A practical joke took a turn for the surreal Wednesday when police surrounded a home in what they thought was a hostage situation. An 18-year-old man received a text message at 2:10 p.m. from a friend saying he had been kidnapped and taken hostage. Full Story »
Some of the best sights of the season can be seen by looking up to the stars. - 6:29 a.m. Monday at 11 degrees above south southwest. Full Story »
Join the Gillette Chamber Singers for a night or two of carols and the lessons that go with them. The Chamber Singers join their harmony with a traditional Christmas church service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 10 at the First Presbyterian Church at 511 Carey Ave. Full Story »
Since 1990, the members of FireHouse have produced rock albums that continue to take them around the world sharing their sound. On Friday, they bring their melodic rock music to Gillette’s very own Jakes Tavern. Full Story »
Good Friday, 2004: Hunkered down an Argentinian hillside, Shelley Ailts peered through her binoculars at an adult black buck feeding about 400 yards away. Full Story »
A Gillette man accused of molesting a young girl has pleaded not guilty to first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. Marley Quade Killsnight, 21, entered the plea Wednesday during his arraignment in District Court. Full Story »
Campbell County Memorial Hospital is set to take on about $47 million in debt to pay for its ongoing facility expansion project. Hospital trustees gathered Wednesday evening to finalize the details for the bonds that would finance the bulk of the $68 million endeavor. Full Story »
Put on your parkas and make sure your emergency kit is in your trunk because the cold will hover around northeastern Wyoming for weeks until Christmas arrives. Full Story »
After more than 10 years and billions of gallons of water, a solution to coal-bed methane water discharge in the Powder River basin has been elusive — but a new working group met Wednesday in Gillette to give it another try. Full Story »
The Campbell County Commission agreed to participate with the city on the Madison water pipeline project Tuesday. The two entities worked together for months on the language of the agreement with the Wyoming Water Development Commission. The city agreed to document in October. Full Story »
Local revenues for sales taxes and property taxes in 2010 and 2011 could reach depths not seen since 2004. For both sales and property taxes, Campbell County remains among the top collectors in the state. Full Story »
After plopping her son Ian, 1, into a shopping cart at Albertsons Food and Drug, Crystal Dugan began a ritual now followed by many people in Gillette. She pulled out a disinfectant wipe from the store’s supply and scoured every surface of the cart that Ian’s mouth might touch. Full Story »
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The City of Gillette’s prescription discount card has raked up $17,356 in savings for 562 users. That savings started from the card’s first appearance in April through the month of October. Full Story »
A former sheriff’s deputy who sued the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly forcing him to resign intends to run for sheriff. David Lauck, 48, launched a fundraising campaign last month. If he garners enough contributions, Lauck says he plans to enter the 2010 sheriff’s race. Full Story »
The Campbell County Commission has decided not to pursue a Cam-plex cost of services study with the City of Gillette. Full Story »
Sturdy cuts in funding for highways, cities and counties in Gov. Dave Freudenthal’s state budget recommendation will affect county and city projects services over the next two years. Full Story »
Some drama students at Campbell County High School will do whatever it takes to please an audience. Alex Bredthauer is one of those students. The senior took on the persona of multiple characters at the Drama Showcase on Tuesday night. Full Story »
CHEYENNE — Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Tuesday proposed major cuts to transportation and local government funding as part of a leaner state budget for the next two years. Full Story »
Continuing an annual tradition, Gillette residents will have a chance to buy gifts for some 350 veterans in need of support this holiday season. The Gillette American Legion Auxiliary has set up its Buffalo Veterans Angel Tree at Perkins Restaurant for the ninth year in a row. Full Story »
If transportation in Gillette frustrates you, then maybe it’s time for some changes. Sure, you could spend thousands of dollars on transportation consultants but Sage Valley Junior High students involved in the Lego robotics competition have the answers for free. Full Story »
A 14-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital Monday morning after school officials had to pull her out of a swimming pool during physical education class. Full Story »
The directors of five county departments met Monday with Campbell County commissioners instead of their respective boards, which the commissioners decided to dissolve in November. Full Story »
Flu-like illnesses remained low last week across the Campbell County School District. Sixteen students and two faculty members were absent with flu-like symptoms. Full Story »
The extra belly flap appears after the Thanksgiving feast. And before you even have time to digest your turkey and pumpkin pie, you’re bombarded with plate after plate of Christmas goodies. Full Story »
Holiday lights illuminate the Denver City/County Building in downtown Denver. AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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