Author: Dan Cepeda

Walmart adjusts hours for coronavirus preparations

Walmart is adjusting its hours and operations in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. According to an announcement on its website, 24-hour stores will now close overnight to allow employees... Read more »

03/15/20 6:52 AM

Coronavirus: WMC announces ER visitor restrictions

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Medical Center has issued a statement regarding visitors to the ER during the global coronavirus outbreak. The WMC says only two visitors per patient will... Read more »

03/13/20 4:22 PM

Special Olympics of Wyoming suspends activities through May

CASPER, Wyo. – The Special Olympics of Wyoming has announced they will suspend activities through the end of May, joining a growing number of organizations preparing to fight the spread... Read more »

03/13/20 3:47 PM

LCSD suspends assemblies, events, field trips in response to coronavirus outbreak

The Laramie County School District announced it will suspend all scheduled district events until after spring break. In a release, the LCSD said the events include assemblies and field trips.... Read more »

03/13/20 3:39 PM

Meals on Wheels deals with serving Casper’s most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

CASPER, Wyo. – Organizers at Casper’s Meals on Wheels are used to helping some of Natrona County’s most vulnerable citizens. Now as the threat of COVID-19 spreads, the organization that... Read more »

03/13/20 12:26 PM

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Fremont County Senator Eli Bebout and Park County Senator Hank Coe have announced their retirement. According to a release, the senators with a combined State Legislature service record of 60... Read more »

03/13/20 9:03 AM

Sheridan College student and faculty member placed in quarantine on Thursday

A faculty member and a student have been placed in quarantine for possible exposure to COVID-19. Sheridan College president Dr. Walt Tribley made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, one day... Read more »

03/13/20 5:29 AM

Wyoming’s 1st coronavirus patient given ‘appropriate follow up’

Wyoming’s first confirmed case of coronavirus was announced on Wednesday to be a woman in Sheridan County who had recently “traveled domestically.” Wyoming Department of Health PIO Kim Deti said... Read more »

03/12/20 3:38 PM

Dowell: Cancelling tournaments a ‘no brainer’

CASPER, Wyo. – Describing the coronavirus outbreak as a “moving target,” Natrona County Health Officer Dr. Mark Dowell discussed his decision to cancel the 2020 State High School 3A/4A Basketball... Read more »

03/12/20 2:05 PM

Confusion, ‘shock,’ as fans and athletes learn of state tournament cancellation

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County High School junior Ruby Salazar was on the court with her teammates warming up for their quarterfinal game against cross-town rivals KWHS on Thursday morning.... Read more »

03/12/20 11:38 AM

NWS: Snow likely this morning, blustery winds later in day

CASPER, Wyo. – Light snow and likely slick roads are in store for the morning commute on Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The NWS says... Read more »

03/12/20 5:36 AM

WDH: First coronavirus case reported in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health said in a release on Wednesday evening that Wyoming has identified it’s first coronavirus case within the state. According to the release,... Read more »

03/11/20 7:31 PM

Coronavirus now a pandemic, however ‘This is not a panic situation’ in Wyoming

Update: The Wyoming Department of Health reported its the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Wyoming, hours after this story was first published. CASPER, Wyo. – The coronavirus isn’t in... Read more »

03/11/20 11:22 AM

NWS: Some snow possible tonight, gusts over 40 mph today

CASPER, Wyo. – A chance of snow is in the forecast for tonight through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The moisture comes after a day... Read more »

03/11/20 5:11 AM

Denver cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to coronavirus concerns

Denver has become the latest American big city to start preventative measures as COVID-19 continues to spread. Officials announced today that the annual Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for... Read more »

03/10/20 2:34 PM

Wyoming author C.J. Box promotes new book, announces second TV series

CASPER, Wyo. – To dedicated fans, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett feels as real as the Wyoming wind. “His characters are real, they have real problems and real issues,” said... Read more »

03/10/20 7:11 AM

WDH: Contrary to reports, COVID-19 testing is available in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – Tests for suspected cases of coronavirus can be tested by the state lab in Cheyenne, according to the Wyoming Health Department. A report published by NPR earlier... Read more »

03/06/20 4:00 PM

Music and art bring joy to dementia patients

CASPER, Wyo. – In 1874, Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky ambled through a gallery displaying his close friend Viktor Hartmann’s paintings. The experience, and likely Hartmann’s paintings, would’ve been forgotten blips... Read more »

03/06/20 6:23 AM

Dramatic video emerges of deadly Interstate 80 pileup

CASPER, Wyo. – Dramatic video of a deadly pileup on Interstate 80 between Wamsutter and Rawlins on March 1, surfaced on Thursday afternoon. The video was posted on YouTube by... Read more »

03/05/20 8:29 PM

Coronavirus advice: Skip the masks, wash your hands, be aware but don’t panic

CASPER, Wyo. – Health experts agree that the latest coronavirus spreading globally is a very serious threat. They also agree that there is no reason to panic, particularly in states with... Read more »

03/04/20 3:14 PM

March winds roar with 81 mph gust recorded in Carbon County

CASPER, Wyo. – Any debate of if March would arrive like a lion this year has been silenced. The National Weather Service released a list of peak wind gusts recorded... Read more »

03/03/20 9:31 AM

‘Rolling closures’ dot most of Interstate 80 this morning after Sunday’s deadly crash

CASPER, Wyo. – Travel through southern Wyoming is difficult to impossible this morning as most roads face rolling closures. WYDOT says rolling closures are designed to manage the impact of... Read more »

03/03/20 5:37 AM

Stepmother of missing Colorado Springs boy arrested on suspicion of murder

CHEYENNE, Wyo – According to KDVR/Fox , the stepmother of Gannon Stauch, the 11-year old boy who went missing a month ago, was arrested. It is reported that Leticia Stauch... Read more »

