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Residents urged to review footage, report suspicious...

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2025/09/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette Police Department is investigating several vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins that occurred in the RC Ranch and Southfork Apartments area during the early-morning hours of Monday, Sept. 22. Police are asking residents in this area to help by checking their vehicles. If it looks like someone entered or went through […] The post Residents urged to review footage, report suspicious activity after vehicle thefts in Gillette appeared first on County 17.

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Wyomingites with deep conservation roots oppose axing...

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2025/09/24

by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Conservation groups, hunters, hikers and Wyomingites carrying on family conservation legacies are resisting the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate the 2001 Forest Service Roadless Rule. At the close of the 21-day comment period Friday, the U.S. Forest Service received 625,737 responses to the rollback plan. Opponents also wrote Secretary of […] The post Wyomingites with deep conservation roots oppose axing Forest Service Roadless Rule

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Warm, dry weather to persist across Campbell County...

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2025/09/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County residents can expect a stretch of warm, dry weather to continue through the week and into next week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. An upper-level ridge is building over the region, keeping skies clear and temperatures above normal. A weak, […] The post Warm, dry weather to persist across Campbell County into next week appeared first on County 17.

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How will the Big Beautiful Bill’s reduced oil-and-gas...

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2025/09/24

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile A federal oil and natural gas lease sale in Wyoming this month netted $8.5 million for 32 parcels spanning 39,225 acres, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The “bonus bid” proceeds are paid up front and split between the U.S. Treasury and the state. Companies also pay federal mineral royalties as they […] The post How will the Big Beautiful Bill’s reduced oil-and-gas royalty rates impact Wyoming? appeared first on County

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/23/25)

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2025/09/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Tuesday, Sept. 23: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,384 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/23/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Battle of the behemoths: Wyoming’s bison kick off the...

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2025/09/23

by Mark Gocke, WyoFile Wyoming’s wild bison are the first of the ungulates (hooved animals) to kick off the fall breeding season, or rut. For bison, the rut starts in July, but really gets going in August and carries into September. At some 2,000 pounds, bull bison are the largest land mammals in North America. Watching […] The post Battle of the behemoths: Wyoming’s bison kick off the rut appeared first on County 17.

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Pokes in the Pros: Week 3

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2025/09/23

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 Allen was efficient and effective in his team’s 31–21 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 3, and made football history en route […] The post Pokes in the Pros: Week 3 appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County school trustees to talk pay for armed...

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Compensation for armed educators and the potential expulsion of three students are among the Campbell County School District 1 Board of Trustees agenda items for today. Trustees are set to host their regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Educational Services Center, 1000 W. 8th St. in Gillette. A recording of the public meeting […] The post Campbell County school trustees to talk pay for armed educators appeared first on County 17.

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City of Gillette to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on Oct. 1

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The City of Gillette recently announced that the Gillette Police Department will host its annual Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, Oct. 1. That’s according to a release from the city, which states the event will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at City Brew Coffee, located at 2711 S. […] The post City of Gillette to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on Oct. 1 appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette forecast calls for warm, dry stretch through...

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette and Campbell County residents can expect a stretch of dry and unseasonably warm weather for the remainder of the week and into early next week, with the potential for above-normal temperatures continuing well into October. High pressure building over western Wyoming on Tuesday is setting the stage for stable conditions across […] The post Gillette forecast calls for warm, dry stretch through Monday appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/22/25)

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Monday, Sept. 22: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,373 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (9/22/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Grand Teton speed runner appeals guilty conviction...

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2025/09/23

by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile When it all began last year in a dirt parking lot at the foot of the Tetons, it was nothing but good vibes. Driggs, Idaho runner Michelino Sunseri set off running toward the summit of the Grand Teton, where he had been training for months to climb and descend faster than anyone […] The post Grand Teton speed runner appeals guilty conviction for shortcutting appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Library pursues grants to improve...

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Library is seeking tens of thousands of dollars in grant funding for a range of new projects, including a solar-powered “tech bench” and an outdoor “story walk.” The grant applications are being managed under a new county policy designed to streamline the process for all departments. Under the new policy, […] The post Campbell County Library pursues grants to improve spaces, services appeared first on County 17.

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Two Wyo energy companies contribute $15K to Climb...

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Powder River Energy Foundation and Basin Electric Power Cooperative have partnered to donate $15,000 to Climb Wyoming. The donation is aimed at fostering workforce development and enabling low-income single mothers in northeast Wyoming to achieve self-sufficiency through career training and job placement. Climb Wyoming provides single mothers with intensive training and […] The post Two Wyo energy companies contribute $15K to Climb Wyoming appeared first on County

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Portion of 1st Street closing for surface repairs...

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2025/09/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A stretch of First Street in Gillette will be closed for the next week for resurfacing following a water main break repair, the city announced Monday. The closure affects First Street from 4-J Road to Richards Avenue. The closure is expected to lift on Monday, Sept. 29 The contractor has traffic controls […] The post Portion of 1st Street closing for surface repairs over next week appeared first on County 17.

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Game and Fish honors four ranching families as the...

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2025/09/23

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is recognizing four Wyoming ranching families for their commitment to wildlife management and participation in WGFD programs as the 2025 Landowners of the Year. The awards program, which has been running for 30 years, honors those who demonstrate exceptional habitat improvement and conservation techniques while providing […] The post Game and Fish honors four ranching families as the 2025 Landowners of the Year appeared first on

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Gillette attorney recognized for pro bono public...

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2025/09/22

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Gillette attorney was among those recently honored at the Wyoming Bar’s Annual Meeting and Judicial Conference for taking on public defender work free of charge. According to a release by the Wyoming State Bar, Gillette-based attorney Craig Abraham, as well as Ryan Healy and Kevin Moore of Sheridan and Rawlins, respectively, […] The post Gillette attorney recognized for pro bono public defender work appeared first on County 17.

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Sheridan man dead after driving motorcycle into...

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2025/09/22

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — A Wyoming man is dead after driving his motorcycle through an intersection and into a walled-off wooded area Sunday morning in Sheridan. The driver was not wearing a helmet. According to the investigation conducted by the Wyoming Highway Patrol and later published by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, 39-year-old Jamie Chapman was […] The post Sheridan man dead after driving motorcycle into retaining wall Sunday appeared first on County 17.

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Woman cited for unlawful contact after park...

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2025/09/22

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A 31-year-old woman was cited for unlawful contact on Sept. 20 following a physical altercation involving a 10-year-old boy at a park on the 800 block of North Gurley Avenue at 6:18 p.m. The incident was reported to police by the boy’s 37-year-old mother. According to the police report, the boy said he […] The post Woman cited for unlawful contact after park altercation with 10-year-old boy appeared first on County 17.

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Missouri passenger sole fatality in I-80 semi-on-semi...

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2025/09/22

ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — A Missouri man was pronounced deceased after a semi-on-semi collision near Elk Mountain on Thursday. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the victim was a passenger of one of the trucks. According to the WHP’s report, published by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, 55-year-old Ralph Pimentel III was the passenger in […] The post Missouri passenger sole fatality in I-80 semi-on-semi collision appeared first on County 17.

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