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Severe weather forecast forces cancellation of Wyoming invasive species initiative meeting

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced an initiative to address “terrestrial invasive plants in the state.” Two teams were meant to meet at 9:30 am Thursday, Oct. 10... Read more »

10/09/19 1:17 PM

Food for Thought gives over 650 food bags to Natrona and Glenrock kids each week

10/09/19 1:10 PM

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Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Symmetry Trailers

10/09/19 5:32 AM

Fall storm may bring up to 14 inches of snow to Casper Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton has put much of Wyoming under a winter storm warning today and through noon on Thursday. According to the NWS, the... Read more »

10/09/19 5:09 AM

Wyoming Senior Olympics eye Casper for 2021 events

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Charlie Powell says that Wyoming Senior Olympics organizers have approached him about the possibility of hosting their 2021 games in Casper. “You’d be amazed at... Read more »

10/08/19 6:45 PM

Running red lights or stop signs leads to 189 Casper crashes

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters says that 145 crashes between August 2018 and August 2019 were the result of drivers running red lights. 44 crashes involved drivers... Read more »

10/08/19 6:34 PM

‘Yo-yo’ talk may bounce entire East Second back to 30 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — City of Casper staff have recommended that the portion of East Second Street between South McKinley Street and South Park Street be reverted to a 30 mph... Read more »

10/08/19 6:26 PM

Casper to open search for golf professional at the municipal course

CASPER, Wyo. — Gary Marsh is the current golf professional at the Casper Municipal Golf Course. His contract expires on Nov. 1. The city plans to open up an RFP... Read more »

10/08/19 5:44 PM

Hammer starts to shape details for $3 million City Hall upgrade proposal

CASPER, Wyo. — “S.A.F.E” stands for “Secure, Attractive, Functional and Efficient.” That is the new acronym behind a $3 million proposal to renovate Casper’s City Hall. The city council discussed... Read more »

10/08/19 5:30 PM

City prepares for fall storm

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper says they are making preparations for the snow storm forecast for later this week. City officials say that in addition to getting the snowplows... Read more »

10/08/19 4:41 PM

CDC: Flu and whooping cough vaccinations during pregnancy protect babies

CASPER, Wyo. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that pregnant women who consider getting flu and whooping cough vaccines are protecting their babies. “Whooping cough vaccination (Tdap)... Read more »

10/08/19 3:19 PM

Walgreens surfs the rising tide of e-cigarette bans

CASPER, Wyo. — Walgreens says it will no longer sell any e-cigarette products. “We have made the decision to stop selling e-cigarette products at our stores nationwide as the CDC,... Read more »

10/08/19 2:50 PM

Police Urge Public to Prepare for First Winter Storm of the Season

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is urging the public to be prepared for the first winter storm of the season this week. The National Weather Service in Riverton has... Read more »

10/08/19 2:29 PM

Playstation 5 and Project Scarlett to compete in 2020 holiday season

CASPER, Wyo. — Sony and Microsoft have both announced plans to bring their next generation gaming systems in time for the 2020 holiday season. Sony Interactive Entertainment President Jim Ryan... Read more »

10/08/19 2:29 PM

Warrant Roundup (10/8/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

10/08/19 2:08 PM

Storm could dump over a foot of snow on Casper Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. — The early winter storm forecast to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 9 could dump over a foot of snow atop Casper Mountain. That is according to the National... Read more »

10/08/19 2:01 PM

‘Band in China’ episode gets South Park banned in China

CASPER, Wyo. — A recent “Band in China” episode of the satire cartoon show “South Park” has resulted in China banning the entire show, according to the South China Morning... Read more »

10/08/19 1:30 PM

Greta Thunberg joins Keystone XL Pipeline protest in Rapid City

CASPER, Wyo. — Climate activist Greta Thunberg came to Rapid City, South Dakota to join a protest against the Keystone XL Pipeline. Thunberg is a “16 year old climate and... Read more »

10/08/19 12:44 PM

With Verda James overpass complete, recycling depot returns to Viking Court

City officials say that on Tuesday, October 8th, crews began moving the recycling depot at 21st and Wyoming Boulevard back to its home at Viking Court. The recycling depot used to... Read more »

10/08/19 11:26 AM

Wyoming motorists urged to prepare for snowstorm

CASPER, Wyo. — With an early-winter storm forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, Wyoming motorists are being urged to be prepared. “In preparation for the upcoming winter storm and colder weather,... Read more »

10/08/19 11:20 AM

Casper streets could see speed limits upped to 40 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Casper roadways may see speed limit increases. King Boulevard could have its speed limit stepped up from 30 mph to 40 mph. West 13th Street beginning... Read more »

10/08/19 11:05 AM

Portions of East Second Street may revert to 30 mph speed limit

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is taking a look at speed limits throughout the city. They decided to lower the speed limit to 20 mph along East Second... Read more »

10/08/19 10:10 AM

Winter storm watch in effect Wednesday, up to 8 inches of snow possible

CASPER, Wyo. – The full extent of Wyoming’s first blast of winter this season is coming into focus as the National Weather Service in Riverton issues a winter storm watch... Read more »

10/08/19 5:21 AM

Journey librarian lands ‘2019 Wyoming Celebrate Literacy Award’

CASPER, Wyo. — Journey Elementary School librarian Ginny Nading has been presented with the “2019 Wyoming Celebrate Literacy Award.” “Ginny takes pride in running her library differently,” the Natrona County... Read more »

10/07/19 5:12 PM

‘Children Helping Children’ concert: Casper kids perform to support peers

CASPER, Wyo. — Before passing away in 2017, Arlene Osborn had a passion for music and teaching. She organized the first “Children Helping Children” concert to raise money for a... Read more »

