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Gillette Happenings (6/20/25): Rodeo, horse racing,...

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2025/06/19

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. From live horse racing to a rodeo, a piano man and more, this weekend has a ton to do, and […] The post Gillette Happenings (6/20/25): Rodeo, horse racing, piano man appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette’s The Edible Prairie Project among 8 groups...

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2025/06/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Eight Wyoming organizations are sharing $322,705 in new state grants aimed at bolstering local food production and ensuring fresh, Wyoming-grown food reaches tables across the Cowboy State, from food banks to consumer kitchens. The funding, part of the Forward Contract Pilot Grant Program, will help to create stable supply chains for producers […] The post Gillette’s The Edible Prairie Project among 8 groups sharing $322K food grants appeared first on County 17.

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Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, June 19

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2025/06/19

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 Thursday, June 19 appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, June 19

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2025/06/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable law enforcement calls in and around Gillette in the last 24 hours. Information was obtained through daily media conferences with officials from the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Crash — Wednesday, June 18 Deputies responded to a crash involving a truck and two motorcycles […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, June 19 appeared first on County 17.

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Horse Fire burns on, reaches over 1,400 acres in...

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2025/06/19

PINEDALE, Wyo. — It has been nearly a full week since the Horse Fire was first reported, and National Forest Service personnel report that the lightning-caused fire is still raging on. Fire danger for the entirety of the Bridger-Teton area has been elevated to moderate. According to the most recent update published on the Bridger-Teton […] The post Horse Fire burns on, reaches over 1,400 acres in Wyoming Range appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming worker exodus threatens economic decline,...

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2025/06/19

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming is experiencing a workforce exodus that will set the state on a long-term economic decline unless it grapples with how to enable communities to attract quality, knowledge-based jobs to compete with surrounding states, the Wyoming Business Council’s top officials say. “What we’re finding is that, by and large, the [job] opportunities […] The post Wyoming worker exodus threatens economic decline, business council says appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/18/25)

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2025/06/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Wednesday, June 18: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,463 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/18/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Warm days to conclude work week; similarly pleasant...

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2025/06/19

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A very warm day is coming to Gillette this Juneteenth, with sunny skies and a calm breeze over the area. Seasonable temps and unsettled weather won’t return until early next week. Today has the possibility of being very warm, with the high reaching 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in […] The post Warm days to conclude work week; similarly pleasant weekend ahead appeared first on County 17.

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BLM seeks input for December oil and gas lease sale

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2025/06/18

By Allegra Keenoo CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management recently opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 99 oil and gas leases, totaling 84,010.80 acres in Wyoming in a December sale. The comment period ends July 17. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in May and […] The post BLM seeks input for December oil and gas lease sale appeared first on County 17.

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Rock Springs police arrest woman on three counts of...

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2025/06/18

CASPER, Wyo. — Rock Springs police detectives have arrested a woman on charges of prostitution. That’s according to a release from the RSPD, which states that three males were also charged in the investigation. According to the release, detectives discovered an online post advertising a female escort in Rock Springs. The release notes that detectives […] The post Rock Springs police arrest woman on three counts of prostitution appeared first on County 17.

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Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center comments on...

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette has issued a statement regarding two separate incidents that occurred in the facility, resulting in the deaths of two patients in as many months. One the deaths was that of Judith Duvall, an 88-year-old dementia patient who succumbed to exposure and hypothermia earlier this […] The post Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center comments on recent patient deaths appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, June 18

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, June 17. Information was obtained through daily media conferences with officials from the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Drugs — Tuesday, June 17 (CCSO) Deputies seeking a 33-year-old woman with an arrest warrant did not find […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, June 18 appeared first on County 17.

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Game and Fish seeks public input on proposed...

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2025/06/18

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is considering changes to its regulations concerning the classification of otter and the registration process of fishing boats, and is seeking public input on the proposed updates. Among the potential changes are updates to Chapter 52, prompted by recent legislative action, that would officially reclassify otters […] The post Game and Fish seeks public input on proposed regulation changes appeared first on County 17.

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Arrests, Arraignments for Wednesday, June 18

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2025/06/18

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Map shows iconic Wyoming landscapes could be...

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2025/06/18

by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Iconic Wyoming landscapes like Green River, New Fork and Fremont lakes could be developed for housing under the evolving GOP federal budget reconciliation bill, a map showing the federal lands that could be sold reveals. The Wilderness Society mapped potential sale property based on language being hammered out by the Senate Energy […] The post Map shows iconic Wyoming landscapes could be developed under GOP budget, land sale plan appeared first on

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/17/25)

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Tuesday, June 17: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,459 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/17/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Hot, sunny days to conclude the week; no rain until...

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Today marks the beginning of a new warming trend that could slowly raise temps every day until Sunday night. By Friday, Gillette will see a high of 90, with the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, noting some parts of the region could see triple-digit highs. The high today will […] The post Hot, sunny days to conclude the week; no rain until Sunday appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette approves FY25–26 budget with $43M in General...

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — After passing its first and second readings, the new budget for the next fiscal year has passed its third and final reading and will, with some minor adjustments along the way, take effect July 1. Adjustments included an amendment to continue funding Gillette Reproductive Health with some specific stipulations, despite a similar […] The post Gillette approves FY25–26 budget with $43M in General Funds; gives Gillette Reproductive Health $30K appeared first on County 17.

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City permits open containers for American Legion...

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Today, the Gillette City Council approved the temporary closure of Rockpile Boulevard and an easing in open container restrictions for a July 4 event outside the American Legion Post #42 headquarters. The road closure, open container policy and party itself will only be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. July […] The post City permits open containers for American Legion block party July 4 appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette City Council passes concealed carry...

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2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette City Council decided quickly tonight to approve an ordinance permitting concealed carry of firearms in city government spaces, with an amendment that would permit lawful open carry receiving three votes and ultimately failing. Per new state statute W.S. 6-8-105(d)(iii)), local government bodies have been implored to implement policy allowing concealed […] The post Gillette City Council passes concealed carry ordinance 6–1 appeared first on County 17.

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