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Obituaries: Johnson, Ordes, Oien, Shepherd, Edwards

CASPER, Wyo. – Patrica L. Johnson: 1958 – 2021 Patricia “Patty” Lynn Johnson (Nelson) was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandma, aunt, and friend. She left this world... Read more »

01/25/21 5:19 AM

Obituaries: Weliever, Mitchell, Trujillo, Dever

CASPER, Wyo. – Richard Jack Weliever, 58, of Riverton, passed away from a drowning accident on Thursday, January 14, 2021. A service will be held for him at 10:00 am... Read more »

01/18/21 2:36 PM

Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and LINDA DEUTSCH Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method... Read more »

01/17/21 10:07 AM

Obituary: Jeffrey Ray McPherson

Jeffrey Ray McPherson October 11, 1957 – December 30, 2020 (age 63) Jeffrey Ray McPherson was born in Denver, Colorado on October 11,1957 and passed away on December 30,2020 in... Read more »

01/16/21 8:55 AM

Obituary: Kevin Patrick Walsh

Kevin Patrick Walsh December 19, 1964 – January 5, 2021 (age 56) Kevin Walsh (56) went home to be with his Lord on January 5th after a valiant battle with... Read more »

01/15/21 5:36 AM

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dies

Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the magic duo Siegfried & Roy who entertained millions with illusions using rare animals, has died in Las Vegas, his publicist tells The Associated Press. He was 81.

01/14/21 9:25 AM

Obituary: Robert Eugene Pippen

Robert Eugene Pippen September 3, 1935 – December 28, 2020 (age 85) On Monday, December 28, 2020, Robert “Bob” Eugene Pippen passed away peacefully at his home in Casper, Wyoming.... Read more »

01/14/21 4:33 AM

Obituaries: Strom, Christman, Stevens

CASPER, Wyo. – Roger Lynn Strom: October 12, 1955 ~ January 5, 2021 (age 65) Roger Lynn Strom passed peacefully on January 5th, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah from an unexpected, catastrophic,... Read more »

01/13/21 11:11 AM

Obituaries: Ankeny, Laird, Gilmore, Rhoads

CASPER, Wyo. – Duncan C. Ankeny: August 10, 1954 ~ January 2, 2021 (age 66) Duncan C Ankeny Duncan Clayton Ankeny age 66 passed away Saturday January 2. He was born August 10,... Read more »

01/11/21 7:52 AM

‘Brian did his job’: Family remembers fallen Capitol officer

January 9, 2021 By MIKE CATALINI and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press SOUTH RIVER, N.J. (AP) — From his early days growing up in a New Jersey hamlet, Brian Sicknick wanted... Read more »

01/09/21 9:52 AM

Obituary: Margaret E. (Peg) Dill

Margaret E. (Peg) Dill October 27, 1931 – January 2, 2021 (age 89) Margaret E. (Peg) Dill passed away at the age of 89 in Torrington, WY on January 2,... Read more »

01/08/21 4:49 AM

Obituaries: Hede, McCall, McHattie

CASPER, Wyo. – Judi K. Hede: 1954 ~ 2021 (age 66) Judi K. Hede of Casper died at her home on January 1, 2021. Giving up her long, arduous struggle, Judi took her... Read more »

01/07/21 5:55 AM

Obituaries: Shanafelt, Wilson, Johnston, Putman

CASPER, Wyo. – Dale Allen Shanafelt: 1942 – 2020 Dale Allen Shanafelt passed away from complications from COVID on Decenber 31, 2020. He was born on October 2,1942 in McLeansboro,... Read more »

01/05/21 1:12 PM

Gordon orders state flags at half staff this week to honor passing of former state reps

CASPER, Wyo — Gordon orders flags at half staff in two counties this week to honor passing of former state reps. CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that the... Read more »

01/04/21 12:39 PM

Obituary: Michael Anthony Tanner

Michael Anthony Tanner September 25, 1991 – December 28, 2020 (age 29) My son Michael Tanner passed away from liver and kidney failure. Michael was his family’s rock, helping with... Read more »

01/04/21 4:51 AM

Obituaries: Madden, Moore, Olsen, Kaeller

CASPER, Wyo. – Margie A. (Munson) Madden: 1928 – 2020 Margie A. (Munson) Madden, 92, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side December 28, 2020 of complications from... Read more »

12/31/20 5:37 AM

Obituaries: Seidl, Potter, Dame, Ludeman, Aeschliman

CASPER, Wyo. – Philip L. Seidl: 1959 – 2020 What a beautiful difference a single life made. It is with profound sadness and a broken heart that I bring to... Read more »

