Good morning, Gillette.

Wyoming employers will pay a 15% lower workers' compensation base rate starting January as Governor Mark Gordon approved the cut—bringing three years of reductions to a total of 33% and saving about $66 million in premiums.

The measure follows a 6% reduction in 2024 and a 12% reduction in 2025 to help local businesses lower costs.

Gas prices in Campbell County edged down this week as the national average fell 0.4 cent to $3.03 and local prices declined to $2.88 per gallon; Flying J stations along Douglas Highway posted the lowest price at $2.75 — AAA also reported similar small shifts in nearby areas.

Gillette student Drea Hineman of the University of Wyoming earned regional recognition for her research on growing lettuce in reduced-gravity conditions to cope with salt buildup in soil—she began her experiments in a greenhouse at the Laramie Research and Extension Center using an automatic sensor-based irrigation system. She presented her work at a symposium in Boise and was selected as a NASA Space Grant Consortium fellow after ranking first among 29 undergraduates.

The Nutcracker Ballet by World Ballet Company

7-10 p.m. — CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities — Tickets $33.00 - $97.00 — Experience the magical journey of Marie and her Nutcracker prince in this festive ballet classic.

Gillette Main Street Parade of Lights & Winter Walk 2025

5-9 p.m. — Gillette Main Street — $5 for buttons — Participate in the Winter Walk for prizes and festive fun in the heart of Gillette.