Good morning, Gillette.

Wyoming Hunger Initiative, launched in 2019 as a project of the Governor’s Residence Foundation, transitioned to an independent nonprofit on September 30—gaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status—and will continue fighting hunger across all 23 counties and Wyoming tribes.

Food Bank of Wyoming selected nine local leaders for its new advisory council on Oct.

6 to guide efforts in improving food security across the state. The council—launched in March—will advise on strategic initiatives, community engagement, and fundraising to support its mission.

On Oct. 5, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to three medical emergencies on West Valley Drive, Running W Drive and Big Lost Drive—along with a two-vehicle collision on South 4-J Road—and handled 2,481 service requests this year.

A new survey of 5,000 Americans shows North Dakota, Delaware and Idaho as top Halloween fanatics with scores of 4.2, while Wyoming scored 4.1 and 49 percent of its residents visit haunted houses—demonstrating strong local interest in the spooky season.

Campbell County drivers saw fuel prices drop 8 cents to $2.87 per gallon last week, and a station in Gillette sold gas for $2.78.

In contrast, the national average fell only 0.3 cent to about $3.08 — making local prices among the state's lowest.

Today, Gillette police, Campbell County Fire and Campbell County Health units are participating in a joint training exercise that began Monday and runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.—the drill is held near the old Pioneer Manor campus between 6th and 8th streets and Stocktrail and Tyler avenues. Uniformed personnel and civilian actors add to the increased presence, and residents are advised to remain alert—extra activity may be seen in the area.

2025 Trick-or-Treat on Gillette Main Street

1-5 p.m. — Gillette Main Street — Free entry — Bring your little goblins and ghouls for a festive afternoon of treats, face painting, and pumpkin carving.