Author: Brendan LaChance

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — What do the Catholic Church, the League of Women Voters, the Greek Orthodox Church and a group of concerned conservatives all have in common? They want the... Read more »

12/10/19 4:26 PM

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

12/10/19 11:46 AM

Casper police arrest man suspected in manslaughter of adult female

12/06/19 6:26 PM

Snow likely to return to Casper Sunday night, strong winds to blow

12/06/19 4:23 PM

‘A Christmas Carol’ opening night in Casper to benefit Olivia Caldwell Foundation (PHOTOS)

12/06/19 4:02 PM

Truck and RV catch fire on I-90 near Wyoming-South Dakota border

12/06/19 3:22 PM

Casper school lockouts were due to stolen vehicle case and police chase

CASPER, Wyo. — Both Kelly Walsh High School and Verda James Elementary School went on brief lockouts on Friday, Dec. 6. The lockouts were due to a chase between the... Read more »

12/06/19 3:03 PM

KW runner continues in brothers’ footsteps; signs with Colorado Christian University (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Beth Pierantoni is a senior at Kelly Walsh High School. She recently signed her National Letter of Intent to run cross-country and track at Colorado Christian University... Read more »

12/06/19 2:37 PM

Backwards helps artists ‘mug’ customers at ‘Cocktails and Clay’ Saturday (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Backwards Distilling Company will be hosting their fourth annual “Cocktails and Clay” event on Saturday, but for the first time at their new downtown location. The event... Read more »

12/06/19 1:44 PM

Crash closes I-80 eastbound between Rawlins and Laramie

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 is facing some eastbound closures in Wyoming on the morning of Friday, Dec. 6. Eastbound traffic between Rawlins and Laramie is closed due to a crash.... Read more »

12/06/19 8:44 AM

Traffic chaos as semi crashes block I-80 and other roadways for over three hours in Rawlins

CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple crashes involving commercial vehicles led to other motorists getting stuck in Rawlins and blocked traffic for several hours on Thursday, Dec. 5 on multiple roadways, including... Read more »

12/05/19 8:01 PM

Dean Morgan students collect over 1,700 books and 900 food items in winter drive (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Dean Morgan Junior High School students have collected over 1,700 books and 900 nonperishable food items in their annual Winter Break book and food drive. “For the... Read more »

12/05/19 2:01 PM

Casper named to host 2020 AOPA ‘Fly-In’; will welcome pilots from across the country

CASPER, Wyo. — Three locations have been selected to host 2020 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-Ins. Casper is among them. “Dust off your boots and hitch up your chaps,... Read more »

12/05/19 11:49 AM

Seven die from flesh-eating infections after using black tar heroin in San Diego

CASPER, Wyo. — Seven people have died in the last two month from “myonecrosis,” a bacterial infection associated with black tar heroin use in San Diego. “Between Oct. 2 and... Read more »

12/05/19 10:22 AM

Police to monitor area after suspicious person reported near Casper school bus stop

CASPER, Wyo. — A parent reported a suspicious person near a bus stop in Mathew Campfield Park in North Casper on Thursday, Dec. 5. Both the Natrona County School District... Read more »

12/05/19 9:43 AM

Casper sunny, high near 38 Thursday, winds to pick up Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper is looking at high in the upper 30s or 40s through the weekend. The high temperature on Thursday, Dec. 5 may reach 38 degrees, according to... Read more »

12/05/19 8:58 AM

Over 100 people ill after consuming lettuce likely grown in California

CASPER, Wyo. — An outbreak of a strain of E. coli has infected at least 102 people. The source of the outbreak is likely romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California,... Read more »

12/04/19 6:41 PM

Cheney: Enough with Trump impeachment, focus on national defense (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Congresswoman Liz Cheney called for Democrats to refocus their attention away from impeachment proceedings into U.S. President Donald Trump. Instead, Cheney says the House... Read more »

12/04/19 5:34 PM

Barrasso: Visit to Afghanistan with Trump for both soldiers and their families (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Senator John Barrasso traveled to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan with U.S. President Donald Trump for Thanksgiving. “I’ve had the privilege since I’ve been... Read more »

