Author: Brendan LaChance

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

CASPER, Wyo. — In what direction is Casper’s economy headed? What opportunities are there to support existing industries and encourage innovation moving forward? How can economic development be facilitated in... Read more »

06/14/19 1:49 PM

Father facts and dad data for Father’s Day

06/14/19 10:36 AM

Single Casper mom of twins looking to land spot on cover of ‘Inked’ magazine (PHOTOS)

06/13/19 4:55 PM

New conference center plans on hold with Clarion Inn at Platte River coming this summer

CASPER, Wyo. — The new Clarion Inn at Platte River is expected to open this summer in Casper. Work is underway to renovate the former Parkway Plaza Hotel and Convention... Read more »

06/13/19 12:02 PM

Spring snowstorms puts Three Crowns Golf Club off to a slow start

CASPER, Wyo. — Snowstorms and inclement weather in April and May put Three Crowns off to a slow start to the golf season. “The reality is, weather has had a... Read more »

06/13/19 11:34 AM

New Casper indoor sports facility could resemble NCHS Field House

CASPER, Wyo. — An indoor sports facility could be coming to the Platte River Commons in Casper. The idea garnered some attention during the Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board... Read more »

06/13/19 11:15 AM

Early morning construction disrupts neighbors in Mills

CASPER, Wyo. — Some home construction in Mills has been starting too early in the morning, a Mills resident says. Mick Spalding told the Town Council on Wednesday, June 12... Read more »

06/12/19 7:33 PM

Improvement funding set aside for four Casper schools

CASPER, Wyo. — Four Natrona schools will receive funding for maintenance and safety-related improvements. The projects received the Natrona County School District school board’s approval on Monday, June 11. The... Read more »

06/12/19 4:51 PM

Architect firm selected for $2.1 million Park Elementary renovation designs

CASPER, Wyo. — Park Elementary School’s new construction project now has an architect firm selected to complete the designs. The Natrona County School District’s school board authorized staff to negotiate... Read more »

06/12/19 4:41 PM

Volleyball camp at Casper College next week

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College is hosting a girls’ volleyball camp next week. The camp starts on Monday, June 17 and runs through Wednesday in the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gym.... Read more »

06/12/19 4:23 PM

T-Birds get new assistant basketball coach

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Thunderbirds men’s basketball team has a new assistant coach. Lester Stewart has been hired to coach alongside new head coach Shaun Gutting, the college... Read more »

06/12/19 3:34 PM

What’s in a rodeo? Gauging perceptions and value of the CNFR for Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — What value does the College National Finals Rodeo bring to the community of Casper? The answer to this question is important to Visit Casper, since that organization’s... Read more »

06/12/19 2:50 PM

With food truck fire code changes, City of Casper says public can access international codes

CASPER, Wyo. — The public’s ability to access some international codes such as the International Fire Code has been a topic of recent Casper City Council discussion. During their discussions... Read more »

06/12/19 12:36 PM

WYDOT: Expect delays on Outer Drive Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper drivers should expect delays on Outer Drive Wednesday afternoon. Outer Drive, or WYO 258, will be striped beginning at 15th Street headed from east to west... Read more »

06/12/19 9:50 AM

American flags to be hung downtown to ‘create a more patriotic atmposphere’

CASPER, Wyo. — American flag banners will soon be hung in downtown Casper. Parks and Recreation Director Tim Cortez suggested in a memo that the City purchase American flags to... Read more »

06/11/19 6:14 PM

Fireworks to remain banned in Casper for Fourth of July

CASPER, Wyo. — Fireworks will remain banned in Casper including during the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. The Casper City Council briefly contemplated changing the rules to allow things like... Read more »

06/11/19 6:07 PM

Casper Ice Arena could get second ice rink, tentative cost of $8-$9 million

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Ice Arena could receive a second sheet of ice if the City Council moves forward on an idea presented to them by Casper Amateur Hockey... Read more »

06/11/19 5:18 PM

NCSD Central Services Facility evacuated due to potential gas leak

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Central Services Facility has been evacuated due to reports of a potential gas leak. The Casper Fire Department and Casper Police Department... Read more »

