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75 years on, Battle of the Bulge memories bond people

By RAF CASERT Associated Press THIMISTER-CLERMONT, Belgium (AP) — As a schoolboy three quarters of a century ago, Marcel Schmetz would regularly see open trucks rumble past to a makeshift... Read more »

12/15/19 6:41 AM

I-25 reopens as snow eases in Casper, cold temperatures remain

12/15/19 6:20 AM

OC Events Sunday: Charity Craft Fair, Pottery Sale, and Holiday Crafting Classes!

12/14/19 11:55 PM

OC Events Saturday: Booze & Bacon Festival, Holiday on the Homestead, The Royal Holiday Ball and more!

12/14/19 12:10 AM

Touring and Casper bands keep frolick-and-roll alive at all age shows downtown (PHOTOS)

12/13/19 5:40 PM

Sailor who killed 2 at Pearl Harbor reportedly played hockey with Casper Coyotes

12/13/19 4:41 PM

Over 4,000 wreaths to be placed on veteran’s graves in Casper area on Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. – Volunteers unloaded and stacked hundreds of boxes containing wreaths at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery on Friday morning. The wreaths are the accumulation of months of... Read more »

12/13/19 3:21 PM

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Did you know that 9 out 10 people with marketplace insurance in Wyoming qualify for cost savings? That’s right—and you might be one of them. Some plans may even be... Read more »

12/13/19 3:04 PM

Recent Births (11/19/19 – 12/7/19)

Nov. 19, 2019 Girl, Tuesday Jo Marie, to Lorena O’brien and Kyle Rubush of Casper Nov. 21, 2019 Girl, Brooke Taylor, to Taylor and Edward Maes of Casper Boy, Odin... Read more »

12/13/19 2:52 PM

Hogadon adds three days over winter break

CASPER, Wyo. — Hogadon Basin Ski Area is adding three dates to their winter break open schedule. Those dates include: Monday, December 23 Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 “The... Read more »

12/13/19 2:16 PM

CPD Incident Report Log (12/12/19 – 12/13/19)

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

12/13/19 2:09 PM

Santa is a dinosaur? Tate Museum holiday fun on Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — People may want to stop misinforming their children. While Santa may live at the North Pole, the Tate Geological Museum suggests he may also be a dinosaur.... Read more »

12/13/19 1:13 PM

Evansville Fire-EMS to escort Santa through town on Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. – Santa’s getting a ride through Evansville this Sunday, courtesy of Evansville Fire-EMS. The fire engine, with assistance from the Evansville Police Department, will drive through much of... Read more »

12/13/19 1:06 PM

Retired Air Force general to speak as 660 UW students accept degrees

CASPER, Wyo. — About 660 University of Wyoming students are set to receive degrees at the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14. “The new graduates come from 22 of... Read more »

12/13/19 12:43 PM

I-25 between Cheyenne and Wheatland closed to ‘light, high profile vehicles’

CASPER, Wyo. — I-25 and US 87 is now facing closures to some traffic due to high winds. While the interstate is open to most traffic, it is closed between... Read more »

12/13/19 12:22 PM

Law enforcement help raise over $5,000 for Special Olympic Wyoming (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A “Tip a Cop” fundraising effort has generated over $5,000 for Special Olympics Wyoming. “Over two nights, Natrona County Law Enforcement helped to fundraise $5,247.74 for Special... Read more »

12/13/19 12:14 PM

Man facing felony methamphetamine charges in Rawlins

CASPER, Wyo. — A man is facing felony possession charges for alleged possession of 3.4 grams of methamphetamine in Rawlins. Jesse Witt was arrested on Dec. 11 and is “charged... Read more »

12/13/19 12:04 PM

I-80 closed to ‘light, high profile vehicles’ between Laramie and Elk Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 is closed to “light, high profile vehicles” between Laramie and Elk Mountain. The Friday, Dec. 13 closure is due to gusting winds, according to the Wyoming... Read more »

12/13/19 9:59 AM

Recent Arrests (12/12/19)

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 »

