Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Bank of Wyoming is urging community members to donate on WyoGives Day July 16 through a *24-hour online event* to help address food insecurity affecting nearly 90,000 people; every dollar donated will supply enough food for three meals. Wyoming News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Campbell County man has been charged with felony stalking—he is accused of violating a protection order when he followed his ex-girlfriend around town and tried to stop her from driving away. Gillette News Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A gift from the late Harry and Mary Ann Lawroski supports the University of Wyoming Teton STEM Academy summer program for teenagers. Established in 2018 and led by professor Chip Kobulnicky, the program gives hands-on STEM research and mentoring — a gift that follows the couple’s belief in education — and inspires future science careers. County 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County commissioners approved Wyoming Horse Racing’s request to open a second off-track betting location in Gillette last week — a move that awaits state review — and the state will have the final say. Gillette News Record
- ➤ BLM announced yesterday that it is asking for public comment on reopening coal leasing on 1,214,380 acres in the Powder River Basin to boost American energy. The notice offers two options and the public may comment until August 7—while local politicians and industry leaders support the change, conservation groups oppose the shortened comment period. Wyoming Public Media
- ➤ Gillette City Council recognized outgoing board members Robert Henning and Angi Klamm (long-serving community members) during last week's board appointments as their service ended. Gillette News Record
- ➤ During their meeting Tuesday, Gillette City Council passed the first reading of two ordinances addressing roadways and city engineering codes. The council will continue to review the measures as part of its plan to update local regulations. Gillette News Record
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