CASPER, Wyo. — A flood advisory has been issued for Casper Friday evening by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. “A [thunderstorm] with heavy rain could cause localized flooding issues in Casper over the next couple hours, especially on the south side of town in urban and low-lying areas,” NWS said. The advisory is […]
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‘Life threatening:’ NWS warns of flash flooding in major portions of Wyoming Friday
Check the National Weather Service for up-to-date advisories. CASPER, Wyo. — Major portions of Wyoming are under flash flood advisories or warnings Friday evening due to heavy rain from “numerous slow-moving thunderstorms,” said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. “Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life,” NWS said. NWS also […]
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Updated weekend events roundup: baseball, live music, FF1 horse show, dog show, outdoor market
CASPER, Wyo. — There’s no shortage of events for residents and visitors to visit and enjoy this weekend in the Oil City. The Horseheads — Casper’s Expedition League ball club — will be playing all weekend, with Natrona County First Responders also competing in a charity softball match. Casper bands will keep the live music […]
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Mills approves license to re-open Backwards Distilling’s original tasting room
CASPER, Wyo — Drinks can once again be served at the original Backwards Distilling Company tasting room in Mills. When the distillery moved its tasting room to downtown Casper in 2019, the original had to be closed, per state statute. But a bill passed earlier this year by the Wyoming State Legislature allowed liquor manufacturers […]
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Evansville councilmember tables push for dog park speed limit change
CASPER, Wyo. — An Evansville Town Council member said Monday that after community feedback, she is withdrawing a push to have the speed limit in Reshaw Park changed from 20 to 10 mph. “I am asking for it to be pulled off the table,” said councilmember Cathy Stypa at the town’s regular meeting Monday. During […]
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters outreach coordinator Branson to Rotary Club’s featured guest
CASPER, Wyo. — The Rotary Club of Casper announced that David Branson, outreach coordinator for Greater Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Casper, will be the Club’s featured guest Monday, August 2. Branson will speak at the Club’s noon luncheon meeting at the Ramkota Monday. The meeting will also be held via Zoom. Rotary […]
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Evansville approves agreement with developer seeking to build 84-lot subdivision
CASPER, Wyo. — The Town of Evansville on Monday agreed to a land purchase agreement with North Platte Park Development LLC, which seeks to build a new subdivision in the town. The developer’s attorney Peter Nicolaysen told the council most of the homes in the 84-lot subdivision would be a minimum of 7,000 square feet, […]
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Yesness pond temperatures ‘near lethal’ for trout; officials urge anglers to adjust practices
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Monday that high water temperatures are resulting in “some trout mortality” at Yesness Pond. According to the Game and Fish Casper Regional Office release, the temperature in the pond was 75 degrees Monday morning, which is “near the lethal temperature for trout.” “We had several […]
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COVID patients at WMC double over weekend, 148 new cases confirmed statewide
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 148 new confirmed COVID-19 cases since Friday during its 3 p.m. Monday, July 26 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,920 since the pandemic began. 52 additional probable cases were reported Monday, bringing the total to 10,531. There are 542 active confirmed cases in Wyoming. […]
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Casper Horseheads playing 8 games over the next 7 days at Mike Lansing Field
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Expedition League ball club the Horseheads will be playing eight games over the next seven days at Mike Lansing Field. There will be opportunities to bring dogs, support the Casper Human Society, and watch Natrona County’s first responders compete in slow-pitch softball. The week-long streak will begin Monday and all games […]
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Body of missing teen found Monday in Pilot Butte Reservoir
CASPER, Wyo. — The body of a 15-year-old male who went missing Saturday on the Pilot Butte Reservoir was recovered by divers shortly before noon on Monday, according to a Fremont County Sheriff’s Office release. Fremont County Search and Rescue volunteer divers located the unidentified victim in 45 feet of water using sonar technology, the […]
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Air quality alert extended into Monday for western and central Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — Wildfire smoke from California and surrounding states will continue to impact Wyoming into next week, leading to poor air quality and reduced visibility. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality alert for a most of southwestern Wyoming through 1:00 p.m. Monday. Central and northern areas area also impacted. The […]
