Gillette News Record

01/03/2026

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01/03/2026

JACKSON — When a gunman shot and killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Utah political event in September, Elaina Wronko, 16, jumped into action.

With the help of some Teton County conservatives, Wronko started a Turning Point USA Chapter. She considered Kirk a role model and is proud to start a Jackson chapter of Kirk’s organization. The group is called “Club America” for high school chapters.

JACKSON — When a gunman shot and killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Utah political event in September, Elaina Wronko, 16, jumped into action.

01/03/2026

A 45-year-old told police that once he finished putting the scooter together, his plan was to ride away carrying a suitcase filled with dozens of other stolen items.

A man who was caught trying to assemble a stolen scooter in the parking lot of Walmart told police that once he finished putting it together, his plan was to

01/03/2026

JACKSON — The Department of the Interior last month ordered National Park Service superintendents to give most employees performance evaluations that said they met, but did not exceed, expectations.

Officials told park leaders that most employees should get a grade of 3, meaning that they had achieved their goals, rather than a 4 or 5, which are for exceeding expectations.

Park Service watchdogs are critical of the move.

“What they’re doing is discarding transparent standards,” said Tim Whitehouse, executive director of the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. “They’re overriding the professional judgment of those in the field, and they’re undermining the foundations of merit-based civil service.”

JACKSON — The Department of the Interior last month ordered National Park Service superintendents to give most employees performance evaluations that said they met, but did not exceed, expectations.

01/03/2026

When Wyoming residents call 911 with a medical emergency, they expect an ambulance with paramedics and EMTs to show up at their house. Most people view emergency medical services, just like the police department, sheriff’s office and fire department, as being an essential service.

But what many don’t realize is that, in Wyoming, emergency medical services are not considered essential in the eye of the law.

In Wyoming, law enforcement and fire protection are essential services, meaning the government has a legal obligation to fund them. EMS does not have that same statutory designation. There is no legal responsibility for anyone in Wyoming to operate an ambulance service.

When Wyoming residents call 911 with a medical emergency, they expect an ambulance with paramedics and EMTs to show up at their house. Most people view emergency medical services, just

01/03/2026

Saturday, January 3
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

01/03/2026

The Bureau of Land Management announced last week updated plans for access to public lands for “responsible” energy and mineral development across Idaho, Montana and the Dakotas, Nevada and California, Utah and Wyoming.

However, the plan has those working to protect the iconic bird looking to the courts to stop incursions into greater sage grouse habitat.

POWELL — The Bureau of Land Management announced last week updated plans for access to public lands for “responsible” energy and mineral development across Idaho, Montana and the Dakotas, Nevada

01/02/2026

Gold carding in health care, continued property tax exemptions and new requirements to driver’s licenses and state IDs are a few of the new laws that took effect Jan. 1.

CHEYENNE — As 2026 is now in full swing, the state of Wyoming is preparing to implement a slate of legislative changes that will impact areas from health care to

01/02/2026

The 2026 Charity Chili Cook-Off is just a couple of weeks away, and registration is still open for the next few days.

The 2026 Charity Chili Cook-Off is just a couple of weeks away, and registration is still open for the next few days.

01/02/2026

Team Fire prevailed over Team Law, and in total, Campbell County donated 486 units of blood over the two-day drive.

This week, the 18th annual Guns N’ Hoses blood drive brought out hundreds of community members to the Wyoming Room of the Campbell County Public Library to give the gift

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

Friday, January 2
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.