GILLETTE, Wyo. — The case of a former Legacy Living and Rehabilitation contract worker charged with a resident’s death entered District Court this week, with a judge finding sufficient probable […]
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CNA charged with manslaughter relating to Legacy hypothermia, exposure death
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A former Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center staff member has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly failing to provide proper care resulting in an 88-year-old […]
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Woman dies following chemical explosion on Highway 59
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A woman died Saturday following a chemical explosion at an industrial site on Highway 59 near mile marker 78, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. The […]
Posted inGovernment
‘State Gun Range’ north of Gillette closed to recreational shooting
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Citing land misuse, neglect and safety, the Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners recently voted to close a popular section of land north of Gillette to recreational […]
Posted inEnergy
US coal production continues decades-long decline in 2024
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Coal production in the United States has been in decline for decades, a trend that persisted in 2024 and is expected to continue through 2026, according to […]
Posted inWyoming Game and Fish Department
Wyoming chronic wasting disease increase seen in mule deer
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Wildlife health officials tested over 5,200 samples for chronic wasting disease in 2024, noting an increase in prevalence for mule deer throughout the state, according to the […]
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Sheridan Region raises mule deer habitat, hunting management concerns in WGFD report
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A newly released report from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department summarizes regional preferences for mule deer management as wildlife managers continue to monitor a statewide, decades-long […]
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Game and Fish urges bear awareness with onset of spring
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Spring is here, and bears are emerging from their winter dens, prompting an annual advisory on how to avoid conflicts with the largest predators in the state […]
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Campbell County shooting defendant, 2 others to appear in court March 20
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Preliminary hearings will be held next week in Campbell County for a man accused of shooting someone on Echeta Road, and for two others accused of lying […]
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Thermopolis hunter wins Super Tag Trifecta
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Thermopolis resident will have the opportunity to pursue three sought-after big game animals after having won the coveted Super Tag Trifecta, according to the Wyoming Game […]
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Black bear season gearing up; bait site renewals open March 1
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Black bear hunters looking to renew their bait sites may do so starting this weekend with the application period for new sites opening in late March, according […]
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California anglers lose privileges, fined for North Platte River fishing violations
Three California anglers will pay thousands in fines and restitution for violating North Platte River fishing regulations last year in southern Wyoming.
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Peabody reports total 2024 revenues over $4 billion
Despite a slight dip in annual revenue, Peabody Energy reported strong fourth-quarter earnings in 2024
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Mule Deer Foundation: Over $53M benefited western deer herds in 2024
The Mule Deer Foundation’s 2024 conservation work generated $53.1 million for 122 deer herds across 18 states.
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CCH: Contracted employee fired following Legacy resident’s prescription overdose death
Following the November death of a resident from a prescription medication overdose, a contract employee at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center was fired.
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Hypothermia, exposure listed as cause of death for 88-year-old Legacy resident
Two deaths at a Wyoming rehabilitation center have sparked an investigation and prompted staff firings.
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Gillette murder case to enter District Court
GILLETTE, Wyo. — After waiving his preliminary hearing in Circuit Court this week, a man accused of murdering his half-sister on Carey Avenue will have his case heard in District […]
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Legacy staff, contract administrator fired in aftermath of resident’s death
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County Health has fired one full-time employee and terminated the contracts of three others following an internal investigation into the death of an 88-year-old woman at […]
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Brother charged with murdering sister to appear for preliminary hearing Jan. 30
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The preliminary hearing for a man accused of shooting and killing his half-sister on Carey Avenue this week is set for Jan. 30, Campbell County court records […]
Posted inWyoming
Gillette’s Legacy Living Center suspends 3 staff members after 88-year-old woman’s death
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Days after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased outside the Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, Campbell County Health has announced three staff members have been suspended for […]
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Game and Fish Director Angi Bruce: Grizzly bear decision unfortunate, disappointing for Wyoming
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Wyoming Game and Fish Director Angi Bruce says failing to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a failure to appropriately recognize one of the […]
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Game and Fish: Wyoming AIS inspections top 78K in 2024 amid ‘increasing threat’
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Watercraft inspection numbers reached a record high in 2024 as wildlife managers continue their efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in state waterways, according […]
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Gillette police officer faces felony charges for custodial sexual relationship, witness tampering
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A rookie Gillette police officer is facing multiple felonies with Utah prosecutors alleging he engaged in a custodial sexual relationship, tampered with a witness and illegally accessed […]
