Author: Dan Cepeda

Photo Gallery: NCHS drumline thrills assisted living residents

CASPER, Wyo. – It only took 15 minutes of playing before the bandages came out. It’s been months since the NCHS drumline played together, and calluses on fingers have long... Read more »

06/25/20 6:01 AM

Photo Gallery: Casper ‘Drive-Up Pride’ parade celebrates Pride Month, social distancing style

CASPER, Wyo. – There’s still room for Pride even in era of COVID-19. Casper Pride’s annual week-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community has been scaled back due to coronavirus this... Read more »

06/13/20 12:31 PM

Casper’s Blackmore Marketplace plans drive-in movie nights this summer

CASPER, Wyo. – An undeveloped plot of land will be transformed into a family-friendly outdoor movie theater this summer. “We’re going to put a 46-foot screen up and everybody will... Read more »

06/11/20 11:57 AM

Mountain Hops Brewhouse hopes to break into Casper’s growing craft beer scene

CASPER, Wyo. – Eric Magnuson intends on making a positive new experience out of a Mishap. After the Mishap brewery in downtown Buffalo closed, Magnuson saw an opportunity to realize... Read more »

06/09/20 12:00 PM

Gordon paints bleak economic picture, warns of painful decisions on horizon

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon gave a direct and bleak assessment of Wyoming’s impending economic challenges during a speech on Thursday afternoon. Gordon says Wyoming could see revenue losses... Read more »

06/04/20 4:32 PM

PHOTOS: A day of protest in Casper sees peace mixed with tension

CASPER, Wyo. – They marched silently from David Street Station to the Hall of Justice, where the Casper Police Department is housed. The silence from the protesters was in memory... Read more »

06/03/20 7:22 PM

COVID: 2020 Longmire Days to go ‘virtual’ this year

Only a global pandemic could slow down Sheriff Longmire. Longmire Days, the annual celebration of all things Longmire, has been canceled this year in Buffalo. According to a post on... Read more »

06/01/20 2:45 PM

Natrona County 4-H/FFA livestock sale and events to continue despite fair cancellation

CASPER, Wyo. – Organizers are planning to hold Natrona County 4-H/FFA events traditionally scheduled during the annual Fair and Rodeo this year, despite the cancelation of the 2020 event due... Read more »

06/01/20 2:32 PM

Nicolaysen cancels 2020 NIC Fest due to COVID concerns

CASPER, Wyo. – The 2020 NIC Fest has been canceled, according to a statement posted on social media on Friday afternoon by the Nicolaysen Art Museum. The museum had postponed... Read more »

05/29/20 4:14 PM

Photos: Roosevelt High School graduating class of 2020 celebrate in the sun

CASPER, Wyo. – It was getting pretty hot on Friday afternoon. Roosevelt High School seniors gathered with their families on the asphalt in the Casper Events Center parking lot under... Read more »

05/29/20 3:46 PM

Photos: KWHS grads and family celebrate in Events Center parking lot

CASPER, Wyo. – There was something slightly familiar about the Kelly Walsh High School graduation ceremonies on Thursday evening. The annual celebration was held at the Casper Events Center, just... Read more »

05/28/20 8:22 PM

Photos: Midwest School seniors graduate in the sun on Thursday

MIDWEST, Wyo. – Science and math teacher Ronni Mull handed out 13 face masks she lovingly hand-stitched with the over the past couple of months. The 14th mask, for a... Read more »

05/28/20 6:09 PM

Photos: Casper honors fallen on Memorial Day

CASPER, Wyo. – Jasmine Jenkins, 4, ran among the flags and flowers before crawling on her grandfather’s back on Monday. For Memorial Day, David and Kathy Anderson brought their granddaughter,... Read more »

05/26/20 6:15 AM

Backstory: Wyoming-born J.C. Penney thrived for decades in Casper (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – A little store started in Kemmerer, Wyoming, grew up to be one of the biggest retailers in the country. Now, along with so many legacy retailers, its... Read more »

