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Pokes shut out CSU, reclaim the boot in 28-0 Border...

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2025/10/26

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Bronze Boot returns to Laramie following a one-year stint in Fort Collins after Wyoming put on a defensive masterclass and shut out the Colorado State University Rams 28-0. It is the first shutout in the series’ history since 2010. This wasn’t just another game for the Pokes, who now rise to […]The post Pokes shut out CSU, reclaim the boot in 28-0 Border War redemption appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 8)

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2025/10/26

CASPER, Wyo. — Here’s a look at the high school football scores from this week across Wyoming. Scores including local schools (in Campbell County) are in bold. Only varsity-on-varsity games involving Wyoming schools are listed below. Thursday, Oct. 23 Class 4A Class 1A 9-man Class 1A 6-man Out-of-State Opponent Friday, Oct. 24 Class 4A Class […] The post Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 8) appeared first on County 17.

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Politicized nuclear energy debate leaves residents...

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2025/10/25

By Dustin Bleizeffer If there were any doubts regarding a political divide around spent nuclear fuel waste in Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon put them to rest. Following Radiant Industries’ announcement this month that it was pulling its proposed nuclear microreactor manufacturing facility from Natrona County and taking it to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Gordon pinned the blame on the […] The post Politicized nuclear energy debate leaves residents conflicted, starving for credible answers

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Former Wyoming Secretary of State Kathy Karpan dies...

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2025/10/25

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Kathy Karpan, a longtime politician who served as Wyoming’s secretary of state from 1987 to 1995, died Oct. 24 at the age of 83. A native of Rock Springs, Karpan attended the University of Wyoming and University of Oregon School of Law before entering politics as a staff assistant and press secretary […] The post Former Wyoming Secretary of State Kathy Karpan dies at 83 appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (10/24/25)

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2025/10/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Oct. 24: The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (10/24/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Sunny weekend ahead for Gillette area

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2025/10/25

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Mostly clear skies are ahead for Campbell County this weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Today, the NWS in Rapid City is calling for sunny conditions and a high temperature near 70 degrees. It should be a moderately windy day, with gusts upwards of […] The post Sunny weekend ahead for Gillette area appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming lawmakers hit pause on redrawing voting maps

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2025/10/24

by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Wyoming lawmakers are pumping the brakes on efforts to redraw the state’s legislative district maps to match county lines. The Joint Reapportionment Subcommittee met virtually Wednesday to hear public comment and to discuss several proposals Weston County voters presented to lawmakers last month in Newcastle. Since 2022, when Wyoming redrew its legislative districts following the […] The post Wyoming lawmakers hit pause on redrawing

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C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Oct. 24

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2025/10/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Oct. 23, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Narcotics, Oct. 23, GPD A 15-year-old boy who is a student at a high school was sent to the principal’s office […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Oct. 24 appeared first on County 17.

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Arrests, Arraignments for Friday, Oct. 24

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2025/10/24

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 Friday, Oct. 24 appeared first on County 17.

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Sunny skies, strong winds expected in Gillette before...

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2025/10/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Residents in Campbell County can expect a warm and dry weekend before a shift to cooler, unsettled weather early next week, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 70s across northeastern Wyoming on Saturday, with some areas around Gillette and the […] The post Sunny skies, strong winds expected in Gillette before Sunday cooldown appeared first on County 17.

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Trump’s Interior layoffs appear to mostly spare...

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2025/10/24

by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile Headlines flooded media outlets around the country this week detailing the Trump administration plans to permanently “abolish” 2,050 jobs at the U.S. Department of the Interior, but how the layoffs will impact Wyoming remains unclear. An accounting of the “reduction in force,” or RIF, became public in a court document filed Monday. The disclosure was […] The post Trump’s Interior layoffs appear to mostly spare Wyoming, though the workforce is

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (10/23/25)

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2025/10/24

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Thursday, Oct. 23: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,615 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (10/23/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County weighs resolution on nuclear waste...

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2025/10/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Board of Commissioners is weighing a proposed resolution that would formally set the county’s stance on nuclear waste storage as interest in nuclear energy grows in Wyoming. The resolution, introduced in both an original and amended version, outlines existing state and federal policies and sets out how the board plans […] The post Campbell County weighs resolution on nuclear waste storage appeared first on County 17.

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Idaho man crashes truck full of potatoes into...

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2025/10/23

ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — An Idaho truck driver has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after crashing a semitrailer hauling potatoes into the Medicine Bow River off of Interstate 80 near Elk Mountain. The semi’s female passenger was injured in the crash and was transported by helicopter to Colorado for treatment. According […] The post Idaho man crashes truck full of potatoes into Medicine Bow River; charged with DUI appeared first on County 17.

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FBI, state authorities search for 2 ‘subjects of...

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2025/10/23

by Andrew Graham, WyoFile State investigators are searching for two people with suspected ties to Tuesday’s bomb scare at the State Capitol building. The discovery of what was initially suspected to be an improvised explosive device drew a large law enforcement response and led to the Capitol’s evacuation Tuesday. The incident remains under investigation by a […] The post FBI, state authorities search for 2 ‘subjects of interest’ after firework munitions prompt Wyoming Capitol evacuation

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United Airlines to assume full market risk for...

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2025/10/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Beginning in January 2026, United Airlines will take over full management and financial responsibility for commercial flights serving the Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport. The transition will move Gillette out of the state’s Capacity Purchase Agreement program, a Wyoming Aeronautics Department initiative launched in 2018 to stabilize and strengthen air service across the […] The post United Airlines to assume full market risk for Gillette air service in 2026 appeared first

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Gillette Happenings (10/25/25): Family Fright Night,...

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2025/10/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The weekend is almost upon us, 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 this weekend in Gillette. CCPL Family Fright Night Kids & families — put […] The post Gillette Happenings (10/25/25): Family Fright Night, Adult Bingo, more appeared first on County 17.

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Gillette invited to safely dispose of unused...

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2025/10/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications during the Community Drug Take Back Event this Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, located at 600 W. Boxelder Road. It provides […] The post Gillette invited to safely dispose of unused medications at drug take back event appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County fire officials seeking $9.6M training...

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2025/10/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County fire officials sought to replace the county’s aging fire training center and highlighted a strong year for wildfire mitigation efforts during the Board of Commissioners Fire Board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22. Fire Chief Jeff Bender told commissioners the Alan Mickelson Fire Training Center is nearing the end of its lifespan […] The post Campbell County fire officials seeking $9.6M training center replacement appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, Oct. 23

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2025/10/23

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Oct. 22, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Fraud, Oct. 22, GPD A 69-year-old woman reported to police that she was scammed through a message she received on Facebook […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, Oct. 23 appeared first on County 17.

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