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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/9/25)

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2025/07/10

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,677 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/9/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Rain possible very late tonight as temps dip Friday

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2025/07/10

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Today will be another warm and dry, yet very breezy, day in Gillette, though rain is possible much later tonight. Meanwhile, Friday is still expected to be nearly 20 degrees cooler than today. According to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, today will be mostly sunny and warm, with […] The post Rain possible very late tonight as temps dip Friday appeared first on County 17.

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BLM announces oil and gas lease sale of roughly 45K...

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2025/07/09

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Sept. 16, to offer 37 oil and gas parcels totaling 45,178 acres in Wyoming. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and held a public comment period that closed in May on […] The post BLM announces oil and gas lease sale of roughly 45K acres appeared first on County 17.

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Man charged with double vehicle homicide near Wright;...

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2025/07/09

WRIGHT, Wyo. — A man is facing two misdemeanor charges for the accidental killing of two motorcyclists in the early hours of June 18 near Wright. According to the man’s affidavit, officers believe he fell asleep while driving and was not aware of what he had done until he came to. Accidental homicide by vehicle […] The post Man charged with double vehicle homicide near Wright; allegedly fell asleep and killed two bikers appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming woman killed as passenger in two-vehicle...

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2025/07/09

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming woman was the sole fatality of a car crash that left two others injured on Monday north of Cheyenne. The collision was reportedly the result of one oncoming vehicle not spotting the other. According to the report published by the Wyoming Department of Transportation and based off information collected on […] The post Wyoming woman killed as passenger in two-vehicle crash north of Cheyenne appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/8/25)

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2025/07/09

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on July 8, 2025: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,665 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/8/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Hot and unsettled week continues in Gillette; brief...

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2025/07/09

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The week is halfway over in Gillette, and hot and unsettled conditions are expected to continue, with a very hot day today in particular. However, hot days will be briefly interrupted by a short cold front Friday. Today will experience a high near 95 degrees, with sunny skies and gentle 5 mph […] The post Hot and unsettled week continues in Gillette; brief cold front coming Friday appeared first on County 17.

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Arrests, Arraignments for Tuesday, July 8

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2025/07/08

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 Tuesday, July 8 appeared first on County 17.

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Estate gift supports UW Teton STEM Academy

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2025/07/08

LARAMIE, Wyo. — A recent gift from the estate of the late Harry and Mary Ann Lawroski is helping inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and leaders through the University of Wyoming’s Teton STEM Academy. Established in 2018, the Teton STEM Academy was made possible by the Lawroskis’ philanthropy. The academy is […] The post Estate gift supports UW Teton STEM Academy appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming man dies after vehicle vaults off side of...

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2025/07/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Wyoming man has died in a single-vehicle crash on Route 287/Wyoming Highway 789 near mile marker 78.68. That’s according to a preliminary report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, which states that 54-year-old Clyde Winchester crashed his pickup truck after vaulting off the side of a drainage canal. “The Chevrolet Silverado was […] The post Wyoming man dies after vehicle vaults off side of drainage canal appeared first on County 17.

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Civilian dashcam footage leads to burglary, drug arrests

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2025/07/07

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes. Crimes, on the other hand, oftentimes are in the eye of whomever has a dashcam. At least, that’s the situation in Albany County, as dashcam footage directly led to the arrest of two auto burglars. That’s according to a release […] The post Civilian dashcam footage leads to burglary, drug arrests appeared first on County 17.

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Edible Prairie Project to build nonprofit farm to...

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2025/07/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Edible Prairie Project, or EPP, recently announced that it has officially purchased 41.23 acres of land 10 miles south of Gillette, with the goal of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. That’s according to a release from the EPP, which states that since its inception in 2019, it has […] The post Edible Prairie Project to build nonprofit farm to expand local food access in Campbell County appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming teen dies in I-90 crash in Gillette on July 4

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2025/07/07

CASPER, Wyo. — A Wyoming teen has died and another person was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 in the Gillette city limits on Friday, according to a preliminary report by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. According to the posted report, a Cadillac CTS was heading east at a high speed and failed to negotiate a […] The post Wyoming teen dies in I-90 crash in Gillette on July 4 appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/5/25–7/6/25)

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2025/07/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6: July 5, 2025 July 6, 2025 Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,640 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/5/25–7/6/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Conservative Wyoming couldn’t stomach Republican...

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2025/07/07

by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Although Donald Trump won Wyoming by a wider margin than any other state in the 2024 presidential election, Equality State residents broke sharply from his party as Republicans sought to sell off 2-3 million acres of public land in the West. Across a state that often supports and promotes conservative […] The post Conservative Wyoming couldn’t stomach Republican public land sale appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County, Wyoming continue to see cheaper fuel

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2025/07/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — For the second consecutive week, drivers nationwide and in Campbell County are seeing a dip in gasoline prices, with the national average falling to its lowest July 4 level since 2020 and Campbell County remaining among the state’s more affordable spots to fuel up. The national average price dropped by 5.3 cents […] The post Campbell County, Wyoming continue to see cheaper fuel appeared first on County 17.

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Scattered storms, soaring temps this week in Campbell...

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2025/07/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County can expect a mix of scattered thunderstorms and rising temperatures this week, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. While some storms could be strong, the overall severe weather threat for northeast Wyoming remains low for today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across northeastern Wyoming […] The post Scattered storms, soaring temps this week in Campbell County appeared first on County 17.

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Crisman named AVP, dean of students at UW

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2025/07/06

CASPER, Wyo. — A longtime student affairs administrator and educator has been named the University of Wyoming’s associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Tyler Crisman, who most recently served as assistant dean for student life with Semester at Sea and previously led residential education at the University of San Diego, will […]The post Crisman named AVP, dean of students at UW appeared first on County 17.

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Yellowstone sees busiest May in 3 years

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2025/07/05

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park hosted more than 566,000 recreation visits in May 2025, up from May 2024 and May 2023. The park saw 566,363 visitors in May, up 8% from the 522,450 recorded in May of last year. It’s also a 20% increase from May 2021, when 473,799 visitors came to […] The post Yellowstone sees busiest May in 3 years appeared first on County 17.

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What Should You Do If Your Friend Gets Arrested On...

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2025/07/05

Christina Williams and David Mann discuss what to do if your friend faces a nerve-wracking situation and gets arrested while on vacation. They offer legal insights and advice on navigating this tricky scenario. This video highlights the importance of knowing your friend’s legal rights and seeking legal support. Increase your chances of success. Subscribe to Just […] The post What Should You Do If Your Friend Gets Arrested On Vacation? appeared first on County 17.

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