Local
Men Allegedly Pull Knives Over Woman
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- Written by Paul Wallem
On Saturday, May 11th, 2013, the Gillette Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Rockpile Avenue. Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson said two men were arrested after knives were allegedly pulled during an argument over a woman. Wasson said police responded about 6:36 am, after a 30-year-old man said he pulled a knife in self defense.
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Adult Mountain Lion Found West of Gillette
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- Written by Paul Wallem
Yesterday (5-9-13) at 5:30 PM, the Campbell Count Sheriff's Office and Wyoming Game and Fish Department responded to a call about a mountain lion. The animal was west of Gillette at South Sage Hill Road. Undersheriff Scott Matheny said a 56-year-old man reported his dog located the animal in a culvert.
Mule Deer Foundation Annual Banquet Saturday
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The Thunder Basin Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation is hosting its annual banquet Saturday, May 11 at the Camplex Equality Hall. The 6th annual event will feature dinner catered by Chophouse Restaurant, games, prizes and fun for the whole family.
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Emergency Lane Closure - Burma Avenue
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The City of Gillette has announced an emergency lane closure on northbound Burma Avenue from 1st Street to Larch Street (just south of Warlow Drive) beginning Friday, May 10th and running until Monday, May 20th. The lane closure is to allow crews to inspect and repair a water main leak. This means that no traffic will be able travel northbound across the railroad tracks at the Burma Avenue railroad crossing.
Coal Country Trash-a-Thon May 11
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The Coal Country Trash-a-Thon will be an event that is part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup. The City of Gillette is now a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate chapter. For more information click here.
As part of the existing programming and KAB's Great American Cleanup, Gillete plans to host cleanup events throughout the year to promote the beautification of our community. In that spirit, Gillette will co-host the Coal County Trash-a-Thon. This is a partnership with Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department (CCPRD) and the City of Gillette. Read more: Coal Country Trash-a-Thon May 11
Lane Closure on Burma Announced Starting on the 10th
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- Written by Vic Wright
The northbound lane of Burma Avenue from 1st Street to Warlow Drive will
be closed from Friday morning, the 10th, until Monday, May 20th while crews
inspect and repair a raw water line.
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Bicyclist Being Pulled By Car Hurt
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- Written by Paul Wallem
Yesterday (5-07-13), the Gillette police department responded to an accident involving a bicycle and a motorist. Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson goes over the unique details:
“At about 8:33 last night, officers responded to the area of Fourth Avenue and Fir Court, to the report of a vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 17 year-old boy had been driving a 2005 Pontiac, and pulling a bicycle ridden by a 15 year-old boy that was attached to the vehicle by a 3-foot rope.” Read more: Bicyclist Being Pulled By Car Hurt
