Author: Dan Cepeda

‘God give us answers:’ Community gathers to pray for Joey Peterson (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo, – Citizens who entered the Highland Park Community Church’s main sanctuary on Tuesday night were greeted with a familiar face. The face was of Joseph “Joey” Peterson, whose... Read more »

11/20/19 4:00 AM

Searchers take to horseback and sky on fifth day of search for missing Casper boy (Photos)

11/14/19 10:47 AM

NCHS theatre’s latest production turns a spelling bee into comedy gold (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County High School theatre department is putting the final touches on their production of the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” in... Read more »

11/14/19 5:47 AM

Community Christmas Tree chosen, will be installed on Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. – The 2019 Community Christmas Tree at David Street Station is about to make its debut. According to a release from David Street Station, the tree is scheduled... Read more »

11/13/19 11:57 AM

Wind gusts of nearly 80 mph overnight near Cheyenne

CASPER, Wyo. — High winds pummeled southeast Wyoming late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Gusts reached as high as 79 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. They recorded... Read more »

11/13/19 9:27 AM

4 vehicles, including Casper sanitation truck, involved in chain reaction crash on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – Four vehicles were involved in a crash in central Casper on Tuesday afternoon. According to Casper Police Sgt. Mike Ogden, the incident started when two cars collided... Read more »

11/12/19 3:25 PM

1 person dead after crashing while passing traffic on shoulder

One person is dead after a single-car crash on I-80 near Rock Springs on Friday. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol summery, Nevada resident John Perez, 59, was traveling eastbound... Read more »

11/12/19 9:21 AM

After a second full night, search for Joseph Peterson continues Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – The search for a 16-year-old autistic boy who has been missing since Sunday is entering its third day after another all-night effort. “There are no significant updates... Read more »

11/12/19 5:46 AM

Dean Morgan students give musical tribute to veterans (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Dean Morgan Junior High music and American Sign Language students teamed up for a musical tribute to the armed forces on Veterans Day. The program involved the... Read more »

11/11/19 4:07 PM

Rescuers search overnight for Casper boy who went missing on Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. – Search and rescue teams along with citizen volunteers are still searching for a boy who was reported missing on Sunday. Update 10:15 a.m.: The Sheriff’s Office held... Read more »

11/11/19 5:22 AM

Consumer complaint leads to recall of nearly 130,500 pounds of raw meat

The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall of around 130,464 pounds of raw beef products. The products may be contaminated with... Read more »

11/08/19 4:28 PM

Kanye may change name to ‘Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West’

Frustrated by an apparent snub from Forbes Magazine, outspoken hiphop star Kanye West says he’s considering a name change. According to Newsweek, West, who recently bought a large ranch near... Read more »

11/08/19 12:25 PM

NWS: Sunny and mild, then snow likely on Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service is predicting a brief return to winter weather later this weekend. Conditions today and Saturday will be clear with highs mid-50s, according to... Read more »

11/08/19 5:51 AM

Gallery show puts spotlight on midcentury illustration art

CASPER, Wyo. – For much of the last century, professional illustrators were celebrated and envied. The illustrators’ work graced countless big magazines, movie posters, pulp novels and advertisements. But like... Read more »

11/07/19 3:29 PM

Rescue Mission to serve free lunch to all veterans on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Rescue Mission will be hosting a Veterans Day Lunch this coming Monday. The meal is open to all community veterans and their families, according to... Read more »

11/07/19 1:45 PM

Casper library to resume operating on Sundays

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County Public Library is planning on reinstating its Sunday operating hours. According to a release, the library will open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to... Read more »

11/07/19 10:57 AM

Tickets for CHER Casper show on sale Friday

CASPER, Wyo. – If you’re a Cher fan, tomorrow is going to be a big day. Tickets for Cher’s April 24, 2020 show go on sale at exactly noon tomorrow.... Read more »

11/07/19 6:06 AM

Police investigate shooting threat at South Cheyenne High School

The Cheyenne Police Department is investigating a shooting threat made against South Cheyenne High School on Wednesday afternoon. According to a post on their Facebook page, the CPD has identified... Read more »

11/07/19 4:34 AM

Utah senator says Mexican cartels should be treated as terrorist organizations

Utah Sen. Mike Lee says the U.S. should consider declaring Mexican drug cartels terrorist organizations after a savage attack left three mothers and six children dead this week. According to... Read more »

11/06/19 4:03 PM

Oklahoma senators seek to rename part of Route 66 after President Trump

Part of the historic “mother road” might get a new name if two Oklahoma senators get their way. According to the Kansas City Star, state senators Nathan Dahm and Marty... Read more »

11/06/19 1:34 PM

2 dead from gunshot wounds in Star Valley

Two people were found dead in a Star Valley home on Monday. According to a release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday night police received a call requesting... Read more »

11/06/19 10:34 AM

FBI arrests ‘known white supremacist’ planning to blow up Colorado synagogue

The FBI says it has prevented an attempt to commit a hate crime in Pueblo, Colorado. According to CBS4 in Denver, unsealed federal documents show that white supremacist Richard Holzer... Read more »

11/04/19 2:57 PM

New record low in Rawlins, wind chill warning in Casper today

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service said Rawlins broke the record for a low temperature in the month of October with a low of minus 19 degrees. The Arctic... Read more »

10/30/19 7:14 AM

Governor says ‘Wyoming is facing leaner times’ after sobering revenue forecast released

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon issued a statement addressing the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) revenue forecast that was released recently. The forecast for Wyoming’s fiscal year 2020... Read more »

