Author: Brendan LaChance

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Court papers say that a Cheyenne woman is facing multiple charges after she was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department in relation to a car accident that... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 PM

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

01/16/20 6:27 PM

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

01/16/20 5:58 PM

Montana man shot by police dies in hospital, officers were responding to reported robbery and assault

01/16/20 5:29 PM

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

01/16/20 5:01 PM

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

01/16/20 4:20 PM

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

CASPER, Wyo. —The United States Senate passed legislation creating a new North American trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada on Thursday, Jan. 16. ““This historic bipartisan trade deal... Read more »

01/16/20 4:08 PM

Yellowstone visitors recognized for reporting child abuse and neglect of six children to park rangers

CASPER, Wyo. — Two people who visited Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 28, 2019 were recognized this week for reporting a case of apparent child abuse and neglect involving six... Read more »

01/16/20 3:27 PM

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States House of Representatives delivered articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. “[House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi finally caved,” Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso... Read more »

01/16/20 3:08 PM

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natona County Health Department say that about 80% of all sexually active people are exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lifetimes. HPV causes about 35,000... Read more »

01/16/20 2:13 PM

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new program to compensate ranchers if they experience livestock losses due to grey wolves. The proposed... Read more »

01/16/20 11:48 AM

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says that strong winds are expected to return to the southeast part of the state and the western Nebraska panhandle on... Read more »

01/16/20 10:58 AM

Wyoming governor says coal ‘under seige,’ supports marketing program

CASPER, Wyo. — In a letter to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says that the state’s “coal industry is under seige.” “There are market forces,... Read more »

01/16/20 10:44 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Park Service began an operation to remove mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park in early January. That operation involves aerial gunners shooting the goats... Read more »

01/16/20 9:45 AM

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming National Guard held their “Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year” banquet on Jan. 11. At the banquet, service members were recognized for their “outstanding... Read more »

01/15/20 5:56 PM

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that will come before the Wyoming Legislature in February would make some amendments to the state’s definition of the crime of “voyeurism.” The punishment for... Read more »

01/15/20 5:38 PM

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill that would create new regulations for wind and solar farm projects in the state. The bill would modify existing permitting... Read more »

01/15/20 5:21 PM

Firefighters explain ‘low-angle’ rope rescue efforts after vehicle drives off Lookout Point (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A person sustained minor injuries after driving over the edge of Lookout Point on Casper Mountain on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Emergency personnel arrived on scene at about... Read more »

01/15/20 1:35 PM

Powder River Energy donation will provide up to 80,000 meals to Wyomingites struggling this winter

CASPER, Wyo. — The Powder River Energy Foundation has committed to matching up to $10,000 in donations to the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. The fundraising efforts could provide... Read more »

01/15/20 10:37 AM

Natrona County to launch new emergency alert mass notification system

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County will begin to use a new emergency alert system, replacing the old system which was called “CodeRed.” The new system will be called “AlertSense.” Natrona... Read more »

01/15/20 9:57 AM

Leave the clocks alone? Wyoming again considering eliminating seasonal time changes

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming clocks “fell back” in November, in coordination with daylight savings time. However, the Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill during their up-coming session that would eliminate... Read more »

01/15/20 9:26 AM

Ice plant failure ‘imminent’ at Casper Ice Arena, city scrambling for replacement dollars

CASPER, Wyo. — Failure of the Casper Ice Arena’s ice plant is “imminent,” according to the city. The city has put out a call for bids to replace the ice... Read more »

01/14/20 6:11 PM

Draft Casper Area ‘Long Range Transportation Plan’ includes total of $917 million in recommendations

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and their consultant Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates have put together a final draft of a Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan is... Read more »

01/14/20 5:09 PM

With 20 people dying in crashes in five year period, Casper area projects recommended for safety

CASPER, Wyo. — The final draft of a new Long Range Transportation Plan says that the Casper area saw 6,234 crashes between 2013 and 2017. 21% of those crashes resulted in either... Read more »

01/14/20 4:09 PM

Casper encouraged to consider converting downtown one-way streets to benefit retail

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will hear a presentation regarding the final draft of a new Long Range Transportation Plan during their Tuesday, Jan. 14 work session. One... Read more »

01/14/20 3:48 PM

I-80 closed near Evanston due to winter conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 between Evanston and Lyman is closed due to winter conditions. That portion of the interstate closed at about 2:07 pm, according to the Wyoming Department of... Read more »

01/14/20 3:01 PM

Sound system down at Midwest School gym, NCSD to replace for $10K

CASPER, Wyo. — The public address or “PA” system at Midwest School’s gymnasium does not work. The school will be getting a new system to correct this issue. The Natrona... Read more »

01/14/20 2:57 PM

Six companies to provide mops, sponges and other custodial supplies to NCSD

CASPER, Wyo. — Six companies have been selected to provide various custodial supplies to the Natrona County School District. The total cost of the supplies per package is $1,064.20. Bids... Read more »