05/25/20 7:32 AM

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Oil City Jobs is the job board dedicated to helping Oil City News readers find employment in the Casper and Natrona County area. If these are not the right jobs... Read more »

05/21/20 5:56 AM

Tourist injured after approaching bison in YNP

A Yellowstone National Park visitor was injured after approaching a bison in the Old Faithful Upper Geyser Basin. According to a release from Yellowstone National Park communications, the incident happened... Read more »

05/20/20 5:54 PM

Casper’s J.C. Penney store to reopen amid company bankruptcy

CASPER, Wyo. – One of the last remaining legacy anchor stores at Eastridge Mall will reopen after closing in March for safety concerns as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in... Read more »

05/19/20 5:39 AM

Female grizzly killed after injuring man near Dubois over weekend

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department are investigating a grizzly bear attack on a man who was hunting shed antlers. According to a release, the man was attacked on Saturday,... Read more »

05/18/20 11:22 AM

Photos: Wings Across Wyoming flies low over Casper as dozens gather

CASPER, Wyo. – Dozens of people gathered around the Wyoming Medical Center on Friday afternoon to see the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing C-130 transport aircraft fly over the... Read more »

05/15/20 3:05 PM

Vintage Wyoming tourism film flaunts wildlife feeding and state’s features

CASPER, Wyo. – A vintage feature selling Wyoming’s attractions shows family vacations in a more innocent era, back when feeding and touching wildlife was not only accepted, it was in... Read more »

05/15/20 11:15 AM

Wyo Air National Guard to flyover Casper on Friday afternoon to salute healthcare heroes

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing will be flying over Wyoming cities on Friday in honor of the state’s healthcare workers. According to a release issued... Read more »

05/15/20 5:20 AM

UW Survey: Wyoming losing support for COVID restrictions

CASPER, Wyo. – The latest survey from the University of Wyoming’s Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) shows most people in Wyoming still support policies designed to slow the spread of... Read more »

05/14/20 10:00 AM

Governor ‘anxious’ but hopeful as state relaxes COVID orders, opens tourism

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon said he is “anxious” after detailing new relaxed health orders put into place to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Wyoming. “I am anxious... Read more »

05/13/20 4:29 PM

Natrona County’s COVID response team to demobilize

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Response Team is preparing to demobilize by May 15, according to a release. “As our community begins to re-open, the... Read more »

05/13/20 10:28 AM

Woman falls, burned at Old Faithful feature after illegally entering YNP

A woman was life-flighted to the Burn Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after falling into a thermal feature at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. According to a... Read more »

05/12/20 3:41 PM

Papa’s Pork Chop cruises into Casper’s food truck scene

CASPER, Wyo. – Does a new food truck in Casper have the chops to be successful? If early sales are any indication, the answer seems to be a resounding ‘yes.’... Read more »

05/11/20 2:24 PM

‘See You Later:’ Mouthful won’t reopen after COVID closing

CASPER, Wyo. – The gourmet burger maker Mouthful announced on Facebook they would not be reopening after closing in March. “We tried our best, gave it our all and this... Read more »

05/07/20 7:58 AM

Nic Fest tentatively rescheduled for late July, but museum’s path forward uncertain

CASPER, Wyo. – The Nicolaysen Art Museum relies on crowds and financial generosity to thrive. Both may now be in short supply as the global COVID-19 pandemic has made crowds... Read more »

05/06/20 5:55 AM

Some Casper restaurants set up outdoors as COVID restrictions slowly ease

CASPER, Wyo. – Tacos Mexico owner Alex Rosales is more excited than usual for Cinco de Mayo. Today is the first time in weeks that he and his staff will... Read more »

05/05/20 1:22 PM

Trash gets flipped, but Casper utilities see few changes in trends during COVID shutdowns

CASPER, Wyo. – While many people’s lives were and continue to be disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s utilities have remained constant and reliable. According to City of Casper... Read more »