06/11/19 2:21 PM

While overall rodeo ticket sales trend upward, group ticket sales picture murky

CASPER, Wyo. — Ticket sales to the College National Finals Rodeo are up 4.5% from the same time a year ago. 16,134 tickets had been sold as of Monday, June... Read more »

06/11/19 1:02 PM

Council agenda: fireworks, downtown flags, new ice rink and more

CASPER, Wyo. — Heading into summer, which officially begins June 20, the Casper City Council will hold a work session on Tuesday, June 11. A number of topics, such as... Read more »

06/11/19 11:42 AM

Teachers: Eliminating classroom fees may have ‘unforeseen consequences’

CASPER, Wyo. — Beginning next school year, parents and guardians in Casper will no longer be asked or required to pay classroom or school fees for their students. Some teachers... Read more »

06/11/19 10:47 AM

Girl scouts tell school board to ex-nay Styrofoam trays (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A group of Casper Girl Scouts say that Styrofoam should not be used for school lunch trays. They brought their concerns to the Natrona County School District... Read more »

06/11/19 9:39 AM

Roosevelt will require fewer credits to graduate, no longer an open enrollment option

CASPER, Wyo. — Students at Roosevelt Alternative High School will only need 20 credits in order to graduate. That’s still more than the minimum of 13 credits required in Wyoming.... Read more »

06/10/19 7:39 PM

New science curriculum set for Natrona students

CASPER, Wyo. — Students in Casper have a new science curriculum to look forward to when they return to school after the summer. The Natrona County School District Board of... Read more »

06/10/19 7:35 PM

Evansville Elementary an outstanding model for NCSD schools

CASPER, Wyo. — Evansville Elementary School has exceeded expectations since the 2014-2015 school year. That school is a model that the Natrona County School District wants to hold up as... Read more »

06/10/19 6:57 PM

School district works to make goals understandable to the community

CASPER, Wyo. — As they work toward establishing a new five-year strategic plan, Natrona school officials are also thinking about how to communicate that plan to the public. The school... Read more »

06/10/19 6:36 PM

Stranded motorist rescued by Wyoming Highway Patrol (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A motorist stranded on US 212 near Beartooth Pass was rescued after deep snow prevented the driver from getting through. A friend of the driver notified the... Read more »

06/10/19 2:38 PM

Game & Fish seeking input on proposed Wyoming hunting regulation changes

CASPER, Wyo. — As they consider changing some hunting regulations, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department is seeking public comment. People have until 5 p.m. June 17 to submit those... Read more »

06/10/19 12:52 PM

Wyoming Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to catch trout subspecies

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has four subspecies of cutthroat trout. Those are the Bonneville, Colorado River, Snake River and Yellowstone. The Wyoming Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to net these four trout... Read more »

06/10/19 12:32 PM

Keep on trucking: American truckers at an all-time high

CASPER, Wyo. — America has never seen more truckers at work in history. More than 3.5 million people work as truckers, according to the United States Census Bureau. More than... Read more »

06/10/19 11:57 AM

Veteran reaches Casper, walking cross-country for homeless compatriots (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Navy veteran Tommy Zurhellen arrived in Casper on Friday, June 7, just over a third of the way along his 2,800 mile walk across the country to... Read more »

06/08/19 4:21 PM

Cleaning up former missile site in Wyoming could take 200 years

CASPER, Wyo. — Clean up efforts at the former “Atlas ‘D’ Missile Site 4” near Cheyenne began almost 20 years ago, but the Army Corps of Engineers thinks it could... Read more »

06/07/19 4:39 PM

Multiracial Heritage Week kicks off

CASPER, Wyo. — Millions of Americans self-identify as having multiple racial heritages. June 7-14 is Multiracial Heritage Week and is meant as a celebration of diversity in the United States.... Read more »

06/07/19 2:58 PM

Police warn of fraudulent door-to-door salespersons

CASPER, Wyo. — Police say that there have been recent reports of fraudulent door-to-door sales people in Casper. During the summer, door-to-door sales activity increases, and Casper Police Department Detective... Read more »

06/07/19 1:36 PM

Mills, reaching agreement to keep fire department, to finalize budget

CASPER, Wyo. — The Town of Mills and the Mills Professional Firefighters have reached an agreement to keep a full-time fire staff for the next year. They were able to... Read more »

