Author: Dan Cepeda

Acclaimed Violinist Sandy Cameron to share passion for music at Pops in the Park concert

Sandy Cameron remembers her first visit to the prestigious Kennedy Center for a concert. She was 12 and already a violin prodigy, steeped in musical knowledge. Still, the formal traditions... Read more »

08/23/19 7:49 AM

Man arrested for strangulation of household member on Saturday

A man was arrested and his information given to ICE after an alleged domestic battery incident on Saturday night in Casper. According to a Casper Police Department affidavit, police responded... Read more »

08/19/19 12:32 PM

Man arrested for battery said breastfeeding girlfriend was “inviting the Devil”

A Casper man was arrested late Friday night on charges of domestic battery. According to a Casper Police Department report, police were called to a home at the 1100 block... Read more »

08/19/19 10:50 AM

Red Flag fire warning in effect for central Wyoming today

The National Weather Service in Riverton has put a good portion of Wyoming under a red flag warning through 9 p.m. today. The NWS predicts temperatures in Casper to reach... Read more »

08/19/19 6:33 AM

Casper native promoted to Police Lieutenant

Natrona County High School grad Daniel Dundas has been promoted to rank of Lieutenant. Dundas’ promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant was announced in a Casper Police Department media release sent... Read more »

08/16/19 11:55 AM

Repairs to Wyoming Blvd. to start next week

Work on patching a portion of Wyoming Boulevard (WYO 285) will start early next Tuesday, according to a release from WYDOT. The work will take place between Eagle and Talon... Read more »

08/16/19 8:46 AM

1 dead after pickup pulling trailer rolls down steep embankment near Buffalo

CASPER, Wyo. – One person is dead and one injured after a rollover on I-90 near Buffalo on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a Toyota Tacoma was... Read more »

08/15/19 11:49 AM

Comic relief: New store expands collectable culture in Casper

Steve Howe had something of an epiphany during the first-ever Casper Comic Con last month. Howe had a booth at the show, where he expected around 500 participants. “They had... Read more »

08/15/19 11:34 AM

1 hospitalized after 2-car crash in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – A two-car crash closed the area of McKinley and C Streets and knocked over a power pole on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Casper Police Department, the... Read more »

08/14/19 8:22 PM

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Summer is a time of play and relaxation for kids. It’s also a time when school age children tend to lose some of the skills they learn during the year.... Read more »

08/13/19 4:39 PM

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s been nearly a month since workers at the Metro Animal Shelter lost their break room. Metro was barely able to find space for the dozens of... Read more »

08/12/19 12:01 PM

Truck strikes, kills pedestrian near Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck on US 20-26 early Friday morning According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol report, a Ram 2500 was traveling... Read more »

08/12/19 8:28 AM

Wardrobe Cleaners folds after a century in business (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – The decision to wind down one of Casper’s oldest continuously operating businesses wasn’t easy. It was, however, becoming inevitable. “It was time,” said Kelly Kerr, “probably past... Read more »

08/09/19 7:36 AM

Walgreens to close 200 stores nationwide

CASPER, Wyo. — Walgreens announced plans to close around 200 stores in the U.S., but so far Casper’s stores do not appear to be among them. According to a statement... Read more »

08/08/19 11:19 AM

Coroner releases name of pedestrian crash victim

The Natrona County Coroner has released the name of the victim of a car vs. pedestrian crash this week. Casper resident Kevin Wayne Dennis, 64, was killed on Monday night... Read more »

08/07/19 10:55 AM

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Casper’s Hall of Justice missed out on some interesting times. The building that houses the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff’s Office was completed in 1977. Its flourecent-lit walls... Read more »

08/07/19 6:02 AM

Police: Pedestrian hit by vehicle dies

CASPER, Wyo. – One man died after being hit by a motor vehicle last night in Casper. According to a release from the Casper Police Department, the call came in... Read more »

08/06/19 9:01 AM

4 Cheyenne juveniles identified in felony vandalism spree

The Cheyenne Police Department says it solved a vandalism spree that took place over two days in June. According to a CPD release, the police say four underage people damaged... Read more »

08/05/19 4:35 PM

YNP: Historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout in Yellowstone burned due to lightning

The Yellowstone National Park communications office said today that the historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout was destroyed by a lightening strike. The fire started on July 16, after a severe... Read more »

08/05/19 12:03 PM

Two dead, two injured in single-car crash near Wheatland

Two people are dead and two injured after a single-car crash near Wheatland on July 30. According to a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a 2003 Buick Century was... Read more »

08/05/19 9:32 AM

Casper traffic stop leads to Federal drug conviction

A 2018 traffic stop in Casper has resulted in a federal drug trafficking conviction. According to a Cheyenne Police Department release, Jonathon Swan, 43, of Cheyenne, was convicted on federal... Read more »

08/01/19 2:57 PM

Remains of 2015 Yellowstone drowning victim found, identified

The remains of a man who drowned in 2015 have been found and positively identified, according to a Yellowstone National Park release. Feiyang “Isaac” Xiang, 21, was a seasonal concessionaire... Read more »

08/01/19 8:31 AM

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

There are snakes and there are bears. Probably multiple snakes, but at least one bear. These are the two casual warnings given by Audubon Rockies community naturalist Zach Hutchinson one... Read more »

07/26/19 5:24 AM

WHP trooper injured in car crash

A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was injured in a two-car crash near Cheyenne today. According to a WHP release, the trooper was traveling southbound on US 85 when a Dodge... Read more »

