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Water restrictions: Casper area asked to limit irrigation to two days per week

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper announced on Wednesday that areas served by the Central Wyoming Regional Water System are now being asked to limit irrigation to two days... Read more »

07/28/21 5:42 PM

Casper ‘Guns n’ Hoses’ blood drive challenge seeking donors to help patients in need

07/28/21 4:21 PM

Casper leaders think dockless scooters could increase use of downtown parking garage

07/28/21 2:39 PM

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CASPER, Wyo. — Now more than ever, the oil and gas industry is a major topic of conversation, especially in Wyoming. Some might say Wyoming was built on oil and... Read more »

07/28/21 2:30 PM

Summertime fun, mini golf and the Breeze!

Hey there, Happy Wednesday! With all the hustle and bustle in town, it’s time to go out and have some FUN! Looking for something to do? Try playing some golf... Read more »

07/28/21 1:24 PM

Records topple as heat wave bakes Wyoming this week

CASPER, Wyo. — A number of new record highs were set in central and northern Wyoming on Monday and Tuesday as a heat wave blankets the west. According to the... Read more »

07/28/21 1:00 PM

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates

States and businesses scrambled Wednesday to change course after the federal government issued new guidance calling for the return of mask wearing in virus hot spots amid a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations nationwide.

07/28/21 12:14 PM

CDC leader: Masks, vaccination could halt surge

WASHINGTON -- Dr. Rochelle Walensky says new mask-wearing guidance, coupled with higher rates of vaccination against COVID-19, could halt the current escalation of infections in “a couple of weeks.”

07/28/21 6:23 AM

Wyo education committee prefers ‘incremental’ steps to K-12 funding crisis

Lawmakers last week, bolstered by an improving revenue forecast, said they continue to favor spending cuts and tapping Wyoming’s “rainy day fund” to temporarily address an estimated $270 million education-funding deficit. Forecasters had previously predicted a $300 million deficit.

07/28/21 5:19 AM

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra kicks off full season with Wine on the River tonight

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is holding its annual Wine on the River event on Wednesday evening, kicking off the new season that will bring live audiences and... Read more »

07/28/21 5:06 AM

Campbell County wildfire discovered Monday grows to 500 acres under near critical fire weather conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — A grass and timber fire discovered Monday west of Gillette has grown to over 500 acres, the Campbell County Fire Department said Tuesday. The “Deer Creek 2 Fire”... Read more »

07/27/21 10:01 PM

Mills approves license to re-open Backwards Distilling’s original tasting room

CASPER, Wyo — Drinks can once again be served at the original Backwards Distilling Company tasting room in Mills. When the distillery moved its tasting room to downtown Casper in... Read more »

07/27/21 9:03 PM

Casper looks at local options as state fails to adopt hate crimes legislation

CASPER, Wyo. — “We’re one of three states in the entire Union that does not have a hate crimes bill and Matthew Shepherd died in this state,” Casper Vice Mayor... Read more »

07/27/21 9:01 PM

100 Casper businesses pledge support for LGBTQ community

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper LGBTQ Advisory had a presence at Casper Pride events this summer and have been working on recommendations for the Casper City Council’s consideration. Committee member... Read more »

07/27/21 7:26 PM

Big Brothers, Big Sisters outreach coordinator Branson to Rotary Club’s featured guest

CASPER, Wyo. — The Rotary Club of Casper announced that David Branson, outreach coordinator for Greater Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Casper, will be the Club’s featured guest... Read more »

07/27/21 5:37 PM

Knell suggests Mouthful, Spotlight Lounge should get bar and grill licenses over Wyoming Downs

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council have two available bar and grill licenses that they can allocate to businesses wishing to offer customers drinks in a bar or lounge... Read more »

07/27/21 5:13 PM

VIDEO: Casper City Council voting on scooter, skateboard ordinance during special meeting

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is holding both a regular work session and a special council meeting on Tuesday, July 27. The work session begins at 4:30 p.m.... Read more »

07/27/21 4:34 PM

Risk of heavy rainfall, flash flooding as thunderstorms return to Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Thunderstorms from Wednesday through the weekend could produce heavy rainfall across much of Wyoming. Burn scar areas in particular have an increased risk of flash flooding. Flooding... Read more »

07/27/21 4:15 PM

YMCA of Natrona County names new CEO as new aquatics center project advances

CASPER, Wyo. — The NERD YMCA of Natrona County announced on Tuesday that Stephanie Disburg has been named as its new chief executive officer. Disburg formally stepped into the role... Read more »

