Wellness exams and preventive screenings are available for most women with health insurance at no cost and can help keep them healthy for a lifetime. It is important to get screened for things like cervical cancer before seeing any signs of problems. Finding health issues early can help lessen any necessary treatments. Unfortunately, many women […]

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Wyoming Family Practice celebrates ‘National Health Center Week’ with Patient Appreciation Lunch
Health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary healthcare system. They design innovative, integrated primary care based on what services communities need most — ensuring affordable, quality healthcare, during and beyond the pandemic. They are locally run, yet part of a national network serving nearly 29 million people nationwide. They save American taxpayers $24 […]
Enrollment now open for Casper Christian School; why your student should enroll
School is a fundamental part of a young person’s life. When a child’s mind is in the pivotal stages of development, that’s when you want to fill it with the important things; things like reading, writing, arithmetic and more. But it’s not just the “basics” that help develop a child into the adult person that […]
Casper Midget Football Association: Five reasons to get in the game
The Casper Midget Football Association, or CMFA, registration for the 2023 Fall Season is underway! In this program, it’s more than just learning the game of football for fifth- and sixth-grade athletes. It’s about sportsmanship, having fun and building self-esteem. With any new sport for young athletes, there is nothing quite as rewarding as learning […]
CDC+ Nutrition Services: Helping raise happy eaters
Food. For some of us, it’s an extravagance — something we treat ourselves to as a reward for a job well done. For others, it’s a necessary evil — something we have to consume just to maintain enough energy to get things done throughout the day. For children, food is a major component of their […]
ServeWyoming announces 2023 AmeriCorps Funding Application
ServeWyoming announced today the start of its AmeriCorps funding application process. Funding from AmeriCorps will help organizations recruit AmeriCorps members to serve statewide with Wyoming nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the state. ServeWyoming is looking for organizations who can recruit, at minimum, five AmeriCorps members who will tackle critical challenges in Wyoming, such as […]
You will be heard: Jen Galloway Health now accepting insurance, new patients
Jen Galloway, FNP-C, believes that listening to her patients is one of the most important things that she can do as a medical provider. Many medical professionals will spend a few minutes in a room with their patients, take a note or two, and then write a prescription and say “take two of these and […]
Mercer Family Resource Center Presents ‘Dancing with the Stars of Casper – Elvis Night’
Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go, Casper, go! Get dressed up, gather your friends and come support a good cause on Oct. 21 at the Ford Wyoming Center, where Mercer Family Resource Center (Mercer FRC) will be putting on its 13th annual Dancing with the […]
Platte Hemp Co. hosting open house with special guest glass blowing artists
Platte Hemp Co. is hosting an Open House on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, featuring special guests — Willo & Ember with Soulshine Arts from Humboldt Glass School, in California. Willo and Ember will be performing live glass blowing demonstrations. The open house is happening from 4 to 7 p.m. at Platte Hemp Company’s shop, located […]
Jackalope Alcohol Delivery is one of the Oil City’s Best Delivery Services
The jackalope, according to legend, was the creation of Douglas Herrick and his brother — two brothers who were hunters with taxidermy skills. In the 1930s, they grafted deer antlers onto a jackrabbit and sold the Frankenstein-esque monstrosity to a hotel in Douglas, Wyoming. Following that, the “jackalope” became the state of Wyoming’s unofficial mascot. […]
Wyoming State Fair announces 2023 Grandstand Event schedule
Mark your calendars: The Wyoming State Fair has announced its grandstand event lineup for 2023, and you won’t want to miss a single event. From heart-pounding rodeo action to exhilarating races and the beloved Demolition Derby, this year’s lineup promises unforgettable experiences for fairgoers of all ages. “There’s truly something for everyone at the Wyoming […]
Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Presenting ‘Drums Along the Rockies’ on Friday
