Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Gillette.
🏘️ Community
The SPC hosted its fourth annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday at Dalbey Memorial Park—high winds and sunny skies brought many kids to fish and learn.
💼 Business
Visionary Broadband completed a fiber project in Campbell County — it is the first U.S. provider to finish an NTIA Middle Mile Grant project.
🎭 Culture
Gillette College is hosting the next Global Speaker series event today at Presentation Hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. where a speaker will discuss cultural topics about the Netherlands.
🏛️ Government
Gillette City Council passed the first reading of the city’s budget for 2025-2026 last week and added two amendments that require Energy Capital Economic Development to provide quarterly updates (6-1 vote).
Federal land managers are asking for public input on an environmental assessment for a proposed land exchange in northern Campbell County that would swap 1,268 acres from Quarter Circle 7 Ranch for up to 1,491 acres of BLM parcels.
If approved, the exchange will unlock more than 2,000 acres of public land and create an 8,500-acre contiguous block—improving land management and public access.
On June 9, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to five incidents in Gillette, including emergency medical calls and a fire alarm activation.
Year to date they have answered 1,400 service requests — marking a busy start to summer.
🎉 Gillette Events
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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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