07/27/21 3:41 PM

Wyoming reports 10 more COVID deaths, 59 new variant cases Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 10 additional COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents during their 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 update. 776 Wyoming residents have died after contracting... Read more »

07/27/21 3:26 PM

Third victim of Poudre Canyon flooding found; one still missing

CASPER, Wyo. — The body of a third person suspected to have been killed during flooding and mudslides in the Poudre Canyon was located on Monday, July 26, according to... Read more »

07/27/21 2:55 PM

Old Town Family Fun is open again: mini golf, arcade games, rock climbing, and snacks

CASPER, Wyo. — Old Town Family Fun is open again and offering fun for the whole family! After a few years of being closed, it is under new ownership and... Read more »

07/27/21 1:33 PM

Casper Fire-EMS respond to 441 fires so far in 2021; unattended cooking a leading cause of residential fires

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department has so far responded to 441 total fires in 2021. Engineer and Public Information Officer Andrew Sundell said during a Tuesday morning briefing... Read more »

07/27/21 1:11 PM

Casper firefighters respond after lifeguards pull unconscious person from Mike Sedar pool

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper firefighters responded to an emergency call at Mike Sedar Aqua Park on Monday, July 26, according to Casper Fire-EMS Department Engineer and Public Information Officer Andrew... Read more »

07/27/21 12:43 PM

Casper Shrine Club’s ‘Wing Ding’ to feature up to 20 cooking teams, wing eating contest

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Shrine Club will be hosting their third annual “Wing Ding” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 28. “Come out and taste the best... Read more »

07/27/21 11:47 AM

Green River access and fish habitat improvement project to begin August 9

CASPER, Wyo. — A project to improve access and fish habitat on the Green River about 12 miles west of Pinedale is expected to begin on Monday, August 9, according... Read more »

07/27/21 10:56 AM

CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines

The nation’s top health agency is expected to backpedal Tuesday on its masking guidelines and recommend that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging, according to a federal official.

07/27/21 9:09 AM

Wyo delegation honors late former Sen. Mike Enzi

CASPER Wyo. — Wyoming’s delegation is honoring former Sen. Mike Enzi on Tuesday, after his family announced his death late Monday night. Sen. Enzi, who retired from the U.S. Senate... Read more »

07/27/21 8:55 AM

NWS: High temps reach 95 to 106 in central Wyo today

CASPER, Wyo. – Central and northern Wyoming will scorch under another heatwave today and Wednesday before a cooling trend brings relief by Thursday.

07/27/21 5:43 AM

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

CASPER, Wyo. — Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi has died on Monday, July 27, after being hospitalized for a bike accident on Friday. He was 77. The announcement was... Read more »

07/27/21 1:05 AM

Evansville approves agreement with developer seeking to build 84-lot subdivision

CASPER, Wyo. — The Town of Evansville on Monday agreed to a land purchase agreement with North Platte Park Development LLC, which seeks to build a new subdivision in the... Read more »

07/26/21 9:23 PM

Yesness pond temperatures ‘near lethal’ for trout; officials urge anglers to adjust practices

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Monday that high water temperatures are resulting in “some trout mortality” at Yesness Pond. According to the Game and Fish... Read more »

07/26/21 6:33 PM

Pandemic Olympics endured heat, and now a typhoon’s en route

July 26, 2021 TOKYO (AP) — First, the sun. Now: the wind and the rain. The Tokyo Olympics, delayed by the pandemic and opened under oppressive heat, are due for... Read more »

07/26/21 5:39 PM

Game and Fish launches comprehensive listing of fire restrictions on managed lands

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has launched two new interactive ways to help keep the public up to date on fire restrictions on public lands. Anyone... Read more »

07/26/21 5:27 PM

COVID patients at WMC double over weekend, 148 new cases confirmed statewide

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 148 new confirmed COVID-19 cases since Friday during its 3 p.m. Monday, July 26 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to... Read more »

07/26/21 3:43 PM

Casper Horseheads playing 8 games over the next 7 days at Mike Lansing Field

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Expedition League ball club the Horseheads will be playing eight games over the next seven days at Mike Lansing Field. There will be opportunities to bring... Read more »

07/26/21 2:49 PM

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Public Input Opportunity for WYDOT’s State Transportation Improvement Program Launches July 26 Self-guided online meeting allows the public to learn more about the program and provide input on 550+ transportation... Read more »

07/26/21 2:30 PM

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Community

Water restrictions: Casper area asked to limit irrigation to two days per week

Hot Rods and Harleys for a cause

Casper Fire-EMS promotes 23-year vet Jack Moore to battalion chief

Casper Fire-EMS seeing overlapping calls about 47% of the time

Casper ‘Guns n’ Hoses’ blood drive challenge seeking donors to help patients in need

Casper leaders think dockless scooters could increase use of downtown parking garage

WPDN Tom Reese Profile

Summertime fun, mini golf and the Breeze!

