Karen Ann Tressler (600) Mar 10, 2010
Karen Ann Tressler, 53, of Gillette, Wyoming died March 4, 2010 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City ... Karen and Alan then moved to Gillette, Wyo ... She is survived by husband Alan of Gillette; daughter Andrea Smith and husband Chad and granddaughter Alyssa all of Rock Springs; Father and mother Tom and Patricia Smith, brother Kevin Smith and wife Debbie, brother Kim Smith and wife Sue all of Illinois; mother-in-law Roberta Tressler of Confluence; sister-in-law Karen Ohler and... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Should local contractors have preference? Mar 10, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Wednesday ... Van Ewing Construction and Sders of Gillette were the two others interested in the project ... I think that we should spend our money local when we can, but on the other hand, when times are slow, our contractors that live here in Gillette have to go bid work in Casper or Rock Springs or Green River or Cheyenne. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Chuckle for Charities collects record $29,080 Mar 9, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Joy Beattie prepares her month of August costume before taking the stage for The Calendar Girls skit at Cam-plex Energy Hall on Saturday night during the Chuckle for Charities fundraiser event benefiting the Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation ... That total includes the money raised by the Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation and the money the talent acts donated back to charities. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Rawlins teacher freely fosters after-school choir Mar 9, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Saturday ... When Fletcher, former Gillette resident and University of Wyoming alumnus, interviewed for the music teacher position last year, she said Miller was receptive to the idea of launching an after-school choir program ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Census has 170 jobs for April tally Mar 9, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... There are portions of northern Campbell County and southeastern Gillette where crews will deliver the census to houses since residents only have post office boxes ... The numbers determine how much money will go to Gillette and Campbell County for road, bridges, Head Start Programs and other programs. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
DEQ worried about Williams CBM water spills Mar 9, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Eleven spills since August have occurred on one ranch on the east side of the Powder River between Gillette and Sheridan ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Legislature down to its final week Mar 9, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Friday ... President John Hines, R-Gillette, said Friday that he was pleased with the accomplishments of the Legislature so far ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wyo Supreme Court upholds coal-plant permit Mar 9, 2010
The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the state's decision to authorize the Dry Fork Station coal-fired power plant, now nearing completion near Gillette ... "We hope in the future Basin Electric and other Wyoming utilities will lead as opposed to lag behind in innovation that will protect our environment and public health in Wyoming communities like Gillette.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Tapping into dance Mar 7, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Gary Abbott and Babs Case, neither of whom have any ties to Gillette outside hosting a few clinics and performances here, found that the program was beneficial to teens at the YES House and Westwood High School ... As the program grew and more opportunities became available for instructors to teach in Gillette, money was needed to grow the offerings to what they are today. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Online part of PAWS on hold Mar 7, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Sunday, March 7, 2010 12:25 AM MST Gillette students can begin Monday the written portion of the Profiency Assessment for Wyoming Students, but the online testing will have to wait ... Downey instructed Gillette schools to delay their online testing, which was scheduled to begin Monday, until the problems are solved. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Interstate 80 tolling study dies Mar 6, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: State News ... Michael Von Flatern, R-Gillette, said the bill would not have required additional money because WyDOT staff are already looking into the idea ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Troops overseas shouldnt have to miss out on Girl Scout cookies Mar 6, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Wednesday ... Khailey Gray, 6, is sending 204 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to troops deployed with the 115th Fires Brigade from Gillette in Kuwait ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Problems may delay PAWS test Mar 6, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... But the issues are within the entire testing system, not just in Gillette schools ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Related: 'Warranted but precluded' Mar 6, 2010
Bird enthusiast Randall T. Cox of Gillette also provides legal representation for many energy companies in the Powder River Basin. He said the oil and gas industry has already felt the impacts of sage grouse conservation -- many times more than other public lands users. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cheers & Jeers Mar 6, 2010
Jeers to Jason D. Larson, a 30-year-old Chester, Iowa man who claimed he could lead investigators to the body of a missing Gillette man, Roy Vavra, who disappeared in 2006. He was flown to Gillette, but no body was found. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Glitch delays some testing Mar 6, 2010
