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Selling the #TacoJohn’s location at 766 CY Ave. was not an easy decision.

“CY has been a lot of history for us,” Lindsay Stilwell said. “It’s definitely sad to see it close, but it’s bittersweet in a way.”

The location closed as the company prepares to completely remodel its other locations in #Casper, Mills, Douglas and Worland, Stilwell said.

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Several colorful hot-air balloons took to #Casper’s clear and calm skies early Friday morning as many looked on.

The early launch marks the return of the annual #casperballoonroundup which will take place each morning at around 6 through Sunday at the Murane Playing and Soccer Fields near Casper College and across from Marion Kreiner Park.

On Saturday, July 30, from 6 to 10 p.m., David Street Station will host a candlestick, and the balloon burners will light up the street. There also will be other related activities, the chamber said.

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#UniversityofWyoming Professor of #Physics & #Astronomy Daniel Dale was backpacking in the Snowy Range last weekend when he suddenly spotted something moving in the moonless night sky.

“It was pretty insane,” he said, recalling the site of some 60 bright, low-orbiting #satellites in a perfect line speeding overhead.

#ElonMusk’s #SpaceX company is in the process of filling Earth’s orbit with their #Starlink satellites, which the company will use to provide high speed internet services to almost every underserved rural area on the planet. At least 2,500 have been placed into orbit already, and dozens more are lunched each week.

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The vandalized Wellspring Health Access clinic on 2nd Street in #Casper was a magnate for both pro-choice and pro-life protesters on Thursday following a #Wyoming Ninth District Court ruling on Wednesday that issued a temporary restraining order blocking Wyoming’s abortion ban from taking effect.

According to WyoFile, the order came after attorneys for two people suing the state told the judge that Wyoming’s #abortion ban, which was set to go into effect today, violated the Wyoming Constitution, which guarantees individuals the right to make their own #healthcare decisions.

Tensions were at times raised as a few members of each group traded insults and tussled to get their signs in front of each other. Mostly it was peaceful, with each side falling into its own group as cars honked or revved engines.

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#Casper-based Eval.com, a company that does evaluations related to #realestate appraisal, has been experiencing rapid growth and has been offering a new career path for people just out of high school and others who used to work in other fields.

The company recently moved its offices to a building that previously housed Casper Housing Authority offices at 145 N. Durbin St. in downtown Casper. Part of the reason for the move was to allow for growth.

Eval.com had about 33 employees at the end of June, when Oil City News sat down with founder and CEO Deb Clark. The new office space has room for 70–80 employees and Clark said Eval.com expects to fill those positions within 24 to 36 months.

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#NatronaCounty Sheriff’s Office #Deputy Tyler Ludwig graduated from Peace Officer Basic Class 22B160 on Thursday morning, according to the NCSO.

Ludwig was nominated by Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy instructors for the Honor Graduate Award, the highest honor offered by the WLEA, NCSO added.

“Please join us in congratulating him on his great efforts and accomplishments at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy,” NCSO said.

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Some downtown #Casper businesses are catering to the video game culture, offering space for #esports tournaments and casual gaming.

The Void, which offers a range of activities geared toward young adults, hosted a #videogame tournament on Saturday at the venue’s 128 E. 2nd St. home. The Void set up its own GG Esports account that allows players to track their rankings against other competitive gamers across the country, co-owner Breckyn Burke-Simmons said last week.

Frontier Brewing Co. is also offering the chance for people to play video games at its new location inside the old Fox Theater, 150 W. 2nd St. People can play #Nintendo Switch games on the big screen inside of the theater any time that’s not in use for other events, Asia Eisenbraun, Frontier’s general manager, said Wednesday.

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Tayvian Lopez, a 12-year-old Casper skateboarder and entrepreneur, broke his finger skateboarding a month ago and had to get stitches.

Nothing about the pain associated with breaking a bone was apparent in Lopez’s mood on Monday — he was overflowing with joy and enthusiasm when talking about @shreddithskateco, a company he founded with the help of his parents, Juan and Delicia Lopez.

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The #NatronaCounty Fire District is sending three firefighters to the #Sugarloaf #Fire, according to a media release.

The fire is on the Laramie Peak Unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest, some seven miles southwest of Laramie Peak and five miles southwest of Friend Park Campground, and is now at about 396 acres.

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There were no injuries in separate Sunday evening #fires that burned about 40 acres, destroyed two vehicles and led deputies to prepare a subdivision for evacuation, the #NatronaCounty Fire District said Monday.

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Nearly 100 people from multiple states are in Casper for the 2022 Wyoming State Sporting Clays Championship.

The competition started on Thursday morning at the Casper Skeet Club and continues through the final championship rounds on Sunday, according to #Casper #Skeet Club vice president Bo Bohannon.

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“#Rent” is the largest production that Opera Wyoming has ever put on, and it came together in less than five weeks.

“I joked in the beginning, and it turned out to be true, that I was just gonna get as many talented people as I could together and then at the end say, ‘Yeah, look what I did!'” director Steven Spicher said.

Spicher and the producers of the show, Emily and Daniel Quintana, were able to use the “sweet spot” they find themselves in some years to find age-accurate talent.

