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Meth charges lead to 92-month sentence

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2025/09/27

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming man Carlos Salazar was recently sentenced to more than seven and a half years in prison, with four years of supervised release to follow, for methamphetamine charges. Salazar, 50, was sentenced to 92 months for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation began investigating several […] The post Meth charges lead to 92-month sentence appeared first on County 17.

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Woman sentenced in Cheyenne for theft of government...

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2025/09/27

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cassandra Lee Corbin, 36, was recently sentenced to 21 months in prison with three years of supervised release to follow for theft of government funds. According to court documents, Corbin — who does not have a permanent residence — as the custodian of her two minor children, received survivor insurance benefits from […] The post Woman sentenced in Cheyenne for theft of government funds in insurance case appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/26/25)

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2025/09/27

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Sept. 25 and 26: Sept. 25 Sept. 26 The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/26/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Warm temps ahead for coming weekend

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2025/09/27

GILLETTE. Wyo. — Fall may have recently begun, but the forecast for the coming weekend includes temperatures that are downright summery, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Today will see sunny and clear skies, with a high temperature near 80 degrees. Moderately strong south winds could reach speeds nearing 25 […] The post Warm temps ahead for coming weekend appeared first on County 17.

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State education department announces $24.4 million...

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2025/09/26

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education announced Friday that it was awarded $24.4 million from a Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. The money will be distributed over the next five years. “The CLSD Grant is designed to strengthen language and literacy outcomes for children from birth through grade 12,” the release said. Wyoming will […] The post State education department announces $24.4 million literacy grant appeared first on County 17.

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‘This garden is a sanctuary:’ Wind River Food...

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2025/09/26

By Katie Klingsporn FORT WASHAKIE, Wyo. — When the Wind River Food Sovereignty Project purchased this 30-acre farm near Fort Washakie, the land mainly grew hay. Machinery and tools stood in the yards. Fences were aging. Fast forward two years, and a transformation is taking root. Old equipment has been cleared out, and a fenced vegetable […] The post ‘This garden is a sanctuary:’ Wind River Food Sovereignty Project unveils tribal farm appeared first on County 17.

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Cowgirls hang on to win thriller over rival CSU

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2025/09/26

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowgirls volleyball team held on for dear life Thursday night, and in the end it was able to beat rival Colorado State in a five-set nail-biter to open Mountain West play. Wyoming was able to pull out the victory 25–20, 25–21, 18–25, 19–25, 15–13. It was a tale of two […] The post Cowgirls hang on to win thriller over rival CSU appeared first on County 17.

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Two grizzly bears captured and relocated in Cody region

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2025/09/26

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently announced that, after consultation with the Untied States Fish and Wildlife Service, it has captured and relocated two grizzly bear cubs — one male, one female — on Sept. 21. That’s according to a release from Game and Fish, which states that the grizzly bears […] The post Two grizzly bears captured and relocated in Cody region appeared first on County 17.

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Mother of Wyoming woman who killed children and...

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2025/09/26

By Andrew Graham This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. The mother of a Byron woman who killed her four children and then herself has sued a psychiatric clinic in Cody, alleging improper use of ketamine led her daughter […] The post Mother of Wyoming woman who killed children and herself sues over ketamine therapy, adding to legislative debate appeared first on County 17.

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Dry cold front brings gusty winds, wildfire risk Friday

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2025/09/26

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A dry cold front is expected to sweep through Campbell County on Friday, bringing gusty northerly winds and raising the risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, said winds could gust between 30 and 40 mph Friday afternoon as the front pushes through northeast Wyoming. While forecasters […] The post Dry cold front brings gusty winds, wildfire risk Friday appeared first on County 17.

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BLM to open bidding on 365 million tons of...

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management has finalized its decision to move forward with a competitive lease sale for federal coal reserves in Campbell and Converse counties. The Record of Decision, issued Sept. 25, approves the West Antelope III Lease by Application submitted by Navajo Transitional Energy Company. The application covers about 3,508 […] The post BLM to open bidding on 365 million tons of recoverable coal in Wyoming appeared first on County 17.

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VA awards nearly $11 million in grants to fight...

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that $10,917,945 in grant money has been awarded to an organization in Wyoming that helps veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless. That’s according to a release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which states that the organization receiving […] The post VA awards nearly $11 million in grants to fight veteran homelessness in Wyoming appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette Happenings (9/27, 9/28): Bar Crawl, karaoke,...

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The weekend is almost upon us, which means you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of activities happening throughout Gillette this weekend. This is what’s happening this weekend in Gillette. Grinners and the Hayden James Band Hayden James Band […] The post Gillette Happenings (9/27, 9/28): Bar Crawl, karaoke, more appeared first on County 17.

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Sheriff’s office to host drug take back event Oct. 25

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Community Drug Take Back event. The event will be held at 600 W. Boxelder Road in the lobby of the sheriff’s office. People can bring any unused, expired or unwanted medications from home […] The post Sheriff’s office to host drug take back event Oct. 25 appeared first on County 17.

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‘Judas elk’ to help target Jackson Hole ‘suburban...

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2025/09/25

by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile In the coming months, thousands of elk will migrate onto the National Elk Refuge, just outside the town of Jackson, where the Jackson Elk Herd winters. Historically, they’ve traveled long distances from summer range in places like southern Yellowstone National Park, but so-called “suburban elk” that stick nearer to Jackson to feed off […] The post ‘Judas elk’ to help target Jackson Hole ‘suburban elk,’ easing pressure on Yellowstone migrants appeared

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BWXT to court Gillette for $500M nuclear fuel...

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Nuclear technology company BWXT has formally announced its plan to build a state-of-the-art nuclear fuel facility in Gillette, a nearly $500 million project that has already fueled a tense debate over transparency and nuclear waste. The company will host a public information event at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the CAM-PLEX […] The post BWXT to court Gillette for $500M nuclear fuel manufacturing plant appeared first on County 17.

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Warm, dry stretch to continue in Campbell County with...

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County residents can expect a continuation of warm, dry weather well into next week, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. High temperatures are projected to run 5–12 degrees above seasonal averages, keeping conditions favorable for elevated fire danger. On Thursday, skies will stay clear and sunny, […] The post Warm, dry stretch to continue in Campbell County with gusty winds Friday appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/24/25)

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Wednesday, Sept. 24: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,394 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/24/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Health implements temporary phone...

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2025/09/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Due to ongoing Verizon connectivity issues that are affecting inbound calls to Campbell County Health, CCH has deployed temporary cellphones with AT&T/FirstNet service to key departments in order to ensure continued access to care and communication with patients. That’s according to a release from Campbell County Health, which states that patients trying […] The post Campbell County Health implements temporary phone solutions amid Verizon connectivity issues

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Stretch of Burma Ave closing for construction Oct. 1–2

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2025/09/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A portion of Burma Avenue, specifically between First and Larch Streets, will close Oct. 1–2 for repairs to the intersecting railroad crossing. A map of the closure area is included below. View the site on Google Maps here. According to the City of Gillette, business access will remain open for TruGreen from […] The post Stretch of Burma Ave closing for construction Oct. 1–2 appeared first on County 17.

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