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Casper welcomes holiday season with tree lighting and parade (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – The 2019 holiday season is in full swing after the annual Community Christmas Tree lighting and the Downtown Christmas Parade on Saturday night. The events took place... Read more »

12/01/19 7:05 AM

‘God give us answers:’ Community gathers to pray for Joey Peterson (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo, – Citizens who entered the Highland Park Community Church’s main sanctuary on Tuesday night were greeted with a familiar face. The face was of Joseph “Joey” Peterson, whose... Read more »

11/20/19 4:00 AM

Searchers take to horseback and sky on fifth day of search for missing Casper boy (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – With horse trailers and a Blackhawk helicopter nearby, searchers gathered at Goose Creek Circle just off Hat Six Road on a cold Thursday morning for their daily... Read more »

11/14/19 10:47 AM

KWHS beats Cheyenne Central, heads to semifinals in state volleyball (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – The KWHS Lady Trojans easily defeated Cheyenne Central in three matches during quarterfinals at the 4A 2019 Wyoming State High School Volleyball Championships on Thursday night. KWHS... Read more »

11/08/19 5:37 AM

Backstory: Ghosts of Nolan Chevrolet’s auto empire still linger in Casper (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – When Casper’s Nolan Chevrolet was established in 1924, the American auto industry was very young. The dealership was started by Jack Nolan, who soon sold part of... Read more »

11/05/19 1:57 PM

SNAPPED: “Robot Worm” art car highlights Downtown Halloween celebrations (VIDEO)

An “art car’ created for the Nevada desert’s Burning Man Festival might be the last thing you’d expect to see on a snowy Halloween night in Downtown Casper. But trick-or-treaters... Read more »

11/01/19 9:24 AM

Backstory: Casper wasn’t fooled by 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast

It has become synonymous with “mass hysteria.” Orson Welles’ infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast celebrates its 81st anniversary this year. On October 30th, 1938, the modernized and Americanized... Read more »

10/30/19 2:13 PM

Lighting the way for the downtown holiday season (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – City of Casper crews were out on Wednesday hanging Christmas lights on downtown trees. The decking of downtown streets usually starts this time of year while the... Read more »

10/17/19 5:43 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. – The lot at 124 South Center in downtown Casper has likely been a parking lot longer than it was anything else. Its longest resident, other than the... Read more »

10/08/19 2:16 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. – First responders and volunteers gathered at Verda James Elementary School on Wednesday morning to help raise awareness of road and crosswalk safety. The annual event is organized... Read more »

10/02/19 2:56 PM

Bright colors welcome first day of autumn (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – Monday, September 23 marked the first day of the 2019 autumn season. Some trees on Casper Mountain are starting to reflect the new season with changing colors.... Read more »

09/23/19 4:21 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. – The remains of 23 people who served their country were given military honors before being interred at their final resting place on Wednesday at the Oregon Trail... Read more »

09/18/19 1:43 PM

National Guard soldiers deploy to Middle East (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Members of the Wyoming National Guard received a police escort as they caravanned to the Natrona County International Airport on Monday afternoon. Soldiers in A Battery, 2nd... Read more »

09/10/19 12:30 PM

Casper Naturalization Ceremony: ‘I encourage you to make us a more diverse and skilled country’ (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Jesus Davila was living in a small town in northern Mexico with his family when he first came to America as a migrant worker in the sugar... Read more »

09/04/19 3:10 PM

Hugs and tears as new school year kicks off (PHOTOS)

Like all schools in the Natrona County School District, Verda James Elementary buzzed on Tuesday morning with the start of another school year. Parents hugged their children and choked back... Read more »

09/03/19 10:13 AM

Mural honoring Casper civil rights activist James Reeb dedicated (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper hero is finally getting the recognition he has long deserved in his hometown. A mural celebrating the life and achievements of the Rev. James Reeb... Read more »

08/29/19 4:20 AM

Man’s quest to mow lawns in 50 states brings him to Casper (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Rodney Smith Jr. is on a mission. Again. The founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service is traveling the country for the sixth time, mowing lawns in... Read more »

08/28/19 6:14 AM

Photos: Music under the stars during WSO’s Pops in the Park concert on Saturday

The third-annual “Pops in the Park” outdoor performance by the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra filled central Casper with music on Saturday evening. On a near-perfect Casper summer night, hundreds packing lawn... Read more »

08/26/19 6:05 AM

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

CASPER, Wyo. — David Street Station buzzed with energy on Saturday as the second 5150′ Festival kicked off, bringing a full day of live music and local vendors to downtown... Read more »

08/25/19 11:20 AM

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse made its way from coast to coast. Casper was one of the prime spots for eclipse tourists for both... Read more »

08/21/19 9:20 AM

Love is the cure: Medical emergency leads to hospital wedding

CASPER, Wyo. – Jim and Robin Guith sat anxiously together in the Wyoming Medical Center chapel on Wednesday morning. It was just about an hour before Jim was scheduled to... Read more »

08/14/19 11:45 PM

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Summer is a time of play and relaxation for kids. It’s also a time when school age children tend to lose some of the skills they learn during the year.... Read more »

08/13/19 4:39 PM

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s been nearly a month since workers at the Metro Animal Shelter lost their break room. Metro was barely able to find space for the dozens of... Read more »

08/12/19 12:01 PM

Wardrobe Cleaners folds after a century in business (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – The decision to wind down one of Casper’s oldest continuously operating businesses wasn’t easy. It was, however, becoming inevitable. “It was time,” said Kelly Kerr, “probably past... Read more »

08/09/19 7:36 AM

Families enjoy a National Night Out with the Casper Police (Gallery)