12/04/19 5:22 PM

NCSD ‘Dual Language Immersion’ meetings mandatory to enroll kindergarteners in 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District offers Dual Language Immersion programs at three elementary schools. In-coming kindergarteners at Verda James and Park Elementary have the opportunity to receive... Read more »

12/04/19 4:52 PM

Explore Old West Christmas traditions at Fort Caspar Museum

CASPER, Wyo. — Wondering how Christmas was celebrated in the Old American West? Fort Casper Museum will be offering a “Simple Pleasures: Old West Christmas Traditions” program from 1-3 pm... Read more »

12/04/19 3:04 PM

Cow elk poached, domestic cow shot, later euthanized in Idaho

CASPER, Wyo. — A cow elk was shot and left to waste and a domestic cow was shot and injured in Idaho on Nov. 27. “While evidence was collected at... Read more »

12/04/19 12:23 PM

Wyo. Army National Guard recruits complete training, join units (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Recruits with the Wyoming Army National Guard recently completed their training. A patching ceremony was held on Nov. 15 at the Joint Forces Readiness Center in Cheyenne.... Read more »

12/04/19 12:09 PM

Leak of 28,000 gallon propane tank leads to evacuation order in Gillette

CASPER, Wyo. — A propane tank leak led to an evacuation order in Campbell County on Wednesday, Dec. 4. That evacuation order has now been lifted. It was issued for... Read more »

12/04/19 11:08 AM

Wyo. Supreme Court suspends Casper attorney after she fails to return client fee

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper attorney has been suspended for one-year following a decision from the Wyoming Supreme Court. That attorney is Kara Crawford-Fink. “The disciplinary order resulted from Crawford-Fink’s... Read more »

12/04/19 10:40 AM

Thanksgiving storm makes November in Casper second wettest on record

CASPER, Wyo. — November tended to be colder and wetter than average in a variety of Wyoming communities. Casper saw the second wettest November on record, with the National Weather... Read more »

12/04/19 10:11 AM

Majority of Wyoming highways, including I-25, I-80 reopen

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming saw multiple road closures throughout much of Tuesday, Dec. 3. Those included full closures between Laramie and Rawlins on I-80 and a variety of closures for... Read more »

12/03/19 8:38 PM

De-icer product purchases up to $300,000 authorized in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — “Ice Slicer” is a melting compound product the City of Casper uses to clear streets after snowstorms. The city council approved a one-year contract with Desert Mountain... Read more »

12/03/19 7:47 PM

Casper speed limit changes raise concerns about whimsy of the citizenry

CASPER, Wyo. — Speed limits along King Boulevard and East Second Street are accelerating toward increases. The Casper City Council will still need to approve the changes on one further... Read more »

12/03/19 7:43 PM

Former Grant Elementary re-zoning raises potential encroachment concern

CASPER, Wyo. — Re-zoning of some properties around the former Grant Elementary School has taken another step forward. The Casper City Council voted on second reading to approve the changes... Read more »

12/03/19 7:36 PM

Proposal looks to bring more twin-home style housing to Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The so-called “Fairgrounds Home Addition” provides twin-home style housing to Casper. Developer Steve Grimshaw told the city council on Tuesday, Dec. 3 that of the 28 houses... Read more »

12/03/19 7:17 PM

Property owners voice opposition to proposed annexation into Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — 15 “semi-rural, single family residential properties” on the west side of South Poplar Street may be annexed into the City of Casper. The city council approved on... Read more »

12/03/19 7:10 PM

School bus driver tells Casper City Council he sees variety of traffic laws frequently disobeyed

CASPER, Wyo. — A school bus driver told the Casper City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3 that he was concerned that many drivers ignore various traffic laws around the city.... Read more »

12/03/19 6:36 PM

Another Casper road may see speed limit upped to 40 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper plans to increase the speed limit along King Boulevard to 40 mph, though this proposal still needs to be approved on further readings... Read more »

12/03/19 5:52 PM

About $130K in additional funding needed for Casper Events Center metal detectors, lighting

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Events Center may add metal detectors along with a new LED lighting system. The Events Center currently relies on metal detecting wands for security. Parks... Read more »

