Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Gillette.
Two women were arrested for felony possession when police found almost 100 grams of meth + cocaine + weed in a car after a report led to a search at the Baymont by Wyndham hotel Sunday morning.
At the 2025 Campbell County Fair, the Youth Livestock Sale raised nearly $700,000 — a result that highlights strong local participation.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has fallen to $3.08 after three weeks of rising prices while Campbell County prices dropped to $2.90 and a Gillette station reported $2.80 on Monday—AAA said Wyoming’s average is now $3.07, down from last week and much lower than a year ago.
Campbell County students earned spots on Sheridan College’s Spring 2025 honor roll lists.
Five Gillette students achieved 4.0 GPAs to join the President’s Honor Roll, one from Gillette made the Vice President’s list, and three part-time students from Gillette were honored—each meeting different GPA and enrollment requirements.
The Gurley Avenue overpass in northern Gillette reopened today after being closed for more than a week for epoxy injection repairs—Hladky Construction completed the work at a cost of $68,750 paid from optional sales tax funds.
This marks the second closure this year as annual inspections require crews to evaluate the bridge’s integrity.
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners announced Monday that it is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several county boards with applications due Wednesday, Aug.
13. New board members will start their terms on Aug. 19 — roles include three-, two-, and five-year terms — inquiries can be made by calling the office.
The BLM sold over 3.4 million board feet of timber rights in two northeast Wyoming areas to a Hulett-based company, netting $218,000 with the Stateline sale earning $165,640 and the Goldie Divide sale $52,780—both contracts will yield only ponderosa pine boards to support construction and forest health.
Battle at Bonepile Creek: 1865 Sawyers Expedition
6 p.m. — Campbell County Rockpile Museum — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of the 1865 Sawyers Expedition with expert presentations and archaeological insights.
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