Author: Brendan LaChance

Casper Mountain to see 3-6 inches of snow in coming winter storm

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is expected to see two rounds of snow, with the first expected to impact the state overnight Thursday and into Friday, according to the National Weather... Read more »

01/21/21 5:28 PM

Warmer winter creating risky ice fishing conditions in Wyoming

01/21/21 4:23 PM

Cheney vows to fight Biden drilling ban that could wind up costing Wyoming over 15K jobs annually

01/21/21 3:52 PM

Smoke may be visible on Casper Mountain coming from controlled burn

01/21/21 3:28 PM

Lummis: Biden drilling ban a ‘strike on the heart of Wyoming jobs, families and communities’

01/21/21 3:21 PM

Wyoming reports 253 new confirmed cases as state looks to ease gathering limits

01/21/21 3:14 PM

Gordon: Wyoming’s economy and people will suffer from Biden drilling ban

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said on Thursday that the Biden administrations halt on new oil and gas leases and drilling will hamper Wyoming’s economic recovery. The Department... Read more »

01/21/21 3:05 PM

Wyoming to keep face mask order in effect with concern over ‘UK variant’ of virus

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming will extend a requirement that requires people 12 years old and above to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces through Feb. 14. The stater first... Read more »

01/21/21 2:26 PM

Wyoming relaxing orders to allow bigger gatherings as COVID situation improves

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is easing some restrictions in COVID-19 related public health orders as the pandemic situation improves, according to Governor Mark Gordon’s office. “Beginning on January 26, indoor... Read more »

01/21/21 2:06 PM

Cheney: Biden’s blocking of Keystone XL pipeline ‘will eliminate jobs, increase the cost of energy’

UPDATE: Acting Interior Secretary Scott de la Vega signed an order Wednesday suspending new oil and gas leasing and drilling for 60 days, according to the Associated Press. This story... Read more »

01/21/21 12:49 PM

Chance of flurries in Casper as snow system moves into Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A weather system is expected to bring snow to Wyoming beginning on Thursday in western mountains and valleys, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. There... Read more »

01/21/21 11:53 AM

PHOTOS: Lummis, Barrasso meet with Wyoming National Guard members following Biden inauguration

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso met with members of the Wyoming National Guard following President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. Members of the Wyoming... Read more »

01/20/21 6:46 PM

‘Bowl for Jason’s Friends’ postponed in Casper due to on-going pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The Jason’s Friends Foundation said on Wednesday that the “23rd Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends” has been postponed due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. “Since this is... Read more »

01/20/21 6:20 PM

Gordon: Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative paving the way for carbon capture projects

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governorn Mark Gordon said on Wednesday that he is pleased with the Bureau of Land Management’s completion of an environmental review and signing of a “record... Read more »

01/20/21 3:36 PM

Wyoming reports 150 new confirmed cases; hospital COVID patient count drops to 81

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 150 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Jan. 20 update. That brought the total to 42,788 confirmed COVID... Read more »

01/20/21 3:07 PM

Don’t turn back time: Wyoming looking at eliminating ‘spring forward’ and ‘fall back’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is again looking at changes to the state’s observance of daylight savings time. Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill in 2020 that would have... Read more »

01/20/21 2:39 PM

Pollock calls for campaign to ensure Casperites shovel walks; snow may return Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — New Casper City Council member Amber Pollock said on Tuesday that she thinks the city should consider a public awareness campaign to ensure people know their responsibilities... Read more »

01/20/21 1:43 PM

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in new deer hunt area; endemic across most of Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday that chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in another deer hunt area in the state. The disease... Read more »

01/20/21 11:46 AM

Wyoming’s U.S. Attorney Mark Klaassen resigning; will take State of Wyoming post

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Attorney Mark A. Klaasen announced on Wednesday that he will be resigning from the U.S. Attorney’s Office effective at midnight Jan. 31, 2021. “Upon... Read more »

01/20/21 11:31 AM

21 men and women graduating from addiction recovery program in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — 21 men and women are set to graduate from the Wyoming Rescue Mission’s “Discipleship Recovery Program” on Thursday. The program aims to help guests at the mission... Read more »

