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Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, Nov. 20

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2025/11/20

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office. Arrests Arraignments The post Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, Nov. 20 appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette sees morning fog; colder air expected by...

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2025/11/20

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Foggy conditions will linger across parts of Campbell County this morning, with another round expected early Friday before a stretch of mild, dry weather settles in through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Low clouds and fog developed overnight across northeast Wyoming, including Gillette, and […] The post Gillette sees morning fog; colder air expected by Tuesday appeared first on County 17.

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Here’s what Gov. Mark Gordon is proposing for...

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2025/11/20

by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon released his budget recommendations Monday, outlining an $11.1 billion proposal to boost state worker pay, bolster wildfire-fighting capacity, renovate the veterans home in Buffalo and put $250 million into permanent savings, among other priorities. “The state government we have should only provide what is absolutely needed and what […] The post Here’s what Gov. Mark Gordon is proposing for Wyoming’s next budget appeared first on County

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/19/25)

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2025/11/20

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Wednesday, Nov. 19: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,839 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/19/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming jails hold father detained in controversial...

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2025/11/19

by Andrew Graham, WyoFile When the raid began, she was tending to her baby in the parking lot of a local horse track. She looked out her car window and saw that people who’d been watching the race were now fleeing into nearby fields. Then she heard the helicopters. She stepped out of her car. She […] The post Wyoming jails hold father detained in controversial Idaho ICE operation, now suing for his freedom appeared first on County 17.

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Concurrent enrollment climbs as trustees weigh...

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette Community College District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Nov. 19, focusing on accreditation, academic strategy and several financial and policy decisions that will shape the college’s direction in the coming year. Administrators reported that the college expects the final Higher Learning Commission accreditation report by Friday. Leaders described the draft […] The post Concurrent enrollment climbs as trustees weigh academic strategy appeared first on County

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Gillette City Council advances repeal of malicious...

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette City Council advanced a proposal to repeal the city’s malicious harms ordinance, passing the measure on a 4–3 vote during its second reading after more than an hour of public comment and debate. The repeal will move to a third and final reading. Most speakers urged the council to keep […] The post Gillette City Council advances repeal of malicious harms ordinance in 4–3 vote appeared first on County 17.

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World Ballet Company brings The Nutcracker to...

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The World Ballet Company will bring its acclaimed holiday production of “The Nutcracker” to the CAM-PLEX on Dec. 3, offering local audiences a chance to experience one of the world’s most beloved ballets during its 2025 national tour. The stop is part of a coast-to-coast schedule of nearly 50 performances running from […] The post World Ballet Company brings The Nutcracker to CAM-PLEX Dec. 3 appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, Nov. 19

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. – Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 18, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Narcotics, Nov. 18, GPD Officers responded to a welfare check at 3:02 a.m. after a nurse reported a 48-year-old woman was […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, Nov. 19 appeared first on County 17.

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Arrests, Arraignments for Wednesday, Nov. 19

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2025/11/19

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Weak front moves through, but Gillette stays warmer...

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A weak cold front drifting across the region Wednesday is expected to bring gradual clearing and mild temperatures to Gillette and the rest of Campbell County, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Fog developed early Wednesday morning across parts of northeastern Wyoming, but forecasters said improving conditions […] The post Weak front moves through, but Gillette stays warmer than normal appeared first on County 17.

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Rocky Mountain Power announces ‘internal...

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2025/11/19

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The massive, multi-utility power outage that left more than 100,000 customers in Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana without electricity Thursday also brought down a large portion of Rocky Mountain Power’s system in Wyoming, the company says. Although several other utilities affected by the interruption have noted that it originated outside their systems, Rocky Mountain […] The post Rocky Mountain Power announces ‘internal investigation’ of massive

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/18/25)

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Tuesday, Nov. 18: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,828 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/18/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming innovators recognized in 2025 Energy Capital...

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Energy Capital Economic Development and Gillette College announced the winners of the 2025 Energy Capital StartUp Challenge on Tuesday, highlighting three ventures aiming to bring new ideas and economic diversification to northeast Wyoming. The announcement follows Pitch Night, held on Veterans Day at the Gillette College Presentation Hall, where finalists presented their […] The post Wyoming innovators recognized in 2025 Energy Capital StartUp Challenge appeared first on

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Traffic stop leads to felony meth possession charges...

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2025/11/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Larry Dean Sinning Jr., 42, was arrested Nov. 13 south of Gillette after a Campbell County Sheriff’s corporal spotted him driving a vehicle with a broken rear window and recognized him as having an active warrant, according to an affidavit of probable cause. The affidavit states the deputy first saw the vehicle […] The post Traffic stop leads to felony meth possession charges for Campbell County man appeared first on County 17.

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Public weighs in as Campbell County adopts stand...

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2025/11/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Campbell County commissioners approved a resolution opposing the storage of high-level nuclear waste in the county, signing off on a measure supporters said was intended to get ahead of any future push to bring spent fuel into Wyoming. The vote on Resolution 3116 passed with one dissenting vote from Commissioner […] The post Public weighs in as Campbell County adopts stand against nuclear waste appeared first on County 17.

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With literacy bill, Wyoming advocates and lawmakers...

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2025/11/18

by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile Many tears were shed inside a nondescript meeting room inside the Wyoming Capitol, where legislators gathered last week to discuss education policy. Adolescent students cried while telling lawmakers about their own debilitating reading struggles and the subsequent anxiety and self-doubt they felt. Parents broke down describing the frustrations of watching their children […] The post With literacy bill, Wyoming advocates and lawmakers aim to shore up students’

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Gillette man arrested on multiple drug charges after...

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2025/11/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Drake O. Hefner, 25, was arrested last week in Campbell County on multiple felony charges related to the possession and distribution of controlled substances, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed in the Sixth Judicial District Court. Authorities say Hefner, who was taken into custody on Nov. 12 at a property […] The post Gillette man arrested on multiple drug charges after DCI investigation appeared first on County 17.

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Street closure planned for O’Hara Drive as part of...

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2025/11/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A section of O’Hara Drive between Butler Spaeth Road and O’Henry Street is expected to close for construction as part of the O’Hara Drive water main project, according to a pending street closure notice being prepared by the City of Gillette. The closure, listed on city documents as “Street Closure #1,” is […] The post Street closure planned for O’Hara Drive as part of water main project appeared first on County 17.

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WYDOT says Wyoming airports ‘largely unaffected’ by...

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2025/11/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is assuring Wyoming travelers that despite national headlines regarding a 6% reduction in flight capacity that was ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration at many of the nation’s busiest airports, Wyoming’s commercial air service has remained largely stable. A release from WYDOT states that “travelers can confidently […] The post WYDOT says Wyoming airports ‘largely unaffected’ by FAA-mandated airline

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