Author: Dan Cepeda

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra kicks off full season with Wine on the River tonight

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is holding its annual Wine on the River event on Wednesday evening, kicking off the new season that will bring live audiences and... Read more »

07/28/21 5:06 AM

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

07/27/21 1:05 AM

‘It is a mess’: COVID variant surge in Laramie County ‘very concerning’ as CFD moves forward

07/26/21 1:01 PM

Such a treat: Casper baker moves into bright new storefront

07/22/21 5:24 AM

‘Terrifying’: Trans woman sent to E.R. after attack at Casper apartment dog park

07/20/21 3:33 PM

Obituary: Donna V. Diesburg

07/16/21 11:43 AM

(Photo Gallery) South Casper neighborhood watches as Police search for reported shooting suspects

CASPER, Wyo. – A south Casper neighborhood was the scene of heavy police activity on Thursday evening after reports of shots fired were called into the Casper Police Department. According... Read more »

07/16/21 5:13 AM

(PHOTOS) ‘You’ve got this’: Friend helps ease nerves during boy’s first goat show at CWFR

CASPER, Wyo. — Joel Williams was frankly honest about what he was feeling just before walking his goat into the competition ring on Wednesday. “I was super nervous, like throwing-up... Read more »

07/15/21 2:28 PM

PHOTOS: Fowl play at the Central Wyo Fair & Rodeo

CASPER, Wyo. — C.J. Powell, 9, sat quietly holding his prize Buff Orpington hen on Wednesday morning in a room at the Arena building during the Central Wyoming Fair &... Read more »

07/14/21 3:43 PM

PHOTOS: Troopers prep late into evening before Tuesday parade performance

CASPER, Wyo. — The warm sound of brass horns and the staccato cracks of the drum lines each floating throughout Casper on warm nights during Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps... Read more »

07/13/21 6:29 AM

‘Lucky to have him here’: Casper actor Michael Champion remembered

CASPER, Wyo. — NCHS film and television instructor Lance Madzey was going through what he describes as a very difficult time after his beloved dog died when he unexpectedly heard... Read more »

07/01/21 12:58 PM

Museum aims to bring Tripeny’s and other downtown Casper sites back to life

CASPER, Wyo. — The story of Tripeny’s Drug and Jewelry Store has two major acts collectively spanning a century. The first act covered the more than 50 years it operated... Read more »

06/30/21 10:01 AM

PHOTOS: Natrona County’s last video store hits stop button after decades of business

CASPER, Wyo. — Rita Spiva stopped in on Videos To Go in Mills on Friday like she’s done countless times before. Spiva lives about 10 miles away out in the... Read more »

06/28/21 2:13 PM

‘Holy Guacamole’ rolls into Casper’s food truck scene

CASPER, Wyo. – A small green van is bringing a lot of extra flavor to Casper’s ever-evolving food truck scene. Using fresh, house-made tortillas and their own traditional recipes, Juan... Read more »

06/24/21 6:07 AM

PHOTOS: Pony Express Re-Ride keeps ‘Western adventure’ alive

CASPER, Wyo. — The long, lush grass at the Fort Caspar Museum in Mills proved irresistible for Wildfire on Tuesday. The horse’s owners, Paula and Randy Thoroughman, struggled to rig... Read more »

06/23/21 5:28 AM

PHOTOS: ‘Wonder’ returns during 2021 Midsummer fest at Crimson Dawn

CASPER, Wyo. – The enchanted Crimson Dawn Park nestled in Casper Mountain was once again filled with witches, minstrels and a leprechaun on Monday evening. The annual Midsummer at Crimson... Read more »

06/22/21 5:50 AM

PHOTOS: CNFR thrills crowds during Thursday night performance in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – Rodeo action filled the Ford Wyoming Center on Thursday during the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. The rodeo makes its return this year after being forced... Read more »

06/18/21 6:19 AM

PHOTOS: Mills celebrates 100 years with street party, Sara Evans concert

CASPER, Wyo. – The town of Mills celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday with a party along the North Platte River. According to the Natrona County website, the town’s roots... Read more »

06/13/21 7:32 AM

Pathways auto and FFA classes to auction student-refurbished PT Cruiser

CASPER, Wyo. – A 20-year old car was brought back to life by the expert hands of students in the Pathways Innovation Center’s Auto Program. Now it’s time for Pathways’... Read more »

06/10/21 7:17 AM

PHOTOS: ‘Tiny home’ built by Casper Pathway students auctions for $103,000

CASPER, Wyo. – The last few hours of a multi-day auction on a new cabin “got hot,” according to Pathways Innovation Center’s Core Construction Class instructor Rob Hill. “Tons of... Read more »

06/04/21 10:51 AM

PHOTOS: Crowds fill downtown for first Casper Art Walk of 2021

CASPER, Wyo. – A sense of normality returned to downtown as crowds returned for the first Casper Art Walk of 2021 after a down year during the pandemic. Casper’s new... Read more »

06/04/21 6:47 AM

Backstory: Casper Drive-In Theaters did social distancing before it was cool

Watching a movie while maintaining appropriate social distance used to be the mode. When people watched films from their automobiles.

