CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents can expect some sunny skies and strong winds today, the National Weather Service on Riverton reports. Southwestward winds are expected to come with gusts over 40 mph. However, the NWS in Riverton says gusts should diminish slightly in the evening to 25–30 mph. Drivers of light, high-profile vehicles are urged […]
Tommy Culkin
Community Reporter
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Water and sewer lines to be added as part of planned riverfront project in Mills
MILLS, Wyo. — The City of Mills took one of its first steps toward a planned commercial riverfront project on Tuesday, when the City Council unanimously approved a bid to install water and sewer lines and grading. The bid of $763,731, which was awarded to Andreen Hunt Construction, will be almost entirely covered by grants […]
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Daugherty ready to take over as Visit Casper CEO on Dec. 1
CASPER, Wyo. — For months, the Natrona County Travel and Tourism Board has been without a CEO at the helm. That will change at the start of the coming month, though, as Tyler Daugherty will officially step into the position on Dec. 1. Before coming to Casper, Daugherty had served as vice president of community […]
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Seven University of Wyoming Cowboys earn All-Conference honors
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Mountain West Conference announced its 2022 All-Mountain West football teams on Tuesday, and seven Wyoming Cowboys were honored. The team was selected in voting by the 12 Mountain West head coaches and media members covering the league. For the fourth consecutive season, Wyoming has a linebacker on the All-Mountain West First Team. […]
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YMCA looks for community support on Giving Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Today is Giving Tuesday, and the YMCA of Natrona County is looking to the community to support its Strong Communities Campaign that provides financial assistance for memberships and programs. The YMCA’s goal for Giving Tuesday is $40,000. Donations can be made here. One of the new programs the YMCA is introducing is […]
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Cryptocurrency mining operation coming to Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — Evansville will soon be home to a new cryptocurrency mining operation, as the Town Council unanimously approved cryptocurrency company Highwire Energy Partners to begin working in city limits. Though Highwire Energy Partners representative Will Reese said there isn’t a hard and fast timeline for when the company hopes to officially be up […]
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CASPER Basketball League opens to fourth- and fifth-grade students
CASPER, Wyo. — Fourth- and fifth-grade students throughout Casper will soon have a chance to take part in interscholastic sports competition as the CASPER Basketball League is now open to these grades. Kids will play on their school team, and practices are held once or twice per week at the child’s school. Parents and family […]
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Wyoming Cowgirls dominate UC Davis in win
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Wyoming Cowgirls basketball team started off strong and only got stronger as the game went on Saturday in a 67–48 victory over UC Davis. Cowgirl veterans Grace Ellis and Quinn Weidemann took over in the game’s final four minutes, combining to score Wyoming’s final 15 points and ultimately stretching an eight-point […]
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RMP: Power restored for many; some still without power
CASPER, Wyo. — After roughly 2,000 people reported power outages throughout Casper on Sunday morning, electricity has been restored for the vast majority, Rocky Mountain Power reports. However, a small number of residents are still without electricity and could remain without electricity until the evening. For many of the 2,095 people who found themselves without […]
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Local shoppers turn out for Small Business Saturday, Black Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — Shops throughout Casper were bustling with activity today and Friday as local shoppers took advantage of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals. For many local businesses, the surge in customers is a sign that COVID-19 is getting ever further away in the rearview mirror. Among local businesses celebrating Black Friday and […]
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American Workers: Firefighters ready to serve, holiday or not
MILLS, Wyo. — Today, families across the country will get together for a day of fellowship and, in many cases, lots and lots of food. But for many, Thanksgiving is a day like any other, and they’ll work as usual. Among those are people whose job it is to keep others safe, such as firefighters. […]
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Five Wyoming Cowboys earn Academic All-District honors
