Author: Dan Cepeda

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

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper’s Washington School was documented with photos and nostalgia during the end of its final school days in June, 1960. The location on the corner of First... Read more »

04/14/21 12:10 PM

Natrona County Health Department offers alternatives after J&J vaccine ‘paused’ by CDC

04/13/21 9:26 AM

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

04/10/21 5:15 PM

WSO prepares for final concert of season, looks ahead to post-COVID era

04/10/21 6:58 AM

Jeffree Star: ‘We do have a lot of new businesses’ in Casper, ’employing all local people’

04/09/21 9:08 AM

Country legend Dwight Yoakam to play Casper in July

04/09/21 7:34 AM

Dirty Axe and Mouthful announce move into historic downtown Casper location

CASPER, Wyo. – One of downtown Casper's oldest buildings will be home to one of the newest trends in entertainment.

04/08/21 7:31 AM

As COVID vaccine stock increases, Casper Facebook group helps navigate availability

CASPER, Wyo. – What started out as a way to honor and help morale to overextended healthcare workers in Casper is now helping people navigate vaccine availability. The Casper Healthcare... Read more »

03/25/21 1:36 PM

Lost for 6 decades, baptismal certificate found during Casper renovation heads back to owner

CASPER, Wyo. – It didn’t take a Casper sleuth very long to find the answer to a curiosity posted on social media last month. While demolishing part of their kitchen,... Read more »

03/24/21 6:11 AM

‘Gut-wrenching:’ Sister of Casper COVID victim reflects on family’s loss one year into pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s customary in many Filipino households to gather 40 days after a loved one dies. The traditional belief is it that a departed one’s spirit wanders Earth... Read more »

03/18/21 7:49 AM

VIDEO: Casper drone pilot creates sweeping snow day neighborhood narrative

CASPER, Wyo. – There are plenty of ways to keep occupied when a historic snowstorm shuts down most of your state, forcing schools and businesses to close. After busting your... Read more »

03/17/21 11:57 AM

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

CASPER, Wyo – While people on the ground have struggled to dig out after a historic snowstorm over the weekend, the view from the air is much more tranquil. On... Read more »

03/16/21 1:34 PM

PHOTO GALLERY: Casper digs out after historic snowstorm

CASPER, Wyo. – A storm that brought historic levels of snowfall to Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska canceled major interstates and highways over the weekend. On Monday, it was time to... Read more »

03/15/21 3:16 PM

NWS: Sunday saw 2nd most one-day snowfall in Casper’s history

CASPER, Wyo. – If you weren’t around in 1982, Sunday was probably the most snow you’ve seen fall in a single day. According to early measurements from the National Weather... Read more »

03/15/21 6:13 AM

PHOTOS: Casper covered during massive snowstorm on Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. – A snowstorm is pummeling Wyoming, Colorado and western Nebraska on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Wyoming called it a “historic and crippling” winter storm that would... Read more »

03/14/21 2:10 PM

PHOTO GALLERY: NCHS girls fall to Sheridan in squeaker during state basketball

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County High School Fillies’ hopes for a state championship were dashed after they narrowly lost to Sheridan during quarterfinals at the 2021 Wyoming State High... Read more »

03/12/21 2:58 PM

Wyo Symphony ‘absolutely thrilled’ for first in-person concert since COVID pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. – One year ago, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic brought nearly everything to a sudden, heartbreaking stop. For live music fans, the pandemic left a gaping emotional hole at... Read more »

03/11/21 9:27 AM

Obituary: Charles A. Metzler

Charles A. Metzler February 12, 1934 – February 6, 2021 (age 86) Following a long and courageous battle against cancer, Charles (Chuck) A. Metzler, 86, of Casper, passed away peacefully... Read more »

03/10/21 4:29 AM

Modern Miners: New Casper business mines Bitcoin at unused gas wells

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s land has been mined for generations, so it seems fitting that a very new mining concept is starting to take hold. Last year, three Casper entrepreneurs... Read more »

03/05/21 12:40 PM

PHOTOS: 2021 4A Wyoming High School State Wrestling Championships

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County High School wrestlers dominated Saturday’s 4A Wyoming High School State Wrestling Championships. NCHS took the championship title, with Sheridan taking second and Thunder Basin taking... Read more »

