CASPER, Wyo. — The Fort Caspar Museum is hosting its annual “Ghost Investigations at Fort Caspar” starting next month. According to a message on social media, tickets go on sale on Oct. 3 and start at $15 per person. They are first-come, first-served and are available at the museum or by calling 307-235-8462. “The ten-person […]
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‘I gave up’: Casper man fights to leave homelessness, addictions behind
CASPER, Wyo. — Ron Warner wants nothing more than to be a good dad, and would also love to be a good grandpa. He’s got two sons that he almost never sees. The last time he talked to one of them was around Christmas last year. Ron doesn’t blame his sons for viewing him that […]
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2023 Wyoming Symphony Orchestra season launches with ‘Prelude’ event at ‘M’ Building
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s 74th concert season is set to kick off, starting this week with “Prelude” — a fundraising event featuring music, food and cocktails — on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. According to a release from the WSO, the historic midcentury “M” Building will be home to […]
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(PHOTOS) Renovation of historic warehouse underway in Casper’s Old Yellowstone District
CASPER, Wyo. — Exterior renovation and preservation efforts are underway at the old Pacific Fruit & Produce Company building on West Midwest Avenue in Casper’s historic Old Yellowstone District. Scaffolding surrounds nearly the entire exterior of the building that is next door to a restored warehouse complex that now houses Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana, ART 321 […]
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(PHOTOS) NCHS takes Oil Bowl trophy in 37–0 shutout on Friday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County High School Mustangs handily kept possession of the Oil Bowl trophy after routing crosstown rival Kelly Walsh High School 37–0 on Friday night at Cheney Alumni Field. NCHS was on the board early in the first quarter and never looked back. The game was delayed temporarily after a tense […]
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(PHOTOS) Tragedy leads Casper woman to train therapy dogs for veterans
CASPER, Wyo. — Carol Salveson got a phone call in March 2017. It’s the kind of phone call that no parent should ever have to take. Bobby was a decorated Green Beret who had served two tours, one in Afghanistan and the other in Iraq. He was home, and he should’ve been safe. But like […]
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(PHOTOS) 2023 Boys & Girls Club holds annual awards breakfast
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming held its 25th Annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday morning at the Ford Wyoming Center. During the ceremony, Casper’s Mitch and Lilly Zimmerman were honored with the Distinguished Service Award, and Lance Neiberger was given the Mick & Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try […]
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Casper College exhibit to feature groundbreaking Wyoming photographer Lora Webb Nichols
CASPER, Wyo. — The impeccable work of one of Wyoming’s pioneering photographers will be on display at the Mildred Zahradnicek Gallery at Casper College this month. According to a release from Casper College, the exhibit “Photographs Made, Photographs Collected 1899 – 1935” will feature the work of Lora Webb Nichols, who lived in and photographed […]
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New NIC exhibit celebrates art of neon lighting
CASPER, Wyo. – A new exhibit at the Nicolaysen Art Museum will place the craft of neon art along side traditional mediums such as watercolors and photography. The exhibit titled “Neon in the High Desert – A Group Exhibition,” is curated by Casper neon artist Connie Morgan, as well as fellow neon artist Tayler Drattlo, […]
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(PHOTOS) ‘May we never forget’: Casper responders climb 110 flights in tribute to 9/11 fallen
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area emergency workers, along with some community members, gathered early Monday morning to pay tribute to the hundreds of first responders who died during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. “The City of Casper Fire Department and the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office wanted to get together this year and open it up to […]
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New elementary curriculum ‘Wyo Wonders’ to teach state’s history, core industries
CASPER, Wyo. — A new elementary curriculum designed to help Wyoming students learn about the state’s history and legacy industries is launching this fall. According to a news release, the Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom organization is launching the “Wyo Wonders” curriculum, which it says is designed by and for elementary school teachers. The free […]
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‘Neon at the NIC’ fundraiser gala to celebrate art of neon signs
