CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Roughnecks are set to face the Rogue Valley Royals in their season home-opener at the Casper Ice Arena, 1801 E. 4th St., on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. In a welcoming gesture to fans, the inaugural game will be open to the public free of charge. “Let’s pack the rink […]
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Record-breaking attendance at College National Final Rodeo in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The College National Final Rodeo, or CNFR, witnessed a historic attendance this year at the Ford Wyoming Center, with the Saturday session selling out for the first time. According to Sarah Neely of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, over 29,000 tickets were distributed. “We were thrilled to see the Ford Wyoming Center […]
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Art on the Go presents Art in the Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Mike Sedar Park is set to host the third annual Art in the Park Festival on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Art on the Go, attendees can expect a vibrant blend of music, diverse food trucks, engaging activities for kids and an array of skilled artists and […]
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Wyoming public hearings continue on controversial power rate increase
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Public Service Commission is set to hold its third round of public hearings on the proposed Rocky Mountain Power rate increase. Today’s meeting will take place in Riverton but can be attended online through Zoom. Rocky Mountain Power wants to hike prices by nearly 22%, a request that’s primarily driven […]
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Warm temperatures, gusty winds for Casper this week
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper and parts of Natrona, Sweetwater and Fremont counties face elevated fire weather conditions today, the National Weather Service in Riverton warns. Today, Casper will experience warm and predominantly dry conditions. However, the west side of the state could see a few isolated showers and thunderstorms. Today’s Forecast: Bright and sunny skies […]
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Staff shortages lead to temporary shortening of transit services
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Transit staff shortage has led to temporary service changes on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Casper Area Transit, operated by the City of Casper, will shorten service on the “Red Route” on Monday, Sept. 18; Tuesday, Sept. 19; and Friday, Sept. 22. The daily schedule is as follows: According to Transit […]
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Water line break temporarily closes Casper BLM office
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Field Office for the High Plains District of the Bureau of Land Management is currently closed due to a water line break. The office asks for patience while it works to repair the issue. It will provide updates when it has an estimated time for reopening. You can find the […]
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Natrona County High School Boys Track Team honored for double championship win
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School’s Boys Track Team was celebrated at the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, following its outstanding achievement in clinching both indoor and outdoor state championships for the 2022–23 school year. First-year head coach Bob Cogdill expressed immense pride in his team’s stellar […]
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38-year-old man fatally shot in Converse County; investigation underway
CASPER, Wyo. — Late Wednesday, Sept. 13, at about 11:49 p.m., a 38-year-old man was shot in a Converse County residence near Douglas. Douglas Police initially secured the scene before handing it over to Converse County sheriff’s deputies, according to a press release by the Converse County Sheriff’s Office. First responders attempted life-saving efforts without […]
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Casper to bask in warm, sunny weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Summer’s farewell tour in Casper will be marked by clear to partly cloudy skies and a warming trend extending through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today’s early morning fog, mainly before 8 a.m., will make way for sunshine, with a high expected around 72. Tonight will be […]
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Natrona County GOP emphasizes transparency, civil debate at fundraiser
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Republican Party held a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 14 meant to call out the anonymous group or individual in charge of the website WyoRINO.com. The website labels legislators as RINOs, or “Republicans in Name Only,” if their views do not align perfectly with the site’s criteria on every issue, […]
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Yellowstone National Park sees surge in recreation visits in August
CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park reported a significant increase in recreational visits this August, with numbers reaching 846,389. This figure shows a 45% increase from the previous year’s August total of 582,211 and a 3% bump from August 2019, which saw 820,006 visits. The upward trend isn’t limited to August alone. In 2023, the […]
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Nordic Ski Lodge construction underway on Casper Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain’s Nordic Ski Lodge construction project is in full swing, with Caspar Building Systems Inc. already undergoing site preparation in the Trails Center parking lot. Local visitors will have noticed the parking lot closure over the past few weeks as the company carries out demolition and site clearing. Set for completion […]
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First Interstate Bank celebrates community with sixth annual Volunteer Day in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — In a display of community commitment, First Interstate Bank in Casper sent 66 of its employees to 11 different organizations across the city on Sept. 13 for its sixth annual Volunteer Day, according to a press release by the bank. This bank-led initiative saw thousands of its employees across a 14-state area […]
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Casper Mayor Knell challenges SkyWest’s funding, calls for restructuring Wyoming airports
CASPER, Wyo. — In a recent interview with Wyoming News Now, Casper Mayor Bruce Knell expressed strong opposition to providing tax dollars to billion-dollar airline SkyWest and aired concerns about the oversaturation of airports in Wyoming. Recent Interview Mayor Knell believes a restructuring is necessary, with only an international airport in Casper and another in […]
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Weak cold front ushers in rain, thunderstorms for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The Equality State faces a drop in the mercury today as a weak cold front takes charge, ushering in cooler temperatures and a mixture of rain showers and sporadic thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to clear from the north tonight, promising a drier and warmer weekend for those seeking sunshine, according to the […]
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Last splash of the season for David Street Station
CASPER, Wyo. — The David Street Station Splash Pad will be closing for the season this Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 p.m. It will reopen in late May or early June next year depending on the weather, according to David Street Station Director of Events & Marketing Brooke Montgomery. Thankfully the weather this weekend is […]
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Trails Center in Casper launches interactive fall history club for kids
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center has rolled out its fall schedule for the Hands-on History Club, offering children an engaging journey into the past. Starting Saturday, Sept. 16, the Trails Center will launch a series of free interactive youth programs. Kicking off at 11 a.m., the first lesson takes young historians […]
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Natrona County fire captain returns to Oregon wildfire frontlines
CASPER, Wyo. — Fire Capt. Darek Pepple of the Natrona County Fire District is gearing up for another round of duty in Oregon, assisting the Pacific Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 2. The team is currently battling four significant fires — the Lookout, Horse Creek, Pothole and Bedrock fires — according to an announcement by […]
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Don’t be alarmed: Natrona County sirens to sound off in countywide test
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Emergency Management announced that it will conduct a live countywide test of outdoor warning sirens on Friday, Sept. 29. The testing will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to last until approximately 2 p.m., with each siren being tested individually. Residents are advised not to be alarmed upon hearing […]
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Weather system crosses Wyoming: showers, thunderstorms expected with snow in higher elevations
CASPER, Wyo. — A significant weather system is making its presence known across Wyoming today through Thursday. The northwest will see the first bouts of showers, followed by a spread across Casper and the surrounding areas. As the system matures, scattered thunderstorms are forecast to form, bringing with them gusty winds and pockets of heavy […]
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Casper City Council leans toward supporting legislative resolutions; transfer tax sparks debate
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has directed staff to draft a resolution in support of several legislative resolutions proposed by the Wyoming Association of Municipalities. The 2024 WAM legislative agenda, distilled from this year’s summer convention, includes seven points, covering a spectrum of public concerns ranging from infrastructure subsidies to a comprehensive records […]
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Wyoming Medical Center announces ambulance coloring contest
CASPER, Wyo. — Banner Wyoming Medical Center is reaching out to the young, talented minds of Natrona County elementary students for a fun opportunity. As the ambulance fleet is set to grow, students have the chance to influence the new ambulance’s design with their creative illustrations and essays. Detailed Contest Rules: Contest rules can be […]
