Good morning, Gillette.

New businesses are opening in downtown Gillette this summer as local entrepreneurs invest in retail growth—merchants say the uptick in activity will boost the local economy.

Gillette College trustees approved a contract with MOA Architecture to create a 20-year campus master plan—set to be reviewed every five years.

This week the Campbell County School District honored two employees of the year for their hard work—marking the annual awards event.

The city recently unveiled a new fitness court at the Energy Capital Sports Complex, and many locals have already noticed the addition.

Officials say the facility is part of ongoing efforts to improve community recreation.

Wyoming regulators will assume oversight for toxic coal ash storage and remediation at coal-fired power plants—an authority previously held by federal officials—after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the proposal on Thursday at the Capitol; the move launches a 60-day public comment period and will include a public hearing on Oct. 30 in Cheyenne.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department welcomed Adam Stephens as the new terrestrial habitat biologist for the Big Horn Basin — he replaces longtime employee Jerry Altermatt who served 33 years.

Stephens will lead key habitat projects including assessing needs, planning restoration and managing beaver translocations to help local wildlife thrive.

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.