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Press Release – As part of the National Bison Day celebration, the Wildlife Conservation Society and the American Bison Coalition presented U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., with the 2018 U.S. National Mammal Champion Award. “The American bison is one of the most powerful symbols of the American West,” Enzi said. “Since our frontier days, the bison […]

Press Release – Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a tough job, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Family members are often the ones providing long-term care for older relatives or for those with disabilities,” Jeanne Scheneman, National Family […]

Press Release – 2018 Holiday Lighting Contest, Houses must be nominated. Nominate yourself, a friend or a neighbor. Nominations must be in by December 11th. RULES – The contest is only eligible to houses/addresses inside Gillette City Limits. – You must be 18-years-old or older to participate. – You must be nominated to have your […]

Press Release – In July, the Campbell County School District sent out a letter to parents of children about vaping and juuling outlining some dangers of these products, as well as stating that it’s illegal for minors and a violation of school policy. But, what about the health concerns? Here’s a bit more information. For […]

Press Release – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops serving in Poland, near the Russian province of Kaliningrad. Barrasso visited with members of the U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stationed on the Polish-Russian (Kaliningrad) border. Wyoming currently has service members attached to the division, which is […]

Press Release – Gillette College will host its annual Tree Lighting and holiday celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Technical Education Center. This event is free and open to the public. The event will begin with cookies with Santa and crafts for kids at 4:30 p.m. Energy City Voices […]

Press Release – The Wyoming Sportsman’s Group recently gifted a new immobilization gun to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to replace an aging gun that has become outdated. Immobilization equipment is used in limited instances to treat certain injuries, relocate an animal to a new area or in other situations when wildlife must be immobilized […]

Press Release – The Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Trustees will host two opportunities for the public to participate in the presidential search process next week. Gillette College:  Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m., Main Building Presentation Hall, Room 120, Gillette College main campus, 300 W. Sinclair, Gillette, WY Sheridan College:  Wednesday, Nov. […]

Press Release – The City of Gillette has a partial term opening on the City Council for Ward 3. Applicants must be 18 years of age and reside within Ward 3 to be eligible. [WARD 1 Map] Upon appointment by the Gillette City Council, the successful applicant will serve until the next general municipal election at which […]

Press Release – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer Christmas tree permits for sale starting Nov. 23, 2018. Permits may be purchased between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. from any BLM Wyoming field office. The cost for a permit is $5 to $10 per tree, depending on location. Up to a maximum of […]