mysterious mailers attack Wyoming lawmakers, prompt investigation
As summer turned to fall in Wyoming this year, red and gold political leaflets began to appear in mailboxes. At first glance, the oversized glossy postcards didn’t look much different than any other campaign material. They featured an official...
Telemetry to be updated
The telemetry program that Moorcroft's Public Works Department uses to monitor and manage the five active wells on which the town depends for water has become outdated and no longer works...
Pine Haven gets path funds
With the approval of their Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant application for $221,700, Pine Haven is moving forward with the next phase of the bike/walking path, which is the completion of the overall project design including land...
Veterans assistance available
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout December. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Christopher W. Bears, Hulett, WY, 80/65, $135; Clinton Snook, Hulett, WY, 80/65, $135; Travis Hartman, Bozeman, MT, 80/70, $105; Joseph Wiles, Manitowoc, WI, 84/75, $103; Oscar Arbelaez Vargas, Tampa, FL, 94/80, $130; (truck) – Chase...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Nov. 13 – Seven VIN checks. Property damage. Traffic stops. Livestock. Civil standby. Motorist assist. Two business checks. House watch. EMS page. Nov. 14 – Six VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Fraud. Two business checks. Welfare check. Fire page....
Moorcroft Police
On November 22, police were notified of a possible domestic disturbance. Officer arrived on scene and met with the reporting party who showed the officer the residence in question. Officer made contact with the resident who denied any domestic...
Wyoming News Briefs
Man caught after getting stuck in snow pleads guilty to federal charges GILLETTE (WNE) — A Campbell County man who was arrested after driving his truck into a snowbank on the side of Highway 50 pleaded guilty to federal drug charges while another...
Complaints in coal country
CASPER — Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine in January 2021 applied to add federal coal reserves at its Sweetwater County operations, which supplies the Jim Bridger Power Plant and a sizable share of baseload thermal energy throughout the West. It was a...
Dan Blakeman resigns
Long-time Pine Haven resident and former mayor Dan Blakeman, who returned to the town's council when he was appointed several months ago to replace Kristy Speed, resigned at last week's meeting of...
Ambulance fees approved
After ascertaining the progress of the insurance network earlier this month, Pine Haven’s governing body has approved moving forward with setting the ambulance fee schedule as follows: $1000 per transit and $10 per mile between incident and medical...
An unexpected training opportunity
The Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department was recently given the opportunity to train for interior rescue scenarios, using an abandoned house north of town. According to Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Chief...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Reynard M. Graham, Colorado Springs, CO, 75/65, $105; Mychael Checky, Round Rock, TX, 85/70, $135; Veronika Williamson, Belle Fourche, SD, 99/80, $155; Sergey Badeshko, Lake Mary, FL, 87/75, $120; Tina C. Hart-Herrboldt, Rapid City, SD,...
Moorcroft Police Department
One hundred four business checks. Ten traffic warnings. Eight crosswalk/school zone. Three traffic crashes. Three VIN checks. Two assists to other agencies. False alarm. Emergency fund assistance. Sexual assault. Petty theft. Threats made. Warrant...
Municipal Court
Speeding: Kevin E. Freel, 44/30, Osceola, IN, $188; Ronald J. Nagel, 44/30, Anchorage, AK, $188; Robert Viola, 44/30, Milford, NJ, $188; Ly X. Hoang, 35/30, Jersey Village, TX, $75; Eduardo Amezcua, 43/30, Loveland, CO, $181; Tyler H. Loftin, 49/35,...
Wyoming News Briefs
Black 14 Philanthropy delivers 40,000 pounds of food to Laramie LARAMIE (WNE) — Cathedral Home and the University of Wyoming Food Share Pantry welcomed a delivery of 40,000 pounds of food and goods that traveled to Laramie last Tuesday. The...
Pine Ridge Christmas Bazaar Dec. 2
The Pine Ridge Community Church is holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Sat., Dec. 2 with a potluck meal at 6 p.m., annual meeting, Santa Claus at 7 p.m. followed by cake walk, fishing for treats and dessert/gift auction. All are welcome. Come to...
Draft bill aims to make it easier to build accessory dwellings
JACKSON — Despite objections from some Republican lawmakers and local governments, a state task force is moving ahead with a draft bill to override local building regulations for accessory housing units like detached guest homes or mother-in-law...
