Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
Good morning, Gillette.
Gillette Main Street was named an Accredited Main Street America program for 2025 after meeting national standards—showing strong local commitment to downtown revitalization.
The program, celebrating 10 years of service, has supported over 50 small businesses and helped create 137 jobs.
Campbell County’s average gasoline price jumped 14 cents in one week to reach $3.25 per gallon compared to the national average of $3.14.
The rise follows gradual increases across Wyoming as oil prices and supply constraints affect fuel costs — GasBuddy data shows these shifts.
Last week, the Campbell County School District board passed a new bathroom policy—this new rule sets clear guidelines for the proper use and supervision of school buildings.
High school graduates celebrated their graduation today by honoring past achievements—showing hope for future studies and careers while appreciating the moment.
Registration is now open for Preserve@Home—a six‑week online course on food preservation taught by a UW Extension educator in collaboration with University of Idaho Extension.
The summer session runs from June 12 through July 24 with real‑time discussions every Thursday at 1 p.m., and registration costs $35, closing on June 9.
Infinite Outdoors has started an initiative called Access Granted that lets people cross private lands for free to reach about 40,000 acres of public land in Wyoming and Colorado.
The program works through an app (landowners are paid to keep development at bay) and plans to expand regionwide over the next year.
Today, Gillette City Council will consider two versions of an ordinance to allow concealed weapons in meetings at 6 p.m. at City Hall—201 E.
5th Street, a change prompted by new state law.
The Campbell County Fire Department responded to eight calls on May 18—six for medical emergencies and two for activated fire alarms—at various locations in Gillette.
The department reported handling 1,238 service requests year to date.
Campbell County commissioners meet today at 8 a.m. in Gillette to review a $5 million airport grant for runway maintenance and to consider a preliminary plat for Piper Acres—a planned 100-lot residential development—while a public hearing at 10 a.m. will address a potential $2.1 billion bond issuance for Sanford.
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