Good morning, Gillette.

The new Aquatic Center is undergoing a water test—its final construction step—and will open in August.

Local historians and local history fans celebrated the WPA building's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places this month & honored its long, storied past.

The Campbell County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a second reading of two policies that ban open carrying by the public and prohibit students from carrying any firearms on district property.

The policies are now in a 45-day public review period—changes required under the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act will go into effect after the review.

Brian Knox, the retiring tech director of Campbell County School District 1, delivered his final update to the Board on Tuesday and outlined a plan to replace outdated devices, cap Google storage for staff (100GB) and students (20GB), and shift to a new email system while strengthening cybersecurity and classroom technology upgrades. The district will use federal E-rate funds and a phased five-year plan to complete interactive panel installations and address future challenges.

At its March 11 meeting, the Campbell County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved over $168,000 for new computers and mowers and updated workers' compensation and physical exam policies.

The board also authorized the district to apply for the WDE Education Trust Fund Grant, with qualifying schools to be notified by June 5 and funds to be disbursed by July 31.

A Custer County fire warden said that last summer's wildfires in northeast Wyoming likely started hundreds of new coal seam fires in Campbell, Sheridan and Johnson counties—officials will study the situation to determine its full impact.

The Campbell County Fire Department responded on Friday, May 30 to 15 incidents including medical calls, vehicle collisions, a smoke report and a fence fire—year to date it has handled 1,341 requests for service.

On Saturday, May 31, Gillette hosted live horse racing at CAM-PLEX Energy Downs (gates opened at 12:30 p.m. with races beginning at 1:30 p.m.), a live music show featuring Dyllan Martin (8–11 p.m.), and an adult bingo event at 8 p.m. featuring Make Me Blush Boutique.

Shrek The Musical

7-10 p.m. — CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities — Ticket availability limited — Enjoy the beloved story of Shrek brought to life in this musical adventure.

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.