12/30/20 8:29 AM

Obituaries: Ham, Vance

CASPER, Wyo. – Kathy Ann Ham: February 27, 1960 ~ December 23, 2020 (age 60) Kathy Ann Ham, age 60, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on... Read more »

12/28/20 6:36 AM

University: Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan dead at age 19

December 26, 2020 DALLAS (AP) — Ty Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah who grew up in the Dallas area, has died, school officials announced... Read more »

12/26/20 2:38 PM

Obituaries: Midkiff, Gonzalez, Spethman, McMurry, Harmon

Roberta C. “Bobbie” Midkiff: 1950 – 2020 Roberta C. Midkiff, 70, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Central Wyoming Hospice. Roberta was born Dec. 8, 1950... Read more »

12/24/20 6:22 AM

Obituaries: Fringer, Sohi, Dickerson, Reed, Strube

CASPER, Wyo. – Terri Lynette Elizabeth Fringer: 1960 – 2020 Terri Lynette Elizabeth Fringer, 60, passed away on December 13, 2020 from COVID-19 in Casper at the Wyoming Medical Center.... Read more »

12/22/20 7:51 AM

Obituaries: Kelly, McKinzie, Cox, Barnish, Schouest, Berg

CASPER, Wyo. – Vicky R. Kelly: 1949 – 2020 Vicky Kelly passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on Monday, November 30 2020 at 4pm in Casper, Wyoming. Vicky... Read more »

12/21/20 5:47 AM

Obituaries: Coulter, Olsen, Kissler, Frier

CASPER, Wyo. – June Coulter: 1937 – 2020 Lillian “June” Coulter, 83, of Casper, WY, passed away on December 11, 2020, due to complications from heart surgery. June was born... Read more »

12/18/20 5:48 AM

Obituaries: Wright, Smith, Duckworth, Woodward

CASPER, Wyo. – Sandra Dell Wright: February 1, 1950 ~ December 9, 2020 (age 70) Sandra passed away at Wyoming Medical Center following a battle with Covid-19. She was preceded in death by... Read more »

12/17/20 8:08 AM

Obituaries: Narmore, Anderson

CASPER, Wyo. – Rebecca Narmore: August 19, 1983 ~ December 7, 2020 (age 37) Rebecca Lee-Anne Narmore “Becky”, came into the world on August 19th, 1983 in West Covina, California. Although it was... Read more »

12/15/20 5:30 AM

Obituaries: Markworth, Wood, Dennis

CASPER, Wyo. – Robert S. Markworth: 1952 – 2020 Robert (Bob) Steven Markworth passed away December 6th, 2020 at his home in Riverton WY. Bob was born April 4th, 1952... Read more »

12/14/20 5:58 AM

Obituaries: Oliver, Boe, Day, Singer, Hettinger

CASPER, Wyo. – Mary Katherine Oliver: June 26, 1940 – December 7, 2020 (80) Mary Katherine Oliver was born on June 26, 1940 to Fred and Mary Vehar in Rock... Read more »

12/11/20 1:42 PM

Obituary: Judith “Judi” Ann Anderson

CASPER- Judith “Judi” Ann Anderson, 75, passed away from COVID-19 on December 7th, 2020 at Wyoming Medical Center. She passed away one day before her 76th birthday. Judi received more than... Read more »

12/11/20 9:29 AM

Obituaries: Stuelpnagel, Pettry

CASPER, Wyo. – Janice Lee Stuelpnagel: August 20, 1954 ~ December 4, 2020 (age 66) Janice Lee Stuelpnagel, age 66, passed away December 4, 2020, due to complications from recent surgeries and a... Read more »

12/09/20 5:30 AM

Obituaries: Condelario, Bernard, Dickerson

CASPER, Wyo. – Ronald Condelario: August 5, 1942 ~ December 3, 2020 (age 78) Ronald Lee Condelario passed on December 3rd, 2020. Ronnie was born in Lusk, Wyoming, on August 5th, 1942, to... Read more »

12/08/20 5:48 AM

Obituaries: Cardenas, Souza Jr., Shain

Mike Cardenas: 1936 – 2020 Mike Cardenas, 84, was born in Moses, New Mexico to Jose Mike and Ricarda Cardenas. He peacefully left this world on November 30, 2020 with... Read more »

12/07/20 5:16 AM

Obituaries: Simon, Tucker, Thomas

CASPER, Wyo. – Deborah Anne “Debbie” Simon: 1963 – 2020 Deborah (Debbie) Anne Simon, 57, of Casper, WY passed away Sunday, November 29th, 2020. She was born April 23rd, 1963... Read more »

12/04/20 5:29 AM

Obituary: James Robert Moore

James Robert Moore February 27, 1944 – November 28, 2020 (age 76) James Robert Moore, 76 passed away Saturday November 28th, 2020 at home with his wife Beth, son Jim,... Read more »

