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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feeding Laramie Valley lost a $116,915 federal COVID-19 health disparity grant aimed at installing a commercial kitchen — construction workers were scheduled to begin work early Tuesday morning after an unexpected cancellation email was received Monday evening. Nonprofit leaders now are seeking alternative funding to support services for over a thousand local residents facing food insecurity. Wyoming Public Media
- ➤ Campbell County Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its adult softball league throughout this week, offering local residents a chance to get active outdoors under the Wyoming sun. Gillette News Record
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A chemical explosion on Highway 59 near mile marker 78 killed Denice Downing—47-year-old tanker operator—on Saturday when her tanker exploded while transporting a mixture of hydrochloric acid and water, officials said. County 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Campbell County fell 4 cents to $3.21 on Monday while the U.S. national average dropped 8.2 cents to $3.13—making the local decline about half of the national fall. Experts said prices are near the yearly peak as refineries finish maintenance and inventory levels change—suggesting costs may stay low for now. County 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management announced it will not prepare a report on the cumulative impacts of 3,224 oil and gas leases across the region, including local sites—environmentalists say this leaves out key climate and health costs while industry representatives claim current reviews suffice. A federal spokesperson said the agency is determining its next steps for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and further legal challenges may follow. Wyoming Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Friday that Attorney General Bridget Hill was selected to join the Wyoming Supreme Court after Chief Justice Kate Fox retires on May 27—her appointment takes effect on May 28. Hill has served as AG since 2019. Wyoming Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A recent analysis shows Wyoming residents have 12.2 gyms per 100K people—71 centers in all—compared to a national average of 13.2. State records show 76.4% of adults are active, though 34.2% live with obesity. Wyoming News Now
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