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Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

CASPER, Wyo. — Jill Thompson is a business education instructor at Kelly Walsh High School. Thompson plans to attend a National Council for Technical Education conference in December. The Wyoming... Read more »

10/14/19 7:01 PM

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Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

10/14/19 3:13 PM

New Natrona County Sheriff’s deputy sworn-in

10/14/19 2:35 PM

Cases of three STDs at all-time high; newborn babies at risk

CASPER, Wyo. — An annual report shows that combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are at an all time high. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the... Read more »

10/14/19 1:39 PM

Bison back on new Badlands land for first time since 1870 (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Bison have been released in a 22,000 acre area of Badlands National Park, returning them to an area they haven’t set hoof on since 1870. Four bison... Read more »

10/14/19 12:17 PM

Additional vaccine may be required of Wyoming students

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health is looking to amend vaccination requirements for students in the state. The proposed rules changes would require students to obtain meningococcal vaccines... Read more »

10/14/19 11:47 AM

‘Footsteps Across Wyoming’ looks to care for cancer patients in the community

CASPER, Wyo. — A “Footsteps Across Wyoming” dinner and auction looks to benefit cancer patients in the community. Doors open at 5:30 pm Friday, Oct. 18 with the event set... Read more »

10/14/19 10:09 AM

Cheney: Democrats’ impeachment push weakens Trump on Syria

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Representative Liz Cheney says that Democrats bear some responsibility for what is going on in northern Syria. President Donald Trump directed a military withdrawal... Read more »

10/14/19 9:26 AM

Casper clear and windy, snow may return this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — With mostly clear and sunny conditions forecast for this week in Casper, stronger winds may begin to gust toward the middle of the week. The National Weather... Read more »

10/14/19 8:55 AM

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

By CANDICE CHOI AP Food & Health Writer NEW YORK (AP) — So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple. A team... Read more »

10/13/19 7:20 AM

On 35th anniversary, Kathy Sullivan recalls historic spacewalk (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — On Oct. 11 1984, Kathy Sullivan became the first female American astronaut to walk in space. 35 years later, NASA is celebrating her historic achievement. “As the... Read more »

10/11/19 3:52 PM

Colt – Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

CASPER, Wyo. — Meet “Colt,” the Casper Humane Society’s “Pet of the Week.” Colt is a neutered 9-month-old hound mix, the Casper Humane Society says. His owner surrendered him because... Read more »

10/11/19 3:12 PM

Man dies from stabbing wounds in Douglas hospital, police investigating

CASPER, Wyo. — Douglas Police responded to the emergency room of the Memorial Hospital of Converse County on Oct. 2 to a call involving a man who had been stabbed.... Read more »

10/11/19 3:02 PM

FCC authorizes $12.2 million to expand Wyoming broadband

CASPER, Wyo. — Three companies will receive almost $12.2 million to expand broadband services in Wyoming. The Federal Communications Commission authorized $61.8 million in such funding nationwide, according to their... Read more »

10/11/19 2:50 PM

Rock Springs police investigating apparent gunshot suicide

CASPER, Wyo. — A Rock Springs Police Department investigation into the death of a 48-year-old male is ongoing. Officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call at about 4:35 am... Read more »

10/11/19 2:28 PM

Recent Births (09/24/19 – 10/04/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Help us welcome the newest additions to the Oil City area, and offer a big “congratulations” to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

10/11/19 1:52 PM

Keystone the first resort to kick off 2019 ski season

CASPER, Wyo. — Ski season is about to get started, at least in Colorado. Keystone Ski Resort says they plan to open Saturday, Oct. 12. “Keystone will open Sat, Oct... Read more »

10/11/19 1:51 PM

Trump campaign ignores commitment to stop playing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ at rallies

CASPER, Wyo. — President Donald Trump criticized an impeachment probe into him during a rally in Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 10. His campaign organizers also played Prince’s “Purple Rain,” something... Read more »

10/11/19 1:41 PM

Hone into Casper Halloween with Science Zone ‘Trick-or-Treat Trail’

CASPER, Wyo. — Halloween is coming and events are planned for kids and families. The Science Zone’s 2019 “Trick-or-Treat Trail” kicks off at 2 pm Saturday, Oct. 26. It comes... Read more »