Records topple as heat wave bakes Wyoming this week

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates

CDC leader: Masks, vaccination could halt surge

Wyo education committee prefers ‘incremental’ steps to K-12 funding crisis

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra kicks off full season with Wine on the River tonight

Campbell County wildfire discovered Monday grows to 500 acres under near critical fire weather conditions

Mills approves license to re-open Backwards Distilling’s original tasting room

Casper looks at local options as state fails to adopt hate crimes legislation

100 Casper businesses pledge support for LGBTQ community

Big Brothers, Big Sisters outreach coordinator Branson to Rotary Club’s featured guest

Knell suggests Mouthful, Spotlight Lounge should get bar and grill licenses over Wyoming Downs

VIDEO: Casper City Council voting on scooter, skateboard ordinance during special meeting

Risk of heavy rainfall, flash flooding as thunderstorms return to Wyoming

YMCA of Natrona County names new CEO as new aquatics center project advances

Wyoming reports 10 more COVID deaths, 59 new variant cases Tuesday

Third victim of Poudre Canyon flooding found; one still missing

Old Town Family Fun is open again: mini golf, arcade games, rock climbing, and snacks

Casper Fire-EMS respond to 441 fires so far in 2021; unattended cooking a leading cause of residential fires

Casper firefighters respond after lifeguards pull unconscious person from Mike Sedar pool

Casper Shrine Club’s ‘Wing Ding’ to feature up to 20 cooking teams, wing eating contest

Green River access and fish habitat improvement project to begin August 9

CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines

Wyo delegation honors late former Sen. Mike Enzi

NWS: High temps reach 95 to 106 in central Wyo today

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

Evansville approves agreement with developer seeking to build 84-lot subdivision

Yesness pond temperatures ‘near lethal’ for trout; officials urge anglers to adjust practices

Pandemic Olympics endured heat, and now a typhoon’s en route

Game and Fish launches comprehensive listing of fire restrictions on managed lands

COVID patients at WMC double over weekend, 148 new cases confirmed statewide

Casper Horseheads playing 8 games over the next 7 days at Mike Lansing Field

Drive Wyoming Roads? Have a say in their improvement

Crime

AP

Sheriff: Boy says he killed father, body found in Wyoming

Cheyenne PD arrest suspect accused of setting six dumpster fires Wednesday morning

Recent Arrests (7/27/21 – 7/28/21)

Casper PD investigating alleged knife attack at Casper park

Recent Arrests (7/26/21 – 7/27/21)

Obituaries

AP

Ron Popeil was the sizzle of American ingenuity, personified

ZZ Top legend Dusty Hill dies at age 72

Obituaries: Mertz, Sehlmeyer, Maxwell, Ake

Wyo U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi was known as consensus-builder in polarized Washington

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

Wyoming

Latest News

Wildfire threatening oil and gas wells west of Big Piney

Burning coal seam suspected cause of rapidly growing ~3,000-acre Deer Creek 2 Fire in Wyoming

Sheriff: Boy says he killed father, body found in Wyoming

Cheyenne PD arrest suspect accused of setting six dumpster fires Wednesday morning

Report: Trump meets with Cheney opponents Gray, Smith

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WPDN Tom Reese Profile

Drive Wyoming Roads? Have a say in their improvement

Dancing with the Stars of Casper is putting the Villains center stage this year!

Rocky Mountain Behavioral Healthcare and Park Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are looking for psychologists and providers

WyoGives 2021 can involve the whole family!

Galleries

Animals

Let’s yak about it: why yaks have become so popular (PHOTOS)

(Photo Gallery) South Casper neighborhood watches as Police search for reported shooting suspects

(PHOTOS) ‘You’ve got this’: Friend helps ease nerves during boy’s first goat show at CWFR

PHOTOS: Fowl play at the Central Wyo Fair & Rodeo

PHOTOS: Central Wyo. Fair & Rodeo Parade makes triumphant return through Casper

National/World

AP

Harris releases strategy to tackle migration’s root causes

CDC mask guidance met with hostility by leading Republicans