K2 Radio » Gillette http://k2radio.com Wyoming's Radio Station Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:21:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Census Data Shows Continued Growth for Wyoming http://k2radio.com/census-data-shows-continued-growth-for-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/census-data-shows-continued-growth-for-wyoming/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 20:05:21 +0000 Anthony Pollreisz http://k2radio.com/?p=286634 Recent census estimates show that Wyoming is still growing at an impressive rate.

Census officials and state economists say central, southwest and northeast Wyoming towns and cities are growing the fastest. Between July of 2011 and July o

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]]> http://k2radio.com/census-data-shows-continued-growth-for-wyoming/feed/ 0 Motorhome Group Expects Over 8000 For Wyoming Gathering http://k2radio.com/motorhome-group-expects-over-8000-for-wyoming-gathering/ http://k2radio.com/motorhome-group-expects-over-8000-for-wyoming-gathering/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:37:05 +0000 Brian Scott http://k2radio.com/?p=272268 Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization for families who own and enjoy the recreational use of motorhomes, is finalizing plans and registering families and exhibitors for the group’s June 19-22, 2013, motorhome showcase in Gillette, Wyoming

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]]> http://k2radio.com/motorhome-group-expects-over-8000-for-wyoming-gathering/feed/ 0 Tim Boyle, Getty Images Police Seek Source of Gillette's Mystery Blast http://k2radio.com/police-seek-source-of-gillettes-mystery-blast/ http://k2radio.com/police-seek-source-of-gillettes-mystery-blast/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:16:34 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=220278 Authorities are trying to determine the origin of a blast that shook homes and businesses across northwest Gillette.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/police-seek-source-of-gillettes-mystery-blast/feed/ 0 Gillette Drug Ring Busted By Police http://k2radio.com/gillette-drug-ring-busted-by-police/ http://k2radio.com/gillette-drug-ring-busted-by-police/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:57:10 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=258499 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — State and federal agents say they have made arrests to break up a methamphetamine distribution ring in Gillette.

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation says 10 people have been arrested recently on 14 federal charges

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]]> http://k2radio.com/gillette-drug-ring-busted-by-police/feed/ 0 Man Found Dead in Gillette Mobile Home Fire http://k2radio.com/man-found-dead-in-gillette-mobile-home-fire/ http://k2radio.com/man-found-dead-in-gillette-mobile-home-fire/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:27:21 +0000 Trevor T. Trujillo http://kowb1290.com/?p=210426 The state fire marshal is investigating after a man was found dead inside a mobile home on fire.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/man-found-dead-in-gillette-mobile-home-fire/feed/ 0 jking89, flickr.com Wyoming Coal Production Down in 2012 http://k2radio.com/wyoming-coal-production-down-in-2012/ http://k2radio.com/wyoming-coal-production-down-in-2012/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:10:38 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=208149 An orange cloud that drifted over a part of Campbell County last week is nothing unusual.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wyoming-coal-production-down-in-2012/feed/ 0 Traffic Stop Turns Up 60 lbs of Marijuana http://k2radio.com/traffic-stop-turns-up-60-lbs-of-marijuana/ http://k2radio.com/traffic-stop-turns-up-60-lbs-of-marijuana/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:40:21 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=204101 A 42-year-old North Carolina man is facing a felony charge after Wyoming authorities say they found 60 pounds of marijuana in his car during a routine traffic stop.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/traffic-stop-turns-up-60-lbs-of-marijuana/feed/ 0 (File Photo: Adam Porter, Townsquare Media) Man Charged in Tow Truck Death http://k2radio.com/man-charged-in-tow-truck-death/ http://k2radio.com/man-charged-in-tow-truck-death/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:02:38 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=204096 A Gillette man charged with driving a pickup that struck and killed a tow-truck operator has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will have his case moved to district court.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/man-charged-in-tow-truck-death/feed/ 0 Missing Gillette Plane Found – No Survivors http://k2radio.com/missing-gillette-plane-found-no-survivors/ http://k2radio.com/missing-gillette-plane-found-no-survivors/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:53:54 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=241667 Pilot and passengers killed in crash of single-engine aircraft

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]]> http://k2radio.com/missing-gillette-plane-found-no-survivors/feed/ 0 Rich Denison, Townsquare Media Search Expanded into Wyoming for Missing Gillette Plane http://k2radio.com/search-expanded-into-wyoming-for-missing-gillette-plane/ http://k2radio.com/search-expanded-into-wyoming-for-missing-gillette-plane/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:41:51 +0000 Anthony Pollreisz http://k2radio.com/?p=240606 Update 11:25 a.m. Thursday: The search continues for a Gillette-based Piper PA-28 aircraft that has been missing since Sunday.

Maj. Jeanne Stone-Hunter says Civil Air Patrol officials Thursday will focus their search on southwestern Wyoming.