12/13/19 9:41 AM

Laramie man recommended felony charge after early Friday arrest

CASPER, Wyo. — Laramie Police officials say that a man has been recommended for felony charges after an early morning arrest on Friday. On December 13, 2019 at approximately 2:00 am... Read more »

12/13/19 9:00 AM

House panel approves 2 Trump impeachment charges

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The charges now go... Read more »

12/13/19 8:26 AM

Wing data indicates sage grouse population slide will continue

December 11, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile There’s little prospect for Wyoming’s greater sage grouse population to grow next year and reverse a three-year slide, new data from Wyoming Game... Read more »

12/13/19 6:24 AM

Obituaries: Hileman, Hurst, Moler

William “Bill” W Hileman: January 16, 1932 to December 7, 2019 (age 87) Bill passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 7, 2019. He was born in Missoula, Montana on January 16,... Read more »

12/13/19 6:19 AM

Thursday’s Scores

By The Associated Press BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Bridger Valley Tournament= Big Piney 56, Lyman 54 Mountain View 53, Kemmerer 32 Burns Classic= Burns 49, Moorcroft 35 Southeast 51, Wyoming Indian... Read more »

12/13/19 5:54 AM

Snow likely returns to Casper over weekend, followed by very cold temperatures and gusty winds

CASPER, Wyo. – A winter storm is bringing snow to Wyoming again, but Casper’s impact will likely be moderate. Gusty winds and some snow is predicted for today, according to... Read more »

12/13/19 5:26 AM

Pair of Minnesota snowmobilers rescued in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Two snowmobilers from Minnesota were rescued after getting stranded near highway 70 in Wyoming. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office say they received a call on Dec. 9... Read more »

12/12/19 5:02 PM

Casper hunter located who was reported missing

CASPER, Wyo. — A 70 year old Casper man was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 5. He was then located on Dec. 6. Steven Burkart was reported to the Carbon... Read more »

12/12/19 4:53 PM

Former Denver Bronco star takes over UNC football program

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The University of Northern Colorado has announced the hiring of former Denver Broncos wide receiver, Ed McCaffrey as the next head coach of their football program. Soon... Read more »

12/12/19 4:45 PM

Fillies senior to shoot hoops for the Lady T-Birds; it’s a family tradition (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — There is plenty of basketball skill in the Robertson family. Kate Robertson is a senior member of the Natrona County High School Fillies basketball team. She has... Read more »

12/12/19 4:12 PM

Wyoming man hooks lake trout in contest, wins $100 plus chance at grand prize

CASPER, Wyo. — A new ice fishing contest called the “Buckboard Pup-ulation Control Contest” offers people prizes for catching tagged lake trout from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. “On December 10,... Read more »

12/12/19 2:41 PM

Utah woman’s husband in freezer for 10 years, police say

Police in Tooele, Utah, were called to the home of 75-year-old Jeanne Sourone-Mathers on November 22 for a welfare check. While there, they made an unexpected discovery of a body... Read more »

12/12/19 2:22 PM

New students being accepted at NCSD Lab Preschool (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District’s Lab Preschool has openings to accept new three and four year old children. “This is an all-day preschool/childcare setting open from 7:15... Read more »

12/12/19 2:13 PM

15 year old hosting Christmas party for homeless as his birthday present

CASPER, Wyo. — A 15-year old Casperite will be hosting a special Christmas party for guests at the Wyoming Rescue Mission. Diego Jimenez asked for something unique as his birthday... Read more »

12/12/19 2:07 PM

Backwards ’12 Days of Christmas’ brings the holiday spirits (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. ― Beginning Thursday, Dec. 12, a unique cocktail crafted by each bartender at Backwards Distilling Company’s downtown Tasting Room will be offered for the next twelve days. Their... Read more »

12/12/19 1:33 PM

CPD Incident Report Log (12/11/19 – 12/12/19)

12/12/19 1:31 PM

NCSD: Email to staff member results in investigation of “alleged potential safety concern”

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District officials say that an email was received by a staff member that launched an investigation by the district and by the Casper Police Department.... Read more »

12/12/19 1:19 PM