Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County gas prices dropped 9 cents to $3.70 as several Gillette stations sold fuel for $3.65, while the national average rose above $4 per gallon according to GasBuddy data. County 17
- ➤ A local letter highlights rising apartment rents (around $1,200 with a 15% jump) and a shrinking dating scene that leaves fewer incentives for long-term community ties. The writer calls for more affordable housing and public social spaces to help retain future families. County 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County Health will host Camp Med, a free one-day camp for 11- and 12-year-olds to explore hospital areas and learn CPR and EMS skills on June 18, July 9 and July 21 at 501 S. Burma Ave in Gillette. Applications are due online by May 15. County 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Runway repair at the Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport has begun this week and commercial air service is suspended until May 21 (limiting flight activity for Campbell County residents). Gillette News Record
- ➤ British Consul General Eleanor Kiloh visited Wyoming in late March to discuss energy partnerships focused on moving away from coal and using renewable resources, with plans for academic exchanges and beef exports. Her talks also covered using AI growth zones + improving tech development to boost local energy supply. Wyoming Public Media
- ➤ On April 5, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to 868 calls this year with incidents including medical emergencies, a vehicle fire and an unauthorized burn in Gillette + the report covered responses from early morning to evening. County 17
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