Good morning, Gillette.

United Airlines will take over managing Gillette flights next year and will cover its own operating expenses+ the change is set for 2026.

A Gillette teenager named Noah Maschonas faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $10,000 fine after a July 4 crash on Interstate 90 killed his 19-year-old passenger when he was reportedly driving under the influence of marijuana — his hearing will be held on July 23 in Campbell County Circuit Court.

A Gillette man is accused of violating a protective order and stalking his former partner after she spotted a sign with a personal message along her work route on June 20 — he faces felony and misdemeanor stalking charges with a preliminary hearing set for July 24 at 9 a.m. and a cash-only bond of $25,000.

Steven Horn is a Wyoming author who writes mystery novels blending state history, local people and culture — he is on a press tour for his latest book Lost and Found Café that will take him to Cheyenne, Thermopolis and Casper.

An economic analysis finds that federal Medicaid cuts will cost Wyoming nearly 200 jobs per year and shrink the state's economy by $140 million over five years—reducing annual disposable income by $14.6 million.

The report projects that expanding Medicaid will add 440 jobs and boost GDP by $60.9 million per year from 2026 to 2030.

At AVA's Kid's Camp, children used clay to create miniature worlds — they learned art iconography by turning images into clear expressions of their ideas.

The U.S. House Natural Resources committee passed a resolution by a 20—19 vote on July 15 to delist grizzly bears from endangered status in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stated the move follows a rise in bear numbers to over 1,000 while critics warn it could lead to increased bear encounters and hunting risks.

On Monday, July 14, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to several incidents including a smoke investigation on Highway 51, grass fires from lightning or a downed power line, and multiple medical emergencies—while the Bureau of Land Management managed a 75-acre fire and units contained smaller fires. The department has handled 1,730 requests for service year-to-date.

Backyard Yard Games Bonanza

9-10 a.m. — Sage Bluffs Park — Free for Braintree students and caregivers — Enjoy a morning of sunshine and classic backyard games with friends and family.