CASPER, Wyo. — A wildland fire adjacent to the Fort Caspar Academy late Friday afternoon led to a swift response from emergency personnel, who rushed to quell the blaze. After being dispatched at approximately 4:38 p.m., firefighters arrived on scene to find approximately an eighth of an acre of grass and natural vegetation on fire […]
Tommy Culkin
Community Reporter
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‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, whose Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” was turned into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and more, has passed away. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a press release posted to Buffett’s official website and social media pages […]
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Mostly sunny weekend ahead for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Labor Day weekend is expected to be a pleasant one in Casper, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today will see sunny skies and warm temperatures, with a high of roughly 87 degrees. Winds have the potential to make conditions feel cooler, as gusts moving in from the south could […]
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Evansville turns to WYDOT for help with pothole repairs
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — Wyoming Department of Transportation representatives will be coming to the Town of Evansville in the coming days to survey severe potholes along Curtis Street. Councilmember Phil Gierke said at Monday’s Evansville Town Council meeting that he’s been in contact with WYDOT officials to discuss the matter and he’s been encouraged by their […]
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UW Cowboys to kick off football season on Saturday
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The start of the 2023–24 Wyoming Cowboys football season is just days away, with the Pokes set to take on Texas Tech on Sept. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on CBS. Wyoming enters the season with 17 returning starters, including 10 of 11 returning […]
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Pulitzer winner Hua Hsu to speak at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — Hua Hsu, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of best-selling memoir “Stay True: A Memoir,” will speak at Casper College on Oct. 10. The talk will be part of the seventh annual Bruce Richardson Lecture in the Humanities. The talk is being sponsored by the University of Wyoming Department of […]
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(PHOTOS) New owners make additions, renovations at Oil City Axe Company
CASPER, Wyo. — Last year, Colten and Brittany Davis took the reins at Oil City Axe Company, Since then, they’ve made the business all their own with interior remodeling and several additions to the facility. “We first became familiar with this place several years ago when we took our kid here for his birthday,” Colten […]
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Elks Lodge to host golf tourney benefiting Special Olympics
CASPER, Wyo. — Next week, area golfers will have a chance to tee off for a good cause, as the Casper Elks Lodge is hosting a golf tournament benefiting Special Olympics Wyoming on Sept. 9. The tourney will be hosted at the Casper Municipal Golf Course. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and golfers will hit […]
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(PHOTOS) Public enjoys day of pig racing at Gruner Brothers
CASPER, Wyo. — The Gruner Brothers Brewing parking lot was filled with smiling faces, food trucks, games, activities and cute animals Saturday afternoon, as dozens of families showed out for the annual Ham and Jam Pig Races. In addition to the pigs that raced around a track — with people placing bets on who they […]
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YMCA of Natrona County to close for coming week
CASPER, Wyo. — The YMCA of Natrona County will be closing the week of Aug. 28 for cleaning and maintenance. Although parts of the facility will be closed for the entire week, others will remain open on specific days. The pool, fieldhouse and locker rooms will be closed Aug. 28 to Sept. 4. The wellness […]
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Chance of storms to start coming week, though sunny skies to follow
CASPER, Wyo. — The start to the coming week may be a rainy one for Casper-area residents. After that, though, the skies are expected to clear up for a few days. Today, the National Weather Service in Riverton reports a slight 20% chance of scattered showers in the mid-morning hours. However, that likelihood grows to […]
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Local boutique to host renowned designer, author
CASPER, Wyo. — Acclaimed interior designer Max Humphrey will be at downtown Casper boutique Alma on Sept. 7 to answer questions and sign copies of his latest book, “Lodge.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7 and is slated to run from 5 to 8 p.m. “He’s a big deal in the world of […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper College students soar with balloon launch
CASPER, Wyo. — It might be the weekend, but that didn’t stop Casper College students and faculty, as well as several other observers, from showing up at the college on Saturday morning to launch a high-altitude balloon roughly 90,000 feet into the sky. “This was definitely a successful launch,” Casper College professor Paul Marquard said. […]
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Iconic game show host Bob Barker dead at 99
Bob Barker, the host of television game shows like “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at the age of 99, the Associated Press reports. “I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including working to […]
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Warm weekend ahead for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents will be able to enjoy warm and mostly sunny days this weekend, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today, the NWS in Riverton predicts clear skies and temperatures that reach up to nearly 83 degrees. Light and variable winds are likely to shift to the […]
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Roll and Read aims to get kids reading, active
CASPER, Wyo. — Parents will have an opportunity to learn about child health and early literacy at the sixth annual Roll and Read, hosted by area nonprofit Parents as Teachers. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Riverview Park in north Casper. Parents and children can walk, bike, […]
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UW Cowboys reveal depth chart for coming football season
LARAMIE, Wyo. — With the completion of the final scrimmage of 2023 fall camp, the Wyoming Cowboys have released an updated depth chart for the coming season. The depth chart includes 17 returning starters, including 10 on defense, five on offense and both the starting place-kicker and punter. The seven new projected starters are veteran […]
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Fire at landfill covers thousands of square feet
CASPER, Wyo. — The Station Road landfill caught fire Monday afternoon, leading to a blaze that covered roughly 10,000 square feet. At approximately 1:30 p.m., Casper Fire-EMS and Evansville firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Fire units were positioned for exposure protection while the Landfill and Casper Streets Department divisions began working to contain the […]
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Baler area reopened following landfill fire
CASPER, Wyo. — After a fire at the Station Road temporarily saw emergency personnel close roads to the facility, the baler area has been reopened. The landfill is still closed as first responders remain on scene, working to fully contain the fire. Residents are asked to avoid the area if possible. In a Facebook post, […]
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UW Cowboy Hoyland named preseason All-American
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Associated Press recently announced its preseason All-American football teams, and University of Wyoming place-kicker John Hoyland was named to the second team. Hoyland was the only player not from a power five conference to be named to either the first or second team. Hoyland is coming off a 2022 season in […]
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(PHOTOS) Program welcomes global students to Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — When school starts back up in the coming weeks, students throughout Wyoming will be joined by dozens of teenagers from across the globe, as Wyoming welcomes international students through the International Cultural Exchange Services program each year. Last week, a handful of students from across Europe arrived at the Casper-Natrona County International […]
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Simulating game situations focus for Cowboys in final fall camp practices
LARAMIE, Wyo. — As the 2023 season opener draws closer for the Wyoming Cowboy football team, the coaching staff is shifting the focus of practices to preparing players for in-game situations. On Friday and Saturday, the Pokes’ practices included a Mountain West Conference officiating crew. Head coach Craig Bohl said Saturday’s scrimmage served as an important evaluation […]
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Inaugural Oil City’s Best winners unveiled at 5150′ Festival
CASPER, Wyo. — Throughout the Casper area, Oil City News readers over the past several weeks have been voting in the first Oil City’s Best: Readers’ Choice Awards. On Saturday, winners in hundreds of categories were revealed at the 5150′ Festival. In total, more than 151,000 votes were cast in the poll across hundreds of […]
