Author: Brendan LaChance

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is continuing to push back against the Biden administration’s moratorium on federal oil and gas leasing on public lands. Gordon’s office said Friday... Read more »

04/16/21 5:16 PM

‘Brew for Thought’ featuring music, food and Skull Tree beer at Casper’s Good Food Hub

04/16/21 4:53 PM

Oil City Speaks! ‘More concerned on finding a job after the oil layoffs, not the stupid border’

04/16/21 4:07 PM

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

04/16/21 1:25 PM

PHOTOS: KW’s ‘Rodstock’ raises over $4K for Make-a-Wish as students, teachers showcase musical gifts

04/16/21 12:44 PM

Gordon orders flags at half staff across Wyoming for victims of Indianapolis shooting

04/16/21 12:11 PM

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Friday that they are proposing reducing the number of pronghorn hunting licenses for the 2021 season. “For the 2021 season,... Read more »

04/16/21 11:21 AM

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — Another winter storm system is expected to move into Wyoming starting Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “Ready for Spring?” the NWS in... Read more »

04/16/21 11:03 AM

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2021 Wyoming Outdoor Expo is taking place virtually this year due to COVID-19 and the “ExpoLive” event will be held online from May 6-8. The Wyoming... Read more »

04/15/21 5:17 PM

VIDEO: ‘Widespread road impacts’ in Wyoming overnight as freezing drizzle changes to heavy snow

CASPER, Wyo. — Areas of southeast Wyoming have been dealing with freezing drizzle and the Wyoming Department of Transportation said on Thursday afternoon that “widespread road impacts” are expected overnight.... Read more »

04/15/21 3:39 PM

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 61 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, April 15 update. There have been 48,394 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/15/21 3:13 PM

July 3-4 ‘307 Fest’ to feature ‘food, fireworks and fun’ at Ford Wyoming Center

CASPER, Wyo. — The Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year and the Ford Wyoming Center is planning a weekend of “food, fireworks and fun” as part of... Read more »

04/15/21 2:45 PM

With crashes, snow and fog on I-80, I-25 and other Wyoming highways, drivers urged to ‘take it slow’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reported crashes on both I-25 and I-80 in Wyoming on Thursday, April 15. A crash on I-80 at around 10:55 am... Read more »

04/15/21 2:31 PM

Citizens asked to attend transportation plan meeting as Casper parts ways with CATC

NOTE: The Casper Area MPO’s “Public Participation Plan” is separate from the “Transit Strategic Development Plan.” The Wednesday, April 28 meeting is for input on the “Public Participation Plan,” not... Read more »

04/15/21 1:34 PM

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

CASPER, Wyo. — The Thermopolis Police Department said on Thursday, April 15 that they have received reports of phone scams in which the caller impersonates an officer and threatens to... Read more »

04/15/21 12:54 PM

Hutchings celebrates passage of Wyoming ‘Unborn Victims of Violence Act’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate File 96 into law on April 6, a new law which will make violence against pregnant women that result in an... Read more »

04/15/21 12:45 PM

YMCA pool closing for maintenance Friday-Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — The YMCA of Natrona County said on Thursday that their pool will be closed from 8 am Friday, April 16 through Sunday for maintenance. “The pool will... Read more »

04/15/21 12:19 PM

Garth Brooks Cheyenne Frontier Days concert tickets sell out in under an hour

CASPER, Wyo. — Tickets for the Garth Brooks concert with Ned LeDoux sold out within an hour of going on sale on Thursday morning. Tickets for the concert went on... Read more »

04/15/21 11:29 AM

Gordon signs bill exempting Wyoming natural gas flared for cryptocurrency mining from taxation

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 189 into law on Thursday, April 15, legislation which will exempt the use of natural gas flares for purposes such... Read more »

04/15/21 11:17 AM

U.S. debt at ~$28T; Lummis says Wyomingites ‘very concerned that we have no plan to pay it back’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis helped introduce the “Sustainable Budget Act” on Thursday, April 15, legislation which aims to move toward steps to reduce the national debt.... Read more »