They call themselves “America’s Corps,” and it’s easy to understand why. Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps is representative of everything that is good, everything that is strong, everything that is beautiful about this country. Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, according to its website, is “a world-class marching arts organization based in Casper, Wyoming.” It is […]
Choices Wyoming families should not have to make
Feed your family this week or get gas for your car? Re-prioritize your entire monthly budget because your fixed income won’t cover the costs or skip meals? Thousands of people across Wyoming face these impossible choices daily. But when times get tough, Food Bank of Wyoming is there to help. Ten percent of children and […]
Wyoming Pop Culture Con offering free admission Sunday
After a busy two days, the Wyoming Pop Culture Con is hoping to bring even more attendees to its first-ever event, which is why it’s offering free admission all day on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The purpose of this, according to event founder and organizer Karla Sims, is to expose as many […]
A place at the table: Wyoming Pop Culture Con will offer something for everybody
Fade In: On the boy holding a comic book in his shaking hands as he walks down the hallway of his school. It’s childish, maybe, to be brandishing this Batman graphic novel like a shield in front of his chest…but he doesn’t care. Some people snicker, some people sneer. What these other kids don’t realize […]
Worth a thousand words: Casper College Photography Suite named after WPDN attorney Frank Neville
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and nobody knows that more than WPDN partner Frank Neville. Neville, in addition to his work as one of the most well-respected attorneys in Wyoming and beyond, is also a part-time photographer. His love and dedication to the craft has led the rest of WPDN to […]
Wyoming Behavioral Institute: Help your child stay mentally healthy this summer
Wyoming Behavioral Institute wants to help you find new ways to support your child’s well-being. Helping children and teens maintain their mental health is more important than ever. Focus on helping them improve handling stress and relating to others by encouraging social interactions and emotional awareness. Ideas for maintaining mental health this summer: Try a […]
Introducing Bucktrout Outfitters: Wyoming’s newest fly fishing outfitter
Guiding you through the wilds of Wyoming is locally owned and operated Bucktrout Outfitters. As Wyoming’s newest fly-fishing guide service and outfitter, Bucktrout Outfitters (BTO) provides unmatched experiences for their guests on the rivers they call home. While they can’t promise the wind won’t blow, they can promise an unforgettable adventure where guests are reeling […]
The race is on: Mike Sedar BMX is now open
Welcome to Mike Sedar BMX: Bicycle Racing!! The track is staffed entirely by volunteers who provide children and adults with an exciting family-oriented recreational activity that teaches the value of hard work, perseverance and a sense of community. Completely updated in 2022, the Casper BMX facility has new asphalt corners, safety gate, concrete starting hill, registration building and […]
Central Wyoming Senior Services presented Casper ‘A Night at the Races’
Central Wyoming Senior Services, (aka CWSS or The Casper Senior Center) was in need of a large, annual fundraising event. One that the folks of Natrona County would look forward to every year! Jennifer Rohrer, who serves as the chair of the Future Planning Committee, came up with the idea after visiting her father out […]
Wyoming Behavioral Institute: Don’t let discrimination stand in the way of your mental health well-being
As part of Pride Month, the Wyoming Behavioral Institute is asking for awareness of the mental health issues LGBTQ+ individuals may face, and the importance of providing help. Focusing on the Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community Members of the LGBTQ+ community struggle with mental health issues at a rate significantly higher than the general population. […]
Five ways Natrona County parents can help prevent underage drinking this summer
Kids in Wyoming use alcohol more than any other substance, and it’s a problem that can lead to amultitude of consequences. In fact, 90% of addiction problems begin during children’s teen years,meaning it’s a critical time for parents to get involved in underage drinking prevention for their child.With summer break just getting started, Healthy Natrona […]
Best kept secret: The story of The Montessori School of Casper
Maria Montessori didn’t intend to change the world. Her goals, while lofty, were not intended to shape an entire educational landscape. She never wanted to be featured on Italian bank notes or have schools or curriculums named after her. When Montessori graduated from Regio Istituto Tecnico Leonardo da Vinci in 1890, at the age of […]