10/29/19 3:35 PM

‘Dancing with the Stars of Casper – Vegas Night’ raises nearly $170,000 for Mercer (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – The 9th annual Dancing with the Stars of Casper brought in nearly $170,000 in donations, according to a release from the Mercer Family Resource Center. The event... Read more »

10/29/19 10:34 AM

Road closures and black ice Tuesday morning as storm moves through Wyoming

UPDATE: I-80 between Evanston and Lyman is again open. CASPER, Wyo. — Sections of several Wyoming roadways are closed as of 9 am Tuesday, Oct. 29 with black ice advisories... Read more »

10/29/19 9:15 AM

1 dead after rollover crash on snow-covered I-25 near Cheyenne

A Cheyenne woman has died after a rollover crash north of Cheyenne on Saturday morning. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol report, at around 3:30 a.m. Teena Anderson was traveling... Read more »

10/29/19 8:47 AM

NWS: Wind chills of minus 25 degrees likely tonight

CASPER, Wyo. – An Arctic blast continues to blanket much of Wyoming through Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Riverton is predicting patchy snow to continue in central Wyoming through... Read more »

10/29/19 5:43 AM

Granddaughter of late country singer Chris LeDoux has died

The LeDoux family suffered a tragic loss recently with the sudden death of Ned LeDoux’s 2-year-old daughter, Haven. This Sunday the family announced on social media that Haven had died... Read more »

10/29/19 4:59 AM

NWS: Arctic cold front could bring record-breaking temps to Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – An Arctic cold front expected to move through Wyoming could break all-time record lows, as well as records for low high temperatures according to the National Weather... Read more »

10/28/19 4:39 AM

Healthcare helps push Wyoming inflation up 2% since last year

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s economist released the cost of living index for the second quarter of 2019 on Monday. According to the report from the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, statewide... Read more »

10/22/19 9:26 AM

Over 6,000 pounds of Walmart ‘Great Value’ brand meat recalled for possible Salmonella

CASPER, Wyo. – A supplier for Walmart has issued a recall for approximately 6,444 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage patty and turkey sausage patty products that may be contaminated with Salmonella.... Read more »

10/21/19 9:05 AM

Classic rock band Foreigner to play Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – The classic rock band Foreigner will perform in Casper next spring. According to a Casper Events Center release, Foreigner’s show is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020.... Read more »

10/21/19 7:32 AM

Snow, gusty winds predicted through Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. – Large snowflakes are drifting through the air in Casper as a fall snowstorm moves its way through the state on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service... Read more »

10/20/19 10:26 AM

Police: NCHS school lockdown caused by ‘false threat’ from juvenile

CASPER, Wyo. – The tip that caused three schools to be put on lockout was falsely made by a juvenile, according to the Casper Police Department. According to a release... Read more »

10/18/19 2:40 PM

School district releases statement on two lockout situations this morning

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County School District issued a release adding details to the cause of four school lockouts earlier today. According to the release, the lockouts were the... Read more »

10/18/19 2:20 PM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

‘God give us answers:’ Community gathers to pray for Joey Peterson (Photos)

Search for Joey Peterson continues Tuesday, ‘additional footprints’ found

Up to 6 inches of snow possible as storm moves through Casper

Mild Monday, but winter-like weather predicted by midweek

AARP: price of brand-name drugs rise twice as fast as inflation

Searchers take to horseback and sky on fifth day of search for missing Casper boy (Photos)

NCHS theatre’s latest production turns a spelling bee into comedy gold (PHOTOS)

Community Christmas Tree chosen, will be installed on Thursday

Wind gusts of nearly 80 mph overnight near Cheyenne

4 vehicles, including Casper sanitation truck, involved in chain reaction crash on Tuesday

1 person dead after crashing while passing traffic on shoulder

After a second full night, search for Joseph Peterson continues Tuesday

Dean Morgan students give musical tribute to veterans (Photos)

Rescuers search overnight for Casper boy who went missing on Sunday

Consumer complaint leads to recall of nearly 130,500 pounds of raw meat

Kanye may change name to ‘Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West’

NWS: Sunny and mild, then snow likely on Sunday

Gallery show puts spotlight on midcentury illustration art

Rescue Mission to serve free lunch to all veterans on Monday

Casper library to resume operating on Sundays

Tickets for CHER Casper show on sale Friday

Police investigate shooting threat at South Cheyenne High School

Utah senator says Mexican cartels should be treated as terrorist organizations

Oklahoma senators seek to rename part of Route 66 after President Trump

2 dead from gunshot wounds in Star Valley

FBI arrests ‘known white supremacist’ planning to blow up Colorado synagogue

New record low in Rawlins, wind chill warning in Casper today

Governor says ‘Wyoming is facing leaner times’ after sobering revenue forecast released

‘Dancing with the Stars of Casper – Vegas Night’ raises nearly $170,000 for Mercer (Photos)

Road closures and black ice Tuesday morning as storm moves through Wyoming

1 dead after rollover crash on snow-covered I-25 near Cheyenne

NWS: Wind chills of minus 25 degrees likely tonight

Granddaughter of late country singer Chris LeDoux has died

NWS: Arctic cold front could bring record-breaking temps to Wyoming

Healthcare helps push Wyoming inflation up 2% since last year

Over 6,000 pounds of Walmart ‘Great Value’ brand meat recalled for possible Salmonella

Classic rock band Foreigner to play Casper

Snow, gusty winds predicted through Sunday

Police: NCHS school lockdown caused by ‘false threat’ from juvenile

School district releases statement on two lockout situations this morning

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Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

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