07/25/19 6:10 PM

6 children taken into protective custody after methamphetamine bust

CASPER, Wyo. – Six children are in protective custody with the Department of Family Services after one of the children called 911 on Tuesday night. According to a Casper Police... Read more »

07/24/19 11:02 AM

Adoption for dogs,cats in hoarding case starts this week, bird’s future under review

Most of the dozens of animals rescued during a hoarding case last week will be available for adoption from the Metro Animal Shelter this week, according to a Casper Police... Read more »

07/23/19 4:36 PM

Child charged, flipped by bison in Yellowstone

A nine-year-old girl and a bull bison had a frightening encounter in Yellowstone National Park. According to a National Park Services release, the incident happened on Monday afternoon when witnesses... Read more »

07/23/19 4:00 PM

Police catch two people allegedly burglarizing cars in downtown parking garage

Casper Police arrested a man after allegedly catching him burglarizing vehicles in the downtown parking garage in Casper. According to a police report, officers were flagged down by a man... Read more »

07/23/19 12:43 PM

‘Mannheim Steamroller Christmas’ returns to Casper

The popular musical group Mannheim Steamroller is coming back to Casper later this year. According to a release from the Casper Events Center, tickets for the act, which is celebrating... Read more »

07/22/19 9:42 AM

1 dead, 1 injured on weekend Wyoming Blvd head-on crash

One person is dead and one is injured after a head-on collision on Saturday evening in Casper. According to an early report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a Buick traveling... Read more »

07/22/19 5:07 AM

Wyoming soldiers to deploy this month from Cheyenne

A public ceremony is planned for soldiers in the Wyoming National Guard 115th Field Artillery Brigade in Cheyenne. According to a press release from the Wyoming Military Department, the soldiers... Read more »

07/19/19 9:20 AM

Metro Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with animals after hoarding case (PHOTOS)

Metro Animal Shelter has been crowded this summer, and last night it got even worse. According to Metro Animal Shelter manager Tory Walsh, all of the 65 animals rescued from... Read more »

07/18/19 2:42 PM

County coroner resigns, replacement sought

Natrona County Coroner Connie Jacobson has resigned, according to a release sent out by the Natrona County Republican Party. Jacobson, who was appointed to the position in 2010, will step... Read more »

07/17/19 11:57 AM

State auditor announces launch of ‘transparency website’

Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines announced in a press release the debut of a “transparency website that provides an online checkbook of Wyoming state expenditure data.” The website www.wyopen.gov, made... Read more »

07/17/19 8:58 AM

2 people reportedly dead after head-on collision in Grand Teton National park

A head-on collision between an SUV and a minivan has resulted in the deaths of two people. The National Park Service confirmed one person died at the scene of the... Read more »

07/17/19 6:53 AM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

Acclaimed Violinist Sandy Cameron to share passion for music at Pops in the Park concert

Public input on proposed air ambulance Medicaid waiver sought

El Burro Loco brings Mexican cuisine to the former Western Grill

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

At Leeward Tree Farm, family finds success in challenging climate (Photos)

Casper breaks a new record high as smoke from fires drift in on Monday

Man arrested for strangulation of household member on Saturday

Man arrested for battery said breastfeeding girlfriend was “inviting the Devil”

Red Flag fire warning in effect for central Wyoming today

Casper native promoted to Police Lieutenant

Repairs to Wyoming Blvd. to start next week

1 dead after pickup pulling trailer rolls down steep embankment near Buffalo

Comic relief: New store expands collectable culture in Casper

1 hospitalized after 2-car crash in Casper

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

Truck strikes, kills pedestrian near Casper

Wardrobe Cleaners folds after a century in business (Photos)

Walgreens to close 200 stores nationwide

Coroner releases name of pedestrian crash victim

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Police: Pedestrian hit by vehicle dies

4 Cheyenne juveniles identified in felony vandalism spree

YNP: Historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout in Yellowstone burned due to lightning

Two dead, two injured in single-car crash near Wheatland

Casper traffic stop leads to Federal drug conviction

Remains of 2015 Yellowstone drowning victim found, identified

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

WHP trooper injured in car crash

6 children taken into protective custody after methamphetamine bust

Adoption for dogs,cats in hoarding case starts this week, bird’s future under review

Child charged, flipped by bison in Yellowstone

Police catch two people allegedly burglarizing cars in downtown parking garage

‘Mannheim Steamroller Christmas’ returns to Casper

1 dead, 1 injured on weekend Wyoming Blvd head-on crash

Wyoming soldiers to deploy this month from Cheyenne

Metro Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with animals after hoarding case (PHOTOS)

County coroner resigns, replacement sought

State auditor announces launch of ‘transparency website’

2 people reportedly dead after head-on collision in Grand Teton National park

Crime

Crime

Police arrest man on multiple counts of Aggravated Assault

Recent Arrests (8/22/19)

Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida

Casper man recommended for charge of Child Endangerment with Meth

Recent Arrests (8/21/19)

Obituaries

AP

Billionaire David Koch, conservative donor, dies at age 79

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79

Community

Arts

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

Check Out OC’s Top Events – Sunday, August 25

Crews respond to Saturday fire in Casper

USDA: Crop insurance covers irrigation tunnel collapse loss

Western states oppose plan to charge for US reservoir water

Wyoming

AP

Hearing ordered as miners protest by blocking coal trains

USDA: Crop insurance covers irrigation tunnel collapse loss

Low-down on the hubbub at the NCSD Bus Hub (PHOTOS)

One dies in I-90 motorcycle crash

Fire detected in remote part of Yellowstone

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2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

Toy Town’s Lego Contest

4th Annual No Cost To You Sports Physicals

Galleries

Arts

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

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