The capacity study for Campbell County School District #1 was completed on March 25, 2013. During the study, MOA Architecture and the district considered several possible scenarios to address capacity issues in the district. Of the five scenarios selected for final consideration, MOA Architecture recommended Scenario #2 as the most cost effective remedy. Scenario #2 was described by MOA Architecture as: Move 9th grade into the high school system; South Campus is 9-10; North Campus is 11-12; Renovate junior high schools to meet classroom capacity requirements; Build new K-6 elementary schools.
At 6:41 pm on March 24th, the Gillette Police Department responded to the 700 Block of Vivian Street, after a 34-year-old man reported his 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 was stolen from his residence. The man told officers that he met a woman on a Internet site and picked her up at a bus station in S.D. He said the woman stayed at his house for two days.
Read more: Man's Mystery Woman Disappears With His Truck
Local veterans will be holding a welcome home veterans ceremony at Rozet School on Wednesday March 27, 2013. This is an annual event, which local veterans have been hosting for the past seven years. The day of welcoming veterans was codified in state law in 2011 by the Legislature. All Wyoming veterans, especially those from the Korean War, Vietnam War, and other veterans who were not properly thanked upon their return home, are invited to attend and receive the welcome and thanks.
Read more: Annual Veterans Welcome Home Day
Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a larceny that occurred at 1912 Ratcliff Drive between March 5th and March 11th. Within this time frame unknown suspect(s) stole a 2009 black flatbed Yacht Club trailer that contained two Yamaha Mountain Max snow machines. Descriptions of the snow machines are blue with yellow trim and purple with black trim.
Read more: Crime Stoppers Needs Help Solving Larceny
The Gillette Rotary, Substance Abuse Advisory Council, and Cam-Plex will be offering prizes to designated drivers at the Wine and Microbrew Festival this Friday, March 22nd. Free shuttle services will also be available.
Read more: Local Groups Providing Safe Rides Home From Wine and Microbrew Festival
March 20th, 2013: This morning, the Gillette Police Department investigated a vehicle on the Sage Valley Junior High grounds. Just after 4:00 a.m., officers found a 19-year-old deceased male in the vehicle.
Read more: GPD Finds Body on School Grounds
The City of Gillette releases the 2012 Annual Report. The 2012 Annual Report covers highlights from each Department - including information on the Madison Pipeline Project, City Finances, Police Department and Public Works. The report is meant to be an easy to read "snapshot in time," featuring financial and statistical data that highlight the services the City of Gillette provides its customers.
Read more: City of Gillette releases 2012 Annual Report