10/11/19 12:26 PM

With coal plants set to close early, federal money injected into Kemmerer’s economy

CASPER, Wyo. — PacifiCorp operates Naughton No. 1 and 2 coal plants in Kemmerer. Those plants are looking at early closures as PacifiCorp looks to shift toward renewables. The proposed... Read more »

10/11/19 10:51 AM

Snow forces seasonal closure of Yellowstone’s Dunraven Pass

CASPER, Wyo. — Dunraven Pass in Yellowstone National Park is now closed to all travel. Park officials say the pass is closing for the season slightly ahead of schedule as... Read more »

10/11/19 10:05 AM

UW researcher: Wind blows controversy, but may become world’s primary energy source

CASPER, Wyo. — Wind energy is a source of controversy in Wyoming, but it may also become the world’s primary power source. That is according to Jonathan Naughton, a mechanical... Read more »

10/11/19 9:57 AM

Chinese officials face new U.S. visa restrictions for repression of Muslim minorities

CASPER, Wyo. — China’s westernmost province of Xinjiang (新疆) is home to several primarily Muslim minority groups. The United States Department of State says the Chinese government has implemented a... Read more »

10/10/19 5:04 PM

Midwest Avenue phase I nears completion; Casper seeks federal money for future phase

CASPER, Wyo. — The roughly $2.2 million first phase of the Midwest Avenue reconstruction project is nearing completion but Casper has yet to identify funding for phase III. Casper has... Read more »

10/10/19 4:20 PM

Mayor: Casper not alone in facing downtown parking congestion

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Charlie Powell says that multiple communities face downtown parking congestion issues just like in Casper. He says that the trend within these communities is to... Read more »

10/10/19 3:38 PM

Afghanistan Special Forces veteran set to receive Medal of Honor

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Army says that Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams will be awarded a Medal of Honor. Williams will be presented with the award by President... Read more »

10/10/19 2:52 PM

Black ice and slick conditions on some Casper area highways (MAP)

CASPER, Wyo. — With snow beginning to fall in the Casper area on Wednesday, Oct. 9, there are slick conditions reported on some roadways. Here is a breakdown of some... Read more »

10/10/19 12:30 PM

Police detail arrest of 4 involved in weapons, drug thefts

CASPER, Wyo. – Police held a press conference to discuss the arrest of two adults and two juveniles in a weapons and drugs arrest. The weapons were stolen from area... Read more »

10/10/19 11:15 AM

Halliburton lays off 650, Casper impact ‘minimal’

CASPER, Wyo. – Oilfield service company Halliburton announced hundreds of layoffs on Thursday in a company statement. A company spokesperson said by email a total of 650 employees were laid... Read more »

10/10/19 10:48 AM

Casper area snowfall stalls search for missing man

CASPER, Wyo. — John Barnhill was reported missing on Sept. 10. The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office have been searching within a six-mile radius of Sheepherder Hill near Muddy Mountain where Barnhill’s... Read more »

10/10/19 10:21 AM

Casper schools open, roads icy morning after early storm

CASPER, Wyo. – Schools are open and on schedule this morning in Natrona County, according to the Natrona County School District. “Our dedicated Maintenance, Custodial, and Transportation teams are working... Read more »

10/10/19 5:36 AM

7 guns from 7 passengers confiscated in 7 days at Salt Lake airport

CASPER, Wyo. — Seven different firearms were confiscated from seven different passengers in the past seven days at the Salt Lake City International Airport. “The latest firearm discovery occurred today... Read more »

10/09/19 5:43 PM

Young Swedish activist to join Friday climate strike in Denver

CASPER, Wyo. — 16 year old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will join a climate strike on Friday, Oct. 11 in Denver. Thunberg is at the heart of “Fridays For... Read more »

10/09/19 5:19 PM

Four arrested in Casper stolen gun and illegal drugs case

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has arrested four individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with a stolen guns and illegal drugs case. The two adult males are Austin... Read more »

10/09/19 4:33 PM

Blood or Hunter’s Moon to illuminate Wyoming skies

CASPER, Wyo. — The next full moon is set to occur on Sunday, Oct. 13 but will be visible from Saturday morning through Tuesday morning. “This will be the Hunter’s... Read more »