CASPER, Wyo. — The Nicolaysen Art Museum will be aglow as it celebrates the centennial of the first neon sign imported into America during its annual gala and auction. According to a release, the “Neon at the NIC” fundraising dinner and auction gala event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8 at the museum. A free […]
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Kum & Gone: Popular convenience store brand to ride into sunset in Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — A brand that has been part of Wyoming’s convenience store landscape for years will soon be part of the past. Starting in January, all Kum & Go stores will start the conversion into Maverik stores in Utah, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming, according to a statement from Maverik CEO Chuck Maggelet. The rebranding […]
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True Bakery set to rise in downtown Casper’s historic Wolcott Galleria
CASPER, Wyo. — True Bakery is baking up one of Casper’s newest eateries in what was for years a home kitchen supply store. Nestled in the back of the historic Wolcott Galleria, True Bakery owners Bill Brockley Jr. and girlfriend Emily Harris are planning a grand opening for the new space for Saturday, Sept. 9 […]
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Who Dat?: J & D’s Cajun Kitchen to host free farewell party during Saints game at Frontier
CASPER, Wyo. — Owners of the popular Casper food truck J & D’s Cajun Kitchen are giving Casper a parting gift before they relocate back to their home state of Louisiana. Fittingly, they’re doing it in true Louisiana style: During the New Orleans Saints season opener on Sept. 10. “This is our way of saying […]
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Mural Town: A comprehensive guide, map of Casper’s colorful murals
CASPER, Wyo. — A colorful trend has been slowly and steadily taking root in Casper, transforming plain walls facing parking lots or alleyways into bright pieces of art. Murals aren’t new, but recently they’ve become abundant in and around the downtown area. Some can’t be missed, while others require a slight detour off the usual […]
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PHOTOS: Cheyenne Central rolls past KWHS on Friday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School Trojans couldn’t hold back Cheyenne Central during their first home game of the 2023 season on Friday, Sept. 1 in Casper. Central beat KWHS 38–6, giving KW its second loss after falling 52–7 to Rock Springs last Friday. KW will play Cheyenne South on their home field next […]
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You were super, supermoon: Photos from ‘super blue moon’ event in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A rare “super blue moon” graced Casper’s night and early morning skies between Tuesday and Thursday. The “supermoon” was at its brightest and largest on Wednesday night, when it approached its closest distance to Earth in orbit around the planet. According to Axios, the supermoon is some 14% larger than when it’s […]
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‘It was devastating’: Hospice grief counseling helps Casper mom move forward
CASPER, Wyo. — Dee Hardy is still processing the sudden loss of her son nearly five years ago. “There are no words in any language to describe how a parent feels when they lose a child,” she said, struggling to hold back tears. “I didn’t like the way I felt, I couldn’t make sense of […]
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(PHOTOS) Nearly full ‘supermoon’ rises over Casper on Tuesday night
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper and Natrona County were treated to a preview of the “Super Blue Moon” on Tuesday evening. The moon was just over 98% full on Tuesday, and when it rises tonight, it will be the last full “Super Blue Moon” to be seen until January 2037, according to NASA. NASA says that […]
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St. Mark’s to hold fundraiser for diapers, wipes, toiletry items
CASPER, Wyo. — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Casper is holding a fundraiser for its “Heart to Hands Ministry” on Sept. 2 at Sam’s Club. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during which donations of diapers, wipes and cash will be accepted at the Sam’s Club location in Casper. According to a […]
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(PHOTOS) Making the Grade: New school year kicks off in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County School District buildings sprung back to life on Monday morning as staff met families and students for the first day of the 2023–24 school season. The long Labor Day weekend will give students an extra day to decompress after the first week, before the regular schedule kicks in. Classes are […]
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UW, Ridley’s join Wyo Hunger Initiative for ‘Tackle Hunger’ drive
CASPER, Wyo. — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Wyoming Hunger Initiative, Ridley’s Family Markets and University of Wyoming are teaming up for a drive to tackle hunger. According to a release, the initiative asks football fans to stop by the Ridley’s Family Markets booth located in the UW Indoor Practice Facility on Sept. […]