03/02/20 10:55 AM

Casper newborn leaps into hearts on Leap Day

CASPER, Wyo. – Newborn baby Grey Keller was born at the Wyoming Medical Center on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. His first birthday will be in 2024, technically at least. Grey’s... Read more »

03/01/20 11:16 AM

Up to 7 inches possible on Casper Mountain from latest winter storm

CASPER, Wyo. – The latest winter storm to head through the state could bring several inches of precipitation by Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The... Read more »

02/29/20 6:19 AM

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for 101-year-old WWII Marine with no family

CASPER, Wyo. – The funeral for Remigio ‘Ray’ Barela was scheduled to start at 10 a.m., but every seat and almost every available place to stand along the Oregon Trail... Read more »

02/28/20 12:01 PM

2020 Sheriff’s Awards honor department milestones (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office held their annual Sheriff’s Awards ceremony in the County Commissioner Meeting Room at the old Natrona County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. Natrona... Read more »

02/27/20 12:56 PM

Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee Miller brewery before taking own life

Feb 26, 2020 By CARRIE ANTLFINGER and GRETCHEN EHLKE Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation’s largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five... Read more »

02/27/20 6:08 AM

Photos: St. Anthony’s students pause for Ash Wednesday mass

CASPER, Wyo. – Like millions of faithful around the globe, the students, parents and faculty of St. Anthony’s Tri-Parish Catholic School celebrated Ash Wednesday this morning before classes. The ritual... Read more »

02/26/20 10:34 AM

WYDOT: Interstates 25, 80 and 90 receive partial weather-related closures early Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – WYDOT has added a 70-mile stretch of Interstate 25 to the closure list early Tuesday morning. Travel between Cheyenne and Wheatland on I-25 is prohibited as of... Read more »

02/25/20 5:56 AM

Interstates 80 and 90 partially closed early Tuesday, light snow this morning in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – Travelers are waking up to more winter conditions again on Tuesday, a day after hundreds of miles of Interstate 80 experienced closures on Monday. As of 5... Read more »

02/25/20 5:10 AM

Weather, crashes close sections of Interstates 80 and 25 on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. – Long distance travel in Wyoming continues to be disrupted as a winter storm moves through the state on Monday. According to WYDOT, I-80 from Rock Springs to... Read more »

02/24/20 12:26 PM

Multiple crashes reported as snow covers Casper on Monday morning

CASPER, Wyo. – Slick roads are making life difficult for morning commuters on Monday morning in Casper. According to Casper Police Department PIO Rebekah Ladd, Casper Police normally respond to... Read more »

02/24/20 9:04 AM

Weather closes section of Interstate 80, other highways Monday morning

CASPER, Wyo. – Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie has been closed as of 8:25 a.m., according to WYDOT. The reason is winter conditions, and opening time is unknown. A... Read more »

02/24/20 8:29 AM

NWS: Snow today, with 45 mph gusts possible in some Casper areas

CASPER, Wyo. – Periods of snow and blustery winds are in store for Monday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, snow will continue on and off through Tuesday... Read more »

02/24/20 5:13 AM

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Walmart adjusts hours for coronavirus preparations

Usually places of comfort, Wyoming churches forced to face coronavirus

Douglas hospital reports possible COVID-19 case, restricts visitors

Second Wyoming coronavirus case ‘warrants special attention’

Opera Wyoming’s latest production premiers this weekend

Spring college rodeos canceled, CNFR still a go

Coronavirus: WMC announces ER visitor restrictions

Special Olympics of Wyoming suspends activities through May

LCSD suspends assemblies, events, field trips in response to coronavirus outbreak

Meals on Wheels deals with serving Casper’s most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Sheridan College student and faculty member placed in quarantine on Thursday

Wyoming’s 1st coronavirus patient given ‘appropriate follow up’

Dowell: Cancelling tournaments a ‘no brainer’

Confusion, ‘shock,’ as fans and athletes learn of state tournament cancellation

NWS: Snow likely this morning, blustery winds later in day

WDH: First coronavirus case reported in Wyoming

Coronavirus now a pandemic, however ‘This is not a panic situation’ in Wyoming

NWS: Some snow possible tonight, gusts over 40 mph today

Denver cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to coronavirus concerns

Wyoming author C.J. Box promotes new book, announces second TV series

WDH: Contrary to reports, COVID-19 testing is available in Wyoming

Music and art bring joy to dementia patients

Dramatic video emerges of deadly Interstate 80 pileup

Coronavirus advice: Skip the masks, wash your hands, be aware but don’t panic

March winds roar with 81 mph gust recorded in Carbon County

‘Rolling closures’ dot most of Interstate 80 this morning after Sunday’s deadly crash

Stepmother of missing Colorado Springs boy arrested on suspicion of murder

Casper newborn leaps into hearts on Leap Day

Up to 7 inches possible on Casper Mountain from latest winter storm

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for 101-year-old WWII Marine with no family

2020 Sheriff’s Awards honor department milestones (Photos)

Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee Miller brewery before taking own life

Photos: St. Anthony’s students pause for Ash Wednesday mass

WYDOT: Interstates 25, 80 and 90 receive partial weather-related closures early Tuesday

Interstates 80 and 90 partially closed early Tuesday, light snow this morning in Casper

Weather, crashes close sections of Interstates 80 and 25 on Monday

Multiple crashes reported as snow covers Casper on Monday morning

Weather closes section of Interstate 80, other highways Monday morning

NWS: Snow today, with 45 mph gusts possible in some Casper areas

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