05/05/20 11:08 AM

Casper Mountain Trails Center closed due to structural issues

CASPER, Wyo. – The Casper Mountain Trails Center has been closed after heavy snows apparently caused structural damage. According to Natrona County Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services director Tim Petrea,... Read more »

05/04/20 1:15 PM

Casper businesses, facilities cautiously reopen as COVID-19 guidelines ease

CASPER, Wyo. – Rialto Barber Shop owner Larry Kirby doesn’t usually make mistakes. He has been cutting hair for over two decades, after all. But on Friday morning he slipped... Read more »

05/01/20 3:04 PM

Wyo State Parks to open camping, reservations will be required

CASPER, Wyo. – Director of Wyoming State Park and Cultural Resources Darin Westby said camping in most of Wyoming’s state parks will be available starting May 15, but with restrictions... Read more »

04/30/20 3:15 PM

Lost moose captured in Laramie neighborhood dies after attempted relocation

A young bull moose that was captured after wandering through Laramie neighborhoods on Wednesday afternoon died during an attempted relocation. Videos posted by the Laramie Police Department’s Facebook page on... Read more »

04/30/20 10:06 AM

Photos: Visiting animals spark joy for assisted living residents

CASPER, Wyo. – The residents of Mountain Plaza Assisted Living were clearly thrilled at the sight of a chicken, mini-mule, a big horse and a dog on Wednesday afternoon. Usually... Read more »

04/30/20 5:26 AM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

Photo Gallery: NCHS drumline thrills assisted living residents

Wyoming RV sales go full speed as COVID-weary public looks for safe recreation

Casper’s first Crumbl Cookies bakes comfort with a tech twist

Casper 2020 July 4 Fireworks show is on, with COVID modifications

COVID spike in Uinta county tied to public party attended by young people

New food truck brings tacos back to Casper streets

Photo Gallery: Casper ‘Drive-Up Pride’ parade celebrates Pride Month, social distancing style

Casper’s Blackmore Marketplace plans drive-in movie nights this summer

Mountain Hops Brewhouse hopes to break into Casper’s growing craft beer scene

Gordon paints bleak economic picture, warns of painful decisions on horizon

PHOTOS: A day of protest in Casper sees peace mixed with tension

COVID: 2020 Longmire Days to go ‘virtual’ this year

Natrona County 4-H/FFA livestock sale and events to continue despite fair cancellation

Nicolaysen cancels 2020 NIC Fest due to COVID concerns

Photos: Roosevelt High School graduating class of 2020 celebrate in the sun

Photos: KWHS grads and family celebrate in Events Center parking lot

Photos: Midwest School seniors graduate in the sun on Thursday

Photos: Casper honors fallen on Memorial Day

Backstory: Wyoming-born J.C. Penney thrived for decades in Casper (Photos)

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Tourist injured after approaching bison in YNP

Casper’s J.C. Penney store to reopen amid company bankruptcy

Female grizzly killed after injuring man near Dubois over weekend

Photos: Wings Across Wyoming flies low over Casper as dozens gather

Vintage Wyoming tourism film flaunts wildlife feeding and state’s features

Wyo Air National Guard to flyover Casper on Friday afternoon to salute healthcare heroes

UW Survey: Wyoming losing support for COVID restrictions

Governor ‘anxious’ but hopeful as state relaxes COVID orders, opens tourism

Natrona County’s COVID response team to demobilize

Woman falls, burned at Old Faithful feature after illegally entering YNP

Papa’s Pork Chop cruises into Casper’s food truck scene

‘See You Later:’ Mouthful won’t reopen after COVID closing

Nic Fest tentatively rescheduled for late July, but museum’s path forward uncertain

Some Casper restaurants set up outdoors as COVID restrictions slowly ease

Trash gets flipped, but Casper utilities see few changes in trends during COVID shutdowns

Casper Mountain Trails Center closed due to structural issues

Casper businesses, facilities cautiously reopen as COVID-19 guidelines ease

Wyo State Parks to open camping, reservations will be required

Lost moose captured in Laramie neighborhood dies after attempted relocation

Photos: Visiting animals spark joy for assisted living residents

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