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Five members of the University of Wyoming football team have been named to the 2022 Academic All-District Team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators. The honored players are fullback/tight end Parker Christensen, offensive lineman Marco Machado, wide receiver Will Pelissier, punter Clayton Stewart and wide receiver Wyatt Wieland. Christensen has achieved […]
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Natrona County seeks public input on planned Casper Mountain lodge
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County is in the planning stages of replacing the Old Nordic Lodge on Casper Mountain with a new Casper Mountain Trails Center, and county leaders have turned to the public to hear their thoughts. Through Dec. 5, people can leave their input, suggestions or concerns at the county’s website. The previous […]
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La Cocina to offer free Thanksgiving Day meals
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper restaurant La Cocina will provide free Thanksgiving meals to the community, reviving a long-standing local tradition. From 2000 to 2014, the restaurant served free traditional Thanksgiving meals to the community, though the owners stopped to celebrate the holiday together as a family. Now, the restaurant is once again opening its doors […]
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Casper-Natrona County Airport plans road repairs
CASPER, Wyo. — With several roads at the Casper-Natrona County Airport in need of repaving and repairs, the airport has begun the process of determining which are most in need of work. “We’ve got primary roads and then secondary roads that don’t have as much activity,” airport director Glenn Januska explained. “The primary ones are […]
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(PHOTOS) ‘Tis the season: Casper spreads holiday cheer at tree lighting
CASPER, Wyo. — It might not yet be December, but that didn’t stop several people from getting into the holiday spirit Sunday evening. People enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies and Christmas music, and children made sure to tell Santa what they want for Christmas at the annual tree lighting at Healing Park at Conwell. Before the […]
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Wyoming Cowboys’ rally falls short in loss to Drake
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — The University of Wyoming Cowboys could not overcome cold shooting in the opening 20 minutes in a 61–56 loss to Missouri Valley Conference preseason favorite Drake on Sunday afternoon. Though they ultimately fell, the team showed plenty of fight, and opened the second half on a 20–6 run to […]
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Sunny skies, warmer temperatures in store for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Temperatures are expected to climb into the 40s today and every day this week, treating Casper residents to some marginally warmer weather. Today, Casper’s high temperature will be 40 degrees, with a low of around 23. High southwestward winds are expected to have gusts upwards of 30 mph. In the week to […]
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Kelly Walsh JROTC celebrates Marine Corps birthday
CASPER, Wyo. — On Nov. 10, the United States Marine Corps celebrated 247 years. Today, the Kelly Walsh High School Marine JROTC marked the occasion with a Birthday Ball. “I think it’s important to recognize dates like this because for years and years these people sacrificed their lives for this country,” JROTC cadet Tyanna Montgomery […]
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University of Wyoming cross-country runner Katelyn Mitchem wins Elite 90 award
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming student athlete Katelyn Mitchem is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country Championship. Mitchem, double majoring in environmental systems science and range ecology/watershed management, currently carries a 4.0 GPA. She was presented with the award during the cross-country award presentation […]
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(PHOTOS) Kelly Walsh High School home to regional powerlifting competition
CASPER, Wyo. — Powerlifters from across Wyoming and beyond descended upon Kelly Walsh High School on Saturday as it held a Powerlifting USA meet hosted by the Roosevelt Powerlifting Club and USA Powerlifting. “Various clubs can become registered through USA Powerlifting, and that’s how they compete,” said Bart Stricklin, Wyoming chair of USA Powerlifting. In […]
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(PHOTOS) Hundreds turn out for Community Recreation Foundation Craft Fair
CASPER, Wyo. — The Ford Wyoming Center was bustling with activity today and Friday as hundreds enjoyed the annual craft fair benefitting the Community Recreation Foundation. Roughly 160 vendors set up shop in the event center for the two-day event, selling decorations, clothes, food, pieces of art and much more. “We’ve got lots of vendors […]
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AMBER Alert canceled; 14-year-old Casper girl found in Arizona
NOTE: On Dec. 30, 2022, the identity of the girl was removed from the story in light of sexual abuse charged filed in Natrona County Circuit Court. CASPER, Wyo. — A 14-year-old Casper resident who had been reported missing Wednesday, has been found in Arizona. The girl’s guardians and family members have been notified. She […]
