PODCAST

Latest News Archives - County 17

News for Gillette and Campbell County

All Episodes

Busy bees: City Council proclaims June 17 Observance...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — It’s the news everyone’s been buzzing about: The Gillette City Council was swarming to adopt a proclamation naming today, June 17, Observance of Pollinator Day. Acknowledging that the countless native species of pollinators, including the more than 3,600 species of bees native to the United States, play a pivotal role in keeping […] The post Busy bees: City Council proclaims June 17 Observance of Pollinator Day appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Campbell County Health’s Home Medical Resources...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County Health has announced the grand opening of Home Medical Resources in its new, expanded location. That’s according to a release from CCH, which states that the new location is at 1201 W. 2nd St. in Gillette, formerly the Gillette News Record building. The community is invited to the grand opening […] The post Campbell County Health’s Home Medical Resources announces grand opening, expanded location appeared first on County 17.

en-US

C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, June 17

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, June 16. Information was obtained through daily media conferences with officials from the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Breach of Peace — Monday, June 16, Wright (CCSO) A 73-year-old man was cited for breach of […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, June 17 appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Wyoming truck driver killed in Sublette County...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

MARBLETON, Wyo. — A Wyoming resident was the sole victim of a belly dump trailer rollover on a Sublette County highway yesterday, June 16. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the driver overcorrected into a rollover and then into an embankment. The man was identified as 37-year-old Wyoming resident Dale Simkin. Simkin was reportedly driving […] The post Wyoming truck driver killed in Sublette County rollover Monday appeared first on County 17.

en-US

22 healthcare providers recognized, nominated for...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — As the Northeast Wyoming Community Health Foundation’s annual Black Cat’s Golden Gala approaches, the nominees for the foundation’s Outstanding Community Health Award have been named. These candidates, according to the foundation, exemplify excellence in local healthcare and are great representatives of healthcare in Gillette. This list reportedly includes administrators, counselors, medical assistants, […] The post 22 healthcare providers recognized,

en-US

Start your engines: County approves local org to use...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Today, Campbell County commissioners unanimously approved a local proposal to temporarily close a section of Little Powder River Road, or Old Highway 59, for two drag races occurring this summer. The request first came earlier this month by 307 Outlaw Streets Managing Member Randy Blakeman, who asked the commission for a safe […] The post Start your engines: County approves local org to use Old Highway 59 for two drag races this summer appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Campbell County questions Gillette Reproductive...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Discussions over potential 1% tax funding for Gillette Reproductive Health resumed today when GRH Executive Director Julie Price Carroll took the clinic’s request for 1% tax funding to the Campbell County Commission. After a 4–3 vote by the Gillette City Council denied the clinic $30,000 in proposed Optional 1% funding from the […] The post Campbell County questions Gillette Reproductive Health request for 1% tax funding appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Arrests, Arraignments for Tuesday, June 17

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

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, June 17 appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Campbell County approves airport, Storywalk grants, more

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — From a new taxi lane at the Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport to a “Storywalk” celebrating America’s upcoming 250th birthday, the Campbell County Commissioners today approved a slate of grant amendments, funneling federal and local funds into projects to enhance local infrastructure and commemorate national history. Per request by the FAA, commissioners approved […] The post Campbell County approves airport, Storywalk grants, more appeared first on County

en-US

Campbell County honors employees for dedicated service

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County commissioners, in tandem with the county’s employee recognition committee, recognized and celebrated three county employees for their long and dedicated careers at their June 17 meeting. The county employees, including how long they have been with the county, are as follows: Per county documents, June employee recognitions have included: […] The post Campbell County honors employees for dedicated service appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest closes June 16

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/15

By Wyoming Game and Fish CHEYENNE, Wyo. — June 16 is the last day for Wyoming photographers to submit their best wildlife shots from the Cowboy State to “Wyoming Wildlife” magazine’s annual Calendar Photo Contest. Photographers of all skill levels have a chance for their images to be featured in the magazine’s 2026 calendar, which is printed as […]The post Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest closes June 16 appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Medicine Bow Rail Trail: 21-mile stretch of solitude

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/15

By Maggie Mullen When immigrant laborers built it in the early 1900s, the Hahn’s Peak and Pacific Railway had bragging rights as the highest standard gauge railroad in the country at around 9,000 feet. Its railcars first hauled gold, then livestock, timber and coal, and soon mail and passengers between Colorado and Wyoming. The Monday, Wednesday […] The post Medicine Bow Rail Trail: 21-mile stretch of solitude appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Ousted engineering dean sues University of Wyoming,...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/15

By Andrew Graham Ousted University of Wyoming engineering dean Cameron Wright sued the school this week over his demotion, alleging retaliation by university President Ed Seidel. Wright’s large group of vocal supporters on and off campus has maintained Seidel maneuvered for the then-dean’s ouster after he protested the transfer of a portion of the College of […] The post Ousted engineering dean sues University of Wyoming, seeks job back appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/13/25)

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/14

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on June 13: The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/13/25) appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Scattered showers, storms possible throughout coming...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/14

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette-area residents should be prepared for some potentially rainy conditions over the coming days, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Today will see a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m., with the NWS in Rapid City warning that some of […] The post Scattered showers, storms possible throughout coming weekend appeared first on County 17.

en-US

New provision in Senate budget bill could put Wyoming...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/13

by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Senate Republicans will consider mandating a sell-off of an estimated 2.5 million acres of public land, including possible parcels in Wyoming, in the budget bill they are now reconciling, a proposal Utah Sen. Mike Lee released Wednesday night shows. The plan from Lee describes selling the land as both a way to […] The post New provision in Senate budget bill could put Wyoming public lands up for sale appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Trump to axe power plant emission rules, a potential...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/13

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The Trump administration announced Wednesday plans to repeal “all ‘greenhouse gas’ emissions standards for the power sector,” as well as Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxins Standards “that directly result in coal-fired power plants having to shut down,” the federal agency said. “These Biden-era regulations have imposed massive costs on coal-, oil- and […] The post Trump to axe power plant emission rules, a potential boon for Wyoming coal appeared first on

en-US

Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/12/25)

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/13

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Thursday, June 12: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 1,430 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/12/25) appeared first on County 17.

en-US

Potentially severe thunderstorms still possible in...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/13

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Another sun rises on beautiful Gillette, with another day of high temps and showers to come. The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, has not yet amended its warning of possibly severe thunderstorms rolling through the area this afternoon. Today will see up to a 50% chance of showers and […] The post Potentially severe thunderstorms still possible in Gillette area this afternoon appeared first on County 17.

en-US

You cruise, you lose: Wyoming woman arrested while...

Latest News Archives - County 17 ·

2025/06/12

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A dream vacation has turned into a nightmare for a Cheyenne woman accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a local church. That’s according to Sheriff Brian Kozak, who, in a video posted to social media, stated that 64-year old Karen Bryan was apprehended by law enforcement while boarding a cruise ship. […] The post You cruise, you lose: Wyoming woman arrested while boarding Alaskan cruise ship appeared first on County 17.

en-US

1,232 results