Edwards’ Son Describes How COVID-19 Came on Quickly
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile
Rep. Roy Edwards’ battle with COVID-19 lasted a little more than two weeks before he died in Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, his son Mitch Edwards said.
Though the family did not immediately...
Applicants Announced for County Attorney Vacancy
The Campbell County Republican Party Central Committee announced today the applicants it received for the Campbell County and Prosecuting Attorney vacancy created by the resignation of Ronald Wirthwein, Jr. last month. Wirthwein’s resignation was...
County Staff on Chopping Block with Proposed 25% Budget Cut
Staff reductions could follow a request for all county departments to slash their budgets by up to one-quarter this coming fiscal year, officials said Tuesday afternoon at the Campbell County Manager’s Meeting.
In total, all...
Taking it to the Capitol
Gillette Man Hand Delivers Petition Protesting COVID-19 Restrictions
When Jacob Dalby arrived at the state capitol last week, he had a decision to make. Would he put on a mask to talk to Governor Gordon?
On...
Gillette grapples with anti-LGBTQ bigotry
By Nick Reynolds, WyoFile
It was just supposed to be a magic show.
Months ago, trustees at the Campbell County Library, seeking performers for their summer programming, booked magician Mikayla Oz, a well-regarded entertainer who has...
Republicans Advance Three Candidates to Fill House Seat
Members of the Campbell County Republican Party Central Committee Thursday selected three names to advance to the Campbell County Board of Commissioners to fill the vacant House District 53 seat.
The vacancy was created by...
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23 local citizens to vie for seats on the board of trustees of the Gillette Community College District if approved by voters
On Aug. 17 Campbell County voters will decide whether to move forward with...
No Upsets in Local Legislative Races, Deceased Representative Wins
Going into the Tuesday election, Campbell County’s GOP was sitting in a strong position to keep Campbell County’s legislative delegation red.
Only House District 32 incumbent Timothy Hallinan had a challenger. Hallinan’s challenger was Democrat...
Gillette College Board of Trustees Candidate Questions: Round 2
Good afternoon Gillette! Below are the responses to the second round of questions sent by County 17 to each individual running to serve on the prospective Gillette Community College District Board of Trustees. Each...
Wyoming Counties That Backed Trump Have Lower Vaccination Rates
By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily
(this story originally appeared on Cowboy State Daily)
Following a national trend, Wyoming counties that saw the highest percentage of their voters support the re-election of former President Donald Trump...