05/31/21 2:30 PM

PHOTOS: Casper Memorial Day service honors fallen U.S. veterans

CASPER, Wyo. – Under sunny skies, and with comfortable temperatures and mild breezes, dozens of people gathered on Memorial Day to honor fallen veterans. The annual ceremony at the Oregon... Read more »

05/31/21 12:51 PM

Casper museum preserves memories, stories of Wyoming veterans

CASPER, Wyo. – In 1941, the land about nine miles west of Casper looked like most of the areas outside of city limits – miles of flat , wind-swept prairie... Read more »

05/31/21 8:32 AM

PHOTOS: KWHS class of 2021 celebrates graduation in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – The Kelly Walsh High School class of 2021 packed into the dark, cavernous halls in the lower level of the Ford Wyoming Center on Friday, May 28,... Read more »

05/28/21 10:20 PM

PHOTOS: 2021 NCHS graduating class celebrates at Ford Wyoming Center on Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County High School senior class of 2021 gathered with friends and family at the Ford Wyoming Center on Thursday evening. Some 345 graduates marched from... Read more »

05/27/21 9:40 PM

PHOTOS: Roosevelt class of 2021 shines during graduation

CASPER, Wyo. – Roosevelt High School’s graduation class of 2021 walked down the isles at the Ford Wyoming Center during ceremonies on Thursday afternoon. Some 81 Roosevelt students graduated on... Read more »

05/27/21 5:04 PM

PHOTOS: Natrona County students gather in library for Wyoming Reads event

CASPER, Wyo. – Some 1,500 Natrona County first graders gathered in the Natrona County Public Library and Nicolaysen Art Museum for the annual Wyoming Reads event on Tuesday. It was... Read more »

05/19/21 4:37 AM

Casper College archivist layoff fuels growing concern over ‘irreplaceable collection’

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper historians, students, journalists and researchers have viewed the massive collection at Casper College’s Western History Center (WHC) as an essential and invaluable resource for decades. “I... Read more »

05/18/21 9:07 AM

‘It’s Really Exciting:’ Casper Brew Crawl celebrates thriving craft beer scene

CASPER, Wyo. – For years it seemed that craft brewery fans in Casper would be left eternally thirsty. Granted, the state as a whole was slow to jump on the... Read more »

05/14/21 7:19 AM

Cheney: Trump ‘basically perpetuating’ Chinese government lies about U.S. democracy

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney didn’t hold back on her criticism for former President Donald Trump and his most loyal wing of the Republican party during an interview... Read more »

05/13/21 1:29 PM

Obituary: Donna J McMurry

Donna J McMurry January 19, 1933 – November 16, 2020 (age 87) A Celebration of Life reception for Donna McMurry will be held at 3pm Sunday June 27, 2021, at... Read more »

05/13/21 10:58 AM

Funky Junk District: 3 businesses join forces under one Casper neighborhood roof

CASPER, Wyo. – Three Casper businesswomen have joined forces under one roof over the course of this year, with each addition making the other stronger. “It’s kind of like a... Read more »

05/13/21 7:43 AM

Chancey Williams, Jalan Crossland among concerts announced at David Street Station this summer

CASPER, Wyo. – David Street Station has announced its lineup of free music acts that will perform at the plaza in a series of free events through the summer. Among... Read more »

05/07/21 11:27 AM

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Cheney

CASPER, Wyo. – A Cheyenne attorney has announced he is launching a campaign for the Republican candidate for Wyoming’s Congressional seat. Darin Smith made the announcement in a press release... Read more »

05/07/21 9:33 AM

Backstory: Historic photos give glimpse at Casper’s mostly-gone small grocers

CASPER, Wyo. – A recent Backstory column looked into Casper’s early neighborhood grocery store boom during the first half of the previous century. At one point Casper and the surrounding... Read more »

05/07/21 8:17 AM

Historic downtown Casper theaters to reopen this month after year-long COVID closures

CASPER, Wyo. – The silver screens are about to light up again in downtown Casper this month after closing more than a year ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to... Read more »

05/05/21 7:37 AM

‘It’s an epidemic:’ Casper health expert warns of COVID weight gain as national stats emerge

CASPER, Wyo. – Stress, lockdowns and binge-watching Netflix has taken its toll on America’s waistlines. According to a study using data from Bluetooth-connected smart scales, adults gained more than half... Read more »

04/28/21 7:15 AM

PHOTOS: Fire displaces residents in central Casper neighborhood on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. – A number of people will be displaced after fire damaged homes on the 1,600 block of S. Cedar in central Casper on Monday afternoon. According to Casper... Read more »

04/26/21 2:50 PM

Demand for COVID vaccine slows in Casper as Wyoming ‘hesitancy’ persists

CASPER, Wyo. – Early this month, the Casper/Natrona County Health Department opened up their mass vaccination clinic in the former Macy’s department store space at Eastridge Mall with lofty goals... Read more »

