Yellowstone National Park officials are offering tips for driving safely while visiting park after there were 56 known vehicle-animal collisions in 2022.
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(PHOTOS) Casper firefighters tackle East 17th Street attic fire; no injuries reported
Casper firefighters quickly extinguished an attic fire in the 5000 block of East 17th Street.
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Snow showers expected off and on ahead of weekend winter storm
Less than an inch of daytime snow accumulation is expected.
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Natrona County gas prices up another 10 cents as national average rises for 4th week
CASPER, Wyo. — Drivers in Natrona County are paying a dime more per gallon of regular gasoline this week than last week as the national average price rose for the fourth straight week. The nation’s average gas price rose 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.39 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s data from […]
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Search for missing man near Edness K. Wilkins State Park continues today
CASPER, Wyo. — The search for a missing man in the area of Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park continues today, and the public is asked to avoid the area. Search and Rescue operations began Thursday after Natrona County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an unattended vehicle at EKW State Park, a news […]
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Gov. Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19
CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19, the Governor’s Office announced Friday, Jan. 20. “The Governor is experiencing only minor symptoms at this time and will continue working from home on behalf of Wyoming,” the announcement stated.
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Natrona County School District 1’s ‘School Choice Registration’ ends today
CASPER, Wyo. — Today marks the last day for the Natrona County School District 1 school choice registration period. The school choice registration period is a window for families to indicate preferred school choices for their children, and the process runs from Dec. 28 to Jan. 20, according to NCSD. “NCSD offers School Choice because […]
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Wyoming lawmakers seek to commemorate Moon Landing Day with state holiday
CASPER, Wyo. — A bill introduced in the Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 18 seeks to commemorate the day humans first set foot on the moon. Senate File 0095, sponsored by Sen. Affie Ellis (R) and Rep. Ken Clouston (R), would create Moon Landing Day, to be observed every July 20 in recognition of the […]
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Wyoming lawmakers seek to commemorate Moon Landing Day with state holiday
CASPER, Wyo. — A bill introduced in the Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 18 seeks to commemorate the day humans first set foot on the moon. Senate File 0095, sponsored by Sen. Affie Ellis (R) and Rep. Ken Clouston (R), would create Moon Landing Day, to be observed every July 20 in recognition of the […]
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Wyoming senators introduce constitutional amendments for healthcare access, privacy
CASPER, Wyo. — Two bills filed in the Wyoming Senate aim to put two separate constitutional amendments regarding the right to healthcare access and individual privacy before voters. Senate Joint Resolution 0009 seeks to create Article 1, Section 40 of the Wyoming Constitution. It would state that “The right of individual privacy is essential to […]
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Wyoming senators introduce constitutional amendments for healthcare access, privacy
CASPER, Wyo. — Two bills filed in the Wyoming Senate aim to put two separate constitutional amendments regarding the right to healthcare access and individual privacy before voters. Senate Joint Resolution 0009 seeks to create Article 1, Section 40 of the Wyoming Constitution. It would state that “The right of individual privacy is essential to […]
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Casper Fire-EMS promotes Sundell to training captain, Rohrbach to engineer
CASPER, Wyo. — Two members of Casper Fire-EMS’s crew will move into new roles this month after their promotions. Andrew Sundell has been promoted to training captain. He’s a 10-year veteran of Casper Fire-EMS and holds a Bachelor of Science in zoology and human physiology from the University of Wyoming. He also holds Associate of […]
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Casper Fire-EMS promotes Sundell to training captain, Rohrbach to engineer
CASPER, Wyo. — Two members of Casper Fire-EMS’s crew will move into new roles this month after their promotions. Andrew Sundell has been promoted to training captain. He’s a 10-year veteran of Casper Fire-EMS and holds a Bachelor of Science in zoology and human physiology from the University of Wyoming. He also holds Associate of […]
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(PHOTOS) Yellowstone National Park shares unique ice formations
CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park is a well-known photography heaven for nature and camera lovers, and it does not disappoint even in the dead of winter. Yellowstone took to Twitter on Wednesday to share pictures of unique ice formations found throughout the park. Wind, moisture and freezing temperatures worked together to form dazzling and […]
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(PHOTOS) Yellowstone National Park shares unique ice formations
CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park is a well-known photography heaven for nature and camera lovers, and it does not disappoint even in the dead of winter. Yellowstone took to Twitter on Wednesday to share pictures of unique ice formations found throughout the park. Wind, moisture and freezing temperatures worked together to form dazzling and […]
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Wyoming Supreme Court suspends Casper attorney, 12 others for not paying fees
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper attorney is one of 13 who have been suspended by the Wyoming Supreme Court for failing to abide with Article I, Section 5(b) of the Bylaws of the Wyoming State Bar by not paying their annual license fee. The list of suspended attorneys includes: L. Craig Clayton – Casper, Wyoming […]
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Wyoming Supreme Court suspends Casper attorney, 12 others for not paying fees
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper attorney is one of 13 who have been suspended by the Wyoming Supreme Court for failing to abide with Article I, Section 5(b) of the Bylaws of the Wyoming State Bar by not paying their annual license fee. The list of suspended attorneys includes: L. Craig Clayton – Casper, Wyoming […]
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Natrona County’s average gas price crosses $3 mark as national average goes up pennies
CASPER, Wyo. — Although the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose only pennies over the last week, Natrona County has seen its average gas prices rise more than 30 cents, again crossing the $3 mark. AAA reported the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline at $3.32 per gallon, up […]
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Natrona County’s average gas price crosses $3 mark as national average goes up pennies
CASPER, Wyo. — Although the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose only pennies over the last week, Natrona County has seen its average gas prices rise more than 30 cents, again crossing the $3 mark. AAA reported the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline at $3.32 per gallon, up […]
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Governor orders flags at half-staff statewide Sunday to honor Wyoming EMT
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff statewide on Sunday, Jan. 15 in honor and memory of Tyeler Harris, an emergency medical technician from Saratoga. On Dec. 21, Harris was responding to an accident on Interstate 80 during a winter storm when he […]
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Casper Fire-EMS call volume up 449 in 2022
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire-EMS released its 2022 year-end review with statistics showing it responded to 449 more calls last year than in 2021. The data shared Friday, Jan. 13 are a snapshot derived from a more robust annual report that will be available to the public soon, Casper Fire-EMS reported. “Be looking for a […]
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Friends of the Natrona County Library plan Every Book Collectors’ Sale in February
CASPER, Wyo. — Whether you’ve got a taste for history books or unique reads or you just like to browse book sections, the Friends of the Natrona County Library just might have your next book purchase during its Every Book Collectors’ sale in February. Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 in the […]
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National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to host ‘Storytime with Seymour’ for Casper preschoolers
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper preschoolers are invited to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center one day each month through March for “Storytime with Seymour.” The first of three planned storytimes is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, with future sessions planned for Feb. 22 and March 29, the center announced. Storytimes include stories and […]
