LARAMIE, Wyo. — Former University of Wyoming guard Drake Jeffries signed a free agent deal with the Orlando Magic, the team announced on Tuesday. Per team policy, terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Jeffries will wear #55, and the Magic will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at 5 p.m. MT on NBATV. Jeffries […]
Tommy Culkin
Community Reporter
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Studio City Mesa to host kids e-sports event
CASPER, Wyo. — Young gamers will be able to make friends with and test their mettle against one another on Wednesday, Oct. 19, as Studio City Mesa will host a kids e-sports event sponsored by SNDBXgaming. The event, which will last from 4 to 7 p.m., will feature a variety of games and serve as […]
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Cam Stone earns weekly Paul Hornung Award for performance vs. New Mexico
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming sophomore cornerback Cam Stone has been named to this week’s Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll by the Louisville Sports Commission. The award honors the most versatile player in major college football. The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is in its 13th year and is being presented by Texas Roadhouse for […]
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Evansville council to wait for election to fill seat after death of Councilmember Joseph Knop
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The Evansville Town Council will wait for the upcoming election to fill the seat of its late Councilmember Joseph Knop, who passed away on Sept. 21. The decision to wait for the election rather than immediately appoint a replacement was made Monday at the city council’s meeting by way of a unanimous […]
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UW Cowboys keep rolling in rodeo competition
LARAMIE, Wyo. — It was about as close as the University of Wyoming and Casper College have been during a Central Rocky Mountain Region rodeo competition this fall, but the Cowboys managed to hold off their main rival in winning their third team title with just one more regional rodeo left on the fall docket. […]
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Wyoming Cowboys’ homecoming game to be televised on FS1 or FS2
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowboys’ Oct. 22 homecoming football game against Utah State will kick off at 7:45 p.m. Mountain Time and will be televised on either FS1 or FS2, the Mountain West Conference and FOX Sports Networks announced today. Though the exact network is still undetermined, FOX Sports Networks said in a release […]
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Local artist builds own Halloween decorations
CASPER, Wyo. — Tricia Provence has always had a liking for skeletons, ghosts and all things spooky. For her, Halloween has long been a time to go all out in decorating. However, this year she isn’t just decorating her home and yard — she’s making many of the decorations herself. She found out about the […]
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Temperatures expected to reach low 70s as rain stays away
CASPER, Wyo. — Featuring a high of 72 and clear skies, today’s forecast looks to continue the trend of good weather in Natrona County. Light winds of 6–10 mph are also expected today, and should stay steady and roughly the same on Monday. Tuesday will bring a cold front, stronger winds and the chance of […]
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(PHOTOS) Hundreds turn out for Smoke & Soul Fest
CASPER, Wyo. — The smell of barbecue and sound of rock music filled the air Saturday afternoon as hundreds of people turned out for the annual Smoke & Soul Fest barbecue competition benefiting the Brain Injury Advocates of Wyoming. “The turnout is amazing,” executive director Brandy Teague said. “We had double or triple the number […]
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Tate Geological Museum cuts ribbon on dinosaur sculpture
CASPER, Wyo. — Gastornis is an extinct species of large flightless bird that existed during the Paleocene and Eocene periods, and now a sculpture of the bird will greet visitors at the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College. The statue, created by world-renowned paleo-artist Gary Staab, has resided in numerous cities and museums across the […]
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‘Benevolent Fund’ garage sale benefiting firefighters kicks off
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Firefighters are hosting a garage sale today, with proceeds going to support the department’s Benevolent Fund, which provides financial support to firefighters facing hardships related to medical crises. The garage sale kicked off at 7 a.m. and will run until 5 p.m. at Station 3, located at the corner of […]
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Bar Nunn Fire Department Fall Festival taking place today
CASPER, Wyo. — Looking for a way to ring in the autumn season and support local first responders? If so, then you’re in luck: Today, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Bar Nunn Fire Department is holding its annual Fall Festival. The day will feature a pumpkin patch with pumpkin carving on site, bounce […]
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Mostly clear skies, dropping temperatures expected in coming days
CASPER, Wyo. — Fall is well and truly here, and there’s no better sign of that than the temperatures that are continuing to steadily decline throughout the area. Today’s high temperature is 64, with highs in the days to come ranging from the high 60s to low 70s. Meanwhile, the low temperatures range from the […]
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Yellowstone National Park announces fall road closures
CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park has announced a series of road closures at the park that will take place throughout the fall and winter months. Beartooth Highway, along US-212, will close on Tuesday, Oct. 11 for the remainder of the winter season due to forecast weather. The road will reopen on May 29, 2023. […]
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Slippery Moose: Evansville moose escapes Game & Fish relocation attempt
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz after a wild moose was spotted in the Evansville area. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department took swift action to relocate the animal to the wilderness, but after subduing it, the moose managed to escape and is once again at large in and around […]
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Casper-Natrona County International Airport to add additional flight
CASPER, Wyo. — For roughly a year, the Casper-Natrona County International Airport has been operating with just one round-trip flight per day. However, starting in November, the airport will add an additional flight to its operations. On Tuesday, the Natrona County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to add the additional flight, and board chairman Paul […]
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Natrona Collective Health Trust awards over $1.8 million in grants
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona Collective Health Trust announced today that it will award $1.86 million to 13 area nonprofit organizations whose goal it is to help area children in a variety of ways. The organizations that received the most funding are the Habitat for Humanity, the Science Zone, the Unaccompanied Student Initiative, Wyoming Child […]
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307 Skate Park seeking donations for Halloween celebration
CASPER, Wyo. — The 307 Skate Park & Youth Center is aiming to provide the community with a resource of fun costumes this Halloween, and it’s looking to the public to make that goal a reality. The skate park, in conjunction with the Nicolaysen Art Museum, is seeking donated costumes for its upcoming community Halloween […]
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Big turnout for Pumpkin Fest
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The leaves are changing color, temperatures are dropping and Halloween decorations are beginning to crop up — all signs that fall is here. Another telltale sign is today’s Pumpkin Fest, which saw local residents turn out in droves to enjoy some seasonal fun while supporting local nonprofit Mimi’s House. “The turnout has […]
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Firefighters respond to Friday night blaze
CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday night, the Casper Fire Department responded to a blaze at a residence on 15th Street, containing the structure fire to a single room. The fire remains under investigation.
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Casper Fire Department accepting donations
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Firefighters Garage Sale is quickly approaching, and local first responders are looking to the public for help. From 1 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 1, the fire department will be accepting donations to be sold at the sale, which will take place Oct. 8. Donations can be dropped off at […]