04/23/21 12:13 PM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra kicks off full season with Wine on the River tonight

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

‘It is a mess’: COVID variant surge in Laramie County ‘very concerning’ as CFD moves forward

Such a treat: Casper baker moves into bright new storefront

‘Terrifying’: Trans woman sent to E.R. after attack at Casper apartment dog park

Obituary: Donna V. Diesburg

(Photo Gallery) South Casper neighborhood watches as Police search for reported shooting suspects

(PHOTOS) ‘You’ve got this’: Friend helps ease nerves during boy’s first goat show at CWFR

PHOTOS: Fowl play at the Central Wyo Fair & Rodeo

PHOTOS: Troopers prep late into evening before Tuesday parade performance

‘Lucky to have him here’: Casper actor Michael Champion remembered

Museum aims to bring Tripeny’s and other downtown Casper sites back to life

PHOTOS: Natrona County’s last video store hits stop button after decades of business

‘Holy Guacamole’ rolls into Casper’s food truck scene

PHOTOS: Pony Express Re-Ride keeps ‘Western adventure’ alive

PHOTOS: ‘Wonder’ returns during 2021 Midsummer fest at Crimson Dawn

PHOTOS: CNFR thrills crowds during Thursday night performance in Casper

PHOTOS: Mills celebrates 100 years with street party, Sara Evans concert

Pathways auto and FFA classes to auction student-refurbished PT Cruiser

PHOTOS: ‘Tiny home’ built by Casper Pathway students auctions for $103,000

PHOTOS: Crowds fill downtown for first Casper Art Walk of 2021

Backstory: Casper Drive-In Theaters did social distancing before it was cool

PHOTOS: Casper Memorial Day service honors fallen U.S. veterans

Casper museum preserves memories, stories of Wyoming veterans

PHOTOS: KWHS class of 2021 celebrates graduation in Casper

PHOTOS: 2021 NCHS graduating class celebrates at Ford Wyoming Center on Thursday

PHOTOS: Roosevelt class of 2021 shines during graduation

PHOTOS: Natrona County students gather in library for Wyoming Reads event

Casper College archivist layoff fuels growing concern over ‘irreplaceable collection’

‘It’s Really Exciting:’ Casper Brew Crawl celebrates thriving craft beer scene

Cheney: Trump ‘basically perpetuating’ Chinese government lies about U.S. democracy

Obituary: Donna J McMurry

Funky Junk District: 3 businesses join forces under one Casper neighborhood roof

Chancey Williams, Jalan Crossland among concerts announced at David Street Station this summer

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Cheney

Backstory: Historic photos give glimpse at Casper’s mostly-gone small grocers

Historic downtown Casper theaters to reopen this month after year-long COVID closures

‘It’s an epidemic:’ Casper health expert warns of COVID weight gain as national stats emerge

PHOTOS: Fire displaces residents in central Casper neighborhood on Monday

Demand for COVID vaccine slows in Casper as Wyoming ‘hesitancy’ persists

Crime

AP

Sheriff: Boy says he killed father, body found in Wyoming

Cheyenne PD arrest suspect accused of setting six dumpster fires Wednesday morning

Recent Arrests (7/27/21 – 7/28/21)

Casper PD investigating alleged knife attack at Casper park

Recent Arrests (7/26/21 – 7/27/21)

Obituaries

AP

Ron Popeil was the sizzle of American ingenuity, personified

ZZ Top legend Dusty Hill dies at age 72

Obituaries: Mertz, Sehlmeyer, Maxwell, Ake

Wyo U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi was known as consensus-builder in polarized Washington

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

Community

City

Water restrictions: Casper area asked to limit irrigation to two days per week

Hot Rods and Harleys for a cause

Casper Fire-EMS promotes 23-year vet Jack Moore to battalion chief

Casper Fire-EMS seeing overlapping calls about 47% of the time

Casper ‘Guns n’ Hoses’ blood drive challenge seeking donors to help patients in need

Wyoming

Latest News

Wildfire threatening oil and gas wells west of Big Piney

Burning coal seam suspected cause of rapidly growing ~3,000-acre Deer Creek 2 Fire in Wyoming

Sheriff: Boy says he killed father, body found in Wyoming

Cheyenne PD arrest suspect accused of setting six dumpster fires Wednesday morning

Report: Trump meets with Cheney opponents Gray, Smith

Promoted

Community

WPDN Tom Reese Profile

Drive Wyoming Roads? Have a say in their improvement

Dancing with the Stars of Casper is putting the Villains center stage this year!

Rocky Mountain Behavioral Healthcare and Park Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are looking for psychologists and providers

WyoGives 2021 can involve the whole family!

Galleries

Animals

Let’s yak about it: why yaks have become so popular (PHOTOS)

(Photo Gallery) South Casper neighborhood watches as Police search for reported shooting suspects