Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County gas prices increased 12 cents to $4.53 per gallon today as Wyoming’s state average rose to match the national price amid tight global oil supplies. County 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County High School held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony on Sunday, focusing on growth, discipline, and preparing for adulthood. Senior Class President Gabrielle Given led the proceedings while speakers including trustee Mark Christensen and Principal Chad Bourgeois encouraged graduates to work hard and explore new opportunities. County 17
- ➤ Thunder Basin High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation with speeches focusing on growth and future plans—student speaker Emily Doherty recalled the journey from early lessons to earning diplomas. Graduates turned their tassels to mark a new beginning at the ceremony in Gillette. County 17
- ➤ The Gillette Community College District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Technical Education Center to vote on campus policies—ranging from student-athlete earning rights to hazing bans—and consider a bond for the Enzi Center for Applied Learning and key staffing changes. County 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials rejected Wyoming’s plan to use a perpetuity fund for rural health programs, so the state submitted an alternative proposal to support rural hospitals and emergency services. Officials expect approval in the coming weeks to meet funding obligations by the end of October. County 17
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