Kirby Drube has captured many headlines in his lifetime. A standout athlete as a youth, in high school and during
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RJ covers community and government news as well as hometown sports for County 17. He has been a photojournalist for the past 25 years in Wyoming, and mostly Texas. RJ has enjoyed a lifetime career in photography and journalism which began in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, S.C. where he was in communications. For story ideas and features, contact RJ at rjmorgan@mcllc.net
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Gallery: Gillette pays tribute to our hero’s on 9/11
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Book on over to the library for 34th annual used material sale
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County ready for Pronghorn Industrial Park, McKeown not so much
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Another ‘shot’ at life
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Saddle up, Pizza Ranch is coming to town
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Residents sound off to commissioners in library saga
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Price of freedom on display in Gillette through Sunday
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Up-to-date football standings and weekly schedule
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Public Health not asking for a mask mandate, for now
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Growing pains: Splash pad ready for immediate expansion
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Power outage affects Gillette, causes vehicle accident
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Slow your roll
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