Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local business Beach Please will host the Mayday Parade music festival at its parking lot on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Owner Amber Kester said the event will feature nine local performers and many vendors (free and open to all ages) to support local talent. Wyoming News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division shows that Gillette had the third-largest population growth between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024 by adding 323 residents for a 1% increase. Gillette remains the third-largest community with 33,423 residents, following Cheyenne and Laramie. County 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its May 20 meeting, the Gillette City Council approved a concealed carry ordinance that lets lawfully carried firearms be brought into city facilities while banning open carry—meeting safety concerns voiced by staff—for a 5-2 vote. The ordinance must pass three readings and other statutory steps before it takes effect. County 17
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 20, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to 10 incidents in Gillette—including fire alarms, medical emergencies, a structure fire, and an odor investigation—while the department has handled 1,260 requests for service year to date. County 17
SHOP NEWS
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Donkey Creek Summer Solstice 5K
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Dalbey Memorial Park — Entry fee required — Run along the scenic Donkey Creek Pathway and embrace the summer solstice with fellow participants.
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