EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — Evansville residents may soon be paying less for animal control services, as the Evansville Town Council discussed possibly changing rates to be more in line with neighboring municipalities on Monday. “This came about because all the municipalities in the county agreed to work together to get our fees in line so that […]
Tommy Culkin
Community Reporter
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Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions to offer suicide grief support group
CASPER, Wyo. — A new Grief Support Group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide will be starting up in November, hosted by Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions. “Those that join us will be welcome to participate as much or as little as they are ready for. This will be a safe […]
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Wyoming Game and Fish offers educational opportunities with new initiative
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik, Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and Governor Mark Gordon joined forces last week to announce a collaborative initiative to expand conservation education opportunities for Wyoming’s youth under Game and Fish’s Inspire a Kid campaign. “Wyoming’s conservation heritage is a through-line that goes back […]
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(PHOTOS) All ages enjoy third day of horse racing
CASPER, Wyo. — The annual Championships of Champions Indian Relay Races concluded at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds on Sunday, with hundreds filling the stands to see one of the highest levels of horse racing in the Midwest. The event’s third day kicked off with a live auction, followed by youth races and the adult championship […]
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UW Cowboys earn hard-fought victory over Mountaineers
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowboys once again showed how much heart they have, as they erased a 12-point deficit to rally for a 22–19 victory over Appalachian State. The Cowboys improved to 3–1 on the season with the win. Roughly four minutes into the fourth quarter, Appalachian State cornerback Tyrek Funderburk intercepted a Wyoming […]
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Warm, sunny days ahead for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — After getting a small taste of fall weather over the weekend, conditions are expected to warm back up in Casper over the coming week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, today will be sunny with a high temperature near 72. Throughout the day, winds will roll in from the west […]
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(PHOTOS) ‘Neon in the High Desert’ unveiled at Nicolaysen Art Museum
CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday, the Nicolaysen Art Museum officially welcomed its newest gallery: a collection of neon artworks curated by local artists Connie Morgan and Tayler Drattlo. The gallery features dozens of pieces by artists from across the country, and Morgan said the grand opening is the culmination of more than a year’s worth […]
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Casper firefighters quell Saturday wildland fire
CASPER, Wyo. — Emergency personnel rushed to a fire Saturday afternoon that covered roughly half an acre of land and were able to prevent the blaze from spreading any further. Dispatchers alerted Casper Fire Department crews of the fire at roughly 12:30 p.m., and first responders rushed to the scene at Trappers Trail and Rogue […]
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Casper College’s Mia Hutchinson named NJCAA Player of the Week
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College Thunderbird Mia Hutchinson had quite a week on the volleyball court and was recently recognized as the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Player of the Week. In five matches last week, Hutchinson finished with 64 kills, 45 digs and nine aces. Across that stretch, the Thunderbirds went an impressive 4–1. […]
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(PHOTOS) Indian Relay Races delight hundreds
CASPER, Wyo. — The Championships of Champions Indian Relay Races are back in town this weekend, and over the past two days, hundreds have flocked to the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds for the festivities. Dozens of top-level riders from across the country are taking part in the competition, with teams traveling from Arizona, Idaho, Montana, North […]
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Franc D’Ambrosio to perform musical theater staples in ‘Back to Broadway’ show
CASPER, Wyo. — Fans of musical theater are in luck, as illustrious artist Franc D’Ambrosio is bringing his show “Back to Broadway” to the First United Methodist Church on Saturday. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will run until roughly 9 p.m. Ticket prices range from $5 to $13. The church […]
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(PHOTOS) Third annual Art in the Park a hit
CASPER, Wyo. — Hundreds of Wyoming artists and art lovers filled Mike Sedar Park today, taking part in the annual Art in the Park, hosted by Art on the Go. “I’m extremely happy with how it’s been going so far today,” Art on the Go president James Short said. “Turnout is way better than years […]
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(VIDEO) Casper Mountain sees first snow of season
CASPER, Wyo. — Friday night marked not only the official start of fall, but also the first snowfall of the season for Casper Mountain. National Weather Service meteorologist Joshua Rowe said the weather is in line with when Wyoming’s higher elevations typically see their first snowfall. For lower elevations in the region, though, the first […]
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(PHOTOS) Volleyballers descend on Ford Wyoming Center
CASPER, Wyo. — High school volleyball teams from throughout Wyoming are in Casper this weekend for the annual Casper Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Among the teams in attendance are the Natrona County Lady Mustangs and the Kelly Walsh Lady Trojans from Casper, but other teams have made the trek from Cheyenne, Gillette, Sheridan, Cheyenne, Midwest, Evanston, […]
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Windy weekend in store for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The coming weekend looks to be a blustery one, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 64 degrees. Throughout the day, winds moving in from the west and southwest will reach up to 18–23 mph, with gusts […]
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1 dead in Crook County wreck
HULETT, Wyo. — One person is dead following a wreck near Hulett on Wednesday in which his vehicle flipped over multiple times. David Thibault, 41, was driving his Nissan Frontier pickup truck northbound on US 14 at milepost 118.5, attempting to negotiate a sharp right-hand turn at around midnight. He drove off the road to […]
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(PHOTOS) New Casper Mountain lodge design to feature improvements over previous lodge
CASPER, Wyo. — Last week, the early stages of work began on the construction of a new Nordic Lodge on Casper Mountain. The start of construction was the culmination of a process that began shortly after the previous lodge was condemned in February 2020 and demolished in November that same year. The new lodge, Natrona […]
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Natrona County Commissioners hesitant on library’s funding request for new facility
CASPER, Wyo. — Members of the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners voiced several reservations when approached by representatives of the Natrona County Public Library seeking funding for a new building. In the board’s work session on Tuesday, library director Lisa Scroggins asked for $3.5 million from the county for a request for qualifications, and […]
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Natrona County experiencing 911 communications problems
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Public Safety Communications Center is currently experiencing issues with the 911 phone line. Dispatchers can hear the callers, but callers cannot hear dispatchers. People are asked to use non-emergency phone numbers while personnel are working to fix the issue. Alternative phone numbers for CPSCC are 307-235-8278 and 307-235-8279. This is […]
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Inaugural Casper Heritage Harvest Festival to feature Halloween traditions of old
CASPER, Wyo. — Come October, people will be able to get into the Halloween spirit with several local spooky offerings while learning about many bygone traditions of the witching season, thanks to the inaugural Casper Heritage Harvest Festival. Scheduled for Oct. 25–31, the festival is a partnership between Theater of the Poor, The Casper Ghostbuster […]
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Casper man sentenced in fentanyl case
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Casper resident Christopher Willmer was sentenced on Aug. 21 to 48 months’ imprisonment for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson imposed the sentence, which includes three years of supervised release. According to court documents, on Dec. 29, 2022, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted […]
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State parks to waive day-use fees on Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, in conjunction with various other state agencies, will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. As part of the celebration, day-use fees to all Wyoming state parks and historic sites that day will be waived. A primary goal of Public […]
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Audubon Rockies to host pair of listening sessions in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Audubon Rockies will host a pair of listening sessions in Casper on Sept. 28, with the goal of better understanding what people want out of the group, how to improve involvement and how to better incorporate ways people want to connect to wildlife and the outdoors. A family option will be held […]
