Good morning, Gillette.

Gillette College student-athletes demonstrated academic excellence in the 2025–26 school year.

Nineteen earned NJCAA All-Academic Team honors, 47 secured Academic All-Region honors, four teams were named NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year, and seven rodeo athletes received National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Scholar American honors.

The USDA announced a proposal today to open 6.2 million acres of Wyoming public forest land for increased motorized access, with plans to review environmental impacts and allow motor vehicles, e-bikes + other devices once rules are updated.

Conservation groups have voiced strong concerns about the change.

Sen. John Barrasso criticized the plan to allow 660 million pounds of tariff-free foreign beef starting today, saying Wyoming ranchers need a fair marketplace while local cattle groups warn it will hurt the state's beef industry + destabilize local operations.

Campbell County Parks & Recreation is accepting registrations for a fall pickleball league open to players of all skill levels through Sept.

27 at its facility on 250 Shoshone Ave, with a $20 fee per player and prizes for winning teams.

Registration is open for the girls' youth basketball league for grades 4 to 6 in Gillette.

The $30 fee includes a jersey + players can register online until Sept. 8 as games are set to start Oct. 24 or later.