06/07/19 12:36 PM

Students help the newly opened Journey Elementary Greenhouse ‘get orgnisd’ (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Student-grown plants, sprouting and green, are basking inside of the new Journey Elementary School Greenhouse. The kids came into the greenhouse on Friday, June 7, collecting seedlings... Read more »

06/07/19 11:58 AM

Discharging and possessing fireworks comes with a $110 fine in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — All consumer fireworks are illegal in the City of Casper, but Councilman Ken Bates said those rules should be revisited. Bates said during the Tuesday, June 4... Read more »

06/06/19 5:05 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

Father facts and dad data for Father’s Day

Single Casper mom of twins looking to land spot on cover of ‘Inked’ magazine (PHOTOS)

New ‘Wyoming Sports & Outdoor Recreation Alliance’ based in Casper

Game & Fish: Don’t approach injured or abandoned wildlife

Contaminated dirt pile at Platte River Commons being transported off-site

New conference center plans on hold with Clarion Inn at Platte River coming this summer

Spring snowstorms puts Three Crowns Golf Club off to a slow start

New Casper indoor sports facility could resemble NCHS Field House

Early morning construction disrupts neighbors in Mills

Improvement funding set aside for four Casper schools

Architect firm selected for $2.1 million Park Elementary renovation designs

Volleyball camp at Casper College next week

T-Birds get new assistant basketball coach

What’s in a rodeo? Gauging perceptions and value of the CNFR for Casper

With food truck fire code changes, City of Casper says public can access international codes

WYDOT: Expect delays on Outer Drive Wednesday

American flags to be hung downtown to ‘create a more patriotic atmposphere’

Fireworks to remain banned in Casper for Fourth of July

Casper Ice Arena could get second ice rink, tentative cost of $8-$9 million

NCSD Central Services Facility evacuated due to potential gas leak

While overall rodeo ticket sales trend upward, group ticket sales picture murky

Council agenda: fireworks, downtown flags, new ice rink and more

Teachers: Eliminating classroom fees may have ‘unforeseen consequences’

Girl scouts tell school board to ex-nay Styrofoam trays (PHOTOS)

Roosevelt will require fewer credits to graduate, no longer an open enrollment option

New science curriculum set for Natrona students

Evansville Elementary an outstanding model for NCSD schools

School district works to make goals understandable to the community

Stranded motorist rescued by Wyoming Highway Patrol (PHOTOS)

Game & Fish seeking input on proposed Wyoming hunting regulation changes

Wyoming Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to catch trout subspecies

Keep on trucking: American truckers at an all-time high

Veteran reaches Casper, walking cross-country for homeless compatriots (PHOTOS)

Cleaning up former missile site in Wyoming could take 200 years

Multiracial Heritage Week kicks off

Police warn of fraudulent door-to-door salespersons

Mills, reaching agreement to keep fire department, to finalize budget

Students help the newly opened Journey Elementary Greenhouse ‘get orgnisd’ (PHOTOS)

Discharging and possessing fireworks comes with a $110 fine in Casper

Crime

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Man arrested in May shooting now faces recommended drug charges

Cheyenne Police seek information on armed robbery (VIDEO)

Recent Arrests (6/13/19)

‘Good time’ rolling soon to a jail near you?

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Sutherland, Sosa

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen dies at age 75

Obituaries: Matney, Sedar, Strohman

Obituaries: Toups Sr., Crouch, Stark

Obituaries: Greenlee, Dressler, Morton

Community

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Streaming service lets Casper Planetarium add more summer programming

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

Roscoe- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Father facts and dad data for Father’s Day

Wyoming

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

Wyoming man fined $500 for fatal accident in Nebraska

Cheyenne Police seek information on armed robbery (VIDEO)

West Nile virus detected in Laramie mosquito sample

Promoted

Community

Last chance! Enter to win a V.I.P. CNFR package from Oil City News

Solarbration on the Circle event slated for June 22 at Amoco Park

New Counseling Center CEO Kevin Hazucha and staff seek to improve community well-being

Proud Wyoming Woman Retreat announced

Win a V.I.P. CNFR package from Oil City News

Galleries

City

Ruff day: K9 officers thrill camp kids, bruise counselors (Photo Gallery)

Photo gallery: 2019 CNFR kicks up the dirt on Tuesday night