Author: Dan Cepeda

After 4 decades in the mall, Shade Tree Boutique replants in downtown Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – A lot has changed in the Eastridge Mall during the nearly four-decades since it first opened, but there was always one constant: The Shade Tree. Until this... Read more »

09/25/20 12:51 PM

Designed for success: Casper couple creates one-stop shop for design and build projects

09/14/20 10:28 AM

PHOTOS: ‘Break the Silence’ walk encourages suicide prevention by communication

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s suicide rate is routinely among the highest per capita in the nation, according to the CDC. That tragic reality is what the organizers of the annual... Read more »

09/12/20 12:22 PM

Storm causes power outage for 12,000 in Wyo, 170,000 in Utah

Thousands are without power Tuesday after a powerful winter-like storm rolled through the west on Monday night. According to Rocky Mountain Power, as of noon today there were still 12,000... Read more »

09/08/20 12:38 PM

PHOTOS: Casper trees wilt, roads close after early September snowstorm

CASPER, Wyo. – The sound of cracking trees greeted Casper residents Tuesday morning after several inches of snow fell overnight. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper Mountain... Read more »

09/08/20 11:49 AM

NWS: Snow to taper off Tuesday, ‘bitterly cold’ lows expected overnight

CASPER, Wyo. – A blast of winter-like weather put an end to the Labor Day weekend on Monday as several inches of snow fell through central and western Wyoming. The... Read more »

09/08/20 5:25 AM

Backstory: Casper’s Armory crumbles after tough preservation fight (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – Demolition crews came early for the old Wyoming National Guard Armory in May, 1987. That decision by then-mayor Jack Kelly to move up demolition by several days... Read more »

09/07/20 10:30 AM

PHOTOS: Tears, trepidation and optimism as Casper schools start in COVID era

CASPER, Wyo. – Masks don’t hide tears, as some parents may have realized during the first day of school on Wednesday morning. Students and the majority of parents masked up... Read more »

09/02/20 12:13 PM

As schools reopen, Casper health officials prepare for more COVID testing

CASPER, Wyo. – Most of us remember using petri dishes in high school science classes. What we likely didn’t realize back then is we were all basically living in a... Read more »

09/02/20 5:56 AM

With fall approaching, Casper physician concerned COVID caution may relax

CASPER, Wyo. – An area physician is becoming concerned with relaxed attitudes he’s seeing around Casper as summer starts to give way to fall. One recent development involves relaxed open... Read more »

08/27/20 2:55 PM

Natrona County’s first legal hemp growers take root near Casper

On a secluded 1.5-acre plot of land west of Casper, two women have been carefully cultivating hemp plants all summer.

08/25/20 7:09 AM

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse made its way from coast to coast. Casper was one of the prime spots for eclipse tourists for both... Read more »

08/21/20 11:55 AM

PHOTOS: Casper’s YMCA breaks ground on $10.5 million pool facility

CASPER, Wyo. – Sixty-years is a long time in a public pool’s life. That’s the age of the YMCA of Natrona County’s current pool, which according to the Casper Y’s... Read more »

08/20/20 1:56 PM

PHOTOS: Natrona County casts thousands more absentee ballots, but many still head to polls

CASPER, Wyo. – Election volunteer Bernie Studer took advantage of a lull between voters to start cleaning on Tuesday morning at the Natrona County Fairgrounds Industrial Building. Studer carefully slid... Read more »

08/18/20 4:15 PM

‘Better Together’ mural celebrates essential workers, Casper’s resiliency (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s unlikely the construction workers of Casper’s downtown J.C. Penney building were thinking of future artists as they meticulously laid light brown bricks along Wolcott Street in... Read more »

08/17/20 3:44 PM

That ‘egg’ smell around the Three Crowns Golf Course? Annoying, but not dangerous

CASPER, Wyo. – People of a certain age will likely remember the pungent smell of rotten eggs emanating from old Amoco refinery years ago. The odors returned on occasion as... Read more »

08/14/20 11:05 AM

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s health officer says COVID cases in the state will continue through the fall, but she doesn’t believe they’ll be related to school openings. “I did say... Read more »

08/12/20 4:29 PM

Photo Gallery: COVID-era puts new spin on YMCA spin class

CASPER, Wyo. – Bailey Mason is wheeling two heavy spin bikes through a parking lot on a crisp, pre-dawn morning at the YMCA of Natrona County. Mason is the healthy... Read more »

08/12/20 5:47 AM

Photos: CWCC dedicates new statewide suicide prevention hotline in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming is a state known for its wide-open spaces, natural beauty and a population that prides itself on rugged individuality. It’s also a state that consistently ranks... Read more »

08/11/20 3:01 PM

Natrona Health Dept. receives ‘many, many’ complaints on restaurant COVID concerns

CASPER, Wyo. – The Casper/Natrona County Health Department has been fielding dozens of complaints from citizens regarding COVID-19 compliance with restaurants. Restaurants and bars started to reopen in early May... Read more »

08/05/20 2:35 PM

Casper restauranteur reboots business for COVID era

In March, Casper restauranteur Johnathan Tieszen knew almost immediately that the world in which he operated his successful restaurants was forever changed.