10/07/19 4:55 PM

Body discovered south of Sinclair, law enforcement investigating

CASPER, Wyo. — The body of a deceased man has been found south of Sinclair, Wyoming. “On Friday, October 4, 2019 at approximately 11:26 A.M. the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office... Read more »

10/07/19 3:56 PM

Grizzly spotting turns out to be a ‘bear-looking llama’

CASPER, Wyo. — Animals may seem to resemble one another from a distance or the wrong angle. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Prairie Bear Monitor checked out a reported grizzly... Read more »

10/07/19 3:06 PM

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

CASPER, Wyo. — Osprey is the name and stamp collecting is the game. Artists who think they can create catchy and accurate image of an osprey may want to consider... Read more »

10/07/19 2:39 PM

Nomination call for ‘Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to recognize a youth member of the community who has “made significant contributions to the outdoors.” Anyone can go online... Read more »

10/07/19 2:27 PM

CWCC celebrating 60 years of service to the community

CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming Counseling Center was found in 1959 and originally had only three employees serving 70 patients out of an unused classroom at Natrona County High School.... Read more »

10/07/19 1:01 PM

Geophysicist: Calling Yellowstone a ‘supervolcano’ is trite, misleading

CASPER, Wyo. — Geophysicist Mike Poland thinks the term “supervolcano” is overused and misleading when is comes to describing caldera systems underneath Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas. Poland works... Read more »

10/07/19 12:06 PM

‘Booze and Bacon Festival’ returns to Casper

CASPER, Wyo. – Two decadent delights are the superstars of an event returning to Casper later this year. The second-annual Booze and Bacon Festival is scheduled for Saturday, December 14... Read more »

10/07/19 9:46 AM

One dead, one injured in southwest Wyoming car crash

CASPER, Wyo. — One person died and another was injured following a crash in southwest Wyoming on Wyoming Highway 89 near Bear River in Uinta County. 31-year-old Skylar Kauffman, a... Read more »

10/07/19 9:13 AM

NWS: Heavy snow, sub-freezing temperatures in Casper later this week

CASPER, Wyo. – A cold front moving through the region has the potential to produce blizzard-like conditions in Natrona County and much of Wyoming this week. Rain turning to snow... Read more »

10/07/19 5:04 AM

‘Cloud Morphology’ sculpture coming to UW science building

CASPER, Wyo. — Two new sculptures will be added to the interior of the University of Wyoming’s Science Initiative Building. “Ben Butler from Memphis, Tenn. has been selected to create... Read more »

10/04/19 3:38 PM

Artists selected for Casper State Office Building outdoor installation

CASPER, Wyo. — Artists have been chosen to create a large outdoor installation outside of the yet-to-be-built State Office Building in Casper. “Rob Beishline and Shelley Beishline of Tooza Design in... Read more »

10/04/19 3:27 PM

K-9 ‘Hunter’ retires from the Wyoming Highway Patrol ranks (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — “Hunter,” a K-9 dog for the Wyoming Highway Patrol has retired from service. The pup concluded his service in September. “K-9 Hunter was purchased in 2010 for... Read more »

10/04/19 3:13 PM

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Community

Severe weather forecast forces cancellation of Wyoming invasive species initiative meeting

Food for Thought gives over 650 food bags to Natrona and Glenrock kids each week

Casper air passengers up 22.8% as renovations continue

Dangerous travel conditions expected as snow hits Wyoming Wednesday (MAP+VIDEO)

Casper’s K2 Television sold in deal that includes multiple Wyoming stations

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Symmetry Trailers

Fall storm may bring up to 14 inches of snow to Casper Mountain

Wyoming Senior Olympics eye Casper for 2021 events

Running red lights or stop signs leads to 189 Casper crashes

‘Yo-yo’ talk may bounce entire East Second back to 30 mph

Casper to open search for golf professional at the municipal course

Hammer starts to shape details for $3 million City Hall upgrade proposal

City prepares for fall storm

CDC: Flu and whooping cough vaccinations during pregnancy protect babies

Walgreens surfs the rising tide of e-cigarette bans

Police Urge Public to Prepare for First Winter Storm of the Season

Playstation 5 and Project Scarlett to compete in 2020 holiday season

Warrant Roundup (10/8/19)

Storm could dump over a foot of snow on Casper Mountain

‘Band in China’ episode gets South Park banned in China

Greta Thunberg joins Keystone XL Pipeline protest in Rapid City

With Verda James overpass complete, recycling depot returns to Viking Court

Wyoming motorists urged to prepare for snowstorm

Casper streets could see speed limits upped to 40 mph

Portions of East Second Street may revert to 30 mph speed limit

Winter storm watch in effect Wednesday, up to 8 inches of snow possible

Journey librarian lands ‘2019 Wyoming Celebrate Literacy Award’

‘Children Helping Children’ concert: Casper kids perform to support peers

Body discovered south of Sinclair, law enforcement investigating

Grizzly spotting turns out to be a ‘bear-looking llama’

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

Nomination call for ‘Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year’

CWCC celebrating 60 years of service to the community

Geophysicist: Calling Yellowstone a ‘supervolcano’ is trite, misleading

‘Booze and Bacon Festival’ returns to Casper

One dead, one injured in southwest Wyoming car crash

NWS: Heavy snow, sub-freezing temperatures in Casper later this week

‘Cloud Morphology’ sculpture coming to UW science building

Artists selected for Casper State Office Building outdoor installation

K-9 ‘Hunter’ retires from the Wyoming Highway Patrol ranks (PHOTOS)

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

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

Sweetwater jail inmate dies

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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 cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman

US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes