Good morning, Gillette.

Edible Prairie Project raised nearly $392K to expand from a one-acre garden to a 41-acre nonprofit farm in Gillette.

Completed work includes fencing + a water well + power, and the group will add high tunnels and a wash facility to boost food production for Campbell County families.

Three additional vintage signs were installed next to Frontier Auto Museum on Saturday afternoon to freshen its historic look and celebrate local auto heritage.

During the Labor Day weekend, Campbell County gasoline prices fell 7 cents to $4.30 per gallon — based on AAA data.

The state’s average remains higher while diesel prices hit record levels.

Campbell County School District is moving forward with construction, security, and traffic updates.

The district will finish the first phase of access control upgrades this week and schedule pre-construction meetings for additional projects while reviewing changes to state education funding (Dave Bartlett).

Warm, dry weather is keeping fire risk high in Gillette through Friday — cooler weekend conditions will bring a chance of rain to lower the danger.

Residents should stay alert to reduce potential fire risks.

National car insurance rates remained steady in August with full coverage at $187 and liability at $98, though Wyoming is forecasted to see a 2% increase later in 2026.

Gillette drivers can review these trends to understand how local risks influence premiums (consult your provider).

Construction began today at Campbell County Health to expand the emergency department Fast Track area and improve patient flow; hospital staff said the emergency entrance remains open and the triage station will temporarily operate in a hallway immediately left of registration.

Updates will follow as work progresses.

The Camels, Bolts and Panthers competed in the Gillette Invite, playing a full slate of volleyball games (Friday and Saturday) as 24 schools from Wyoming and western South Dakota took part.