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UW’s Florentine a nominee for Burlsworth Trophy

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2025/11/06

LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming nose tackle Ben Florentine was recently named one of the 79 D1 football players nominated for the 2025 Burlsworth Trophy, given to the most outstanding player who started their collegiate career as a walk-on. In its 16th year, the trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University […] The post UW’s Florentine a nominee for Burlsworth Trophy appeared first on County 17.

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Traffic stop near Gillette leads to major drug...

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2025/11/06

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Gillette woman is facing multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop south of 4-J Elementary School led Campbell County deputies to seize large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other controlled substances, according to an affidavit filed in Circuit Court. Samantha Jo Longwell, identified as the passenger in a white 2009 […] The post Traffic stop near Gillette leads to major drug trafficking charges appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, Nov. 6

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2025/11/06

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 5, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Crash, Nov. 5, GPD A 55-year-old woman was driving a Campbell County High School bus and was turning left on a […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, Nov. 6 appeared first on County 17.

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Legislators advance $3.75M proposal to fund 911...

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2025/11/06

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Facing an estimated $3 million deficit in funding for emergency telephone operations, a Wyoming legislative committee voted Tuesday to sponsor a bill that would inject $3.75 million in immediate state funding to stabilize 911 services across the state and launch a study for future system upgrades. The Joint Corporations, Elections & Political […] The post Legislators advance $3.75M proposal to fund 911 operations, statewide study appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming legislative committee backs felony ballot...

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2025/11/06

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming legislative committee voted this week to sponsor a bill that would prohibit ballot harvesting and make it a felony to knowingly deliver an absentee ballot on behalf of another person, unless the deliverer is an immediate family member or an authorized caregiver. The bill, 26LSO-0042, was advanced by the Wyoming […] The post Wyoming legislative committee backs felony ballot delivery ban appeared first on County 17.

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Cold front to bring wind, light snow chances to...

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2025/11/06

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Mild weather will linger through Friday afternoon across Campbell County before a strong cold front brings a sharp temperature drop, gusty winds and a chance of light rain or snow Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota Southerly winds and cloud cover kept conditions […] The post Cold front to bring wind, light snow chances to Gillette area this weekend appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/5/25)

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2025/11/06

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Wednesday, Nov. 5: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,692 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/5/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Feds extend comment for vast Rock Springs public land...

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2025/11/06

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has extended a public comment period regarding potential changes to a management plan that covers 3.6 million acres of public land in southwest Wyoming. The agency proposes to amend the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan to include more access for fossil fuel extraction and will accept “scoping” comments […] The post Feds extend comment for vast Rock Springs public land management area appeared first on County

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Rancher lobbyist knocks Wyoming bill recognizing...

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2025/11/05

by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Stock growers won’t support a bill that would clarify Wyoming law following a court decision allowing public access to public land by corner crossing, an industry representative says. The draft bill, “Corner crossing clarification,” is headed to the Legislature early next year after the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural […] The post Rancher lobbyist knocks Wyoming bill recognizing corner crossing’s court-decided legality appeared first on

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Traffic stop near Gillette leads to felony drug arrest

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2025/11/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Texas man is facing felony drug charges in Campbell County after a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper said a late-night traffic stop for speeding led to the discovery of cocaine, marijuana and other controlled substances inside his vehicle. According to an affidavit filed Tuesday in Circuit Court, 32-year-old Julian Gonzalez was arrested […] The post Traffic stop near Gillette leads to felony drug arrest appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette City Council votes 4–3 to repeal malicious...

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2025/11/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette City Council’s Tuesday meeting drew a large crowd as residents debated the proposed repeal of the city’s malicious harms ordinance, a measure that dominated the evening and revealed deep divisions over what role the law should play in protecting residents. After a lengthy public hearing marked by emotional testimony, the […] The post Gillette City Council votes 4–3 to repeal malicious harms ordinance on first reading appeared first on County 17.

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Commissioners weigh public opposition to nuclear...

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2025/11/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County commissioners held a public hearing on Nov. 4 on a proposed resolution outlining the board’s position on nuclear waste storage, drawing strong public opposition and prompting the board to delay formal action pending further discussion. The draft resolution, introduced by Commissioner Jerry Means, would prohibit any interim or consolidated storage […] The post Commissioners weigh public opposition to nuclear waste storage appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, Nov. 5

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2025/11/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 4, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Drugs, Nov. 4, CCSO Deputies stopped an 18-year-old man who was the driver of a black Ford Expedition. A 25-year-old man, […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, Nov. 5 appeared first on County 17.

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Mild weather holds before cooler, windy weekend in...

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2025/11/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Residents in Gillette and across Campbell County can expect seasonably mild and mostly dry conditions through the end of the week before cooler, windier weather arrives over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Temperatures will remain in the 50s today under partly cloudy skies, with […] The post Mild weather holds before cooler, windy weekend in Campbell County appeared first on County 17.

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Low-income Wyoming homes still without heating...

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2025/11/05

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Temperatures are plunging across the Equality State, and thousands of low-income households are without heating assistance due to the federal government shutdown, now entering its fifth week. The federally funded Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program stopped approving new applications when its funding ran out Oct. 15, but continues to accept applications so that […] The post Low-income Wyoming homes still without heating assistance as

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/4/25)

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2025/11/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Tuesday, Nov. 4: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,691 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/4/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Pokes in the Pros: Week 9

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2025/11/05

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has produced several NFL players currently making an impact. Here’s how they did in the most recent week’s slate of games. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills The Bills’ star quarterback was in peak form on Sunday, as a stellar outing by the reigning MVP helped Buffalo down the Kansas […] The post Pokes in the Pros: Week 9 appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming Freedom Caucus wants to cut state budget, but...

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2025/11/04

by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile CHEYENNE—Wyoming Freedom Caucus lawmakers are determined to shrink the state’s budget in the 2026 legislative session, but where and how deep they will cut remains to be seen. “We’re going to do everything we can to limit the growth of government, so it does not outpace your paychecks,” House Appropriations Chairman Rep. […] The post Wyoming Freedom Caucus wants to cut state budget, but won’t say how much yet appeared first on County 17.

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Cowboy Basketball opens season with 99–75 win over...

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2025/11/04

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team opened its season Monday with a decisive 99–75 win at home over Northern State University. Freshman guard Naz Meyer led the way with 19 points — the most season-opener points by a freshman since 2020, according to UW Athletics. Wyoming shot 55% from the field […] The post Cowboy Basketball opens season with 99–75 win over Northern State appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, Nov. 4

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2025/11/04

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 3, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Narcotics, Nov. 3, GPD Officers responded to a report made by the Department of Family Services. DFS had conducted a home […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, Nov. 4 appeared first on County 17.

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