In the Campbell County School District, the online practice test was not allowing students to finish, Lyla Downey, assistant superintendent for technical education, told the Gillette News-Record on Friday. She said the district won't test if the problem isn't solved by Monday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Should local contractors have preference? Mar 6, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Wednesday ... Van Ewing Construction and Sders of Gillette were the two others interested in the project ... I think that we should spend our money local when we can, but on the other hand, when times are slow, our contractors that live here in Gillette have to go bid work in Casper or Rock Springs or Green River or Cheyenne. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Condition of Gillette woman who was hit is upgraded Mar 5, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday ... Published: Monday, March 1, 2010 12:38 PM MST The condition of a Gillette woman who was run over while crossing the street has been upgraded to stable ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
DEQ worried about Williams CBM water spills Mar 5, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Eleven spills since August have occurred on one ranch on the east side of the Powder River between Gillette and Sheridan ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
'I like to sing' Mar 5, 2010
When Fletcher, a former Gillette resident and a University of Wyoming alumnus, interviewed for the music teacher position last year, she said Miller was receptive to the idea of launching an after-school choir program. "We agreed to start the program after Christmas break," said Fletcher, who facilitates the program pro bono. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Black Hills electric rate hike wont affect Gillette customers Mar 5, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Tuesday ... Black Hills electric rate hike wont affect Gillette customers ... 6 percent electric rate increase by Black Hills Power wont affect Gillette users, City Administrator Mike Muirhead said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
SourceGas wants to raise rates by April 1 Mar 5, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... The company serves about 13,000 people in its Gillette district, which includes Gillette, Moorcroft, Wright, Upton and Newcastle ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Man thrown hurt in rollover remains in Casper hospital Mar 5, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday ... Published: Monday, March 1, 2010 12:38 PM MST A Gillette man thrown from his sport utility vehicle in a rollover crash remains hospitalized in stable condition ... The rollover happened Feb. 5 on Highway 387 near the Johnson County line, about 70 miles south of Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Legislature down to its final week Mar 5, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Monday ... President John Hines, R-Gillette, said Friday that he was pleased with the accomplishments of the Legislature so far ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Keep personal info private Mar 4, 2010
FLOYD MORGAN, Gillette. Posted in on Thursday, March 4, 2010 12:00 am | Tags. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Concealed carry bill fails Mar 4, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: State News ... Senate President John Hines, R-Gillette, told The Associated Press early in the legislative session that he had reservations about Quarbergs bill ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Should local contractors have preference? Mar 4, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Van Ewing Construction and Sders of Gillette were the two others interested in the project ... I think that we should spend our money local when we can, but on the other hand, when times are slow, our contractors that live here in Gillette have to go bid work in Casper or Rock Springs or Green River or Cheyenne. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Oil, gas says BLM poses big threat Mar 4, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Published: Friday, February 26, 2010 12:41 PM MST Gillette-area oil and gas industry workers on Wednesday set aside the looming decision on sage grouse to talk about what they see as the second-biggest threat to the oil and gas industry in the Powder River Basin: the Bureau of Land Management ... BLM has had several meetings in Gillette and Buffalo about proposed changes to its resource management plan, but few people from the oil and gas industry have... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Troops overseas shouldnt have to miss out on Girl Scout cookies Mar 4, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Khailey Gray, 6, is sending 204 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to troops deployed with the 115th Fires Brigade from Gillette in Kuwait ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Company spills more CBM water Mar 4, 2010
Eleven spills since August have occurred on one ranch on the east side of the Powder River between Gillette and Sheridan. Ranch owner Billy Maycock has been involved in numerous court battles with Williams, and condemnation of his land has enabled the company to drill for coal-bed methane on parts of his ranch. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Interstate 80 tolling study dies Mar 3, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: State News ... Michael Von Flatern, R-Gillette, said the bill would not have required additional money because WyDOT staff are already looking into the idea ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Black Hills electric rate hike wont affect Gillette customers Mar 3, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Black Hills electric rate hike wont affect Gillette customers ... 6 percent electric rate increase by Black Hills Power wont affect Gillette users, City Administrator Mike Muirhead said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The Old Rec Center Mar 3, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Now that the Technical Education Center is complete, Gillette College is completing its move out of the building at the corner of Second Street and 4J Road ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City initiates work on second water pipeline Mar 3, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... The Gillette City Council will vote to approve a design for an 8,000-foot section of pipeline along Skyline Drive extending down to the Westover Hills water tank and stretching over to Southern Drive ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
