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Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

April 17, 2021 By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday,... Read more »

04/17/21 11:10 AM

Officials: 2nd dead worker from capsized boat found in Gulf

By STACEY PLAISANCE, KEVIN McGILL and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — The body of a second dead worker from a lift boat that capsized earlier this... Read more »

04/16/21 12:51 PM

Police ID gunman in FedEx shooting as young male in 20s

By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police scoured a Fedex facility in Indianapolis and interviewed scores of witnesses Friday in search of a motive for the... Read more »

04/16/21 12:23 PM

Gordon orders flags at half staff across Wyoming for victims of Indianapolis shooting

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered U.S. and Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff across the state until sunset April 20 “in honor and remembrance of the victims... Read more »

04/16/21 12:11 PM

Metal guitarist is 1st suspect to plead guilty in Capitol riot

Apr 16, 2021 By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A heavy metal guitarist on Friday became the first defendant to plead guilty to federal... Read more »

04/16/21 10:59 AM

Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Washington

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Friday responded in kind to a barrage of new U.S. sanctions, saying it would expel 10 U.S. diplomats and take... Read more »

04/16/21 10:45 AM

As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it

Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.

04/16/21 10:44 AM

US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger... Read more »

04/16/21 10:42 AM

GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo

WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.

04/16/21 4:52 AM

Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When he launched his campaign to become Florida’s governor in January 2018, few expected Ron DeSantis to prevail in America’s toughest political battleground.

04/16/21 4:47 AM

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and injured several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said.

04/16/21 4:26 AM

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

By ERIC TUCKER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies... Read more »

04/15/21 3:21 PM

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence has undergone surgery to have a pacemaker implanted.

04/15/21 2:55 PM

This vax’s for you: Budweiser offers free suds to entice COVID vaccinations

Budweiser is the latest brand to crack open a gift for the vaccinated. According to KDVR-TV in Denver, the promotion was announced on Budweiser’s social media accounts and ties into... Read more »

04/15/21 1:33 PM

Production of ‘Outer Range’ TV series about Wyoming rancher underway in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A television series starring Josh Brolin and now in production in New Mexico will employ up to 300 crew members and 2,000 people as extras... Read more »

04/15/21 1:04 PM

Bankers report strong growth in rural parts of 10 states, including Wyoming

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states even though business continues to lag behind the level it was at before... Read more »

04/15/21 1:04 PM

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world on Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a months-long race to protect the population against COVID-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths.

04/15/21 12:32 PM

Defense rests without Chauvin testimony at murder trial

By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd rested its case Thursday... Read more »

04/15/21 10:57 AM

Ex-Minnesota cop faces hearing in shooting of Daunte Wright

By SCOTT BAUER and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Black community leaders and family members of Daunte Wright were calling for more serious charges against a... Read more »

04/15/21 10:54 AM

Divers aim to reach capsized oil industry vessel in search for survivors

PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — With 12 people still missing from a capsized oil industry vessel, divers awaited a break in stormy weather Thursday that would allow them to reach... Read more »

04/15/21 10:49 AM

US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.

04/15/21 6:50 AM

Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions and the expulsion of diplomats from the U.S. in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a senior administration official said.

04/15/21 5:52 AM

US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Biden administration’s surprise announcement of an unconditional troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 appears to strip the Taliban and the Afghan government of considerable leverage and could ramp up pressure on them to reach a peace deal.

04/15/21 4:36 AM

Big-business pushback against voting measures gains momentum

Big business has ratcheted up its objections to proposals that would make it harder to vote, with several hundred companies and executives signing a new statement opposing “any discriminatory legislation."

04/15/21 4:31 AM

Conservatives propose revised sex ed rules in LGBTQ pushback

PHOENIX (AP) — Two years after Arizona lawmakers repealed a ban on any HIV/AIDS instruction that “promotes a homosexual lifestyle" as they faced a lawsuit, they are moving closer to revamping the state's sex education laws to be some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.

04/14/21 1:35 PM

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National / World

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

AP Interview: Beijing says US ‘too negative’ toward China

FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year

After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Officials: 2nd dead worker from capsized boat found in Gulf

Police ID gunman in FedEx shooting as young male in 20s

Gordon orders flags at half staff across Wyoming for victims of Indianapolis shooting

Metal guitarist is 1st suspect to plead guilty in Capitol riot

Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Washington

As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it

US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants

GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo

Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

This vax’s for you: Budweiser offers free suds to entice COVID vaccinations

Production of ‘Outer Range’ TV series about Wyoming rancher underway in New Mexico

Bankers report strong growth in rural parts of 10 states, including Wyoming

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

Defense rests without Chauvin testimony at murder trial

Ex-Minnesota cop faces hearing in shooting of Daunte Wright

Divers aim to reach capsized oil industry vessel in search for survivors

US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic

Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia

US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan

Big-business pushback against voting measures gains momentum

Conservatives propose revised sex ed rules in LGBTQ pushback

Biden on Afghanistan: ‘Time to end America’s longest war’

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

Barrasso: U.S.-Mexico border security ‘number one topic’ on Wyomingites’ minds

Cheney: Biden’s plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan will ’embolden’ jihadists

Suez Canal chief: Vessel impounded amid financial dispute

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

16 states back Alabama’s challenge to Census privacy tool

Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever

Poll: 15% of Americans worse off a year into pandemic

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Wyoming

Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

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UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

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Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards