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The art of the fly: Angler relishes the meditation...

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2025/07/05

By Dustin Bleizeffer Fish love bugs and small aquatic critters. Anglers like Blake Jackson love to trick them. It’s not just the exhilarating strike and tugs, or landing the big one. It’s not just being away, on the water, stalking the seam. There’s another side of the equation. Back home, or at work — the Ugly Bug Fly […] The post The art of the fly: Angler relishes the meditation and creation of tying appeared first on County 17.

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Invasive New Zealand mudsnails detected in Gellat Lake

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2025/07/05

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Thanks to the awareness of local anglers, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently verified the presence of New Zealand mudsnails in Gelatt Lake and Wheatland Reservoir #3 near Laramie. The initial detection at Gelatt Lake occurred in late April while a member of the public was angling and noticed small black […] The post Invasive New Zealand mudsnails detected in Gellat Lake appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/4/25)

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2025/07/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on July 4: The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/4/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Sunny days, stormy nights in weekend forecast

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2025/07/05

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Sunny days are expected to give way to rainy evenings and nights this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Today will be mostly sunny, with temperatures expected to reach a high of about 86 degrees. The day will start with clear skies, though the NWS in […] The post Sunny days, stormy nights in weekend forecast appeared first on County 17.

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Summer’s here — get your cowboy hats on

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2025/07/04

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr. You’ve got your Tom Mix, your gambler, your cattleman. There’s the derby, the cool hand Luke, the Mountie. Before you put a feather in it, you need to pick or fashion an appropriate brim, crown, crease and dent to define your Western persona. The options are endless, sometimes reflecting regional climates. […] The post Summer’s here — get your cowboy hats on appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming State Fair to take part in National Great...

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2025/07/04

By Kota Provence DOUGLAS, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Fair recently announced its participation in the Great American Fair initiative, a national campaign launched by the United States Department of Agriculture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The effort invites all 50 state fairs in a yearlong celebration of patriotism and […] The post Wyoming State Fair to take part in National Great American Fair Initiative appeared first on County 17.

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UW announces Stewart Family Professorship in Public...

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2025/07/04

LARAMIE, Wyo. — A gift to the University of Wyoming has established the Stewart Family Professorship in Public Service in the School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies, specifically to advance public service work for students and faculty at UW. The professorship is funded by the Stewart family in honor of their late parents, […] The post UW announces Stewart Family Professorship in Public Service appeared first on County 17.

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Trump’s DOJ sides with Gray in voter registration...

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2025/07/04

By Maggie Mullen As a federal court prepares to make a key ruling on a lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s new voter registration law, the U.S. Department of Justice weighed in Tuesday, filing a statement of interest in the case. “This court should maintain the long-held position that preventing voter fraud and safeguarding voter confidence are legitimate state […] The post Trump’s DOJ sides with Gray in voter registration lawsuit appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/3/25)

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2025/07/04

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on July 3: The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/3/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Afternoon showers expected for Campbell County

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2025/07/04

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A chance of scattered showers could dampen Gillette-area residents’ Fourth of July plans, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. The NWS in Rapid City reports a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. The day will remain mostly cloudy, with a […] The post Afternoon showers expected for Campbell County appeared first on County 17.

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Gabriel Project seeking volunteers to hand out free...

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2025/07/04

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gabriel Project of Wyoming is handing out free diapers, pull-ups and baby wipes to Gillette residents on the Fourth of July. That’s according to a Facebook post from the organization, which states that it will be on-hand at the annual Fourth of July Gillette Firefighter Pancake Feed, happening from 6 to […] The post Gabriel Project seeking volunteers to hand out free diapers, wipes at Fourth of July Firefighter pancake breakfast appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Board of Commissioners calls special...

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2025/07/04

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting to be held Tuesday, July 8. That’s according to a release from the Campbell County Commissioners, which states that the meeting will take place at 8 a.m. at the Campbell County Courthouse Chambers, located at 500 S. Gillette Ave. “The purpose […] The post Campbell County Board of Commissioners calls special meeting to discuss ‘potential litigation’ appeared first on County 17.

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Feds speed up review for Natrium nuclear power plant...

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2025/07/03

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming may see its first commercial nuclear power plant a few months sooner than anticipated, but still sometime in 2030, according to the developer, TerraPower. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission notified the Belleview, Washington-based company Tuesday that it’s trimming seven months from an ongoing environmental review and safety evaluation of the proposed advanced, liquid-sodium-cooled […] The post Feds speed up review for Natrium nuclear power

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Gillette Happenings (7/4/25): Monster Trucks, rodeo,...

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2025/07/03

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Tomorrow is Friday, 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 Friday in Gillette. Durham Bison Ranch Tours Two-hour tours will be offered Monday and Wednesday at […] The post Gillette Happenings (7/4/25): Monster Trucks, rodeo, more appeared first on County 17.

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Gov. Gordon comments on passage of ‘One Big Beautiful...

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2025/07/03

GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Thursday, Congress officially passed the reconciliation bill known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Following the act’s passage, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon issued a statement in support of the act, though he did have a few reservations for what could potentially transpire because of it. The governor’s full statement is […] The post Gov. Gordon comments on passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Health announces new health record...

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2025/07/03

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County Health recently announced an upcoming upgrade to patient care with the implementation of an Epic Electronic Health Record system and the launch of MyChart, Epic’s new patient portal. The new system will officially go live on Saturday, July 19. MyChart offers patients 24/7 access to their health records, including test […] The post Campbell County Health announces new health record system appeared first on County 17.

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UW launches 2 online grad certificates in...

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2025/07/03

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources will soon be expanding its online graduate offerings with the launch of two new online certificates: one in environment and natural resources law and policy, and one in collaborative practice. Approved by the UW Board of Trustees in May, these certificates […] The post UW launches 2 online grad certificates in environment, natural resources appeared first on County 17.

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Discovery of firework materials prompted evacuation...

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2025/07/03

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The discovery of materials consistent with the production of large-scale fireworks in a Laramie home on Wednesday prompted an emergency evacuation notice for residents in the Prairie’s Edge subdivision. The Laramie Police Department said the situation had been stabilized shortly after 10 p.m. and the evacuation order was lifted, according to an […] The post Discovery of firework materials prompted evacuation of Laramie subdivision appeared first on County 17.

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Protecting the ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ draws support,...

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2025/07/03

by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile When it comes to designating Wyoming’s first migration corridor in over six years, retired sage grouse biologist Tom Christiansen puts it bluntly. “If not now, when?” Christiansen wrote in a comment letter to his former employer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “If we fail to designate the Sublette Antelope Corridor, what is […] The post Protecting the ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ draws support, but must again overcome industry resistance appeared first on

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/2/25)

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2025/07/03

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Wednesday, July 2: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,538 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (7/2/25) appeared first on County 17.

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