08/01/20 9:12 AM

Governor Gordon: Rise in COVID cases ‘concerning’

Governor Mark Gordon expressed his concern during a live news briefing on Tuesday about a spike in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks. Wyoming’s lab-confirmed positive cases on Tuesday... Read more »

07/28/20 4:37 PM

Traveling memorial honoring thousands of fallen veterans stops in Casper

Rhiley Anderson stood next to his step-grandmother on a hot Monday afternoon as the two looked over the dozens of smiling faces on a panel. All of them are no... Read more »

07/27/20 3:37 PM

PHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. – Comet NEOWISE was just discovered by NASA in March and gave residents in the Northern Hemisphere a thrill through most of July. The comet was at its... Read more »

07/27/20 6:13 AM

2020 Green Acres Corn Maze a love note to healthcare workers and first responders

Green Acres Corn Maze organizers Kim and Steven Syverts ran through a number of possible themes for this year’s maze. One of Kim’s favorites from the past was the Peanuts... Read more »

07/22/20 12:43 PM

Target and CVS stores joining retailers requiring masks for customers

CASPER, Wyo. – Target and CVS will require all customers entering the store to wear masks, adding to a growing number of major U.S. retailers adopting the policy to help... Read more »

07/16/20 11:11 AM

Casper’s JCPenney spared from immediate round of store closures

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper’s JCPenney, one of the last remaining original anchor stores in the Eastridge Mall, will continue to operate at least for the foreseeable future. “Our Casper location... Read more »

07/16/20 10:14 AM

PHOTOS: Comet Neowise seen streaking over Casper on clear Wednesday night

CASPER, Wyo. – A newly-discovered comet is blazing past Earth lately, exciting professional and amateur astronomers and sky watchers. According to the Associated Press, Comet Neowise — the brightest comet... Read more »

07/16/20 6:09 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Casper’s BMX scene pedals hard in COVID era

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper’s BMX scene has made a comeback, thanks at least in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mike Sedar BMX track president Chris Hoburka, membership this... Read more »

07/09/20 6:11 AM

Secrecy high as Discovery’s ‘Street Outlaws: Fastest in America’ shoots in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America” is a competition docu-reality series, but in many ways it’s a mystery. The highly popular Discovery Channel series “Street Outlaws” has run... Read more »

07/08/20 12:50 PM

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

This post was first published on July 9, 2019, and has been updated with additional photos. Like countless communities around the globe, Casper loves its parades. Casper College Western History... Read more »

07/07/20 7:00 AM

NWS: Fire warnings issued, 96 degree highs expected by Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – An unusually dry spring has given way to a hot summer, which the National Weather Service in Riverton says has elevated fire dangers in Natrona County. The... Read more »

07/06/20 6:24 AM

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse visible in Casper on July 4

A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse is expected to be easily visible in the Casper area on July 4. The National Weather Service in Riverton is expecting clear skies on Saturday night.

07/03/20 7:25 AM

Casper’s newest brewery pays homage to town’s blue-collar roots

CASPER, Wyo. – The workers of Sperry Drilling all got together in a new Casper brewery recently. It’s not the first time they’d gather to talk about work while sharing... Read more »

06/30/20 7:45 AM

Casper Police investigate projectile shot through home window

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper Police are investigating after a residential window was shot on Wednesday morning. Brenda Reynolds Jennings told Oil City News that what appears to be a pellet... Read more »

06/27/20 5:54 AM

Officials: No evidence recent Wyoming COVID cases tied to Floyd protests

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming health officials say there is no direct evidence linking a recent jump in Wyoming COVID-19 cases to protests against racial injustice and police brutality earlier this... Read more »

06/26/20 2:20 PM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

After 4 decades in the mall, Shade Tree Boutique replants in downtown Casper

PHOTOS: Fall colors brighten up Casper Mountain

Sound the trumpet: Shoshoni teen wins $4.5K instrument in WSO giveaway

PHOTOS: Indian Relay Races thrills crowds at Fairgrounds in Casper

New Casper business SHE.CO takes aim at stigma and anxiety of monthly period

Designed for success: Casper couple creates one-stop shop for design and build projects

PHOTOS: ‘Break the Silence’ walk encourages suicide prevention by communication

Storm causes power outage for 12,000 in Wyo, 170,000 in Utah

PHOTOS: Casper trees wilt, roads close after early September snowstorm

NWS: Snow to taper off Tuesday, ‘bitterly cold’ lows expected overnight

Backstory: Casper’s Armory crumbles after tough preservation fight (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Tears, trepidation and optimism as Casper schools start in COVID era

As schools reopen, Casper health officials prepare for more COVID testing

With fall approaching, Casper physician concerned COVID caution may relax

Natrona County’s first legal hemp growers take root near Casper

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Casper’s YMCA breaks ground on $10.5 million pool facility

PHOTOS: Natrona County casts thousands more absentee ballots, but many still head to polls

‘Better Together’ mural celebrates essential workers, Casper’s resiliency (PHOTOS)

That ‘egg’ smell around the Three Crowns Golf Course? Annoying, but not dangerous

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

Photo Gallery: COVID-era puts new spin on YMCA spin class

Photos: CWCC dedicates new statewide suicide prevention hotline in Casper

Natrona Health Dept. receives ‘many, many’ complaints on restaurant COVID concerns

Casper restauranteur reboots business for COVID era

Governor Gordon: Rise in COVID cases ‘concerning’

Traveling memorial honoring thousands of fallen veterans stops in Casper

PHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain

2020 Green Acres Corn Maze a love note to healthcare workers and first responders

Target and CVS stores joining retailers requiring masks for customers

Casper’s JCPenney spared from immediate round of store closures

PHOTOS: Comet Neowise seen streaking over Casper on clear Wednesday night

PHOTO GALLERY: Casper’s BMX scene pedals hard in COVID era

Secrecy high as Discovery’s ‘Street Outlaws: Fastest in America’ shoots in Casper

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

NWS: Fire warnings issued, 96 degree highs expected by Tuesday

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse visible in Casper on July 4

Casper’s newest brewery pays homage to town’s blue-collar roots

Casper Police investigate projectile shot through home window

Officials: No evidence recent Wyoming COVID cases tied to Floyd protests

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