Good morning, Gillette.

Dancing with the Gillette Stars raised $311K at a local fundraiser that broke the previous record by surpassing the $300,000 mark for the first time.

Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte coal mines in Gillette received a $25 million USDA loan guarantee to support a change in ownership and cover ongoing costs.

Eagle Specialty Materials LLC got the funding on Oct. 19 (to help keep coal production steady in the Powder River Basin).

Campbell County’s gas price in Gillette rose to $4.30 per gallon Monday, up 4 cents since last week, while the state average dropped to $4.47, AAA data shows.

The cheapest fuel appears at Maverik + Cenex, with prices as low as $4.14 + $4.19 on South Douglas Highway.

Nucleon Fuel plans a $575M uranium facility at Fort Union Industrial Park that may add 130 permanent jobs and boost construction if it secures state and private funds; a public open house is set for Wednesday, Oct.

28 at 6 p.m. at Gillette College’s Main Commons—residents can send comments then.

A Campbell County board member says the current policy stops members from using email to discuss board business and wants to allow digital communication; officials will review the proposal soon.

Wagonwheel Elementary celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday afternoon when staff and students marked the release of their WY-TOPP scores.

Gillette will enjoy sunny skies today with a high near 68 — winds shifting from south to north with gusts up to 26 mph.

Rain is expected to begin Friday with breezy conditions and a slight chance of rain and snow on Saturday.

The Energy Classic basketball tournament is set to return to Gillette this December after a six-year break.