Health

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The annual “Guns n’ Hoses” blood drive challenge will kick off on Tuesday, August 3 to bring in lifesaving blood donations for patients in need of transfusions.... Read more »

07/28/21 4:21 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

VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads and some communities report troubling increases in hospitalizations among unvaccinated people.

07/26/21 1:11 PM

‘It is a mess’: COVID variant surge in Laramie County ‘very concerning’ as CFD moves forward

CASPER, Wyo. — Health experts are watching closely as a more aggressive variant of COVID-19 spreads in Laramie County. “Cheyenne has the same or [a] heavier hospitalization load as it... Read more »

07/26/21 1:01 PM

Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus

July 25, 2021 WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s... Read more »

07/25/21 12:00 PM

Unvaccinated snow leopard at San Diego Zoo catches COVID-19

July 24, 2021 Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — An unvaccinated snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has contracted COVID-19. Caretakers noticed that Ramil, a 9-year-old male snow leopard,... Read more »

07/24/21 5:26 PM

Air quality alert extended in Wyoming as wildfire smoke settles over state

CASPER, Wyo. — Wildfire smoke from California and surrounding states will continue to settle over Wyoming this weekend, leading to poor air quality and decreased visibility. The Wyoming Department of... Read more »

07/24/21 2:15 PM

The Latest: 1st beach volleyball match canceled due to COVID

July 23, 2021 TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ The... Read more »

07/23/21 7:10 PM

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyoming rise by 8 Friday, active case count rises by 21

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 98 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Friday, July 23 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,772 since... Read more »

07/23/21 3:32 PM

Poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don’t want shots

Most Americans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite evidence they do, according to a new poll that underscores the challenges facing public health officials amid soaring infections in some states.

07/23/21 10:50 AM

Wyoming hospitals see 70 COVID patients for first time in almost six months

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 123 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Thursday, July 22 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,674 since... Read more »

07/22/21 3:08 PM

Sweetwater residents to benefit from sunscreen dispensers located in local parks

Stephanie Thompson – SweetwaterNow July 22, 2021 SWEETWATER COUNTY — Sometimes all it takes is a simple act, such as putting on sunscreen, to start a preventative cancer campaign. Kelly Sugihara, Wyoming... Read more »

07/22/21 2:45 PM

What is a COVID-19 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ case?

It’s when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. A small number of such cases are expected and health officials say they're not a cause for alarm.

07/22/21 8:38 AM

Biden says getting COVID-19 vaccine ‘gigantically important’

CINCINNATI (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the U.S. and pleaded that it's "gigantically important” for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it surges once again.

07/22/21 5:28 AM

Air Quality Alert in effect across large swath of NW Wyoming due to wildfire smoke

CASPER, Wyo. — An Air Quality Alert has been issued for a large swath of northwestern Wyoming, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park, due to wildfire smoke. The alert... Read more »

07/21/21 3:55 PM

Wyoming reports 67 new variant COVID cases Wednesday; 64 patients in hospitals

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 109 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,551 since... Read more »

07/21/21 3:12 PM

Harmful algae blooms confirmed at Wyoming’s Leazenby Lake

CASPER, Wyo. — Harmful cyanobacterial algae blooms have been confirmed at Wyoming’s Leazenby Lake, also known as Hundred Springs Reservoir. The lake is located south of Laramie. A bloom advisory... Read more »

07/21/21 11:37 AM

FDA warns fentanyl patches pose deadly risk to children

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that “accidental exposure to medication is a leading cause of poisoning in children.” “Young children, in particular,... Read more »

07/21/21 11:00 AM

COVID-related deaths rise by six Tuesday in Wyoming; 79 new cases confirmed

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 79 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,442 since... Read more »

07/20/21 3:40 PM

Banner Health mandating COVID vaccinations for all employees by Nov. 1, including Wyoming Medical Center

CASPER, Wyo. — Banner Health, which owns the Wyoming Medical Center, will require all employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1. Banner said on Tuesday, July 20 that... Read more »

07/20/21 3:28 PM

Casper Police seek help in finding teen suffering ‘mental health crisis’

If anyone has information pertaining to the whereabouts or well-being of Debra please call Casper Police Department at 307-235-8278.

07/20/21 10:16 AM

Wyoming reports 429 total active confirmed COVID cases Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 136 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Monday, July 19 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,363 since... Read more »

07/19/21 3:49 PM

Los Angeles hopes new mask mandate will reverse virus spike

July 18, 2021 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County residents are again required to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status — a new mandate starting this weekend... Read more »

07/18/21 4:31 PM

In U-turn, UK’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact

July 18, 2021 By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office... Read more »

07/18/21 4:25 PM

GOP governor’s vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson has hit the road, meeting face-to-face with residents to try to overcome vaccine hesitancy — in many cases, hostility — in Arkansas, which has the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. but is near the very bottom in dispensing shots.

07/17/21 1:30 PM

41 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday; hospitalizations tick up again

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 41 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Friday, July 16 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,227 since... Read more »

07/16/21 3:38 PM

Pfizer: US regulators OK ‘priority review’

NEW YORK — Pfizer announced U.S. regulators have agreed to a “priority review” of whether its COVID-19 vaccine should be fully approved, with a decision set for no later than January.

07/16/21 11:56 AM

Reluctance to require suicide prevention education in Wyo could cost lives

July 14, 2021 by Tennessee Watson, The Hechinger Report via WyoFile This story about suicide prevention education was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign... Read more »

07/16/21 7:43 AM

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Health

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

New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates

CDC leader: Masks, vaccination could halt surge

White House considering vaccine mandate for federal workers

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

CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines

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

VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

‘It is a mess’: COVID variant surge in Laramie County ‘very concerning’ as CFD moves forward

Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus

Unvaccinated snow leopard at San Diego Zoo catches COVID-19

Air quality alert extended in Wyoming as wildfire smoke settles over state

The Latest: 1st beach volleyball match canceled due to COVID

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyoming rise by 8 Friday, active case count rises by 21

Poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don’t want shots

Wyoming hospitals see 70 COVID patients for first time in almost six months

Sweetwater residents to benefit from sunscreen dispensers located in local parks

What is a COVID-19 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ case?

Biden says getting COVID-19 vaccine ‘gigantically important’

Air Quality Alert in effect across large swath of NW Wyoming due to wildfire smoke

Wyoming reports 67 new variant COVID cases Wednesday; 64 patients in hospitals

Harmful algae blooms confirmed at Wyoming’s Leazenby Lake

FDA warns fentanyl patches pose deadly risk to children

COVID-related deaths rise by six Tuesday in Wyoming; 79 new cases confirmed

Banner Health mandating COVID vaccinations for all employees by Nov. 1, including Wyoming Medical Center

Casper Police seek help in finding teen suffering ‘mental health crisis’

Wyoming reports 429 total active confirmed COVID cases Monday

Los Angeles hopes new mask mandate will reverse virus spike

In U-turn, UK’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact

GOP governor’s vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

41 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday; hospitalizations tick up again

Pfizer: US regulators OK ‘priority review’

Reluctance to require suicide prevention education in Wyo could cost lives

Red State, Blue State, Twin Outbreak: Behind Wyoming and Colorado’s Anomalous Covid Spikes

Wyoming reports 58 COVID hospitalizations Wednesday; highest level since May

US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year

Wyoming reports nine more COVID deaths, 109 more variant cases Tuesday

Summer camps in some states hit with COVID outbreaks — are schools next?

141 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming since Friday; variant count rises by 181

67 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, 25 in Laramie County

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

Community

City

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

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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Community

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