Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
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🚧 Accidents
Between Oct. 10 and Oct.
11, the Campbell County Fire Department handled 19 calls including a residential structure fire on Patrick Henry Road that injured one adult and lost two pets, along with multiple medical emergencies, vehicle fire, and commercial fire alarms; they responded to 2,822 requests year to date.
📰 Economy
Campbell County’s average gas price jumped 9 cents to $4.26 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA data, and drivers in Gillette can still find the lowest price at Flying J on South Douglas Highway at $4.09.
🏛️ Government
State lawmakers plan to ask Congress to ease restrictions on wild horse management by allowing the BLM and private landowners to capture or kill horses + use aircraft.
The drafted resolution would also restore federal funding for meat inspections and will be considered next year.
📰 Real Estate
Census data shows Wyoming renters moved less in 2024 (26.5%) than in 2014 (36.7%), and higher mortgage rates in 2026 have kept homeowners from selling, causing lower tenant turnover and more stable rental markets.
🏈 Sports
The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team held its second exhibition game at Pronghorn Center on Sunday afternoon — the event kicked off its preseason amid a packed crowd.
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