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NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning of high winds and snow in the low lying Natrona County area. “Strong southwest winds will... Read more »

01/17/20 6:04 AM

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Court papers say that a Cheyenne woman is facing multiple charges after she was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department in relation to a car accident that... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 PM

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police said on Thursday that they had arrested a Natrona County School District employee alleged to have sexually abused a minor. The police department provided... Read more »

01/16/20 6:27 PM

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

CASPER, Wyo. — Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 16 year old girl missing since Dec. 21, 2019. Mary Josia Hagestad of Billings may have traveled to... Read more »

01/16/20 5:58 PM

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper has released a statement regarding an individual accused of criminal voyeurism at city facilities. The suspect is identified by the city as a... Read more »

01/16/20 5:04 PM

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

CASPER, Wyo. — An Idaho man died after being caught in an avalanche on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Kirk Douglas Rongen, 50, of Jerome, Idaho was unable to be revived after... Read more »

01/16/20 5:01 PM

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has arrested a Natrona County School District employee on alleged charges of sexually abusing a minor. The school district issued a statement on... Read more »

01/16/20 4:20 PM

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

CASPER, Wyo. —The United States Senate passed legislation creating a new North American trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada on Thursday, Jan. 16. ““This historic bipartisan trade deal... Read more »

01/16/20 4:08 PM

Yellowstone visitors recognized for reporting child abuse and neglect of six children to park rangers

CASPER, Wyo. — Two people who visited Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 28, 2019 were recognized this week for reporting a case of apparent child abuse and neglect involving six... Read more »

01/16/20 3:27 PM

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Alia Scott: Reflections After One Year with WPDN

She’s one of the good guys. When Alia Scott started working for WPDN in November of 2018, she came into the practice with wide eyes and pure intentions. That wasn’t... Read more »

01/16/20 3:15 PM

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States House of Representatives delivered articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. “[House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi finally caved,” Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso... Read more »

01/16/20 3:08 PM

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

CASPER, Wyo. — The board of the Jackson Hole Airport have reached a decision to commit to cutting some carbon emissions related the the operation of the airport. The board... Read more »

01/16/20 2:31 PM

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new program to compensate ranchers if they experience livestock losses due to grey wolves. The proposed... Read more »

01/16/20 11:48 AM

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections is highlighting skills and programs within the department that may help incarcerated individuals to improve themselves. In a written statement sent to media... Read more »

01/16/20 11:31 AM

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/15/20 – 1/16/200

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map are provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For... Read more »

01/16/20 11:07 AM

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says that strong winds are expected to return to the southeast part of the state and the western Nebraska panhandle on... Read more »

01/16/20 10:58 AM

Rep. Cheney says no to Senate run, plans on seeking House re-election

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Liz Cheney announced via Twitter on Thursday, Jan. 16 that she will not be running for Wyoming’s open United States Senate seat, choosing instead to for reelection... Read more »

01/16/20 10:08 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Park Service began an operation to remove mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park in early January. That operation involves aerial gunners shooting the goats... Read more »

01/16/20 9:45 AM

Recent Arrests (1/15/20 – 1/16/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/16/20 9:17 AM

Knife attack suspect in custody

Update 1/16/20 9:00 am: Casper Police Department confirmed that the suspect, Danielle Rickert, age 24, turned herself in. CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police Department officials say that a suspect in... Read more »

01/16/20 8:07 AM

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CASPER, Wyo. — On January 20, 2020, ServeWyoming will be hosting a day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Wyoming Equality Day, to honor Dr.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 AM

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Statehouse would join a small number of others around the country with outdoor monuments dedicated to real women in U.S.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:24 AM

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

CASPER, Wyo. — Today’s forecast from the National Weather service is calling for sunny skies, and a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as zero early. Breezy, with... Read more »

01/16/20 6:13 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The Center for Disease Control is saying that the outbreak of E. coli, linked to some Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad kits appears to be over. “Contaminated... Read more »

01/16/20 6:04 AM

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination

By EMILY McFARLAN MILLER Religion News Service (RNS) — The 16 United Methodist bishops and advocacy group leaders who negotiated a recent proposal to split the denomination explained their reasoning... Read more »

01/16/20 4:52 AM

House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate

By LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the... Read more »

01/15/20 6:49 PM

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming National Guard held their “Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year” banquet on Jan. 11. At the banquet, service members were recognized for their “outstanding... Read more »

01/15/20 5:56 PM

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that will come before the Wyoming Legislature in February would make some amendments to the state’s definition of the crime of “voyeurism.” The punishment for... Read more »

01/15/20 5:38 PM

Casper asks public to help identify historic spots significant to minorities in the community

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Historic Preservation Commission have put together a “Historic Preservation Plan” which is intended to identify buildings and sites important to the community’s history. “It will be... Read more »

01/15/20 3:06 PM

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Rowland, Whitney, Swingholm, Palmer

CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Police Department says that they’re looking for individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Evansville... Read more »

01/15/20 3:06 PM

Firefighters explain ‘low-angle’ rope rescue efforts after vehicle drives off Lookout Point (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A person sustained minor injuries after driving over the edge of Lookout Point on Casper Mountain on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Emergency personnel arrived on scene at about... Read more »

01/15/20 1:35 PM

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park has released the visitation numbers for 2019, and say that the numbers show the lowest visitation to America’s first National Park, since 2014. The park... Read more »

01/15/20 12:43 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

Casper Police Dept. Incident Report Map (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map are provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For... Read more »

01/15/20 10:35 AM

Wind River Indian Reservation Startup Challenge launched by UW

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming launched the Wind River Startup Challenge this month, giving tribal member entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive funding to start businesses. In collaboration with the... Read more »

01/15/20 10:25 AM

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NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

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Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Yellowstone visitors recognized for reporting child abuse and neglect of six children to park rangers

Alia Scott: Reflections After One Year with WPDN

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/15/20 – 1/16/200

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

Rep. Cheney says no to Senate run, plans on seeking House re-election

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

Recent Arrests (1/15/20 – 1/16/20)

Knife attack suspect in custody

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

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

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination

House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

Casper asks public to help identify historic spots significant to minorities in the community

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Rowland, Whitney, Swingholm, Palmer

Firefighters explain ‘low-angle’ rope rescue efforts after vehicle drives off Lookout Point (PHOTOS)

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

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

Casper Police Dept. Incident Report Map (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

Wind River Indian Reservation Startup Challenge launched by UW

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FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

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Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

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Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

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