01/14/20 2:49 PM

Casper Electric to replace Dean Morgan corridor lights for $33,700

CASPER, Wyo. — Dean Morgan Middle School’s corridor lights will be replaced for $33,700. Casper Electric Inc. was awarded the contract to replace the lights during the Natrona County School... Read more »

01/14/20 2:39 PM

CY students’ ‘Frost Bot’ concept lands $15K in Samsung technology; chance to win more nationally

CASPER, Wyo. — Christy Rodgers is a digital media teacher at CY Middle School in Casper. Her “Engineering and Design” class students were chosen as the Wyoming winners of a... Read more »

01/14/20 2:13 PM

$32,584 grant gives boost to Natrona County early childhood educators and childcare providers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education has provided a $32,584 grant that will support Natrona County Early Childhood Alliance professional development. The NCSD Board of Trustees formally accepted... Read more »

01/14/20 1:38 PM

Trustees formally accept $12K donation eliminating all student meal debt

CASPER, Wyo. — The Central Wyoming Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute provided a donation to the Natrona County School District toward the end of 2019. That donation was enough... Read more »

01/14/20 1:29 PM

2,170 acres of public hunting and fishing access possible thanks to Cheyenne Field Archers donation

CASPER, Wyo. — A donation from the Cheyenne Field Archers to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will provide public hunting and fishing access to about 2,170 acres of land... Read more »

01/14/20 11:26 AM

‘Heavy band’ of snow in the west Tuesday, Casper may see rain and snow Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Western Wyoming is likely to see snow on Tuesday, decreasing in the evening. “A heavy snow band is moving into western Wyoming this morning,” the National Weather... Read more »

01/14/20 11:05 AM

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

CASPER, Wyo. — A record number of anglers completed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 2019 “Cutt-Slam” challenge. The Cutt-Slam challenges people to catch all four cutthroat trout subspecies found... Read more »

01/14/20 10:41 AM

Teton Pass closed, backcountry travel discouraged with avalanche danger high

CASPER, Wyo. — Avalanche danger in the Teton area is high above 7,500 feet on Tuesday, Jan. 14. That is according to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center who say that strong... Read more »

01/14/20 10:19 AM

NCHS to get walkway connecting main building with their athletic center

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School will get a raised walkway using funding from the State of Wyoming. That walkway will connect the main high school building with the... Read more »

01/13/20 7:23 PM

Hakuna Matata: One of Casper’s newest United States citizens shares her journey (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — One of Casper’s newest naturalized American citizens has been working on her English in classes at Casper College’s Adult Learning Center. Salome Kerecha was one of 20... Read more »

01/13/20 5:15 PM

Barrasso calls Pelosi’s handling of Trump impeachment process a ‘political stunt’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Senator John Barrasso criticized U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handling of the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 13. “Pelosi’s... Read more »

01/13/20 12:48 PM

Casper police seek public help identifying suspect in Walmart shoplifting case

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person suspected of committing crimes at the west side Walmart. The department says that they... Read more »

01/13/20 12:40 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

Montana man shot by police dies in hospital, officers were responding to reported robbery and assault

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Yellowstone visitors recognized for reporting child abuse and neglect of six children to park rangers

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

Wyoming governor says coal ‘under seige,’ supports marketing program

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

Firefighters explain ‘low-angle’ rope rescue efforts after vehicle drives off Lookout Point (PHOTOS)

Powder River Energy donation will provide up to 80,000 meals to Wyomingites struggling this winter

Natrona County to launch new emergency alert mass notification system

Leave the clocks alone? Wyoming again considering eliminating seasonal time changes

Ice plant failure ‘imminent’ at Casper Ice Arena, city scrambling for replacement dollars

Draft Casper Area ‘Long Range Transportation Plan’ includes total of $917 million in recommendations

With 20 people dying in crashes in five year period, Casper area projects recommended for safety

Casper encouraged to consider converting downtown one-way streets to benefit retail

I-80 closed near Evanston due to winter conditions

Sound system down at Midwest School gym, NCSD to replace for $10K

Six companies to provide mops, sponges and other custodial supplies to NCSD

Casper Electric to replace Dean Morgan corridor lights for $33,700

CY students’ ‘Frost Bot’ concept lands $15K in Samsung technology; chance to win more nationally

$32,584 grant gives boost to Natrona County early childhood educators and childcare providers

Trustees formally accept $12K donation eliminating all student meal debt

2,170 acres of public hunting and fishing access possible thanks to Cheyenne Field Archers donation

‘Heavy band’ of snow in the west Tuesday, Casper may see rain and snow Friday

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

Teton Pass closed, backcountry travel discouraged with avalanche danger high

NCHS to get walkway connecting main building with their athletic center

Hakuna Matata: One of Casper’s newest United States citizens shares her journey (PHOTOS)

Barrasso calls Pelosi’s handling of Trump impeachment process a ‘political stunt’

Casper police seek public help identifying suspect in Walmart shoplifting case

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