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Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

The Casper Police Department has arrested one individual, identified as a Natrona County School District Employee, in relation to, what the police call, “an ongoing investigation.” On January 16th, 2020,... Read more »

01/16/20 4:06 PM

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

01/15/20 3:06 PM

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

01/15/20 1:35 PM

One rescued after vehicle goes off lookout point

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire reports that a vehicle went over the edge of Lookout Point, on the face of Casper Mountain. Details are few at this time, but emergency... Read more »

01/14/20 7:38 PM

Casper considering east side dog park, with minimal amenities

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper owns some property behind Rocky Mountain Oncology on the east side of town at 1800 East K Street. The city council has been... Read more »

01/14/20 7:30 PM

Draft Casper Area ‘Long Range Transportation Plan’ includes total of $917 million in recommendations

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and their consultant Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates have put together a final draft of a Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan is... Read more »

01/14/20 5:09 PM

City of Casper: Automated system warns of shut-off, notification made in error

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is saying that multiple residents may have received delinquency notices for their water bill, and that that these calls were made in error.... Read more »

01/14/20 12:49 PM

‘Heavy band’ of snow in the west Tuesday, Casper may see rain and snow Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Western Wyoming is likely to see snow on Tuesday, decreasing in the evening. “A heavy snow band is moving into western Wyoming this morning,” the National Weather... Read more »

01/14/20 11:05 AM

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

CASPER, Wyo. — A record number of anglers completed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 2019 “Cutt-Slam” challenge. The Cutt-Slam challenges people to catch all four cutthroat trout subspecies found... Read more »

01/14/20 10:41 AM

Teton Pass closed, backcountry travel discouraged with avalanche danger high

CASPER, Wyo. — Avalanche danger in the Teton area is high above 7,500 feet on Tuesday, Jan. 14. That is according to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center who say that strong... Read more »

01/14/20 10:19 AM

Teton Pass to close for avalanche mitigation Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — WY 22 over Teton Pass will close at 2 pm Monday, Jan. 13 so that avalanche mitigation efforts can be conducted. “Windy conditions are creating snow loading... Read more »

01/13/20 11:59 AM

2020 Jackalope Jumpers to plunge into icy Casper water, supporting Special Olympics

CASPER, Wyo. — The best place to catch jackalopes is after they are shivering cold from taking a plunge into icy waters. Those who’ve never seen such fantastic creatures have... Read more »

01/10/20 3:10 PM

7 DUI, 6 controlled substance arrests over New Year’s holiday enforcement in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — Seven impaired drivers were arrested by law enforcement during their New Year’s holiday operations. Six people were arrested for possessing controlled substances, according to the Wyoming Department... Read more »

01/10/20 2:46 PM

F.E. Warren Air Base denies mystery drones are theirs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – F.E. Warren Air Force Base has issued a statement denying that the numerous drones being spotted over northern Colorado and eastern Nebraska are part of any of... Read more »

01/10/20 11:48 AM

Snow on the radar again for Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper is blanketed in some snow on Friday morning and more snow could return next week. The National Weather Service in Riverton forecasts a chance of snow... Read more »

01/10/20 10:30 AM

Dozens of animals rescued after law enforcement search (PHOTOS)

Around noon today, Casper Police Department Animal Protection Officers rescued dozens of animals from a residence in Natrona County. Police officals say that on December 26th, 2019, APOs responded to... Read more »

01/09/20 4:30 PM

Over 1,000 animals killed illegally in Utah in 2019

CASPER, Wyo. — 1,050 animals were illegally killed in Utah in 2019. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources say that is a slight increase over 2018. “The total combined value... Read more »

01/09/20 3:49 PM

Bill would impact transgender athletes, requiring they play on team matching biological birth

A bill has been introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly that would impact transgender elementary and secondary students in the state. It would require that student athletes “participate in school-sanctioned... Read more »

01/09/20 3:34 PM

WYDOT: driver able to walk away unharmed from 150 foot wide avalanche slide

CASPER, Wyo. — The driver of a delivery box truck was unharmed after his vehicle was caught in an avalanche slide on Thursday, Jan. 9. The local driver’s truck become... Read more »

01/09/20 2:27 PM

Breaking: Second avalanche on Teton pass, one vehicle stuck in first on Thursday

UPDATE: WYDOT has confirmed that there was a second slide on Thursday. Preliminary surveillance of the area does not indicate that any further vehicles have been impacted. An earlier avalanche... Read more »

01/09/20 1:43 PM

Former UW starting QB transferring to Idaho State

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – University of Wyoming Quarterback, Tyler Vander Waal announced on Twitter that he is transferring to Idaho State University. Vander Waal began the 2018 season as the starting... Read more »

01/09/20 1:10 PM

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

U.S. Army: text messages notifying individuals of military draft are fake

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Army say they have received multiple reports about text messages that claim to notify individuals they’ve been selected for a military draft. The Army... Read more »

01/09/20 11:30 AM

Two men sentenced to jail for trespassing on to cone of Old Faithful Geyser

CASPER, Wyo. — A Colorado man and a New York man have been sentenced for trespassing on to the cone of Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Geyser. “Eric Schefflin, 20,... Read more »

01/09/20 11:14 AM

Wyoming Purple Heart recipient lands prestigious ‘Thomas Jefferson Award’

