Author: Dan Cepeda

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

01/23/21 6:33 AM

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

01/22/21 6:05 AM

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

01/21/21 11:37 AM

MLK Day events celebrate Casper diversity, community action

01/18/21 5:13 AM

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

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

PHOTOS: Pro-Trump supporters reconvene at Casper park, cruise downtown

CASPER, Wyo. – Several pro-Trump supporters gathered again at Pioneer Park across from the Natrona County Courthouse to show their support for the president on Thursday afternoon in Casper. A... Read more »

01/07/21 4:32 PM

PHOTOS: Four new members start term at Casper City Council on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – In the first Casper City Council of 2021, four new members were sworn in, and two familiar faces took top positions on Tuesday, while others said goodbye.... Read more »

01/06/21 7:10 AM

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Wyo capitol building on Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As hundreds cheered, former Rep. Scott Clem took direct aim at Wyoming governor Mark Gordon and Wyoming’s health officials during a rally on Monday in front of... Read more »

01/04/21 4:01 PM

PHOTO GALLERY: One last glance back at 2020 in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – New Year’s Eve 2019 feels almost like another lifetime, when people traveled, gathered and celebrated the arrival of 2020. Who could’ve guessed this year would be the... Read more »

01/01/21 8:11 AM

PHOTOS: Snow and frost blankets Casper after winter storm

CASPER, Wyo. – A winter storm brought cold temperatures and snow through central Wyoming and Natrona County on Sunday. Calm winds and temperatures in the low teens or single digits... Read more »

12/28/20 2:43 PM

PHOTOS: A 2020 Christmas tour of Casper’s most festive houses

CASPER, Wyo. – Houses decked out in holiday lights always bring joy this time of year. However, there’s something even more special about the bright celebration after a year such... Read more »

12/23/20 5:34 AM

MacKenzie Scott’s $1.5 million donation to Natrona County Meals on Wheels ‘Breathtaking’

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County Meals on Wheels executive director Jamie Loveall was naturally skeptical when she received an email early this month asking her to call about the possibility... Read more »

12/18/20 1:53 PM

Wyoming Symphony premiers virtual ‘Holiday Spectacular’ variety show to help support Casper arts

CASPER, Wyo. – In March, Casper lawyer and professional pianist Susan Stubson was looking at a performance calendar that was booked well into the year. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more »

12/17/20 1:49 PM

PHOTOS: Video holiday concert caps difficult season for Casper Children’s Chorale amid COVID

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper Children’s Chorale artistic director stands on the stage while conducting a warmup with the singers at Casper College’s Wheeler Concert Hall on Tuesday afternoon. She stops... Read more »

12/17/20 7:25 AM

‘Unimaginable:’ Casper NP loses dad to COVID week before her vaccination

CASPER, Wyo. – Angela Booth, a nurse practitioner at Wyoming Medical Center’s Respiratory Screening Clinic, was second in line at WMC for the new COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday morning. For... Read more »

12/16/20 12:40 PM

PHOTOS: Historic Nolan ghost signs reappear during old Casper dealership’s redevelopment

CASPER, Wyo. – Ghosts of Casper’s past have recently reappeared after hiding under white paint for decades. The historic Nolan Chevrolet dealership on S. David Street has been the subject... Read more »

12/10/20 4:37 PM

PHOTOS: First responders give Casper healthcare workers parade on Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County first responders from several agencies gathered at the Wyoming Medical Center campus for a short parade on Wednesday morning. With sirens blasting and lights flashing,... Read more »

12/09/20 12:03 PM

Closing Time: Casper area bars prepare for reduced hours as COVID orders take effect

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County bar owners and employees are facing a difficult holiday season as state mandates ordering reduced hours go into effect to help slow the spread of... Read more »

12/09/20 7:11 AM

Pressure mounts as COVID health allegations against Pizza Ranch increase

Editor’s Note: The end of this article has been updated with new comments from Pizza Ranch management. CASPER, Wyo. – Casper’s Pizza Ranch is under increased scrutiny among public officials... Read more »