12/03/19 5:49 PM

Two Casper Qdobas seeking bar and grill licenses to serve alcohol

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants in Casper are seeking bar and grill licenses. The City of Casper offers a total of 14 such licenses. The city council... Read more »

12/03/19 3:42 PM

Urban Bottle seeking transfer of liquor license ownership

CASPER, Wyo. — Urban Bottle Wine and Spirits is seeking to transfer ownership of their retail liquor license. The license is currently owned by Art and Lynette Boatright and John... Read more »

12/03/19 3:18 PM

I-80 westbound between Cheyenne and Laramie closes

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 has closed to westbound traffic between Cheyenne and Laramie. Eastbound lanes between Rock Springs and Rawlins are also closed. These new closures are “rolling closures,” according... Read more »

12/03/19 2:17 PM

Third-graders ‘Name the Baby Creatures’ and more at annual Ag Expo (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Some third grade students in the Natrona County School District attended a “28th Annual Ag Expo” hosted by the Natrona County Cow-Belles at Casper College. There, they... Read more »

12/03/19 1:25 PM

New closures in effect on I-25, I-80 near Cheyenne; ‘extreme blow over risk’

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 closed this morning between Laramie and Rawlins due to crashes and winter conditions. That portion of I-80 remains closed on the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 3.... Read more »

12/03/19 1:08 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

Casper police arrest man suspected in manslaughter of adult female

Snow likely to return to Casper Sunday night, strong winds to blow

‘A Christmas Carol’ opening night in Casper to benefit Olivia Caldwell Foundation (PHOTOS)

Truck and RV catch fire on I-90 near Wyoming-South Dakota border

Casper school lockouts were due to stolen vehicle case and police chase

KW runner continues in brothers’ footsteps; signs with Colorado Christian University (PHOTOS)

Backwards helps artists ‘mug’ customers at ‘Cocktails and Clay’ Saturday (PHOTOS)

Crash closes I-80 eastbound between Rawlins and Laramie

Traffic chaos as semi crashes block I-80 and other roadways for over three hours in Rawlins

Dean Morgan students collect over 1,700 books and 900 food items in winter drive (PHOTOS)

Casper named to host 2020 AOPA ‘Fly-In’; will welcome pilots from across the country

Seven die from flesh-eating infections after using black tar heroin in San Diego

Police to monitor area after suspicious person reported near Casper school bus stop

Casper sunny, high near 38 Thursday, winds to pick up Friday

Over 100 people ill after consuming lettuce likely grown in California

Cheney: Enough with Trump impeachment, focus on national defense (VIDEO)

Barrasso: Visit to Afghanistan with Trump for both soldiers and their families (VIDEO)

NCSD ‘Dual Language Immersion’ meetings mandatory to enroll kindergarteners in 2020

Explore Old West Christmas traditions at Fort Caspar Museum

Cow elk poached, domestic cow shot, later euthanized in Idaho

Wyo. Army National Guard recruits complete training, join units (PHOTOS)

Leak of 28,000 gallon propane tank leads to evacuation order in Gillette

Wyo. Supreme Court suspends Casper attorney after she fails to return client fee

Thanksgiving storm makes November in Casper second wettest on record

Majority of Wyoming highways, including I-25, I-80 reopen

De-icer product purchases up to $300,000 authorized in Casper

Casper speed limit changes raise concerns about whimsy of the citizenry

Former Grant Elementary re-zoning raises potential encroachment concern

Proposal looks to bring more twin-home style housing to Casper

Property owners voice opposition to proposed annexation into Casper

School bus driver tells Casper City Council he sees variety of traffic laws frequently disobeyed

Another Casper road may see speed limit upped to 40 mph

About $130K in additional funding needed for Casper Events Center metal detectors, lighting

Two Casper Qdobas seeking bar and grill licenses to serve alcohol

Urban Bottle seeking transfer of liquor license ownership

I-80 westbound between Cheyenne and Laramie closes

Third-graders ‘Name the Baby Creatures’ and more at annual Ag Expo (PHOTOS)

New closures in effect on I-25, I-80 near Cheyenne; ‘extreme blow over risk’

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