Sunday, August 18th, 2024
Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nathaniel Wilde Kelley, born healthy at 35 weeks in Gillette while his parents attended the International Pathfinder Camporee. Gillette News Record
- ➤ Campbell County successfully hosted its largest event ever, the International Pathfinder Camporee, attracting around 60,000 visitors despite severe weather challenges. Gillette News Record
- ➤ Karla Schwartz, a Navy veteran, founded Fort Farm in Gillette, Wyoming, to combat the disconnection from food sources, offering locally raised chickens and eggs while employing regenerative agricultural practices. County 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Campbell County Fire Department managed various emergencies on Aug. 16, including two grass fires, two natural gas leaks, two medical emergencies, and a two-vehicle collision. County 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gillette man originally charged with attempted second-degree murder was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. Gillette News Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gillette resident Marlee Holdeman, 26, reaches the final round of a statewide singer-songwriting contest. Gillette News Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County schools have hired 73 new teachers for the upcoming school year. Gillette News Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge in Wyoming dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on delta-8, a substance similar to marijuana, ruling against the plaintiffs' claims of unconstitutionality. County 17
- ➤ Campbell County Clerk expresses confidence in voting machines' integrity amid skepticism in Wyoming. Gillette News Record
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