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Two hospitalized from Kimball Street crash were suspects of Loaf ‘N Jug robberies, Evansville Police say

CASPER, Wyo. — The two people hospitalized after a chase with Evansville and Casper police Friday

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(PHOTOS) Car show and autocross benefits Humane Society at Saturday’s Cruising in Casper show

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Man arrested after failing to yield at intersection near Mike Sedar Park

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Natrona County Commission defends hospital sale, gravel projects ahead of Tuesday primary

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(PHOTOS) Casper’s Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps to perform in World Championship Finals Saturday

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Two hospitalized from Kimball Street crash were suspects of Loaf ‘N Jug robberies, Evansville Police say

CASPER, Wyo. — The two people hospitalized after a chase with Evansville and Casper police Friday

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(PHOTOS) Car show and autocross benefits Humane Society at Saturday’s Cruising in Casper show

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Man arrested after failing to yield at intersection near Mike Sedar Park

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Natrona County Commission defends hospital sale, gravel projects ahead of Tuesday primary

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(PHOTOS) Casper’s Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps to perform in World Championship Finals Saturday

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(PHOTOS) Second night of thunderstorms makes for another show; rains and flooding expected to continue

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2 hospitalized after police chase ends in crash Friday night in Casper

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(PHOTOS) City employees join Black Hills Energy in cleaning up Riverview Park

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Natrona County Circuit Court arraignments (8/12/22)

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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon responds to moratorium on coal

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Man faces seven felony counts of child sexual abuse after Mills police investigation

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Casper Mountain Fire Board adopts new budget, takes steps to help with transparency

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Monkeypox testing, vaccines available to those who meet ‘very specific criteria,’ states county health department

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County to consider designs for replacement Trails Center, seeks grants for Beartrap shelters

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New owners take over Casper’s Nissan dealership

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WHP: Driver dies after crash near Cheyenne; pickup truck traveled 143 feet through the air

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Motorcycle driver dies after crash on I-90 near Gillette

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Obituaries: Bennett, Walker, Freese

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City of Casper to offer new mental health services to all employees, Casper Mountain Ski Patrol volunteers

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(PHOTOS) Thunderstorm gives Casper thrilling light show on Thursday; minor flooding reported

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Crime

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2 hospitalized after police chase ends in crash Friday night in Casper

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Natrona County Circuit Court arraignments (8/12/22)

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Man faces seven felony counts of child sexual abuse after Mills police investigation

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Natrona County Recent Arrests (8/9/22–8/12/22)

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Natrona County District Court judgments and sentences (7/22/22–8/11/22)

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Natrona County Circuit Court arraignments (8/11/22)

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NCSO: Citizen sighting led to arrest of double homicide ‘person of interest’; investigation remains active

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Casper PD Incident Report log (8/10/22–8/11/22)

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(PHOTOS) Second night of thunderstorms makes for another show; rains and flooding expected to continue

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper received another night of thunderstorms on Friday, with the weather expected to

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(PHOTOS) City employees join Black Hills Energy in cleaning up Riverview Park

CASPER, Wyo. — Staff of Black Hills Energy and employees of the City of Casper met

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Casper Mountain Fire Board adopts new budget, takes steps to help with transparency

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Monkeypox testing, vaccines available to those who meet ‘very specific criteria,’ states county health department

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County to consider designs for replacement Trails Center, seeks grants for Beartrap shelters

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Pipeline break spills 45,000 gallons of diesel in Wyoming

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New owners take over Casper’s Nissan dealership

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City of Casper to offer new mental health services to all employees, Casper Mountain Ski Patrol volunteers

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(PHOTOS) Thunderstorm gives Casper thrilling light show on Thursday; minor flooding reported

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Casper hoping to add 2–3 new North Platte River boat ramps with help from outdoor recreation grants

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Wyoming Secretary of State hopefuls vary on compliance with desired office

The second most powerful state office oversees elections and business dealings, including the collection of license

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Release: UW survey shows Hageman with nearly 30-point lead over Cheney

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Does Liz Cheney have a path to victory in Wyoming?

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Candidate Questionnaire: Joe MacGuire for House District 35

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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon responds to moratorium on coal

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has released a response to a judge's decision to restore

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Wyoming’s special archery hunting season opens soon; make sure to double-check regulations

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PHOTOS: Investigators say fireworks caused Wednesday night wildfire near Wolf Creek

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Fire crews contain 16-acre wildland fire near Wolf Creek neighborhood; no structures burned

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Casper sets record-high temp over 100 degrees Wednesday

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Obituaries

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Obituaries: Bennett, Walker, Freese

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Obituary: James Conrad Lyman

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Obituaries: Krause, Hodges, Rolle

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(PHOTOS) ‘Mountain Men’ co-star Josh Kirk greets fans at Casper’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming bison rancher Josh Kirk has an impressive list of accomplishments on his

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(PHOTOS) Serious fun: Casper figure skaters bring home medals after national competition

CASPER, Wyo. — Avery Bandel believes there is a general misconception about figure skating. "People seem

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Flash Flood Watch in effect in Natrona through Sunday evening with more monsoonal storms likely

Heavy rain, flash flooding possible in Wyoming storms; 70% chance of storms in Casper by Friday night

Casper partly cloudy with supermoon set to rise Thursday; rain, thunderstorms likely Friday–Monday

Casper to climb near 97 degrees Wednesday; clouds, storms may block view of supermoon Thursday, Friday

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Judge revives Obama-era ban on coal sales from federal lands

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday reinstated a moratorium on coal leasing from federal

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Polio detected in NYC’s sewage, suggesting virus circulating

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Push for public release of warrant used to search Trump home

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J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next year

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Anne Heche on life support, survival of fiery crash ‘not expected’

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Judge revives Obama-era ban on coal sales from federal lands

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday reinstated a moratorium on coal leasing from federal