Good Day
Gillette
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gillette, Wyo. gears up for a weekend of diverse events including a Yoga Festival, karaoke, a walk to end Alzheimer’s, and a cornhole tournament to mark the ending of summer vacation. County 17
- ➤ Gillette, Wyoming, successfully accommodates 55,000 visitors for a Seventh-Day Adventist Church youth camp, signaling its capacity and interest in hosting large future events. Wyoming Public Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Campbell County Fire Department responded to multiple incidents, including fire alarms, vehicle collisions, and medical emergencies, on August 15, totaling 2,083 service requests for the year. County 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Multiple crime incidents including fraud, theft, a traffic collision with injuries, and domestic violence were reported in and around Gillette on Aug. 15, as compiled by local law enforcement. County 17
- ➤ A man was arrested for resisting officers and assaulting his sister in Gillette, WY. Gillette News Record
- ➤ The Campbell County Sheriff's Office reported numerous arrests and arraignments, including charges ranging from contempt of court to DUI and domestic battery. County 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke will affect air quality and create hazy conditions in Campbell County, despite a forecast of clear skies and hot temperatures. County 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County's Republican Central Committee is set to choose three finalists for a vacant county commissioner seat in a special meeting. County 17
- ➤ The hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus has raised more funds than the traditionalist Wyoming Caucus as both compete for control of the state legislature, with spending between the two factions remaining nearly equal. Gillette News Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following Wyoming's ban on transition-related care for minors, the Trans Youth Emergency Project has expanded into the state to assist transgender minors with out-of-state gender-affirming care. County 17
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Opening Night: Wild Take on the Sheridan Hawks
Experience the excitement of the Wild's home opener as they face off against the Sheridan Hawks at Spirit Hall Ice Arena.
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Annual Ride and Read Car Show
Experience a fun-filled day at the annual Ride and Read Car Show, showcasing a variety of vehicles in a family-friendly environment.
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To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
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