County 17

10/09/2025

Terri Lesley has agreed on a $700,000 settlement with Campbell County after legal battles over LGBTQ+ library books. Read more here.

GILLETTE, Wyo. — After years of political and legal turmoil over library books and LGBTQ+ representation in literature, former Campbell County Public Library System executive director Terri Lesley has agreed to a $700,000 settlement with Campbell County and the county library board. The settlement...

10/09/2025

Feds postpone Wyoming coal sale despite promise to ‘revitalize’ the industry. Critics say even the coal industry isn’t betting big on its future.

by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Federal officials indefinitely postponed a Wyoming coal lease sale scheduled for Wednesday, apparently in response to what many observers consider a lowball bid on another federal coal lease on Monday in Montana. Navajo Transitional Energy Company, the only bidder, stu...

10/09/2025

A man and woman have been arrested after over 13 pounds of ma*****na were found in their car on Highway 50

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Two Minnesota residents were arrested in Campbell County last week after deputies discovered more than 13 pounds of suspected ma*****na during a traffic stop on Highway 50. According to affidavits filed in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial District, Mar’shell E’lis Phill...

10/09/2025

From Dancing with the Gillette Stars to the Magic Hunk men's show, this is what's happening this weekend in Gillette.

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The weekend is almost upon us, which means you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of activities happening throughout Gillette this weekend. From Dancing with the Gillette Stars to the Magic Hunk men’s show, ...

10/09/2025

A man has been arrested after threatening another man with a knife for aggravated assault.

GILLETTE, Wyo.— A Campbell County man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill his roommate with a knife during a late-night argument earlier this month. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed Oct. 6 in Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial District, Raul Bautista wa...

10/09/2025

Photographers of all ages and skill levels can have their work published in “Wyoming Wildlife” magazine as part of the magazine’s annual photo contest, which is now accepting submissions.

CASPER, Wyo. — Photographers of all ages and skill levels can have their work published in “Wyoming Wildlife” magazine as part of the magazine’s annual photo contest, which is now accepting submissions. Contest rules and how to submit photos can be found on the contest entry page. Entrie...

10/09/2025

The Wyoming Cowgirls picked up a trio of singles wins and a doubles win to open ITA Mountain Region play, led by the strong showing of Serina Abriola.

PROVO, Utah — The Wyoming Cowgirls picked up a trio of singles wins and a doubles win to open ITA Mountain Region play, hosted by BYU. Serina Abriola led the way with a pair of three-set victories in singles and a doubles win. Abriola, who was a warrior in back-to-back matches, opened the day with...

10/09/2025

Here are the crime clips for Thursday, Oct. 9.

GILLETTE, Wyo. – Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Interference, Oct. 8, West Boxelder Road & South Burma Avenue, CCSO At approxim.....

10/09/2025

Here are the arrests and arraignments for Thursday, Oct. 9 with Just Criminal Law with Christina L. Williams

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the...

10/09/2025

Here is the morning weather report.

GILLETTE, Wyo. —Campbell County residents can expect a few more mild fall days before a sharp shift in the weather arrives late this weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, temperatures across northeastern Wyoming, including Gillette, will remain mild through Saturday, wi...

10/09/2025

"A massive buck hanging out off of 12th and McKinley," writes photographer Katie V. "Hiding out from the hunters in the residential areas. ;)"

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10/09/2025

‘I can’t tell you when the opinion will be out,’ Lynne Boomgaarden told WyoFile, ‘but it is my best guess that probably by the end of the year, in that timeframe.’

by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The Wyoming Supreme Court may not issue its highly anticipated decision on whether the state constitution protects abortion rights until sometime closer to December, Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden told WyoFile.  “I can’t tell you when the opinion will be out,” Boom...