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Gillette
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Gillette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tackle Hunger Food Drive collected over 27,400 pounds of food across Wyoming in 2025 from community members and partners like Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon, BCBSWY, Ridley's Family Markets, and the University of Wyoming. BCBSWY also donated $50,000 (25% more than last year) to help local anti-hunger programs. Wyoming News Now
- ➤ On Saturday, Coal Country FFA hosted its second annual fall festival at Thunder Basin High School parking lot — drawing local residents from across Gillette. Gillette News Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Last week, the five finalists for the Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge were announced (agriculture, technology, and mechanical repair). They now await the next stage of the competition to determine the winner. Gillette News Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1985, Gillette hosted the CBS miniseries Dream West — featuring well-known actors and drawing national attention to the town. It remains a memorable chapter in Gillette’s film history. Gillette News Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County residents will enjoy dry, calm weather for the rest of the week after windy conditions eased on Tuesday. Temperatures will rise from the upper 50s today to near 70 by Saturday while forecasters warn that a chance of rain or snow may arrive early next week. County 17
- ➤ La Nina conditions that emerged in October are expected to bring more winter storms and heavy snowfall in northern and western Wyoming—Gillette, Sheridan, and Riverton are forecast to see above-normal precipitation from November through January. Wyoming News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new 2025-26 Recreation Center Winter/Spring Brochure was released yesterday—listing facility hours, classes, and registration information for the upcoming winter and spring programs. Campbell County
- ➤ On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Carbon County ranch owner Fred Eshelman who challenged the right to corner cross for public land access. The decision upheld a lower court ruling that keeps 2.44 million acres of Wyoming land open — affirming a long-established law that lets people cross between public lands despite private boundaries. County 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On October 21st, the Jae Foundation gifted every LCSD1 high school senior a pair of J-Boots—symbols designed to prompt regular mental health check-ins after graduation. The program, supported by community donations and sponsors, aims to spark meaningful conversations that may help reduce teen suicide. Wyoming News Now
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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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