Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Gillette.
On Saturday afternoon, about 100 people attended the second No Kings rally at Dalbey Memorial Park and the event was one of 14 held across Wyoming.
The University of Wyoming Extension launched the new Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory this month—an online database with nearly 1,100 listings that helps Gillette residents find local foods like fresh produce, herbs, honey, and homemade goods.
The free resource organizes listings by county and includes farmers markets, CSA operations, and co-ops.
Campbell County’s average gas price fell 12 cents to $2.68 per gallon today, making it the state's third cheapest fuel.
GasBuddy data show national prices dropped to $2.98 per gallon, and analysts say prices may stay below $3 for months — a trend that follows increased oil production — as fuel costs remain low.
Local students and staff at Fort Washakie School processed 1,000 ears of corn donated by Riverton farmer Lindsey Anderson and served a Farm to School Day lunch featuring local beef and lettuce on Oct 13—this event highlighted the school’s efforts to bring locally grown food into the cafeteria and supported a state program that will hold its first conference on Oct 28–29 in Casper.
On October 20, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a Wyoming corner crossing case that lets hunters cross private property for public access, leaving a key 10th Circuit ruling in place—this decision means corner crossing remains legal in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
Wyoming Basketball opened its preseason with a 69-65 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday in Gillette—transfer Leland Walker scored about 20 points for a nearly new 15-man team with only three returning players.
The team will prepare for 32 games and will play against the College of Idaho on Oct. 25 at 12:30 p.m.
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.
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