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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/7/25)

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2025/11/08

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Friday, Nov. 7: Year to date the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,717 requests for service.The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/7/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Semifinals)

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2025/11/08

GILLETTE, 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. Class 1A 6-man Class 1A 9-man Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A The post Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Semifinals) appeared first on County 17.

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Cowgirls easily handle Long Beach State 72–39;...

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2025/11/08

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Cowgirls held Long Beach State to just 39 points and 27% shooting from the field in their 33-point blowout win Friday night. Wyoming star Malene Pedersen led the way with 15 points, while Casper native Logann Alvar followed with 14 and cleaned up with five rebounds. Friday marks […] The post Cowgirls easily handle Long Beach State 72–39; Casper’s Alvar scores career-best 14 appeared first on County 17.

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High winds finally leaving Gillette; 60s expected...

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2025/11/08

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette can expect high winds to finally die down Saturday evening, paving the way for a stretch of warm, sunny weather next week, with high temperatures predicted to soar 10–20 degrees above normal across Campbell County. The strong northwest winds that have dominated the weather recently are forecast to steadily diminish across […] The post High winds finally leaving Gillette; 60s expected through week appeared first on County 17.

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Passenger arrested after providing false name during...

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A routine traffic stop in Campbell County in June led to the arrest of a man on multiple drug-related charges after he allegedly provided a false identity to a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper and was later found to have an active warrant. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed in Circuit […] The post Passenger arrested after providing false name during Wyoming traffic stop appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming hopes to bolster health care workforce,...

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2025/11/07

by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile Wyoming’s application for up to $800 million in federal money earmarked for rural health care focuses on stabilizing hospitals, bolstering preventative health, growing the workforce and using technology to improve access. The state submitted its application Wednesday for money from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new federal initiative created by President Donald Trump’s […] The post Wyoming hopes to bolster health care workforce,

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Right Lane of Boxelder Road to be temporarily closed...

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — It was recently announced that the right lane of Boxelder Road in Gillette will be temporarily closed so that Vindustries Underground can perform gas utility service work. The work will begin on Monday, Nov. 10 and could take up to two weeks, possibly through Nov. 21. The right-lane closure will impact all […] The post Right Lane of Boxelder Road to be temporarily closed beginning Monday appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Parks and Rec hosts 33rd annual...

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County Parks and Recreation is inviting runners and walkers of all ages to lace up their shoes for the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot, set for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, at CAM-PLEX Park. The family-friendly run and walk event has become a beloved local tradition, offering residents a chance to start […] The post Campbell County Parks and Rec hosts 33rd annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Recreation Center invites community...

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Recreation Center is inviting community members to help spread holiday cheer through its annual Secret Santa Program, which pairs generous sponsors with local youth in need during the Christmas season. The program is designed to bring the spirit of giving to life by connecting donors with children’s wish lists. […] The post Campbell County Recreation Center invites community to join Secret Santa Program appeared first on County 17.

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Author Bruce Goodwin returns to Campbell County to...

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Author and storyteller Bruce Goodwin brought humor, nostalgia and heartfelt reflection to the Campbell County Rockpile Museum this week as he shared stories from his memoir “Close Calls, Near Misses, Direct Hits” and reconnected with old friends and neighbors from his Wyoming childhood. Goodwin, who made the trip from Minnesota, said the […] The post Author Bruce Goodwin returns to Campbell County to share memoir and memories appeared first on County 17.

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C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Nov. 7

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 6, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Forgery, Nov. 6, Madison Street, GPD At 8:10 a.m., officers responded to a report of fraud at Pinnacle Bank. A 49-year-old […] The post C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Nov. 7 appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County High School football coach terminated

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County High School Head Football Coach Orah Garst has been terminated, effective Nov. 6. A tip was reported to County 17 that Garst had been suspended Nov. 5, but a review of the Human Resources Agenda and the Board of Trustees agenda packet confirmed his termination under the consent agenda No. […] The post Campbell County High School football coach terminated appeared first on County 17.

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Arrests, Arraignments for Friday, Nov. 7

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2025/11/07

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, Nov. 7 appeared first on County 17.

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Rain, wind and a touch of snow expected in Gillette...

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Residents in Campbell County can expect a quick change in the weather as a cold front sweeps through the region late Friday into Saturday, bringing a mix of light rain, gusty winds and a chance of snow. According to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, conditions will remain mild […] The post Rain, wind and a touch of snow expected in Gillette this weekend appeared first on County 17.

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Cuts, closures and more to come: Wyoming’s property...

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2025/11/07

by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile GREYBULL—Shawnea Chestnut grew up immersed in the books of her small-town library, which shares a building with the museum next door. “Right over there,” she pointed toward the children’s section. “That’s where I was.” Now the 26-year-old is assistant library manager. Chestnut works here four days a week, organizing young-adult fiction programs, […] The post Cuts, closures and more to come: Wyoming’s property tax policy ripples into libraries

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/6/25)

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2025/11/07

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Thursday, Nov. 6: Year to date, the Campbell County Fire Department has responded to 2,702 requests for service. The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/6/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming lawmakers table bill banning tax money for...

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2025/11/06

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Local government leaders successfully argued that a proposed bill banning the use of tax revenue for lobbying was an attempt to “quiet dissent,” leading a Wyoming legislative committee to table the measure amid constitutional questions and concerns it would criminalize necessary advocacy efforts. The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions […] The post Wyoming lawmakers table bill banning tax money for lobbying appeared first on County

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Two cases filed against Gillette man for high-speed...

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2025/11/06

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Two separate criminal cases have been filed in Campbell County Circuit Court against a Gillette man, identified in court records as Ryan Ferguson and Ryan Keith Ferguson, alleging felony eluding and drug-related child endangerment stemming from incidents in October and November 2025. According to affidavits of probable cause filed Nov. 4, 2025, […] The post Two cases filed against Gillette man for high-speed chase, child endangerment appeared first on County 17.

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UW Student Gov: Pumpkins carved with hate symbols had...

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2025/11/06

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming community awoke Friday, Oct. 31 to see a collection of pumpkins carved with symbols of hate scattered about the campus’s Simpson Plaza. According to the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming, the school’s student government, the perpetrators had “no malicious intent.” The three school senates, made up […] The post UW Student Gov: Pumpkins carved with hate symbols had ‘no malicious intent’; offenders being

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Gillette Happenings (11/7, 11/8): Great Gatsby...

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2025/11/06

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. From “The Great Gatsby” to karaoke and more, this is what’s happening this weekend in Gillette. World […] The post Gillette Happenings (11/7, 11/8): Great Gatsby Ballet, Axe House After Dark, more appeared first on County 17.

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