CASPER, Wyo. — Jack Darnell is a resident of Jeffrey City, Wyoming and is a veteran of World War II. “Mr. Darnell is a World War II Marine Corps combat... Read more »

01/09/20 11:01 AM

South Dakota voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana

CASPER, Wyo. — 11 states have already legalized recreational marijuana after Illinois did so to kick off 2020. In addition to Colorado, another state bordering Wyoming is considering legalizing recreational... Read more »

01/09/20 10:29 AM

Amoco Reuse Agreement Board elects new leadership at first meeting of 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — The Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board manages the former Amoco oil refinery property in Casper. During their first meeting of 2020, the ARAJPB elected new leadership.... Read more »

01/08/20 6:53 PM

Retiring official helped improve offender substance abuse treatment, community re-entry in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections say that their deputy director has retired after spending nearly 40 years with the state. Steve Lindly “has been a leader in... Read more »

01/08/20 5:12 PM

Mountain lion activity reported in Jackson, students urged to use caution

CASPER, Wyo. — A mountain lion has been spotted near a trail in Jackson. With reports of the mountain lion near High School Butte, the Teton County School District urged... Read more »

01/08/20 4:13 PM

Wish a fish from a Petri dish? Lab-grown yellowtail could ease pressure on fisheries

CASPER, Wyo. — A San Diego-based company has demonstrated a lab-grown fish product they say could alleviate pressure on fisheries. “With demand for seafood at an all-time high, and supply... Read more »

01/08/20 10:59 AM

Pier 1 announces plans to close nearly half of stores nationwide

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Pier 1 Imports has announced that they are planning on closing around 450 stores across America. This announcement comes amid the rumors that the company may decide... Read more »

01/08/20 9:06 AM

Windy again today after 75 mph gusts in Casper on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – The relentless wind over the past few days hasn’t given up just yet. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, strong winds will continue through Wednesday... Read more »

01/08/20 5:01 AM

CPD: Person believed to have taken own life, after attempted contact

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper police say they and the Wyoming Division of Investigation are looking into an incident surrounding the discovery of a body early Wednesday morning. Police say that... Read more »

01/08/20 12:55 AM

Casper to help CATC get two new buses for up to $150K

CASPER, Wyo. — CATC/The Bus provides public transportation in the Casper area. They’ll be getting two new 16 passenger buses with support from a Wyoming Department of Transportation grant. However,... Read more »

01/07/20 7:16 PM

13 properties near South Poplar Street annexed into Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — 13 properties that were previously not incorporated into Casper will be annexed into the city. The city council approved an on third reading Tuesday, Jan. 7, making... Read more »

01/07/20 7:14 PM

Despite concerns development could disrupt Casper health centers, re-zoning initiated

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper received land on Casper Mountain as part of a land swap deal in 2015. The mountain land had belonged to East Elkhorn Ranch... Read more »

01/07/20 7:12 PM

Metro Road begins path toward 40 mph speed limit

CASPER, Wyo. — With a new mayor at their helm, the Casper City Council began the process of increasing the speed limit on Metro Road. The current speed limit on... Read more »

01/07/20 6:32 PM

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Breaking News

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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

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

NCSD reports name of school with pertussis case

Casper police investigate Tues. knife assault, seek information on suspect

NCSD #1 confirms whooping cough within Casper school

One rescued after vehicle goes off lookout point

Casper considering east side dog park, with minimal amenities

Draft Casper Area ‘Long Range Transportation Plan’ includes total of $917 million in recommendations

City of Casper: Automated system warns of shut-off, notification made in error

‘Heavy band’ of snow in the west Tuesday, Casper may see rain and snow Friday

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

Teton Pass closed, backcountry travel discouraged with avalanche danger high

Teton Pass to close for avalanche mitigation Monday

2020 Jackalope Jumpers to plunge into icy Casper water, supporting Special Olympics

7 DUI, 6 controlled substance arrests over New Year’s holiday enforcement in Natrona County

F.E. Warren Air Base denies mystery drones are theirs

Snow on the radar again for Casper

Dozens of animals rescued after law enforcement search (PHOTOS)

Over 1,000 animals killed illegally in Utah in 2019

Bill would impact transgender athletes, requiring they play on team matching biological birth

WYDOT: driver able to walk away unharmed from 150 foot wide avalanche slide

Breaking: Second avalanche on Teton pass, one vehicle stuck in first on Thursday

Former UW starting QB transferring to Idaho State

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

U.S. Army: text messages notifying individuals of military draft are fake

Two men sentenced to jail for trespassing on to cone of Old Faithful Geyser

Wyoming Purple Heart recipient lands prestigious ‘Thomas Jefferson Award’

South Dakota voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana

Amoco Reuse Agreement Board elects new leadership at first meeting of 2020

Retiring official helped improve offender substance abuse treatment, community re-entry in Wyoming

Mountain lion activity reported in Jackson, students urged to use caution

Wish a fish from a Petri dish? Lab-grown yellowtail could ease pressure on fisheries

Pier 1 announces plans to close nearly half of stores nationwide

Windy again today after 75 mph gusts in Casper on Tuesday

CPD: Person believed to have taken own life, after attempted contact

Casper to help CATC get two new buses for up to $150K

13 properties near South Poplar Street annexed into Casper

Despite concerns development could disrupt Casper health centers, re-zoning initiated

Metro Road begins path toward 40 mph speed limit

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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

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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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

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

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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

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

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

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