Good morning, Gillette.

The National Weather Service reports a system with low pressure will bring a 30% chance of storms after 3 p.m. today — with highs near 85 and potential severe bursts — before a heatwave pushes temperatures into the 90s and low 100s later this week.

On Thursday, June 25, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to varied emergencies in Gillette including medical calls, fire alarms, a grass-fire incident at Pederson Dam covering 3.9-acres and a vehicle collision, with 1,622 service requests year-to-date.

Calls spanned early morning to late evening.

Billy Montgomery, a veteran and former city council member, held a mayoral meet and greet yesterday at Big Lost Meadery.

He discussed campaign priorities including rising rents, mental health support, local infrastructure, and the need for a 1% sales tax (a key focus) to boost services.

Vitalant has released its blood drive schedule for July with events set across Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and Nebraska.

In Wyoming, drives will take place in Cody, Gillette, Powell, and Thermopolis, with one event at Yellowstone National Park on July 13.

Downtown Thursday Night Concerts

6-9 p.m. — Gillette Main Street — Free entry — Family-friendly concert series featuring food, beer, and fun in Downtown Gillette.