CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper food scene is about to have a new option in Asian cuisine. Crews are putting the final touches on the new Hokkaido Ramen House at 581 N. Poplar, a location that for years was home to the popular 24-hour diner Casper’s Good Cooking. A complete gut rehab has removed the […]
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Wyoming Department of Health’s darkly humorous vaccine ad gains national attention
CASPER, Wyo. — There isn’t much to find on a Basin, Wyoming, resident named A.U. Kimbro when his name is entered in search engines and databases. His death notice was published in at least two newspapers near the end of September 1922. An edition of the Casper Daily Tribune said Mr. Kimbro was “for several […]
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(PHOTOS) High-altitude balloon launched at Casper College for upcoming eclipse study
CASPER, Wyo. — Excitement and anticipation reverberated through a small crowd on Friday morning as a high-altitude balloon was carefully inflated and slowly raised after hours of painstaking preparation. Lightweight boxes of cargo containing high-definition cameras and other scientific equipment were tethered to the balloon as Casper’s familiar stiff breezes kicked up just at the […]
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‘South Austin Blues Revue’ shows at Casper airport result of Wyo musician’s Texas career
CAPSER, Wyo. – Lander resident Garrett Lebeau describes himself as something of an accidental musician. That’s not even the most interesting part of his life so far.
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Cut! Actors’ union strike in Hollywood affects 2023 Longmire Days fundraiser in Buffalo
CASPER, Wyo. – The bitter actors’ union strike is having far-reaching effects beyond Hollywood, and not just on TV screens.
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NWS: New record-high temp set in Casper on Monday; less hot remainder of week
CASPER, Wyo. – Monday’s high temperature in Casper exceeded expectations, leaving a new record along the way.
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(PHOTOS) Casper cools off at the pool as temps near the 100 mark on Monday
The summer swelter took a bit longer than normal to arrive in central Wyoming this season, but arrive it did on Monday.
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Casper filmmaker Stengel nabs second regional Emmy over weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area video producer and documentary filmmaker Anthony Stengel picked up his second-ever Emmy statue over the weekend. Stengel won for his short documentary “Fire Spinner,” which profiled fire spinning artist Miranda Bressler and aired on Wyoming PBS. It’s Stengel’s second Heartland Regional Emmy after first winning in 2021 for the film “Dying […]
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Opera Wyoming’s ‘Sound of Music’ premier postponed Friday due to free Yelawolf show
CASPER, Wyo. — Opera Wyoming’s premier performance of “The Sound of Music” scheduled for Friday evening is being postponed ahead of a free show by rapper Yelawolf at David Street Station. The Opera Wyoming performances are taking place at The Lyric, across the street from David Street Station. Very large crowds are expected for the […]
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Casper’s historic Grant Street Grocery has been listed for sale
CASPER, Wyo. — The last operating neighborhood grocery store in Casper has been put up for sale. The business and historic building was listed on Wednesday by Cornerstone Real Estate with an asking price of $834,000. “Experience the legacy of Grant Street Grocery, Casper’s last surviving neighborhood store,” the listing said. “Built in 1921, this […]
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(PHOTOS) Hare Apparent: Rabbit showmanship competition brings out Casper’s best bunnies
CASPER, Wyo. — Thoughts of bunnies might bring on the warm and fuzzy feelings, but moods behind the scenes of the 4-H/FFA rabbit showmanship competition at the Central Wyoming Fair on Wednesday morning were another matter. Expressions were somber, focused and even tense as competitors grilled one another on countless factoids on all things rabbits. […]
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(PHOTOS) Grit and gusto on display at 2023 CWFR kickoff performance on Tuesday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The first performance of the 2023 Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo got underway on Tuesday evening in Casper. Full updated results can be seen here. Tuesday’s performance followed the traditional parade day in central Casper. Rodeo performances will continue through Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night.
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(PHOTOS) Mega thrills at Mutton Bustin’ event during 2023 CWFR kickoff on Tuesday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The traditional Mutton Bustin’ event delighted a sizable crowd that filled the stadium for Tuesday’s kickoff performance of the 2023 Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo in Casper. The event gives brave kids a chance to win a pair of new Justin boots and experience the thrill — or terror — of clutching […]
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(PHOTOS) Decades of Casper parade tradition live on at Frosty’s
CASPER, Wyo. — Joe Bradley remembers the day he walked through downtown Casper in the annual Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo parade. “My picture was in the paper,” he said. The memories from then are fuzzy, considering it’s been well over four decades since that event. On Tuesday, Joe was with his wife and niece […]
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(PHOTOS) Dressed to impress: Alpaca costume competition dazzles at 2023 Central Wyo Fair
CASPER, Wyo. — The Harpster family had a solid plan weeks before the alpaca costume competition on Monday at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo. “Originally we were going to have the alpaca as a helicopter, and he’d be a pilot,” said Shelby Harpster. Her son, Kylan Harpster, was competing for the second year. Unfortunately, […]
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Wyo Symphony Orchestra announces upcoming season, Pops in the Park details
CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is announcing its upcoming season lineup as the annual Pops in the Park outdoor concert approaches.
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Barrasso, Albertsons CEO visit Casper stores amid Kroger merger concerns
CASPER, Wyo. — Sen. John Barrasso met with President and CEO of Albertsons Vivek Sankaran on Tuesday at both Casper Albertsons locations to meet with local employees and managers months after a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger was announced. Sankaran and Albertsons representatives declined to meet with reporters during and after the tours, and […]
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‘A lake, a mountain, and family’: Casper girl battling Alpers disease granted epic wish
CASPER, Wyo. — 6-year-old Lily Butler clutched her parents’ hands as they walked into a Casper RV dealership last week, letting go and breaking into a near-sprint when she saw her best friend, Grace Haass, standing in the showroom. “Do you want to go camping with me?” she exclaimed as the two embraced. Lily has […]
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NWS: Casper area received 200% above normal rainfall over past month
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton released data early Wednesday showing the amount of rain Casper and the surrounding area received over the past 31 days. According to the NWS in Riverton, Casper received a total of 3.46 inches of total precipitation from May 21 to June 20. Normal precipitation is 1.72, […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper Mountain covered in color during unusually wet spring
CASPER, Wyo. — The summer solstice will mark the astronomical start of summer on Wednesday, June 21, during which Casper Mountain will again host the traditional Crimson Dawn Midsummer’s Eve Celebration. On a cool Tuesday morning, the mountain was ablaze in emerald green foliage and colorful flowers as clouds gently passed overhead. An unusually wet […]
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(PHOTOS) Downward Baaa: Brews, baby goats and yoga bring in donations for Casper teen fighting cancer
CASPER, Wyo. — The calming instructions of a yoga teacher to roughly a hundred students on a sunny Saturday morning were more than occasionally overpowered by bleats from baby goats. There was also the goat poop that yoga students tiptoed around and feverishly picked up from their mats. Lots of it. “I guess it’s more […]
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(PHOTOS) Double Shot: Vintage double decker bus reimagined as mobile coffee shop
CASPER, Wyo. — The coastal city of Brighton is some 50 miles south of London, and for generations it has attracted vacationers to soak in its hot springs and enjoy leisure time at its luxury resorts. In 1966, “Paperback Writer” by the Beatles and “Gimme Some Lovin’” by the Spenser Davis Group were among the […]
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Casper area under flood advisory Friday morning as more rain expected
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton has put the Casper area under a flood advisory through Friday morning, moving to a flood watch after 9 a.m. According to the NWS in Riverton, residents should be prepared for minor flooding in low-lying areas along with poor drainage and standing water on roadways. Up […]