"We have two

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]]> http://k2radio.com/search-expanded-into-wyoming-for-missing-gillette-plane/feed/ 0 Search Continues For Missing Plane http://k2radio.com/search-continues-for-missing-plane/ http://k2radio.com/search-continues-for-missing-plane/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:37:36 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=240473 GLENROCK, Wyo. (AP) — Searchers in central Utah are looking for a missing plane from Gillette, Wyo.

The plane disappeared from radar on Sunday shortly after making a refueling stop in Fillmore, Utah

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]]> http://k2radio.com/search-continues-for-missing-plane/feed/ 0 Wyoming-Bound Plane Missing In Utah http://k2radio.com/wyoming-bound-plane-missing-in-utah/ http://k2radio.com/wyoming-bound-plane-missing-in-utah/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:26:49 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=240419 Pilot and passengers headed to Gillette missing

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wyoming-bound-plane-missing-in-utah/feed/ 0 Rich Denison, Townsquare Media Gillette Looking For Ways To Revitalize Downtown http://k2radio.com/gillette-looking-for-ways-to-revitalize-downtown/ http://k2radio.com/gillette-looking-for-ways-to-revitalize-downtown/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:30:19 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=225829 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Gillette city officials and a consulting group are exploring ways to revitalize the city's downtown and spur more investment.

The Associated Press reported  the study got under way on Monday and wraps up in April

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]]> http://k2radio.com/gillette-looking-for-ways-to-revitalize-downtown/feed/ 0 'Flesh-Eating' Strep Patient In Wyo. Dies http://k2radio.com/1-flesh-eating-strep-patient-in-wyo-dies/ http://k2radio.com/1-flesh-eating-strep-patient-in-wyo-dies/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:39:28 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=147742 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — An infectious disease specialist at Campbell County Memorial Hospital says one of the three people treated there for Group A Streptococcal infections has died.

Chris Brown said Wednesday that the person who died had close contact with one of the other patients before they got to the hospital, and both had necrotizing fasciitis, sometimes described as "flesh-eating bacteria

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]]> http://k2radio.com/1-flesh-eating-strep-patient-in-wyo-dies/feed/ 0 Sean Gallup/Getty Images 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Confirmed At Gillette Hospital http://k2radio.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-confirmed-at-gillette-hospital/ http://k2radio.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-confirmed-at-gillette-hospital/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:25:39 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=143095 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Campbell County Memorial Hospital confirms three cases of invasive Group A Streptococcus, also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

According to the Associated Press, the hospital disclosed the cases Friday

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]]> http://k2radio.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-confirmed-at-gillette-hospital/feed/ 0 Fotos Gov/Ba, flickr Big Machine Auction In Gillette http://k2radio.com/big-machine-auction-in-gillette/ http://k2radio.com/big-machine-auction-in-gillette/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:42:01 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=118703 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Anyone who likes big machines will enjoy an auction in Gillette to sell off equipment belonging to a excavation company.

Hundreds of equipment items belonging to Larry's Mining Inc

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]]> http://k2radio.com/big-machine-auction-in-gillette/feed/ 0 Annual Energy Exposition In Gillette This Week http://k2radio.com/annual-energy-exposition-in-gillette-this-week/ http://k2radio.com/annual-energy-exposition-in-gillette-this-week/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:30:57 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=115459 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — The annual Energy Exposition and the International Energy Symposium are being held jointly this week in Gillette.

The events include speakers and numerous exhibits.

The International Energy Symposium offers panel discussions and industry presentations on all phases of energy operations in energy

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]]> http://k2radio.com/annual-energy-exposition-in-gillette-this-week/feed/ 0 Luca Lays Off 9 Gillette-Based Employees http://k2radio.com/luca-lays-off-9-gillette-based-employees/ http://k2radio.com/luca-lays-off-9-gillette-based-employees/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:45:48 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=98498 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Luca Technologies Inc. has laid off nine Gillette-based employees and the company has temporarily shut down its coal-bed methane wells in the Powder River Basin.

The layoffs follow the U

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]]> http://k2radio.com/luca-lays-off-9-gillette-based-employees/feed/ 0 Wyo. Workforce Summit In Gillette Next Week http://k2radio.com/wyo-workforce-summit-in-gillette-next-week/ http://k2radio.com/wyo-workforce-summit-in-gillette-next-week/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:51:12 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=97394 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A former chief of the Colorado State Patrol is scheduled to speak at a Wyoming workforce conference in Gillette next week.

The eighth annual Governor's Summit on Workforce Services will take place June 14-15

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wyo-workforce-summit-in-gillette-next-week/feed/ 0 Gillette Economy 4th Among U.S. Cities Its Size http://k2radio.com/gillette-economy-4th-among-u-s-cities-its-size/ http://k2radio.com/gillette-economy-4th-among-u-s-cities-its-size/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:30:12 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=97002 GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A research firms ranks Gillette as the nation's fourth-strongest economy out of 576 cities around the nation with between 10,000 and 50,000 residents.

Sheridan is just behind at fifth

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