SourceGas seeks $7.4M rate hike Mar 3, 2010
In Wyoming, SourceGas serves residential and commercial customers in Gillette, Torrington, Casper and Lander. The Lakewood, Colo. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City bought wrong land for culvert Mar 2, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Wednesday ... Published: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:12 PM MST The City of Gillette put a storm drain through a Gillette familys property, believing that it had acquired an easement through the land, but it turns out that the easement was for a different piece of land ... The family now has filed suit against Gillette and the engineering firm the city hired, seeking to have the storm drain removed or $250,000 in damages. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Legislature down to its final week Mar 2, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... President John Hines, R-Gillette, said Friday that he was pleased with the accomplishments of the Legislature so far ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Condition of Gillette woman who was hit is upgraded Feb 28, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:59 AM MST The condition of a Gillette woman who was run over while crossing the street has been upgraded to stable ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
• Photos: Eagle Oasis Feb 28, 2010
"I am so happy to have been able to see this project become a reality." A reception for Stardust's project will be held March 17 in Gillette, Wyo ... "I am so happy to have been able to see this project become a reality." A reception for Stardust's project will be held March 17 in Gillette, Wyo ... "I am so happy to have been able to see this project become a reality." A reception for Stardust's project will be held March 17 in Gillette, Wyo. (Juneau Empire)
With spring comes new construction Feb 28, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Monday ... The Gillette City Council is pushing to get the repairs made as quickly as possible since the overpass is one of the citys arterial roads near the railroad tracks ... In order to have trains pass through Gillette without sounding their horns, the city must get permission from the federal government, Lunne said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Man thrown hurt in rollover remains in Casper hospital Feb 28, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:59 AM MST A Gillette man thrown from his sport utility vehicle in a rollover crash remains hospitalized in stable condition ... The rollover happened Feb. 5 on Highway 387 near the Johnson County line, about 70 miles south of Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gillette College ranks high in private donations Feb 27, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Friday, February 26, 2010 12:41 PM MST Gillette College and its parent college in Sheridan are among the top schools nationally to garner private donations ... 2 million from both the Gillette and Sheridan college foundations. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
No tolls for Interstate 80 Feb 27, 2010
Michael Von Flatern of Gillette, who wont be affected. If he thinks this will improve roads, why doesnt he propose a toll road on I-25 and I-90 so he and his constituents would experience the effects. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Gillette turns to federal government for $107M Feb 27, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Tuesday ... Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:03 PM MST Despite public outrage over massive federal debt and growing spending, the City of Gillette has submitted a host of projects for federal funding to Wyomings congressional delegation ... - Gillette Transit Center-Energy Park rail system expansion, $4. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Up close and personal with the Legislature Feb 27, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Friday, February 26, 2010 12:41 PM MST Kaiser Mock of Gillette took a special seat Monday morning at the front of the Wyoming State Senate Chambers ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City initiates work on second water pipeline Feb 26, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... The Gillette City Council will vote to approve a design for an 8,000-foot section of pipeline along Skyline Drive extending down to the Westover Hills water tank and stretching over to Southern Drive ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City Council OKs SourceGas franchise deal Feb 26, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:51 PM MST After two years of customer service complaints about SourceGas that prompted a new billing system and call center, the Gillette City Council agreed to renew its franchise agreement with company Tuesday night ... SourceGas is the only natural gas provider in Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Hundreds want the same jobs Feb 26, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday ... A motorist drives past as City of Gillette public works operators Leo Rodell, left, and Ray Long work on patching up potholes along Veterans Drive on Wednesday morning ... Lately, the City of Gillettes Human Resources Manager Debbie Robbins has seen an increase of applicants. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The Old Rec Center Feb 26, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Now that the Technical Education Center is complete, Gillette College is completing its move out of the building at the corner of Second Street and 4J Road ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Yates raps BLM for slowdown Feb 26, 2010