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As fuels dry, Crater Ridge Fire grows to 564 acres, still 0% contained
CASPER, Wyo. — Dry, hot weather Saturday led to increased activity and acreage burned by the Crater Ridge Fire in the Medicine Wheel Ranger District of the Bighorn National Forest. The fire grew roughly 180 acres since Saturday morning and is now listed at 564 acres, according to Sunday’s daily federal incident management update. After […]
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Stage III announces upcoming season line-up, audition dates
CASPER, Wyo. — Stage III Community Theater has announced the six shows that will run beginning in September for the 2021-2022 season. ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ (September 3 – 19) ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful’ (October 15 – 31) ‘Little Women’ (December 3 – 19) ‘Almost, Maine’ (January 28 […]
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Laramie County DA: ‘no material or legal basis’ for removal from office
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove issued a statement Wednesday evening denying the charge made by the Wyoming State Bar that asserted she showed “incompetence and lack of professionalism” in her position. The formal charge against Manlove was filed June 11, 2021 with the State Bar’s Board of Personal Responsibility by Special […]
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After a week, Shale Creek Fire in western Wyo 45% contained, mapped at 189 acres
CASPER, Wyo. — As of July 24, 2021, firefighters have made “considerable progress” in efforts toward full suppression of the Shale Creek Fire building to 45% containment Saturday, fire managers said. Burning in the remote ridges and drainages of the Wyoming Range east of Hams Fork River, the fire has been mapped at 189 acres, […]
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Search continues for three adults missing after Poudre Canyon mudslide
CASPER, Wyo. — The search will continue Sunday for three adults still missing after a mudslide in Poudre Canyon last Tuesday, according to a daily update on operations from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, three search dogs and four Larimer County Search and Rescue (SAR) team members maintained the search while heavy equipment […]
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Casper Theater Company offering four workshops in August
CASPER, Wyo — The Casper Theater Company is offering four separate workshops this August, according to a release from the company’s director Donna Fisher this week. Workshops cover prop work, body autonomy, interpersonal expectations, and tech work. Fisher and longtime Company stage mavericks, as well as an instructor from Casper College, will teach the workshops. The […]
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Air quality alert extended in Wyoming as wildfire smoke settles over state
CASPER, Wyo. — Wildfire smoke from California and surrounding states will continue to settle over Wyoming this weekend, leading to poor air quality and decreased visibility. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality alert for a large part of the state through 1:00 p.m. Sunday. The elderly, young children, and individuals […]
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Lingering haze and climbing temps expected in central and western Wyoming into next week
CASPER, Wyo. — Smoke should linger while temperatures gradually rise over the next few days in western and central Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Casper should see a sunny haze Saturday with a high between 83 and 91. High temperatures will climb each day until reaching a forecast high […]
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CNCHD: there is no current or planned door-to-door vaccination campaign
CASPER, Wyo. — After fielding “numerous calls from concerned citizens,” the Casper-Natrona County Health Department said Friday it is no way involved in door-to-door canvassing or other campaigns related to COVID vaccinations. “The CNCHD does not make unsolicited home visits under any circumstances,” the release by Public Information Officer Hailey Bloom said. “And if someone […]
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(UPDATE) Highway 220 reopens after HAZMAT incident closure
UPDATE: At 8:56 pm, WYDOT announced the WYO 220 was fully re-opened. CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Highway 220 is closed from Muddy Gap to Alcova in both directions as of 3:24 p.m. Friday, said the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The closure is “due to hazardous material,” WYDOT said. The estimated reopening time is unknown.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyoming rise by 8 Friday, active case count rises by 21
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 98 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Friday, July 23 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,772 since the pandemic began. 12 additional probable cases were reported Friday, bringing the total to 10,479. There are 600 active confirmed cases in Wyoming. 179 of […]