12/07/20 10:45 AM

Casper Children’s Theatre building seriously damaged by vehicle that left scene

CASPER, Wyo. – After months of sweat equity preparing their new location for theatre production, the Casper Children’s Theatre building has been seriously damaged before the group could perform their... Read more »

12/07/20 7:11 AM

PHOTOS: Historic neighborhood grocery transformed into holiday gingerbread house

CASPER, Wyo. – There’s some construction going on at the historic Grant Street Grocery, but it’s not going to interfere with business. Casper chef and pastry expert Gegi Scott has... Read more »

12/04/20 11:46 AM

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra to hold virtual-only Christmas concert this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is keeping the holiday spirit alive even if the global COVID-19 pandemic has upended virtually all live events. The WSO’s holiday concerts are traditionally... Read more »

12/04/20 10:46 AM

Mimi’s House reaches $45K goal for new boy’s shelter after ‘Miracle’ donation

CASPER, Wyo. – Mimi’s House executive director Chastity Greenwood was about ready leave her office on Tuesday when the phone rang. She had to be at a building inspection soon,... Read more »

12/02/20 3:16 PM

Wyoming Health Fairs debuts low-cost rapid COVID testing in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper residents have another option for rapid COVID-19 testing. Wyoming Health Fairs, the non-profit blood screening organization, has recently started offering the tests for a flat $75... Read more »

12/02/20 12:42 PM

29-year-old Casper resident dies after month-long COVID battle

CASPER, Wyo. – After almost one month on a ventilator at the Wyoming Medical Center, Michelle Tolentino has died. She was 29. Her family made the announcement on their GoFundMe... Read more »

12/02/20 5:55 AM

29-year-old Casper resident with COVID enters third week on ventilator at WMC

CASPER, Wyo. – Michelle Tolentino’s family will spend Thanksgiving wondering when they might see her or hear her voice again. Michelle, 29, drove to Memorial Hospital of Converse County in... Read more »

11/26/20 7:36 AM

‘Worst moment of my life:’ Casper couple hospitalized with COVID

CASPER, Wyo. – Christine Bulow, 56, and her husband, Daren, 54, weren’t feeling well in late October when they both got tested for COVID-19. By the time her test came... Read more »

11/25/20 6:16 AM

‘Casper vs Covid’ campaign aims to take politics out of COVID, increase easy access to testing

CASPER, Wyo. – You probably noticed the splashes of teal colors and bold graphics that have been appearing all over Casper recently.

11/23/20 5:43 AM

Natrona County mask mandate ‘lawful order,’ but no ‘masking patrols’ in store

CASPER, Wyo. – City and county government and health officials held an online meeting with members of the press on Thursday discussing the new masking mandate that was signed on... Read more »

11/19/20 1:34 PM

Casper’s homeless have few options as COVID surges through community

CASPER, Wyo. – Organizations that deal with homeless and disenfranchised people are facing grim realities as COVID-19 surges throughout the region. “It’s been a huge concern,” said Brad Hopkins, executive... Read more »

11/19/20 6:02 AM

PHOTOS: Volunteers pack Thanksgiving meal boxes at Rescue Mission

CASPER, Wyo. – A handful of volunteers helped pack bags of Thanksgiving meal items as the Wyoming Rescue Mission prepares to give meal boxes to the community. “We will be... Read more »

11/16/20 2:51 PM

Gordon on COVID: ‘I think all things are on the table’

During a live press conference on Friday morning, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon insisted his administration is considering taking stronger actions on COVID-19, yet offered no specifics or exact timelines.

11/13/20 10:42 AM

29-year-old with COVID fights for life at WMC

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper resident Michelle Tolentino wasn’t feeling great earlier this month, but since she was otherwise in good health, she wasn’t too worried when she decided to get... Read more »

11/13/20 6:11 AM

100 temp hospital staff to be brought into Wyoming for COVID help

CASPER, Wyo. – More than 100 medical professionals have been requested to temporarily join Wyoming hospitals as COVID-19 surges throughout the state. According to Wyoming Hospital Association vice president Josh... Read more »

11/13/20 5:40 AM

Multiple crews respond to fire on 20-26 on Thursday

A private work shop filled with combustable items was destroyed in a fire that sent a column of thick, black smoke into the sky on Thursday afternoon. According to a... Read more »

11/12/20 8:15 PM

31 long-term care residents have died from COVID over past month in Natrona County facilities

CASPER, Wyo. – The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of 31 people who lived in several long-term living facilities in Natrona County since mid-October.

