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Mayor Murphy named to NLC Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee
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Washington, DC - Tom Murphy, Mayor of Gillette, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2013 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee. This Committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving air quality, water quality, energy policy, national wetlands policy, noise control, and solid and hazardous waste management. The appointment was announced by NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor, Avondale, Arizona.
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Man Arrested For Pointing Gun During Parking Dispute
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At about 9:45 a.m. on January 6th, the Gillette Police Department responded to the 3900 Block of Ariel Avenue. Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson said that two males; ages 43 and 30, reported that a 39 year old male had pointed a gun at them. The 43 year old reported that a verbal dispute resulted with the 39 year old suspect after he became upset that the 43 year old had parked to close to the car of the suspect's wife.
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Fire Kills 10 Chickens
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At 6:45 p.m. on January 6th the Campbell County Fire Department responded to Four Corners Road for a structure fire. CCFD found a chicken coop fully involved in fire. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes and was contained to the coop. The cause was determined to be a heat lamp that fell from its mount and ignited the straw bedding inside the coop; damage was estimated at $1000. Ten chickens died in the fire.
Westover Road between Metz Drive and Burma Avenue (east side of Highway 50) closure
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Westover Road between Metz Drive and Burma Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, January 7th for work related to the Madison Pipeline project. The contractor will be excavating a large rock that is in the path of the new Madison Pipeline, and the closure will be in effect until the rock is removed and this section of pipeline is installed. Traffic Control {PDF]
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Westover Road Closed from Highway 50 west to White's Frontier Motors
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The City of Gillette announces the closure of Westover Road, west from Highway 50 to approximately White's Frontier Motors due to a water main break. No through-traffic will be allowed on this section of Westover Road until crews have assessed the damage and determined the road is safe for travel. Drivers are asked to use Moonshiner Lane to access the Westover Subdivision until Westover Road re-opens. Highway 50 is open for traffic, and the City of Gillette's Streets Division has sanded the intersection to improve traction. Drivers are asked to drive with caution through the Highway 50/Westover Road intersection.
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Legislative Breakfast Wednesday
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The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce would like to remind the public about the annual Eggs & Issues event January 3 from 6:30-8 AM. The Eggs and Issues legislative breakfast provides community business leaders with an opportunity to learn issues on the plate for the upcoming State of Wyoming legislative session. The event also provides the community with a chance to gather and network.
For more information, or a sponsorship contact P J Burns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 307-682-3673.
Montana Man Accused of Twin Spruce Threats
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Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old Lolo, Montana man for making threats against Twin Spruce Junior High School in Gillette. Gillette Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson told local media on December 27th the investigation began on the evening of December 20th, after a 16 year old male reported activity on Facebook that had him concerned.
"It was in a thread between between that 19 year old man and his 14 year old male cousin in Gillette."---Wasson
Wasson said the suspect had posted comments threatening to "shoot up" Twin Spruce Junior High where his cousin attends school. Wasson said that the Missoula County Sheriff's Office was contacted for assistance in the investigation. After interviewing the 19 year old suspect, Missoula authorities decided to pursue charges related to the investigation. Wengren was arrested Friday and charged with disorderly conduct. The misdemeanor is punishable by 10 days in jail and/or a $100 fine.
Gwen Florio of the Missoulian reports that an affidavit says Wengren admitted making the threats but told authorities he was only joking. Wengren's mother reportedly also told authorities there are no guns in their home and that neither she nor her son owns a gun.
