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Free Summer Meals At Hillcrest ad Paintbrush

News-genericStarting June 6th at Hillcrest Elementary and going till August 1st there will be free breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday for any person 18 years of age and younger. Breakfast will start at 8:15am and Lunch will start at 11:45am. Read more: Free Summer Meals At Hillcrest ad Paintbrush

Update On Ceiling Burglary Suspect

GPD-Patch-FixedPolice Lieutenant Brent Wasson provided an update Thursday on the investigation into several burglaries police believe occurred at offices Tuesday on the 300 block of South Miller. Wasson said, upon further investigation, it is believed that the 40-year-old suspect, who was taken into custody Tuesday after being located by police hiding in an office ceiling, is the same man a witness reported fleeing the scene after falling through the ceiling into the office of the witness. Read more: Update On Ceiling Burglary Suspect

46-Year-Old Seriously Hurt In ATV Crash

ccso2At about 8:13 pm on May 17th, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office responded to Fox Park Road. Undersheriff Scott Matheny said a 46-year-old Gillette man was seriously injured in a vehicle accident.  Matheny said that a passer-bye found a wrecked 2012 Polaris ATV and contacted dispatchers about the crash victim. 

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National Police Week

copsmemIn 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week.  Yesterday, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office hosted a memorial ceremony which included a roll call of fallen officers who have died over the years while on duty in Wyoming.  The ceremony also included the names of Wyoming firefighters and emergency responders. Read more: National Police Week

Road Construction Updates

cityThe City of Gillette announces road construction updates, including the complete closure of the Burma Avenue railroad closing, as well as lane closures for the 4J Road/Boxelder Road intersection, and an extension of the Westover Road closure. Read more: Road Construction Updates

Suspect Falls Out Of Ceiling

police badge 2Yesterday morning the Gillette Police Department responded to the 300 block of South Miller, after a 57-year-old male reported that a man fell through his office ceiling. Detective Joe Baird said that man fled the scene and as of this morning had not been contacted. Read more: Suspect Falls Out Of Ceiling

City Looks at Reduced Budget Scenario

cityThe last two evenings the Gillette City Council and City Staff have been deep into budget discussions. Gillette City Administrator Carter Napier said it’s definitely a reduced budget scenario this year. Read more: City Looks at Reduced Budget Scenario

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