11/12/20 3:14 PM

Déjà vu? Some Casper businesses quickly adjust as COVID surges

CASPER, Wyo. – Maggie King reopened the Grab and Go Gourmet in mid-September after relocating to a new location in a custom-built and designed space. The move cost her an... Read more »

11/12/20 7:40 AM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

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

MLK Day events celebrate Casper diversity, community action

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

PHOTOS: Pro-Trump supporters reconvene at Casper park, cruise downtown

PHOTOS: Four new members start term at Casper City Council on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Wyo capitol building on Monday

PHOTO GALLERY: One last glance back at 2020 in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Snow and frost blankets Casper after winter storm

PHOTOS: A 2020 Christmas tour of Casper’s most festive houses

MacKenzie Scott’s $1.5 million donation to Natrona County Meals on Wheels ‘Breathtaking’

Wyoming Symphony premiers virtual ‘Holiday Spectacular’ variety show to help support Casper arts

PHOTOS: Video holiday concert caps difficult season for Casper Children’s Chorale amid COVID

‘Unimaginable:’ Casper NP loses dad to COVID week before her vaccination

PHOTOS: Historic Nolan ghost signs reappear during old Casper dealership’s redevelopment

PHOTOS: First responders give Casper healthcare workers parade on Wednesday

Closing Time: Casper area bars prepare for reduced hours as COVID orders take effect

Pressure mounts as COVID health allegations against Pizza Ranch increase

Casper Children’s Theatre building seriously damaged by vehicle that left scene

PHOTOS: Historic neighborhood grocery transformed into holiday gingerbread house

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra to hold virtual-only Christmas concert this weekend

Mimi’s House reaches $45K goal for new boy’s shelter after ‘Miracle’ donation

Wyoming Health Fairs debuts low-cost rapid COVID testing in Casper

29-year-old Casper resident dies after month-long COVID battle

29-year-old Casper resident with COVID enters third week on ventilator at WMC

‘Worst moment of my life:’ Casper couple hospitalized with COVID

‘Casper vs Covid’ campaign aims to take politics out of COVID, increase easy access to testing

Natrona County mask mandate ‘lawful order,’ but no ‘masking patrols’ in store

Casper’s homeless have few options as COVID surges through community

PHOTOS: Volunteers pack Thanksgiving meal boxes at Rescue Mission

Gordon on COVID: ‘I think all things are on the table’

29-year-old with COVID fights for life at WMC

100 temp hospital staff to be brought into Wyoming for COVID help

Multiple crews respond to fire on 20-26 on Thursday

31 long-term care residents have died from COVID over past month in Natrona County facilities

Déjà vu? Some Casper businesses quickly adjust as COVID surges

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Crime

Suspect accused of threatening people with a knife

PHOTOS: 34 waterfowl carcasses found wasted; fifth such case in Idaho since late December

Recent Arrests (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Oil City Police Calls (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Casper PD releases photos of suspect vehicle in parking lot hit-and-run

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Johnson, Ordes, Oien, Shepherd, Edwards

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Obituaries: Geis, Wentz, Tice, Hick

Obituaries: Olson, McInroy, Myers, Wassenberg

Community

Community

NCHS enclosed, elevated walkway to be constructed for ~$696K

NCSD estimates CARES funding support to reach about $34.87 million

Food for Thought see 50% increase in Natrona children needing weekend food bags in 2020

Highway Patrol identifies pedestrian struck and killed by school bus last week

Wyoming hospitals see COVID patient count drop under 70; over 33K in Cowboy State get first vaccine dose

Wyoming

Community

NCHS enclosed, elevated walkway to be constructed for ~$696K

NCSD estimates CARES funding support to reach about $34.87 million

Highway Patrol identifies pedestrian struck and killed by school bus last week

Game and Fish urges anglers to be aware of dangerous ice conditions

Gordon unveils ‘Wyoming Innovation Network’ effort to bolster education and diversify economy

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

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