Hello Gillette! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Storm danger across the plains, summer rodeo nights, and 3D printed shoe charms + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fuel costs ease statewide: Campbell County gas prices fell after a U.S.-Iran framework deal, with the national average down 9.3 cents to $3.99 and diesel off 19.2 cents to $4.99, though uncertainties lingered -- see what drove the drop.
Busy week on the diamond: Conference twin bills are happening today, and Gillette hosts the 41st Hladky Memorial Tournament this weekend as Wyoming Legion Baseball continues June 22 to 28 with tournaments and travel -- see the full schedule.
Storm danger across the plains: Emergency officials confirmed a tornado near Wright on Monday as severe storms swept Campbell County. Forecasters warned of apple-size hail and 70 mph winds, urging residents to take shelter -- read the full weather update.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Playtime upgrade, anyone?: Bicentennial Park keeps weekends easy for Gillette folks with soccer and ball fields for scrimmages, picnic shelters for lazy lunches, and a big playground to burn off kid energy. Pack snacks, pick a spot, let them run while you actually finish a conversation.
Family fun, zero screen time: Trampolines, a two-story ninja course, the Wipeout Zone, High 9 reaction wall, and a 29-game arcade make Flight Zone the place to unleash wiggles without wrecking the house. When the crew gets hangry, the in-house café handles wings, waffle fries, and other quick refuels.
Grow your happy place: Whether your pothos is thriving or your yard is crying, Rayne Gardens hooks you up with rare houseplants, three warm-season greenhouses of trees and veggies, water features, and solid advice. Bring the kids to meet the shop critters, then chat plants over a quick beer with Nate.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ Wyoming Babe Ruth State Tournament @ Babe Ruth Ball Field 2 | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’ve got a slugger in U14, U16, or U18, Wyoming Babe Ruth State Tournament is lining up teams through Tourney Machine, because paper forms went the way of wooden bats. A late fee kicks in after deadline, and U12 and U10 details coming soon.
🐉 Dungeons & Dugouts Lorcana Toy Story 5 Pack Rush @ Dungeons and Dugouts | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:30 PM – Clear a little brain space for a Toy Story Lorcana Pack Rush at Dungeons & Dugouts, the kind of chaos where you shuffle two unopened boosters, don’t peek, and race to 15 lore. It’s $15, low-commitment, high-nostalgia, and yes, naming Disney Princesses to start counts.
🧱 CCPL LEGOs @ Campbell County Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 2:00 PM – Whether your kid is a master builder or just into creative chaos, the library’s LEGO hangout gives K-6 engineers space to build, trade ideas, and show off imaginations. Air-conditioned, librarian-approved, and far less painful than stepping on bricks at home. Parents exhale, kids click away.
🤠 Summer Rodeo Nights 5 @ CAM-PLEX Wyoming Center | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Whether you grew up roping or just cheering from the bleachers, Summer Rodeo Nights hits the CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena with barrel racing exhibitions, Tiny Tots, and a full rodeo under big sky twilight. Youth-first, proudly Gillette, and wonderfully dusty. Pre-entry required, obviously.
🏛 Battle of Little Bighorn Museum Trip @ Rockpile Museum | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 AM – Take a break and hop on the Rockpile Museum bus for the 150th Real Bird re-enactment of Little Bighorn, plus a visit to Crow Native Days. Lunch, tickets, and Bus Bingo are included, and a restroom on board, because we plan responsibly. 49 seats, $50.
🖨 Fun Friday 3D Printed Shoe Charms @ Area 59 | Friday (6/26) at 9:30 AM – If your kid’s shoes need a glow-up, this Fun Friday MakerClass at Area 59 has them designing 3D printed charms that clip to Crocs or laces, no experience needed. Printers take their sweet time, so you’ll pick up the goods later, best for grades 5+.
🏍 Vintage Camper & Motorcycle Show @ Frontier Auto Museum | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Polish the chrome and roll to Frontier Auto Museum for a vintage camper and motorcycle show that’s equal parts nostalgia, elbow grease, and small-town bragging rights. It’s free to enter and wander, with food vendors, tall tales, and plenty of expertly leveled rigs.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Gillette report Weather forecastToday — High: 70°F — Low: 51°F — Precip: 25%
A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 48°F — Precip: 74%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3-bath home blends everyday comfort with easy entertaining. The open kitchen and living room create a roomy central hub, while the finished basement adds epoxy floors and a wet bar for game days and gatherings. A walk-in pantry brings serious storage, and the beautifully kept yard plus walkable schools and rec center add extra appeal.
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