Good Day
Gillette
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 26, a trooper on I-80 near Rawlins was hit by a westbound semi-truck while responding to an earlier crash and taken to Rawlins Hospital, though he was not seriously injured—WHP reminded motorists to yield to emergency vehicles to avoid delays and fines. Wyoming News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gillette man identified as Travis Nichols was charged with felony assault—reportedly after drawing a knife on floor installers who refused to help him move furniture— and he is now out on a $7,000 bond. County 17
- ➤ A Gillette man drove his Chrysler van into a house on Aug. 25 while fleeing police and was charged with DUI, reckless driving, and eluding after a chase spanning five blocks—police reported a control collision forced his van off the road, leading him to run on foot before being caught. County 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Kibler, a business owner and former firefighter, announced his run for governor on a promise of being something different as he aims to cut government rules and bring back Wyoming values. He said he will listen to local concerns and work to bridge a deep political divide—focusing on reducing bureaucracy. County 17
- ➤ A section of Gurley Avenue between 9th and 5th streets closes today for maintenance and will reopen Aug. 29. Crews will clean cracks and inject tar—steps that help stop damage—while the nearby overpass remains open. County 17
- ➤ On Aug. 26, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to 10 emergencies in Gillette including multiple medical calls, a two-vehicle collision, a carbon monoxide incident, a vehicle rollover with a fire, and two activated fire alarms + one single-vehicle collision; year to date, they have answered 2,124 service requests. County 17
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
~ Tony Robbins
About Good Day Gillette
Welcome to the Good Day Gillette, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Gillette, Wyoming community. If you like the Good Day Gillette, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Gillette.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Gillette and across Wyoming. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Gillette
A free Gillette community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaygillette.com/sitemap