Tuesday evening, David Street Station was packed with families enjoying the National Night Out with the Casper Police Department and the Food For Thought Summer Market. Lights flashed, sirens echoed,... Read more »

08/07/19 11:35 AM

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Casper’s Hall of Justice missed out on some interesting times. The building that houses the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff’s Office was completed in 1977. Its flourecent-lit walls... Read more »

08/07/19 6:02 AM

Country stars close out Beartrap Festival

Afternoon clouds made for a cooler day at the festival, but the sun made its appearance just as Sunday’s last two acts took the stage. Ned LeDoux played songs old... Read more »

08/04/19 6:42 PM

Skid Row rocks Beartrap Meadow with headlining set (Gallery)

Following the last-minute headliner change from Survivor to Skid Row, the New Jersey rock band took the stage for a headlining set. Despite a 45 minute delay, fans of all... Read more »

08/04/19 10:19 AM

Downtown Casper fills with music and families (Gallery)

With not even a breeze in sight Thursday evening, the streets of downtown Casper quickly filled with people celebrating Rock the Block and August’s Art Walk. From business to business,... Read more »

08/02/19 11:28 AM

Teenage Bottlerocket brings a night of Wyoming punk back to Casper

Classic punk riffs and striking vocals filled The Gaslight Social on Thursday night. A small mosh pit broke out on the floor as the stage lights quickly changed from blue... Read more »

07/26/19 12:38 PM

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

There are snakes and there are bears. Probably multiple snakes, but at least one bear. These are the two casual warnings given by Audubon Rockies community naturalist Zach Hutchinson one... Read more »

07/26/19 5:24 AM

‘House concerts’ rocking Casper neighborhoods for over a decade (Photo Gallery)

CASPER, Wyo. – The unmistakable sound of live music started reverberating on a hot, sunny Tuesday afternoon in one of Casper’s big tree neighborhoods. At around 4 p.m. the lawn... Read more »

07/24/19 2:37 PM

Last flying B-24 plane lands at airport, open for tours and rides

The annual Wings of Freedom Tour landed at the Casper/Natrona County International Airport this week allowing visitors to tour and ride in historic World War II bomber planes. These planes... Read more »

07/11/19 12:10 PM

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

Like countless communities around the globe, Casper loves its parades. Casper College Western History Center archivist Vince Crolla searched the college’s collection for the best parade photos made over the... Read more »

07/09/19 4:47 PM

Photo Gallery: 2019 Parade Day packs downtown

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper came out in droves to enjoy the annual Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Downtown Parade on Tuesday morning. Children screamed with delight while being hit by... Read more »

07/09/19 2:12 PM

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Casper welcomes holiday season with tree lighting and parade (PHOTOS)

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)

Dan Cepeda earns honor for Oil City News (PHOTOS)

Southridge students pack Christmas packages for overseas troops (Photos)

Holiday Square lighting ushers in holiday season in Casper (Photos)

Casper Police Department donates recovered bikes to local groups (PHOTOS)

‘God give us answers:’ Community gathers to pray for Joey Peterson (Photos)

Searchers take to horseback and sky on fifth day of search for missing Casper boy (Photos)

KWHS beats Cheyenne Central, heads to semifinals in state volleyball (PHOTOS)

Backstory: Ghosts of Nolan Chevrolet’s auto empire still linger in Casper (Photos)

SNAPPED: “Robot Worm” art car highlights Downtown Halloween celebrations (VIDEO)

Backstory: Casper wasn’t fooled by 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast

Lighting the way for the downtown holiday season (Photos)

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 Guard soldiers deploy to Middle East (Photos)

Casper Naturalization Ceremony: ‘I encourage you to make us a more diverse and skilled country’ (Photos)

Hugs and tears as new school year kicks off (PHOTOS)

Mural honoring Casper civil rights activist James Reeb dedicated (PHOTOS)

Man’s quest to mow lawns in 50 states brings him to Casper (Photos)

Photos: Music under the stars during WSO’s Pops in the Park concert on Saturday

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

Love is the cure: Medical emergency leads to hospital wedding

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

Wardrobe Cleaners folds after a century in business (Photos)

Families enjoy a National Night Out with the Casper Police (Gallery)

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Country stars close out Beartrap Festival

Skid Row rocks Beartrap Meadow with headlining set (Gallery)

Downtown Casper fills with music and families (Gallery)

Teenage Bottlerocket brings a night of Wyoming punk back to Casper

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

‘House concerts’ rocking Casper neighborhoods for over a decade (Photo Gallery)

Last flying B-24 plane lands at airport, open for tours and rides

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

Photo Gallery: 2019 Parade Day packs downtown

Crime

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Gunn, Grosso, Huaf

Caroll Spinney- Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Oscar; dies at age 85

Obituaries: Stamps, Meloy

Obituaries: Newport, Dolajak Jr., Lujan, Tanner

Obituaries: Smith, Realing, Olson, Richards, Haynes

Community

Breaking News

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

Rib & Chop House will bring the steakhouse experience back to downtown Casper

Country singer Josh Turner to perform in Casper

Today marks 150th anniversary of suffrage in Wyoming

Wyoming

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

Promoted

Community Health Center of Central Wyoming

CHCCW launch Veterans Community Care Program

State Farm Agent, Eric Brinkerhoff a.k.a. “Agent 307”; is taking you out to the movies once again!

Both the End and the Beginning of a Long Road Introducing WPDN’s Newest Associate, Zara Mason

Shop local campaign uses $2 bills to help spread awareness

David Street Station gives thanks for Community Christmas Tree help (PHOTOS)

National/World

AP

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Barr: FBI’s Russia investigation based on ‘bogus narrative’