Campbell County

Stakeholders are recognizing the need to adapt to changing energy markets, but complicated applications make it harder for them to earn federal funding.

An evacuation order is still in effect for the residents of Borderline Estates and Ranchets. The Short Draw Fire is expected to continue to grow due to forecasted winds.

Gillette recently hosted some 55,000 people for Camporee – and looks to host more, perhaps smaller events, in the future.

An event bringing 50,000 people to Gillette will take place in August.

Campbell County is one of seven communities in the country to enroll in a federally-funded program focused on strengthening economies that rely on coal. The Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities initiative connects counties and towns to trade strategies and support local leaders.

Terri Lesley is suing the Campbell County Library System and members of the Bennet family

The county was chosen by the state to launch a pilot program in the hope that it can eventually be implemented in other counties, reduce recidivism, and create productive members of society.

Brandy Elder, the county’s human resources director, was unanimously approved on Aug. 8 until a permanent director is hired. Longtime director Terri Lesley was fired over her refusal to remove or relocate books on sex education and LGBTQ issues for youth.

First responders from three counties acted quickly wen a tornado formed directly over the largest open pit coal mine in the U.S. outside of Gillette. Emergency management centers were already monitoring a storm that created a funnel cloud at least three times. After moving along the Campbell and Converse County lines, the storm took a turn that positioned it over the North Antelope Rochelle Mine.

The Campbell County Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board voted 5-1 at a special meeting on April 26 to move forward with a contract with Zartico, a Utah-based geofencing software company that will track spending habits during this year’s National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in July. While some in the community were supportive, other questioned the need, constitutionality, and intent behind these plans.