Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Gillette.
Local students at Rozet honored veterans with the 14th annual 'Welcome Home Wyoming Veterans' event which featured a colors presentation by American Legion Post 42 and VFW Post 7756, speeches by Sgt. First Class Lee Boyd and Principal Travis Heitmann, and ended with taps and treats provided by the school.
Residents in Gillette raised funds for Special Olympics through the Jackalope Jump event held on Saturday morning in late March (details about the spray activity were not fully disclosed).
Campbell County Public Library will host a week of events celebrating the classic novel 'The Outsiders' (by S.E.
Hinton) next week. Residents can attend interactive sessions at the library to explore its themes.
Fire bans are in effect in 12 Wyoming counties today after record warm March temperatures and heavy fuel loads boost fire risks.
Local officials urge residents to follow guidelines – restrictions limit campfires, fireworks, and outdoor fires on public and department-managed lands.
On Monday, Mar. 30, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to several emergency calls in Gillette—handling medical incidents, a vehicle fire, and a railroad tie fire.
The report noted the department has answered 813 calls year to date.
Today, Gillette begins a sewer project on West Second Street (Highway 14/16) between South Richards and South Ross.
The project runs through April 22 with the right lane closed during the day and reopening after 7 p.m., managed by the City with Hot Iron, Inc. as contractor.
Public Health conducted an outbreak response test at Campbell County Courthouse Friday morning and officials noted the effective coordination by staff and visitors.
The exercise is designed to boost readiness for future emergencies.
A recent analysis from Construction Coverage finds nearly half of Wyoming homes were built before 1982 and often require higher upkeep costs than newer properties, posing challenges for buyers.
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