GILLETTE -- Federal regulations have become so onerous that several coal-bed methane operators in the Powder River Basin have appealed their own drilling permits -- an action usually taken by environmental groups seeking more stringent drilling stipulations ... Barber spoke to hundreds of people -- most of them industry contractors -- in Gillette on Wednesday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Oil, gas says BLM poses big threat Feb 26, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:12 PM MST Gillette-area oil and gas industry workers on Wednesday set aside the looming decision on sage grouse to talk about what they see as the second-biggest threat to the oil and gas industry in the Powder River Basin: the Bureau of Land Management ... BLM has had several meetings in Gillette and Buffalo about proposed changes to its resource management plan, but few people from the oil and gas industry have shown... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
With spring comes new construction Feb 25, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Monday ... The Gillette City Council is pushing to get the repairs made as quickly as possible since the overpass is one of the citys arterial roads near the railroad tracks ... In order to have trains pass through Gillette without sounding their horns, the city must get permission from the federal government, Lunne said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gillette man in stable condition Feb 25, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Wednesday ... Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010 1:14 PM MST The condition of a Gillette man thrown from his sport utility vehicle in a rollover crash has been upgraded to stable ... The rollover happened Feb. 5 on Highway 387 near the Johnson County line, about 70 miles south of Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Its all about money now at Legislature Feb 25, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: State News ... President John Hines, R-Gillette, said he believes most senators are satisfied with the work that the appropriations committee has done and said he expects little pressure to try to spend reserve funds ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City bought wrong land for culvert Feb 25, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:03 PM MST The City of Gillette put a storm drain through a Gillette familys property, believing that it had acquired an easement through the land, but it turns out that the easement was for a different piece of land ... The family now has filed suit against Gillette and the engineering firm the city hired, seeking to have the storm drain removed or $250,000 in damages. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gillette author to sign books Feb 25, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:51 PM MST Gillette author Kari McLaughlin will introduce a new childrens book to the community Saturday ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
'Gang of 6,' 'Gang of 11' Feb 25, 2010
Long before his work to craft a bipartisan health reform plan with the "Gang of Six" on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, Mike Enzi was affiliated with a "gang of 11" in Gillette ... "This past year, I lost my best friend, my childhood sidekick, the best man in my wedding,the brother I never had, and a co-champion on several occasions in childhood athletics -- to cancer.He was 33 years old. He was also a Gillette, Wyoming native who passed away in his fathers home," Treide wrote in the... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Budget work resumes today Feb 25, 2010
The two houses also differed on school capital construction and how to handle the four new schools at Rock Springs, Gillette, Sheridan and Powell that were cut from the priority list by the Joint Appropriations Committee. The Senate would allow $52 million for construction of the four projects from surplus, unspent money. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City Council OKs SourceGas franchise deal Feb 24, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:51 PM MST After two years of customer service complaints about SourceGas that prompted a new billing system and call center, the Gillette City Council agreed to renew its franchise agreement with company Tuesday night ... SourceGas is the only natural gas provider in Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Engineers wanted Feb 24, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Tuesday ... Thats what engineering week is all about, said Stefanie Crawford, Gillette Colleges career technical transitions coordinator ... Thats the same for Wyoming and Gillette, she said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Concealed carry bill moves forward Feb 24, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: State News ... Tom Lubnau, R-Gillette, said things have changed since he was in high school and trucks in the school parking lot had guns in their gun-racks ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gillette turns to federal government for $107M Feb 24, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Today ... Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:29 PM MST Despite public outrage over massive federal debt and growing spending, the City of Gillette has submitted a host of projects for federal funding to Wyomings congressional delegation ... - Gillette Transit Center-Energy Park rail system expansion, $4. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Hundreds want the same jobs Feb 24, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday ... A motorist drives past as City of Gillette public works operators Leo Rodell, left, and Ray Long work on patching up potholes along Veterans Drive on Wednesday morning ... Lately, the City of Gillettes Human Resources Manager Debbie Robbins has seen an increase of applicants. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Lawmakers face deadlines for bills Feb 23, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: State News ... Although Quarbergs bills has some sponsors in the Senate, Senate President John Hines, R-Gillette, said he views the bill with some concern ... In no way do they represent the view of gillettenewsrecord. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City Council OKs SourceGas franchise deal Feb 23, 2010
The Gillette News-Record: Thursday ... Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:51 PM MST After two years of customer service complaints about SourceGas that prompted a new billing system and call center, the Gillette City Council agreed to renew its franchise agreement with company Tuesday night ... SourceGas is the only natural gas provider in Gillette. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
