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Strawberry Festival showcases homemade treats

A motor home along 4-J Road just north of Interstate 90 advertises the Strawberry Festival on Saturday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gillette. BRN photo by Nathan Kobielusz.Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is hosting their 2nd annual Strawberry Festival Benefit Saturday with homemade treats sure to delight the taste buds.

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Grand opening Friday for hospital expansion

With a new awning over the main entrance and an expanded circle drive, the new main entrance of Campbell County Memorial Hospital features beauty and convenience. BRN photo by Nathan Kobielusz.Following nearly three years of construction, Campbell County Memorial Hospital expansion is ready to open for employees, patients and visitors.

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UW students from Newcastle, Buffalo use satellite images to monitor state resources

Orin Hutchinson analyzes Landsat images acquired after a wildfire on the Wyoming side of the Black Hills National Forest.Students at the University of Wyoming found that aspen had budded earlier in a drought year and that surface area estimates from satellite images matched well with corresponding water levels in Woodruff Narrows Reservoir near Evanston.

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Area veterans eligible for foundational training

Gillette College. BRN photo by Nathan KobieluszThe Northern Wyoming Community College District recognizes the sacrifice of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veterans' educational benefits to help you achieve a great education!

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Memorial to remember fallen Gillette police officer

Five days before Christmas in 1983, Gillette Police Officer Jon Hardy was shot and killed at the age of 26 in an ambush after responding to the scene of a residential burglary.  BRN photo by Paul Wallem.As communities across the country plan ceremonies for Police Memorial Week, the City of Gillette is inviting the public to attend a memorial ceremony today for Gillette Police Officer Jon Hardy, who died in the line of duty 28 years ago.

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Large-scale emergency drills planned

Emergency responders will conduct a drill Wednesday at Sage Valley Junior High portraying the would-be response if a tornado struck the building. BRN photo by Nathan Kobielusz.Campbell County emergency responders are planning some large-scale emergency drills this week. One such drill that will likely attract attention will be at Sage Valley Junior High School Wednesday.

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Keep your pets safe this summer

Animal control officer Phyllis Jassek and one of the two animal shelter cats, Chubby, at the City/County Animal Shelter. BRN photo by Paul Wallem.While the summer is great for tan lines and outdoor recreation, the heat can take a toll on our four-legged friends.

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Stop and Drop returns to Gillette, debuts in Wright

Volunteers with Safe Kids conduct free car seat checks during Saturday’s Stop and Drop at the Public Health parking lot. BRN photo by Nathan Kobielusz.The community Stop and Drop is returning to Campbell County this Saturday, with events in Gillette and for the first time, in Wright as well.

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Former Broncos take to the court Friday in Gillette

BRN photo by Nathan KobieluszFormer players from Denver Broncos will take on local D.A.R.E. officers and D.A.R.E. role models in an exhibition basketball game for charity.

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Wildlife conservation group hosts annual banquet

Bull elk bugling in Gibbon Meadow in the Yellowstone National Park.  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Erwin & Peggy Bauer.The Thunder Basin Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation is hosting its annual banquet Saturday, May 12 at the Camplex Equality Hall. The 5th annual event will feature dinner catered by Prime Rib Restaurant, games, prizes and fun for the whole family.

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Meet Gillette’s newest sports team, the Betties

The Powder River Rousta Bout It Betties during their last Bout event.  Courtesy Photo.Gillette, WY - A new sports team in Gillette has laced up their roller skates and taken the town by storm. The Powder River Rousta Bout It Betties participate in the unique sport of Roller Derby.  Roller Derby began in the 1930s and has recently seen a surge of new participants and teams. The sport is played by women who skate around an oval track attempting to gain points by passing members of the opposite team. The others are there to keep that from happening, using legal hits to knock them off of their skates or out of play.

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Free fishing class offered this Saturday

The free fishing class offered by the Northeast Wyoming Outdoor Campus on Saturday will be held at Dalby Park in Gillette. BRN photo by Nathan Kobielusz.The Northeast Wyoming Outdoor Campus is offering a free class on fishing this Saturday.

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Sheriff: all evidence points to suicide in Gillette woman’s death

The press release issued Tuesday morning in the death of Ruth Martinson London, whose body was found on March 29 north of Rozet nearly three days after she was first reported missing.The investigation into the death of Ruth Martinson London returned no indication that any criminal act was committed, and no information suggested that anyone wished the woman any harm, according to Campbell County Sheriff Bill Pownall.

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Sheriff schedules press conference on Ruth Martinson case

Campbell County Sheriff Bill Pownall has scheduled a press conference on the Ruth Martinson case for Tuesday morning.  Authorities did not release any details, however, as to the nature of Tuesday’s briefing.Campbell County Sheriff Bill Pownall announced they will have a press release and press briefing addressing the Ruth Martinson case on Tuesday.

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Rec Center to close for maintenance next week

The Campbell County Recreation Center will be closed for one week from May 14 through May 20 for annual maintenance.  BRN photo by Nathan Kobielusz.The Campbell County Recreation Center will be closed for one week beginning on Monday, May 14 and continuing through Sunday, May 20, for annual maintenance.

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