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Press Release – Classes began on Monday for both Sheridan and Gillette Colleges, and district officials are pleased to see the number of students seeking a degree or certificate up overall. “Helping students earn a meaningful credential is why we exist,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Leah Barrett.  “We are pleased to see […]

Press Release – On August 28th, 2018 a Wyoming Highway Patrol traffic stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 1849 pounds of marijuana. The traffic stop occurred at 11:30 a.m. near mile post 361 on Interstate 80 eastbound. A Wyoming State Trooper stopped a 2017 Dodge Ram Pickup pulling a flat bed trailer to conduct […]

Press Release – City offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd for the Labor Day Holiday. Offices will open for regular business on Tuesday, September 4th. The City of Gillette wishes everyone to have a pleasant and safe holiday weekend. Monday’s trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, September 4th along with Tuesday’s […]

Press Release – Wyoming’s first reported West Nile virus case for 2018 involves a Fremont County adult, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Mosquitos spread West Nile virus (WNV) when they feed on infected birds and then bite people, animals or other birds. “Wyoming residents should remember to take steps to protect themselves […]

Press Release – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain. “America has lost a true hero today. John McCain was a man of the highest character, courage and credibility. He was the conscience of the Senate. He was also my friend. “John was known for the […]

Press Release – The City of Gillette Parks and Beautification Board is sponsoring a Summer Parks Photo Contest. Photos for the contest must be taken from May 15th, 2018 through September 30th, 2018. Photos must be submitted by October 7th, 2018. Photos must depict a park in the City of Gillette. Click here for a complete list […]

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a criminal entry that occurred between March 9, 2018 and June 1, 2018. Unknown persons entered a residence on the 1600 Block of Echeta. The subjects caused significant damage to the residence, including cutting the furniture, breaking the television, dumping food on the floor, and breaking windows. If […]

Press Release – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new proposal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants that is less stringent than the Clean Power Plan (CPP) finalized by former President Obama. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said he believes the Obama CPP was designed to regulate coal use out […]

On Friday, August 17th, representatives from the City of Gillette presented information to a joint meeting of the Wyoming Water Development Commission and Select Water Committee regarding the Gillette Madison Pipeline Project and private well issues in Crook County. The City of Gillette recognizes that despite the fact that independent investigations have determined that the drilling […]

On August 16th, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 195 on US 18 near Lusk, Wyoming.  At 10:32 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a two-vehicle collision. A 2014 Toyota Yaris was traveling northbound on US-85. A 2010 Freightliner pulling a set of double trailers was turning south onto US-85 […]