04/15/21 10:30 AM

Black ice on Outer Drive, WYO 220; Casper Mountain may see 10 more inches of snow

CASPER, Wyo. — Various highways in the Casper area are seeing black ice conditions on Thursday morning with more snow expected to impact the area. 3-6 inches of snow is... Read more »

04/15/21 10:16 AM

More heavy snow expected in Wyoming; whiteout conditions, up to 18 inches in some areas

CASPER, Wyo. — Some areas of Wyoming are expected to see more heavy snow overnight Wednesday and through Friday. Whiteout conditions are expected in some areas with 12-18 inches possible... Read more »

04/14/21 3:37 PM

I-80 reopens in Wyoming but worse conditions expected to come Wednesday night

CASPER, Wyo. — Interstate 80 has reopen across Wyoming but foggy conditions continue to impact travel from Cheyenne to Laramie as of 3:10 pm Wednesday, April 14. The Wyoming Department... Read more »

04/14/21 3:15 PM

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations climb above 20 again; 46 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 46 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, April 14 update. There have been 48,333 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/14/21 3:04 PM

Casper steering toward $250 RV parking fees, pilot ‘parking on the parkway’ program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council have been discussing changes to parking rules and fees in recent weeks and appear to be steering toward an agreement. Among the proposed... Read more »

04/14/21 2:44 PM

Casper revisits ‘multi-tsunami’ talks of CATC changes, Fort Caspar seasonal closures

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Casper City Council history is showing signs of repeating itself. The Casper City Council discussed a proposal to potentially close Fort Caspar Museum in winter months... Read more »

04/13/21 7:12 PM

VIDEO: Casper City Council to continue parking fee talks Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are set to hold a work session starting at 4:30 pm Tuesday, April 13 at Casper City Hall. During the work session, the... Read more »

04/13/21 4:26 PM

Wyoming snow forecasts upgraded; 6-8 inches on Casper Mountain, up to 6 inches in Natrona

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton have issued updated forecast information calling for more snow in areas of Wyoming from Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. Casper Mountain... Read more »

04/13/21 4:17 PM

Casper Regional Landfill offering mulch starting April 19

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper says that their spring mulch sale will take place from Monday, April 19 through Saturday, May 1. Mulch will be available for people... Read more »

04/13/21 3:53 PM

Cheney: Biden’s plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan will ’embolden’ jihadists

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s plans to withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021 “will only embolden... Read more »

04/13/21 2:53 PM

Wyoming residents who lost loved ones to COVID-19 can get up to $35K to help cover funeral expenses

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming residents who lost a loved one to COVID-19 are able to apply for up to $35,000 in funeral expense support “to help ease some of the... Read more »

04/13/21 2:30 PM

Wyoming extends mask order in schools through end of April

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health announced on Tuesday that existing COVID-19 related statewide public health orders will be extended through April 30. That includes a a mask... Read more »

04/13/21 2:02 PM

Gordon signs bill prohibiting UW, community colleges from funding elective abortions

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 253 into law on Monday, according to the governor’s office. The new law will prohibit the University of Wyoming and... Read more »

04/13/21 1:54 PM

‘Waves’ of snow to impact I-80 corridor in Wyoming; 60+ mph gusts may cause power outages

CASPER, Wyo. — A “two wave winter event” is expected to impact areas along the I-80 corridor in Wyoming beginning Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. “This... Read more »

04/13/21 12:15 PM

Wyoming mountains to see up to 18 inches of snow; 80% chance on Casper Mountain Wednesday night

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Wyoming mountains could see up to 18 inches of snow between late Tuesday night and Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The... Read more »

04/13/21 11:59 AM

Wyoming area to see about ~$184M under Great American Outdoors Act

CASPER, Wyo. —The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) announced this April that they will invest about $1.6 billion in 2021 “to address critical deferred maintenance projects and improve... Read more »

04/13/21 11:38 AM

NCSD may request mask variance if state doesn’t lift school requirement after April 15

