Good morning, Gillette.

On Wednesday, September 17, First Interstate Bank employees in Gillette will volunteer by delivering cookies to elderly residents and helping local groups—showing a strong commitment to charity.

The annual Volunteer Day will help support community needs.

Former and current instructors at Gillette College spoke on the record about a toxic culture during an August meeting with college faculty and stand-ins for the Higher Learning Commission — the session did not go well.

The college built its diesel technology building in 1998 to give students extra space for projects—its design still serves the school well.

The Campbell County School District is partnering with Climb Wyoming to train 11 low-income mothers as teaching assistants this semester— the program offers job training for classroom support.

A University of Wyoming study shows mule deer avoid areas with high cheatgrass levels and may lose 62% of quality habitat in northeast Wyoming over the next 20 years—targeted treatments can help restore these rangelands.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said the 2025 watercraft registration period will close in October and boaters must complete their registration soon to enjoy the state's waters before the 2026 season.

Registrations will resume on Nov. 1 with one-year options through 2026 and three-year options through 2028 — aquatic invasive species decals will also be available in October.