01/20/21 11:14 AM

‘Backcountry SOS’ launches in Natrona County to help save lives in emergencies

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County said on Wednesday, Jan. 20 that “Backcountry SOS” has launched as a means of communication for people in emergency situations. The Backcountry SOS smartphone app... Read more »

01/20/21 11:05 AM

Petroleum Association of Wyoming congratulate Biden; vow to fight for state’s oil and gas interests

CASPER, Wyo. — The Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW) congratulated in-coming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris who were sworn-in to office on Wednesday. “Congratulations to President Biden... Read more »

01/20/21 10:29 AM

‘Project Homeless Connect’ giving free essential items to homeless Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The fifth annual “Project Homeless Connect Natrona County” event is set to take place on Friday, Jan. 29. Casper Housing Authority CARES says that volunteers are needed... Read more »

01/20/21 10:13 AM

Knell asks Casper to quicken pace toward a new police headquarters

CASPER, Wyo. — New Casper City Council member Bruce Knell said he thinks the city should quicken the pace of working toward constructing a new headquarters for the police department.... Read more »

01/19/21 8:54 PM

Casper ready to pull out of Natrona ‘unified command’ as pandemic’s curve-balls wane

CAPSER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Steve Freel said on Tuesday that he thinks the city should look to formally dissolve their participation in a unified command structure organized in response... Read more »

01/19/21 8:15 PM

Ford Wyoming Center preparing for state tournaments year after pandemic’s arrival

CASPER, Wyo. — The Ford Wyoming Center (previously the Casper Events Center) are preparing to host spring high school sports state tournaments a year after the COVID pandemic first arrived... Read more »

01/19/21 7:21 PM

Natrona’s new one-cent funded bookmobile ADA accessible

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Library’s new bookmobile has a lift and is therefore ADA accessible. A library representative told the Casper City Council on Tuesday that the new... Read more »

01/19/21 6:05 PM

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council consider downtown speed limits and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are set to hold a regular meeting starting at 6 pm Tuesday, Jan. 19. During the meeting, the council will continue to consider... Read more »

01/19/21 5:40 PM

Wyoming households asked to complete broadband speed test to help improve digital access

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyomingites are able to take a broadband speed test and complete a survey about their broadband access in order to help improve digital access in the state.... Read more »

01/19/21 3:53 PM

Wyoming reports 123 new confirmed COVID cases, 513 recoveries on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 123 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Tuesday, Jan. 19 update. That brought the total to 42,638 confirmed COVID... Read more »

01/19/21 3:09 PM

28 more COVID deaths in Wyoming include 7 Natrona residents; state total up to 550

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health have reported 28 additional COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents. The deaths reported on Tuesday, Jan. 19 include seven Natrona County residents.... Read more »

01/19/21 3:01 PM

Pedestrian dies after being hit by school bus in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A pedestrian was struck by a school bus in Buffalo on Tuesday morning, according to Johnson County School District #1 Superintendent Jim Wagner. The pedestrian was crossing... Read more »

01/19/21 1:26 PM

Wyoming Outdoor Council urging legislators not to ‘decimate’ rooftop solar

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation which could “decimate the state’s rooftop solar industry,” the Wyoming Outdoor Council says. Senate File 16 would allow utilities to stop... Read more »

01/19/21 12:21 PM

‘Widespread high winds’ with 80+ gusts to impact I-80, I-25 in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — “Widespread high winds” are expected to impact travel on I-80 and I-25 in Wyoming starting Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. 80+ mph... Read more »

01/19/21 10:36 AM

Snowpack decreases across much of Wyoming; remains below average

CASPER, Wyo. — Snowpack (or snow water equivalent) remains below average across most of Wyoming for this time of year, according to Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist Jim... Read more »

01/19/21 10:24 AM

David Street Station closes ice rink early due to pandemic’s financial drain

CASPER, Wyo. — David Street Station offered free ice skating sponsored by visit Casper from Jan. 7-17 to close the season this year. David Street Station decided to close the... Read more »

