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July blood drive schedule covers Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (332+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " Vitalant has released its July 2026 blood drive schedule, with donation events planned across Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and parts of Nebraska as the organization works to support the summer blood supply. In…...
Community honors children at memorial ceremony in Gillette
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (509+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " Families and community members gathered Thursday evening for the annual Children's Memorial Walkway Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives of children who have passed and to support one another through grief. The…...
Obituaries: Herdt
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (338+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! County 17 thanks Holmes Law LLC for their support of our free obituary service. To order a free or custom obit, please follow the link at our obits page. Gary Alan Herdt: 1968 " 2026 Gary Alan Herdt,…...
Keyhole State Park fireworks show canceled due to fire danger
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (279+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " The annual fireworks show at Keyhole State Park has been canceled because of extreme fire danger and Stage 2 fire restrictions in Crook County. The Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department announced the cancellation,…...
Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (6/25/26)
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (168+ words) County 17 With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Thursday, June 25: - At 1: 51 a. m. to Elk Ridge Road for a medical emergency. - At 4: 02 a. m. to Kathleen Place for a medical emergency. - At…...
(OPINION) We must protect an independent judiciary as America turns 250
23+ hour, 4+ min ago (237+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! County 17 publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of County 17 or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by emailing'editor@oilcity. news....
Gillette Happenings (6/26, 6/27, 6/28): Community Car Show, Bowling for the Brave, more
19+ hour, 38+ min ago (304+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " The weekend is almost upon us, which means you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the different events and activities happening…...
Jacob Dalby announces campaign for Campbell County Commissioner
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (479+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " On Thursday, third-generation Campbell County rancher and small business owner Jacob Dalby announced his campaign to run for Campbell County Commissioner. A release from Dalby says he is pledging to fight for…...
Election Q&A: Crystal Conley for Campbell County treasurer
23+ hour, 31+ min ago (137+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " As the Aug. 18 primary election approaches, County 17 is introducing candidate questionnaires to help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box. Every candidate in the primary field was sent the same three…...
Stage 1 fire restrictions still in effect across Campbell County; fireworks banned
1+ day, 11+ min ago (342+ words) With nearly 1 million readers this year! GILLETTE, Wyo. " A Stage 1 Fire Prevention Order remains in place across Campbell County as dry conditions and high fire danger continue, according to the Campbell County Fire Department. The order started March 19 and applies…...