02/28/21 7:51 AM

Pedestrians remove person from crashed car after ‘medical emergency’ in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – Pedestrians removed a person from a car as its tires squealed and smoked on Friday morning. According to Casper Police officers at the scene, the person had... Read more »

02/26/21 11:20 AM

Casper homeowner looks for clues on baptismal certificate found during remodel

CASPER, Wyo. – Tricia Provence and her boyfriend Billy Lytle didn’t expect any surprises as they went to work removing a wall in Tricia’s Casper home recently. Billy, experienced in... Read more »

02/24/21 2:56 PM

After 5-decades in Wyo diocese, Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland in death

CASPER, Wyo. – Father Thomas Sheridan’s Irish accent was strong, and his tales were tall. “It was more important that stories be interesting than true,” recalls Father Gary Ruzicka, now... Read more »

02/24/21 1:59 PM

Casper’s Jimmy Simmons reflects on decades-long fight for civil rights

CASPER, Wyo. – Jimmy Simmons vividly recalls the first time his feet touched the ground in Casper. It was June 10, 1971, and Simmons was stepping off a train that... Read more »

02/24/21 5:56 AM

Obituary: Rhea Margaret Nash

Rhea Margaret Nash August 29, 1941 – February 15, 2021 (age 79) Rhea Margaret Nash, 79, passed away February 15, 2021 following a long battle with COPD. Services will be... Read more »

02/19/21 9:19 AM

Obituary: MARC EARNEST MOORE

MARC EARNEST MOORE April 7, 1964 – February 10, 2021 (age 56) Marc Earnest Moore was born Tuesday, April 7th, 1964 in Casper Wyoming to Richard Earnest Moore and Betty... Read more »

02/18/21 10:50 AM

Nic’s new exec director aims to take institution past COVID era and into the future

CASPER, Wyo. – The Nicolaysen Art Museum’s new executive director Andy Couch has a clear vision for the next NIC Fest. The annual summer event draws by far the largest... Read more »

02/18/21 10:30 AM

COVID vaccine second dose compliance high in Natrona County and state, say health officials

CASPER, Wyo. – Health officials in Wyoming say people returning for their second COVID-19 inoculations is high. There has been some reporting in other states that a somewhat sizable amount... Read more »

02/15/21 12:16 PM

Some Casper residents grapple with freezing pipes during sustained subzero temps

CASPER, Wyo. – City of Casper water technician Adrian Martinez used a special tool to listen for running water at a valve near the city street. Nothing. That was good... Read more »

02/12/21 11:56 AM

Casper’s new Code Ninjas franchise uses gaming to teach kids coding, teamwork

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper educator Sarah Romer had been looking for a way to give her son computer coding experience at an early age. Her sister eventually introduced her to... Read more »

02/12/21 6:10 AM

PHOTO GALERY: KW and NCHS compete in the 2021 State Spirit Competition

CASPER, Wyo. – The 2021 4A State Spirit Competition was held at the Casper Events Center over Thursday and Friday. The annual competition brings dance and cheer teams from around... Read more »

01/30/21 10:30 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Gaetz’s anti-Cheney rally attracts hundreds to Wyo Capitol

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s speech at bottom of the Wyoming State Capitol building’s steps on Thursday afternoon sounded more like a campaign rally than a protest. Gaetz,... Read more »

01/28/21 4:15 PM

‘Music to heal:’ Wyoming Symphony Orchestra performs all-Mozart livestream this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Symphony Orchestra director Christopher Dragon believes music and art are more important than ever during difficult times. “The difficult time of going through, arts and music... Read more »

01/28/21 8:09 AM

PHOTOS: Casper students wins essay contest for new WMC ambulance

CASPER, Wyo. – Aniyah Clayton, 11, started to be suspicious when her mother walked her from the family car across Conwell Park on Friday afternoon. Aniyah said she thought the... Read more »

01/23/21 7:23 AM

Downtown Casper business celebrates anniversary, looks to future

CASPER, Wyo. – When Cece Tolin and Dana Bonanader hosted the grand opening of their new health and wellness store in downtown Casper last year, they were filled with optimism. It... Read more »

01/23/21 6:33 AM

‘God, please don’t let me die:’ Casper man home after 2-month hospitalization for COVID