CASPER, Wyo. — Five parents of students attending school in the Natrona County School District urged the NCSD Board of Trustees to work to lift the requirement that students wear... Read more »

04/12/21 8:28 PM

Gordon signs bill raising Wyoming license fees to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT system into law

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced on Monday, April 12 that the governor has signed House Bill 254 into law. The bill will impose an additional $5 fee... Read more »

04/12/21 4:51 PM

VIDEO: Wyoming DEQ helping brewers, distillers find energy, cost saving opportunities

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality said on Monday, April 12 that they are using grant funding to help support Wyoming’s locally owned breweries and distilleries identify... Read more »

04/12/21 4:40 PM

PHOTOS: ‘Spring Plant Sale’ fundraiser supporting Natrona County Meals on Wheels open through April 15

CASPER, Wyo. — A “Spring Plant Sale” featuring arrangements designed by Johnny Appleseed will end on April 15 with funds going to the support the Natrona County Meals on Wheel... Read more »

04/12/21 4:06 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

‘Brew for Thought’ featuring music, food and Skull Tree beer at Casper’s Good Food Hub

Oil City Speaks! ‘More concerned on finding a job after the oil layoffs, not the stupid border’

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

PHOTOS: KW’s ‘Rodstock’ raises over $4K for Make-a-Wish as students, teachers showcase musical gifts

Gordon orders flags at half staff across Wyoming for victims of Indianapolis shooting

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

VIDEO: ‘Widespread road impacts’ in Wyoming overnight as freezing drizzle changes to heavy snow

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

July 3-4 ‘307 Fest’ to feature ‘food, fireworks and fun’ at Ford Wyoming Center

With crashes, snow and fog on I-80, I-25 and other Wyoming highways, drivers urged to ‘take it slow’

Citizens asked to attend transportation plan meeting as Casper parts ways with CATC

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

Hutchings celebrates passage of Wyoming ‘Unborn Victims of Violence Act’

YMCA pool closing for maintenance Friday-Sunday

Garth Brooks Cheyenne Frontier Days concert tickets sell out in under an hour

Gordon signs bill exempting Wyoming natural gas flared for cryptocurrency mining from taxation

U.S. debt at ~$28T; Lummis says Wyomingites ‘very concerned that we have no plan to pay it back’

Black ice on Outer Drive, WYO 220; Casper Mountain may see 10 more inches of snow

More heavy snow expected in Wyoming; whiteout conditions, up to 18 inches in some areas

I-80 reopens in Wyoming but worse conditions expected to come Wednesday night

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations climb above 20 again; 46 new confirmed cases

Casper steering toward $250 RV parking fees, pilot ‘parking on the parkway’ program

Casper revisits ‘multi-tsunami’ talks of CATC changes, Fort Caspar seasonal closures

VIDEO: Casper City Council to continue parking fee talks Tuesday

Wyoming snow forecasts upgraded; 6-8 inches on Casper Mountain, up to 6 inches in Natrona

Casper Regional Landfill offering mulch starting April 19

Cheney: Biden’s plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan will ’embolden’ jihadists

Wyoming residents who lost loved ones to COVID-19 can get up to $35K to help cover funeral expenses

Wyoming extends mask order in schools through end of April

Gordon signs bill prohibiting UW, community colleges from funding elective abortions

‘Waves’ of snow to impact I-80 corridor in Wyoming; 60+ mph gusts may cause power outages

Wyoming mountains to see up to 18 inches of snow; 80% chance on Casper Mountain Wednesday night

Wyoming area to see about ~$184M under Great American Outdoors Act

NCSD may request mask variance if state doesn’t lift school requirement after April 15

Gordon signs bill raising Wyoming license fees to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT system into law

VIDEO: Wyoming DEQ helping brewers, distillers find energy, cost saving opportunities

PHOTOS: ‘Spring Plant Sale’ fundraiser supporting Natrona County Meals on Wheels open through April 15

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

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AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

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Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

Promoted

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UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

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Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

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Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards