Health

Kanye West donates shoes for benefit to support Riverton coach fighting cancer

CASPER, Wyo. — A Riverton High School basketball coach has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Ron Porter “recently diagnosed with cancer and this page was created as a forum where... Read more »

01/17/20 3:42 PM

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

01/16/20 2:13 PM

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

01/16/20 6:04 AM

NCSD reports name of school with pertussis case

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District officials say that a case of whooping cough has been confirmed at Park School. The announcement of whooping cough, or pertussis, was made... Read more »

01/15/20 12:27 PM

Powder River Energy donation will provide up to 80,000 meals to Wyomingites struggling this winter

CASPER, Wyo. — The Powder River Energy Foundation has committed to matching up to $10,000 in donations to the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. The fundraising efforts could provide... Read more »

01/15/20 10:37 AM

NCSD #1 confirms whooping cough within Casper school

UPDATE: The school district says that parents and guardians of students at the affected school have been notified directly. NCSD says that if additional reports or information come in, they... Read more »

01/15/20 8:52 AM

About 43% of surveyed NCSD students say they’ve vaped at least once in their lifetime

CASPER, Wyo. — With concern over student e-cigarette and tobacco use, the Natrona County School District is taking a closer look at the issue. “All of the high schools are... Read more »

01/13/20 7:04 PM

Casper student takes second in Wyoming contest; people asked to test homes for health risk

CASPER, Wyo. — Radon is a naturally occurring but potentially dangerous radioactive gas. People are encouraged to have their homes tested for the invisible, odorless and tasteless gas. The Wyoming... Read more »

01/10/20 3:31 PM

Recent Births (12/31/19 – 1/6/20)

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 »

01/10/20 11:25 AM

Wyoming law out of sync with national law raising minimum tobacco sales age to 21

CASPER, Wyo. — Under federal law, it is now illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. President Donald Trump signed legislation on Dec. 20, 2019 which... Read more »

01/09/20 12:27 PM

Pharmacies say prescribers bear opioid crisis responsibility

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Doctors and other healthcare practitioners who write prescriptions bear ultimate responsibility for improper distribution of opioids to patients, not pharmacists who... Read more »

01/08/20 9:18 AM

Casper’s New Year’s baby born after Denver detour (Photos)

BreAnna McFarland and her husband Cody spent her 21st birthday and Christmas away from home. Not because of a birthday vacation, but because their first child, Paxton, was on the... Read more »

01/03/20 2:58 PM

Recent Births (12/13/19 – 12/31/19)

01/03/20 1:13 PM

Recent Births (12/13/19 – 12/22/19)

12/31/19 11:44 AM

Selling tobacco products to anyone under 21 now illegal in the U.S.

CASPER, Wyo. — It is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21 year of age in the United States. That follows legislation signed by President Donald Trump.... Read more »

12/27/19 11:02 AM

Snack kits containing hard-boiled eggs recalled due to possible food-bourne illness concern (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Snack packs that were distributed nation wide are being recalled due to a potential health concern. Reichel Foods Inc. is recalling the Pro2Snax packages because the hard... Read more »

12/26/19 1:31 PM

Wyoming DEQ’s investigation into Pavillion well water quality exceeds $1.2 million

CASPER, Wyo. — An investigation into “drinking water quality issues in the rural area east of the Town of Pavillion” has exceeded $1.2 million in total costs. The Wyoming Department... Read more »

12/23/19 3:34 PM

NCSD looking to tackle student vaping and tobacco use

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is planning to find ways to curb student use of tobacco and vaping products. “The topic of vaping, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco... Read more »

12/23/19 12:03 PM

Verda James students donate hygiene items to Self-Help Center ahead of Christmas (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Verda James Elementary School fifth-graders came up with a way to support the community this holiday season. “If you’ve ever wondered about the next generation of... Read more »

12/20/19 10:55 AM

Mom and boy who had seizures present Riverton police officer with life saving award

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Riverton Police Department officers have been presented with life saving awards for their actions. Those include Officer Billy Whiteplume and Officer David Milovich. “Officer Whiteplume received... Read more »

12/20/19 10:23 AM

Wyoming Department of Health offering regional cancer services grant funding

CASPER, Wyo. — Six regional sites in Wyoming will be selected to support a “Wyoming Cancer Resource Services Regional Coordinator Program.” Nonprofits and health systems across the state working to... Read more »

12/20/19 9:59 AM

Make-A-Wish Wyoming grants 26 wishes in 2019, supporting kids and families (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Make-A-Wish Wyoming granted 26 wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in 2019. “In the last year, wish children and their families across the state have experienced the... Read more »

12/18/19 3:36 PM

Poison Control: Tips for a safe holiday at home

CASPER, Wyo. — A regional Poison Control office is reminding Wyoming residents of the potential poisoning hazards around the home during the holidays. “Research shows that the number of poisoning... Read more »

12/17/19 12:28 PM

Children with measles travel to Denver airport while infectious

CASPER, Wyo. — Three unnvaccinated children who tested positive for measles are currently hospitalized at Children’s Colorado Hospital. The children tested positive after “traveling to a country with an ongoing... Read more »

12/16/19 4:12 PM

Red Cross to honor two for helping save life of collapsed basketball player in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Two people will be honored by the American Red Cross of Wyoming on Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Casper. Those individuals include Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Adam Bruning... Read more »

12/16/19 10:48 AM

With 36% of Wyoming high schoolers vaping, teens encouraged to get help

CASPER, Wyo. — A 2018 “Wyoming Prevention Needs Assessment” found that 36% of Wyoming high schoolers and 11% of middle schoolers reported vaping. “Most vaping products contain nicotine, an addictive... Read more »

12/16/19 9:37 AM

WDH: Flu starting to get active in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health is telling residents “to do what they can to avoid becoming ill with influenza,” after reports showed active flu season in the state.... Read more »

