GILLETTE, Wyo. — Participants in the Carbon Ore, Rare Earth Element, and Critical Mineral, or CORE-CM, project, are working together to promote business development around energy resources in the Powder River Basin. Stakeholders met Aug. 30 and Sept. 1 at Gillette College Technical Education Center to support economic development around these resources. Through networking and discussion sessions, participants […]
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One dead in three-car wreck near Gillette
One person has died after a head-on collision south of Gillette on Wednesday evening. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a 2008 Ford Super Duty was traveling northbound on WY 59 when the vehicle crossed the center line and entered the southbound lane. According to the report, the truck hit a 2006 PT Cruiser head-on. […]
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Gillette teen faces 9 counts of attempted 1st-degree murder
A 14-year-old junior high school student is facing multiple murder charges in Gillette. According to the Gillette News Record, the student brought two handguns and 36 rounds of ammunition to school and was overheard threatening to shoot another student and staff members. The student, who is not being named due to his age, was contained […]
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Ruffatto gets 18 months, $14.4M penalty for Two Elk fraud
June 27, 2018 by Rone Tempest PITTSBURGH — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Two Elk power plant promoter Michael J. Ruffatto to 18 months in prison and three years probation for stealing $5.7 million from a 2009-2010 Department of Energy stimulus grant for a study of carbon storage potential in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. Ruffatto […]
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Vehicle was attempting to pass emergency truck, in fatal Campbell County crash
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has released information about a fatal crash that happened just before 6:30 pm, May 10th, in Campbell County, Wyoming. Cody Sams, age 21 of Wyoming, was identified as the deceased in the single-vehicle crash. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol investigators, Sams was traveling near Gillette, eastbound on Highway WY-51, near […]
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Special Olympics Summer Sports Classic This Week
Special Olympics Wyoming will host our annual Summer Sports Classic this week.
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Gillette Inks Deal With Cowboy State Games To Host Softball Through 2019
The Cowboy State Games has joined with the Campbell County Convention & Visitors Bureau to host the Cowboy State Games’ softball tournament for 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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State WHSAA Track And Field Championship Day 2 (GALLERY)
Another chilly day for the 2017 High School competition.
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A Cold Day for High School State Track and Field (GALLERY)
The first day of the 2017 Wyoming High School State Track and Field Championships at KWHS’ Harry Geldien Stadium was hampered by wintery weather.
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Casper College Announces Spring Phi Theta Kappa Initiates
Casper College’s Zeta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has announced the names of this year’s spring initiates to the chapter.
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Rock Springs Man Dies In Crash Near Cheyenne
A fatal crash near Cheyenne, Wyoming has resulted in the death of 39 year old Rock Springs, Wyoming resident.
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Photos: Natrona girls vs Gillette
The Natrona County fillies are out of the running for a state title this year after a 60-42 loss to Gillette in the Wyoming State Basketball semifinals on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Casper Events Center.
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Kelly Walsh advances to Semifinals, Natrona falls short
Kelly Walsh advances in the Wyoming State Basketball Championships after a 39-34 win over Cheyenne Central. Natrona County falls short with a 77-55 loss to Gillette.
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Photo Gallery: Natrona boys vs Gillette
The Natrona County Mustangs come up short against Gillette, 77-55, in the quarter final round of the Wyoming State Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Casper College