10/09/19 3:27 PM

Wyoming violent crime down 17%, drops 3.9% nationwide

CASPER, Wyo. — New Federal Bureau of Investigation data shows that violent crime dropped 17% in Wyoming between 2016-2018. “Violent crimes include homicide, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery,” a release... Read more »

10/09/19 2:27 PM

Rescue Mission expects cold weather to impact over 200 homeless in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Rescue Mission says that they expect that over 200 homeless individuals in the Casper area will need help this winter. “As temperatures continue to drop,... Read more »

10/09/19 2:05 PM

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Community

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

New Natrona County Sheriff’s deputy sworn-in

Cases of three STDs at all-time high; newborn babies at risk

Bison back on new Badlands land for first time since 1870 (VIDEO)

Additional vaccine may be required of Wyoming students

‘Footsteps Across Wyoming’ looks to care for cancer patients in the community

Cheney: Democrats’ impeachment push weakens Trump on Syria

Casper clear and windy, snow may return this weekend

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

On 35th anniversary, Kathy Sullivan recalls historic spacewalk (VIDEO)

Colt – Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Man dies from stabbing wounds in Douglas hospital, police investigating

FCC authorizes $12.2 million to expand Wyoming broadband

Rock Springs police investigating apparent gunshot suicide

Recent Births (09/24/19 – 10/04/19)

Keystone the first resort to kick off 2019 ski season

Trump campaign ignores commitment to stop playing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ at rallies

Hone into Casper Halloween with Science Zone ‘Trick-or-Treat Trail’

With coal plants set to close early, federal money injected into Kemmerer’s economy

Snow forces seasonal closure of Yellowstone’s Dunraven Pass

UW researcher: Wind blows controversy, but may become world’s primary energy source

Chinese officials face new U.S. visa restrictions for repression of Muslim minorities

Midwest Avenue phase I nears completion; Casper seeks federal money for future phase

Mayor: Casper not alone in facing downtown parking congestion

Afghanistan Special Forces veteran set to receive Medal of Honor

Black ice and slick conditions on some Casper area highways (MAP)

Police detail arrest of 4 involved in weapons, drug thefts

Halliburton lays off 650, Casper impact ‘minimal’

Casper area snowfall stalls search for missing man

Casper schools open, roads icy morning after early storm

7 guns from 7 passengers confiscated in 7 days at Salt Lake airport

Young Swedish activist to join Friday climate strike in Denver

Four arrested in Casper stolen gun and illegal drugs case

Blood or Hunter’s Moon to illuminate Wyoming skies

Wyoming violent crime down 17%, drops 3.9% nationwide

Rescue Mission expects cold weather to impact over 200 homeless in Casper

Crime

Breaking News

Worland man charged with arson, drugs and illegal weapons possession

Recent Arrests (10/11/19 – 10/13/19)

Identity of Sweetwater County Detention Center inmate who died released

Weekly Arrests (10/4/19 – 10/10/19)

Warrant Roundup (10/9/19)

Obituaries

Breaking News

Obituaries: Horton, Ordes

Obituaries: Broderick, Middaugh

Obituaries: Armstrong, Jones, Norris

Obituaries: Bredemeyer, Rosberg, Amick

Obituaries: Collums, BeLow

Wyoming

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

Promoted

Breaking News

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

CDC responds with hope – finding your path

State Farm® Agents Mike Lougee, Eric Brinkerhoff and Jason Paris Helps Firefighters Reduce Fire Dangers

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Symmetry Trailers

ServeWyoming and Casper College invite you to shape the future of service!

Galleries

Breaking News

2019 Oil Bowl (Photo Gallery)

Backstory: Remembering the Rex, Casper’s first luxury theater (Photos)

First responders help teach kids, drivers about school safety (Photos)

Bright colors welcome first day of autumn (PHOTOS)

Moving ceremony welcomes 23 orphaned veterans to final resting place (PHOTOS)

National/World

AP

Fort Worth officer charged with murder in shooting at home

Trump threatens Turkey’s economy and imposes sanctions