01/19/21 9:47 AM

Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Republican and Democrat leaders of the 66th Wyoming Legislature share similar visions for what could help diversify the state’s economy. Majority Floor Leader Albert Sommers, a... Read more »

01/18/21 5:35 PM

Snow coming down in Casper; more to fall in Wyoming this week

CASPER, Wyo. — Snow is falling in the Casper area on Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Riverton says Martin Luther King Jr. Day accumulations should be less than... Read more »

01/18/21 3:38 PM

Wyoming reports 342 new confirmed COVID cases Monday; 91 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 342 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Monday, Jan. 18 update. That brought the total to 42,515 confirmed COVID... Read more »

01/18/21 3:18 PM

PHOTOS: Mountain goat suffering from would-be poaching wounds euthanized

CASPER, Wyo. — A female mountain goat suffering from multiple crossbow-related wounds inflicted by would-be poachers was euthanized last week. “Wounded by a series of crossbow bolts, the goat was... Read more »

01/18/21 3:06 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

Casper Mountain to see 3-6 inches of snow in coming winter storm

Warmer winter creating risky ice fishing conditions in Wyoming

Cheney vows to fight Biden drilling ban that could wind up costing Wyoming over 15K jobs annually

Smoke may be visible on Casper Mountain coming from controlled burn

Lummis: Biden drilling ban a ‘strike on the heart of Wyoming jobs, families and communities’

Wyoming reports 253 new confirmed cases as state looks to ease gathering limits

Gordon: Wyoming’s economy and people will suffer from Biden drilling ban

Wyoming to keep face mask order in effect with concern over ‘UK variant’ of virus

Wyoming relaxing orders to allow bigger gatherings as COVID situation improves

Cheney: Biden’s blocking of Keystone XL pipeline ‘will eliminate jobs, increase the cost of energy’

Chance of flurries in Casper as snow system moves into Wyoming

PHOTOS: Lummis, Barrasso meet with Wyoming National Guard members following Biden inauguration

‘Bowl for Jason’s Friends’ postponed in Casper due to on-going pandemic

Gordon: Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative paving the way for carbon capture projects

Wyoming reports 150 new confirmed cases; hospital COVID patient count drops to 81

Don’t turn back time: Wyoming looking at eliminating ‘spring forward’ and ‘fall back’

Pollock calls for campaign to ensure Casperites shovel walks; snow may return Friday

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in new deer hunt area; endemic across most of Wyoming

Wyoming’s U.S. Attorney Mark Klaassen resigning; will take State of Wyoming post

21 men and women graduating from addiction recovery program in Casper

‘Backcountry SOS’ launches in Natrona County to help save lives in emergencies

Petroleum Association of Wyoming congratulate Biden; vow to fight for state’s oil and gas interests

‘Project Homeless Connect’ giving free essential items to homeless Friday

Knell asks Casper to quicken pace toward a new police headquarters

Casper ready to pull out of Natrona ‘unified command’ as pandemic’s curve-balls wane

Ford Wyoming Center preparing for state tournaments year after pandemic’s arrival

Natrona’s new one-cent funded bookmobile ADA accessible

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council consider downtown speed limits and more

Wyoming households asked to complete broadband speed test to help improve digital access

Wyoming reports 123 new confirmed COVID cases, 513 recoveries on Tuesday

28 more COVID deaths in Wyoming include 7 Natrona residents; state total up to 550

Pedestrian dies after being hit by school bus in Wyoming

Wyoming Outdoor Council urging legislators not to ‘decimate’ rooftop solar

‘Widespread high winds’ with 80+ gusts to impact I-80, I-25 in Wyoming

Snowpack decreases across much of Wyoming; remains below average

David Street Station closes ice rink early due to pandemic’s financial drain

Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

Snow coming down in Casper; more to fall in Wyoming this week

Wyoming reports 342 new confirmed COVID cases Monday; 91 recoveries

PHOTOS: Mountain goat suffering from would-be poaching wounds euthanized

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