12/12/19 3:06 PM

FDA: E. coli outbreak linked to popular salad mix bags

CASPER, Wyo. – The FDA is warning against eating some Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad kits. In a release sent on Monday evening, the FDA says U.S. state... Read more »

12/10/19 5:17 AM

White Castle frozen hamburgers recalled with possible Listeria issue

CASPER, Wyo – White Castle has issued a voluntary recall of some of its frozen hamburgers sold in retail stores. According to a statement from the FDA, the recall includes... Read more »

12/09/19 1:57 PM

With new facility on horizon, Casper’s VA clinic plans for future

CASPER, Wyo. – There are around 2,500 veterans living in the Casper area today, and Casper’s VA clinic aims to serve all of them. Casper’s first VA clinic opened nearly... Read more »

12/06/19 6:01 AM

Over 100 people ill after consuming lettuce likely grown in California

CASPER, Wyo. — An outbreak of a strain of E. coli has infected at least 102 people. The source of the outbreak is likely romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California,... Read more »

12/04/19 6:41 PM

Recent Births (11/10/19 – 11/23/19)

11/27/19 12:50 PM

Wisconsin mom who lost son at childbirth pumps for 63 days, donates breastmilk

A mother in Wisconsin decided to turn her grief into giving. On an emotional Facebook post, Sierra Strangfeld detailed her experience, saying she wanted “nothing more than to be successful... Read more »

11/25/19 2:00 PM

Recent Births (11/11/19 – 11/17/19)

11/22/19 1:41 PM

Only 160 vaccines left after busy flu season at Casper-Natrona health department

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department have only 160 flu vaccines remaining after a busy start to the season. Disease Prevention Clinic Manager Hilary Cage told the health... Read more »

11/22/19 10:05 AM

Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 schools in Colorado

It’s an early but unwelcome Thanksgiving break for students in western Colorado. According to the Daily Sentinel, a highly contagious norovirus outbreak has hit several schools and numerous students and... Read more »

11/21/19 4:02 PM

17 ill, 7 hospitalized after consuming E. Coli contaminated salad

CASPER, Wyo. — Various salad products are being recalled due to possible E. Coli contamination. 17 people have become ill including seven who were hospitalized after consuming the products. The... Read more »

11/21/19 3:38 PM

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Health

Kanye West donates shoes for benefit to support Riverton coach fighting cancer

Recent Births (1/3/20 – 1/12/20)

As deer tests positive for CWD, Game and Fish says don’t feed wildlife

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

NCSD reports name of school with pertussis case

Powder River Energy donation will provide up to 80,000 meals to Wyomingites struggling this winter

NCSD #1 confirms whooping cough within Casper school

About 43% of surveyed NCSD students say they’ve vaped at least once in their lifetime

Casper student takes second in Wyoming contest; people asked to test homes for health risk

Recent Births (12/31/19 – 1/6/20)

Wyoming law out of sync with national law raising minimum tobacco sales age to 21

Pharmacies say prescribers bear opioid crisis responsibility

Casper’s New Year’s baby born after Denver detour (Photos)

Recent Births (12/13/19 – 12/31/19)

Recent Births (12/13/19 – 12/22/19)

Selling tobacco products to anyone under 21 now illegal in the U.S.

Snack kits containing hard-boiled eggs recalled due to possible food-bourne illness concern (PHOTOS)

Wyoming DEQ’s investigation into Pavillion well water quality exceeds $1.2 million

NCSD looking to tackle student vaping and tobacco use

Verda James students donate hygiene items to Self-Help Center ahead of Christmas (PHOTOS)

Mom and boy who had seizures present Riverton police officer with life saving award

Wyoming Department of Health offering regional cancer services grant funding

Make-A-Wish Wyoming grants 26 wishes in 2019, supporting kids and families (PHOTOS)

Poison Control: Tips for a safe holiday at home

Children with measles travel to Denver airport while infectious

Red Cross to honor two for helping save life of collapsed basketball player in Casper

With 36% of Wyoming high schoolers vaping, teens encouraged to get help

WDH: Flu starting to get active in Wyoming

FDA: E. coli outbreak linked to popular salad mix bags

White Castle frozen hamburgers recalled with possible Listeria issue

With new facility on horizon, Casper’s VA clinic plans for future

Over 100 people ill after consuming lettuce likely grown in California

Recent Births (11/10/19 – 11/23/19)

Wisconsin mom who lost son at childbirth pumps for 63 days, donates breastmilk

Recent Births (11/11/19 – 11/17/19)

Only 160 vaccines left after busy flu season at Casper-Natrona health department

Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 schools in Colorado

17 ill, 7 hospitalized after consuming E. Coli contaminated salad

Crime

Community

Cheyenne man charged after alleged hit and run, reportedly struck vehicle five times

NCSO: nude videos taken of people in Casper bathrooms weren’t shared publicly

Sexual abuse suspect appears in court

Woman pleads ‘guilty’ to multiple charges of DUI- Child Endangerment

Recent Arrests (1/16/20 – 1/17/20)

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Community

Community

I-80 overnight closure stretched from Cheyenne to Rock Springs

Cheyenne man charged after alleged hit and run, reportedly struck vehicle five times

Kanye West donates shoes for benefit to support Riverton coach fighting cancer

NCSO: nude videos taken of people in Casper bathrooms weren’t shared publicly

I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins to stay closed until at least early morning

Wyoming

Community

Kanye West donates shoes for benefit to support Riverton coach fighting cancer

Sexual abuse suspect appears in court

Judge says conservation group can look into energy panel

As deer tests positive for CWD, Game and Fish says don’t feed wildlife

Wyoming to increase female black bear hunting limits in some areas

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