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šŸŒ± Local PACs draw different lessons from school board and council results

Gillette, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Local PACs draw different lessons from school board and council results
  • State swimmers leave their mark on Gilletteā€™s record board
  • Gillette's Eric Barlow outlines his priorities as Wyoming's next governor

Also on today's calendar: Patricia McCormick, Best Selling Author and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, windy and warm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Moderate PACs call election results a rejection of 'extremists' (newslj.com) ā€” Candidates backed by moderate political action committees swept the Campbell County school board race, while Coal Country Conservatives' three Gillette City Council picks all lost. PAC leaders offered competing explanations: winning groups described a rejection of extremism, while a conservative organizer said Freedom Caucus associations hurt candidates even in nonpartisan races.
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2. PHOTOS: Lander Three Peats at State, Riverton Rewrites Its Record Book in Gillette (county10.com) ā€” Gilletteā€™s pool saw record-setting swims as Lander claimed its third straight girls 3A state championship, winning six of 12 events. Landerā€™s Vayda Havens and Sara Kearns set pool records that survived the following 4A meet, where Riverton finished sixth and broke school records in all three relays.
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3. Governor-elect Eric Barlow wants to bring durable policies to Wyoming, no matter who's in D.C. (svinews.com) ā€” Gillette's Eric Barlow says his priorities as Wyoming's next governor include supporting energy industries while preserving local control over development and schools. After winning more than 68% of the vote, he is raising questions about whether Wyoming's development-review system can keep pace with proposed data centers and other projects.
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4. C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, Nov. 10 (county17.com) ā€” Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving during separate Nov. 9 traffic stops reported by Gillette police and the Campbell County Sheriffā€™s Office. Police also reported two public intoxication arrests involving men asked to leave the Way Station. One driver was also arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant.
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5. Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (11/8/26) (county17.com) ā€” Campbell County firefighters responded to a vehicle collision involving a bicyclist on Wyoming Highway 51 and a structure fire on South Douglas Highway on Nov. 8. The department logged 11 calls that Sunday, but the report provides no details about injuries or the extent of the fire.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday November 13
  • JHGB v. Midwest
    Arvada and Clearmont Elementary Schools Arvada, WY 82831
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday November 14
  • JHGB - Wright Tournament
    Arvada and Clearmont Elementary Schools Arvada, WY 82831
    8:00 am
    • Monday November 16
  • WBL Gingerbread House Contest ā†’
    Wright Branch Library, 305 Wright Blvd, Wright
  • WBL Tweens Autumn Masterpiece ā†’
    Wright Branch Library, 305 Wright Blvd, Wright
    4:00 pm

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  • Hello everyone, today is my 40th birthday.
    I really hope to receive some birthday wishes from my neighbors and good friends, because I think that would be a happy occasion. (Nextdoor Residential Gillette)
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  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Gillette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gillette here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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