12/02/20 5:41 AM

Obituaries: Aytes

CASPER, Wyo. – Ronald (Rowdy) Aytes: September 13, 1939 ~ November 24, 2020 (age 81) Rowdy Aytes, age 81, passed away on November 24, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. Rowdy was born in Cooke... Read more »

12/01/20 11:08 AM

Obituaries: DeFriece, Trionfo, DeVault, Freeman, Boyer

CASPER, Wyo. – Brian “Dad” DeFriece: 1966 – 2020 Brian “Dad” DeFriece passed in Casper, Wyoming on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Brian was born in Frederick, Maryland on June 3rd,... Read more »

11/30/20 10:56 AM

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Obituaries: Johnson, Ordes, Oien, Shepherd, Edwards

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

Obituaries: Geis, Wentz, Tice, Hick

Obituaries: Olson, McInroy, Myers, Wassenberg

Obituaries: Middaugh, Hogan III, Heller, Currah

Obituaries: Weliever, Mitchell, Trujillo, Dever

Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

Obituary: Jeffrey Ray McPherson

Obituary: Kevin Patrick Walsh

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dies

Obituary: Robert Eugene Pippen

Obituaries: Strom, Christman, Stevens

Obituaries: Ankeny, Laird, Gilmore, Rhoads

‘Brian did his job’: Family remembers fallen Capitol officer

Obituary: Margaret E. (Peg) Dill

Obituaries: Hede, McCall, McHattie

Obituaries: Shanafelt, Wilson, Johnston, Putman

Gordon orders state flags at half staff this week to honor passing of former state reps

Obituary: Michael Anthony Tanner

Obituaries: Madden, Moore, Olsen, Kaeller

Obituaries: Seidl, Potter, Dame, Ludeman, Aeschliman

Obituaries: Ham, Vance

University: Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan dead at age 19

Obituaries: Midkiff, Gonzalez, Spethman, McMurry, Harmon

Obituaries: Fringer, Sohi, Dickerson, Reed, Strube

Obituaries: Kelly, McKinzie, Cox, Barnish, Schouest, Berg

Obituaries: Coulter, Olsen, Kissler, Frier

Obituaries: Wright, Smith, Duckworth, Woodward

Obituaries: Narmore, Anderson

Obituaries: Markworth, Wood, Dennis

Obituaries: Oliver, Boe, Day, Singer, Hettinger

Obituary: Judith “Judi” Ann Anderson

Obituaries: Stuelpnagel, Pettry

Obituaries: Condelario, Bernard, Dickerson

Obituaries: Cardenas, Souza Jr., Shain

Obituaries: Simon, Tucker, Thomas

Obituary: James Robert Moore

Obituaries: Aytes

Obituaries: DeFriece, Trionfo, DeVault, Freeman, Boyer

Crime

Crime

Suspect accused of threatening people with a knife

PHOTOS: 34 waterfowl carcasses found wasted; fifth such case in Idaho since late December

Recent Arrests (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Oil City Police Calls (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Casper PD releases photos of suspect vehicle in parking lot hit-and-run

Community

COVID-19

NCSD celebrating school COVID declines; eyeing late Feb/March for staff vaccinations

NCHS enclosed, elevated walkway to be constructed for ~$696K

NCSD estimates CARES funding support to reach about $34.87 million

Food for Thought see 50% increase in Natrona children needing weekend food bags in 2020

Highway Patrol identifies pedestrian struck and killed by school bus last week

Wyoming

COVID-19

NCSD celebrating school COVID declines; eyeing late Feb/March for staff vaccinations

NCHS enclosed, elevated walkway to be constructed for ~$696K

NCSD estimates CARES funding support to reach about $34.87 million

Highway Patrol identifies pedestrian struck and killed by school bus last week

Game and Fish urges anglers to be aware of dangerous ice conditions

Promoted

Casper Medical Imaging

Casper Medical Imaging raises bar for outpatient venous treatments in Wyoming

Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

Telepresence Robots in the UW at Casper Counseling Classroom

307 First Advocates for Review of New Cody Regional Office Project Award

Wyoming Housing Network Offers Housing Help in Uncertain Times

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Former fire-ravaged Alpenglow space shines after gut-rehab in downtown Casper

PHOTOS: Pro-Trump supporters reconvene at Casper park, cruise downtown

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Wyo capitol building on Monday

PHOTO GALLERY: One last glance back at 2020 in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Snow and frost blankets Casper after winter storm

National/World

AP

Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary

Gaetz plans on ‘racking up frequent flier miles’ on Cheney-chiding trip to Wyoming