CASPER, Wyo. – Daren Bulow couldn’t clearly see their faces, but he saw tears and easily heard the cheers and applause from medical workers as he was wheeled on a... Read more »

01/22/21 6:05 AM

PHOTOS: Former fire-ravaged Alpenglow space shines after gut-rehab in downtown Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – A downtown building that was heavily damaged by a 2018 fire is once again ready for the spotlight. The building at 109 E. Second Street had been... Read more »

01/21/21 11:37 AM

Casper PRIDE organizes focus group to address LGBTQ+ mental and emotional health

CASPER, Wyo. – Last year, a Casper PRIDE committee discovered disturbing trends when the group surveyed the local LGBTQ+ community for a community health project. “We asked the queer community... Read more »

01/14/21 10:24 AM

‘Thrilled:’ Residents at Casper long-term living facility eagerly sign up for COVID vaccines

CASPER, Wyo. – Shirley Porter was given a beautiful surprise for her 95th birthday recently. “I didn’t think I was going to have much of a birthday, but they all... Read more »

01/11/21 1:54 PM

New Art 321 show spotlights diverse Wyoming artist collectives

CASPER, Wyo. – An ambitious new exhibit showcasing the work from six Wyoming artist collectives opened this week at Art 321. Art 321 executive director Tyler Cessor says it’s among... Read more »

01/09/21 7:02 AM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

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

Natrona County Health Department offers alternatives after J&J vaccine ‘paused’ by CDC

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

WSO prepares for final concert of season, looks ahead to post-COVID era

Jeffree Star: ‘We do have a lot of new businesses’ in Casper, ’employing all local people’

Country legend Dwight Yoakam to play Casper in July

Dirty Axe and Mouthful announce move into historic downtown Casper location

As COVID vaccine stock increases, Casper Facebook group helps navigate availability

Lost for 6 decades, baptismal certificate found during Casper renovation heads back to owner

‘Gut-wrenching:’ Sister of Casper COVID victim reflects on family’s loss one year into pandemic

VIDEO: Casper drone pilot creates sweeping snow day neighborhood narrative

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

PHOTO GALLERY: Casper digs out after historic snowstorm

NWS: Sunday saw 2nd most one-day snowfall in Casper’s history

PHOTOS: Casper covered during massive snowstorm on Sunday

PHOTO GALLERY: NCHS girls fall to Sheridan in squeaker during state basketball

Wyo Symphony ‘absolutely thrilled’ for first in-person concert since COVID pandemic

Obituary: Charles A. Metzler

Modern Miners: New Casper business mines Bitcoin at unused gas wells

PHOTOS: 2021 4A Wyoming High School State Wrestling Championships

Pedestrians remove person from crashed car after ‘medical emergency’ in Casper

Casper homeowner looks for clues on baptismal certificate found during remodel

After 5-decades in Wyo diocese, Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland in death

Casper’s Jimmy Simmons reflects on decades-long fight for civil rights

Obituary: Rhea Margaret Nash

Obituary: MARC EARNEST MOORE

Nic’s new exec director aims to take institution past COVID era and into the future

COVID vaccine second dose compliance high in Natrona County and state, say health officials

Some Casper residents grapple with freezing pipes during sustained subzero temps

Casper’s new Code Ninjas franchise uses gaming to teach kids coding, teamwork

PHOTO GALERY: KW and NCHS compete in the 2021 State Spirit Competition

PHOTO GALLERY: Gaetz’s anti-Cheney rally attracts hundreds to Wyo Capitol

‘Music to heal:’ Wyoming Symphony Orchestra performs all-Mozart livestream this weekend

PHOTOS: Casper students wins essay contest for new WMC ambulance

Downtown Casper business celebrates anniversary, looks to future

‘God, please don’t let me die:’ Casper man home after 2-month hospitalization for COVID

PHOTOS: Former fire-ravaged Alpenglow space shines after gut-rehab in downtown Casper

Casper PRIDE organizes focus group to address LGBTQ+ mental and emotional health

‘Thrilled:’ Residents at Casper long-term living facility eagerly sign up for COVID vaccines

New Art 321 show spotlights diverse Wyoming artist collectives

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)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

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

Wyoming

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

Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

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