Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
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🎓 Education
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Campbell County will switch to a monthly membership model for the 2026-2027 school year to simplify billing and offer flexible attendance options — families can choose from various tiers that lower per-session costs as usage increases, with FAQs coming soon.
🌲 Environment
The Gillette City Council designated Tuesday, Jul.
21 as Pollinator Day during National Pollinator Week, emphasizing its Bee City USA affiliation and urging citizens to protect local bees, pollinators, and moths as part of broader conservation efforts led by Public Works Director Sawley Wilde.
🏛️ Government
Driven by summer heat, Gillette set a record for electric consumption and water production last week, city officials said Tuesday.
The update comes along with upcoming community initiatives: a survey on electric bikes & scooters and a repeal of an unused parking ordinance, while wildfires prompt emergency response upgrades.
🏈 Sports
Hayden Welsh of Gillette rode bulls at Cheyenne Frontier Days on Monday and Tuesday, scoring 93.5 and 92 points to win $26,660.
He edged Australian competitor Qynn Anderson by one point — a narrow victory in a field of 40 riders.
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