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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Suzanne Young: March 1, 1966 ~ April 11, 2021 (age 55) Suzanne Lynn (Langen) Young, 55, of Glenrock, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions. She... Read more »

04/16/21 5:22 AM

UK mourns Prince Philip; leaders honor his service to queen

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — World leaders and people on the street honored Prince Philip’s life of service to his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, and the British... Read more »

04/09/21 9:09 AM

Obituaries: Davidson, DeVore

CASPER, Wyo. – Zachary “Zach” Aaron Davidson: 1997 – 2021 Zachary “Zach” Aaron Davidson of Casper, WY passed away March 28, 2021 at the age of 24. He was born... Read more »

04/08/21 5:29 AM

Obituaries: Kremer, Reid, Sandau, Coventry

CASPER, Wyo. – Dennis Raymond Kremer: 1955 – 2021 Dennis Raymond Kremer, 65 years of age, of Casper, Wyoming passed away and went to be with the Lord and family,... Read more »

04/07/21 5:57 AM

Obituaries: Pappas Fordyce, Atkins

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04/05/21 6:04 AM

Obituaries: May, Stewart

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04/02/21 5:00 AM

Obituaries: Johnson, Pettigrew, Rodriguez

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04/01/21 1:54 PM

Obituary: Ross Andrew “Bob” LaChance

On March 23, 2021, Ross Andrew “Bob” LaChance, 70, of Casper, left his family and friends to go home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

04/01/21 1:41 PM

Obituaries: Doyle Chavis, Chase, Tanner

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03/30/21 5:30 AM

Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary dies at 104

March 26, 2021 By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Beverly Cleary, the celebrated children’s author whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through... Read more »

03/26/21 5:35 PM

‘Arrested Development’ actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jessica Walter, whose roles as a scheming matriarch in TV’s “Arrested Development” and a stalker in “Play Misty for Me”... Read more »

03/25/21 3:09 PM

Obituaries: Heuer, Deines, Spicer

CASPER, Wyo. – Kathy Gail Heuer: 1971 – 2021 On Wednesday, March 23, 2021 Kathy Gail Heuer succumbed to a courageous battle cancer lasting up to 10 years. She passed... Read more »

03/25/21 5:49 AM

Obituaries: Gillham, Hess, Whitaker

CASPER, Wyo. – Stephen Delbert Gillham: 1947 – 2021 Stephen Delbert Gillham fell asleep March 17, 2021 with the assurance of his resurrection at Jesus’ Second Coming. “For the Lord Himself... Read more »

03/24/21 5:39 AM

Obituaries: Burnett, Schierkolk, Weaver

CASPER, Wyo. – Brenda Burnett: March 23, 1963 ~ March 16, 2021 (age 57) Brenda Lee Burnett was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Brenda passed away peacefully at her home on March... Read more »

03/23/21 4:56 AM

Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor takes own life amid COVID-19 struggle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain, has died. He was 65. His family and the company say he took his own... Read more »

03/22/21 5:25 AM

Obituary: Steve J. Roszel

Steve J. Roszel February 1, 1941 – March 12, 2021 (age 80) Steve Roszel, 80, of Marseilles, Illinois passed away Friday March 12, 2021, with his daughters by his side.... Read more »

03/22/21 5:04 AM

Obituaries: McHattie, Narramore, Stephenson

CASPER, Wyo. – Dennis R. McHattie: September 14, 1954 ~ March 8, 2021 (age 66) His favorite time was the hour before dawn emerges while he glides across the still morning lake waters... Read more »

03/17/21 6:03 AM

Yaphet Kotto of ‘Live and Let Die,’ ‘Alien,’ dies at 81

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Yaphet Kotto, the commanding actor who brought tough magnetism and stately gravitas to films including the James Bond movie “Live... Read more »

03/16/21 2:24 PM

Obituaries: Martinez, Claney, Park Jr., Pfaff

CASPER, Wyo. – Alonso Frias Martinez: January 7, 1971 ~ March 11, 2021 (age 50) Alonso Frias was born on January 7, 1971 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico. He married the love of his... Read more »

03/16/21 7:54 AM

Obituaries: Coulter, Bunney, Parmely, Reed, Kennedy

CASPER, Wyo. – Michael Lawrence Coulter: 1984 – 2021 Loving husband, amazing dad, caring son, lending hands for friends, beautiful heart that touched many. He leaves behind Jamie, his wife;... Read more »

03/15/21 7:26 AM

Obituary: Charles A. Metzler

Charles A. Metzler February 12, 1934 – February 6, 2021 (age 86) Following a long and courageous battle against cancer, Charles (Chuck) A. Metzler, 86, of Casper, passed away peacefully... Read more »

03/10/21 4:29 AM

Obituaries: Wilson, George, Harrington

Carol Lynne (Lochner) Wilson: June 11, 1958 ~ March 4, 2021 (age 62) Carol Lynne (Lochner) Wilson, 62 of Casper, Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2021 from natural causes. Carol was... Read more »

03/09/21 5:37 AM

Obituary: Brian Garvin Williams

CASPER, Wyo. – Brian Garvin Williams: 1983 – 2021 Brian Garvin Williams quietly and loudly, through his triumphs and failures, built a legacy that will forever roar in the hearts,... Read more »

03/08/21 10:33 AM

Obituary: Baker, Mockensturm Sr., Anderson, Carrell, Coleman

CASPER, Wyo. – Darlene Lowndes Baker: 1966 – 2021 Darlene (Lowndes) Baker, 54, of Rock Springs, Wyoming Darlene Lowndes Baker (Donk or Dar to her family and friends) who loved... Read more »

03/08/21 6:04 AM

Obituaries: Johnson, Beavis

CASPER, Wyo. – Theresa Marie “Tree” Johnson: 1959 – 2021 Theresa Marie Johnson, 61, Born 03-08-1959, in Cambridge Nebraska resided in Casper Wy, for the majority of her life. Memorial... Read more »

03/01/21 5:31 AM

Obituaries: Folz, Brewer

CASPER, Wyo. – Melissa Marie Folz: 1968 – 2021 Melissa Marie Folz (Misty) was born 21 June 1968, in Virginia, Minnesota. She was adopted at the age of 3 by... Read more »

02/26/21 4:18 AM

Obituaries: Stainbrook, Halsey

CASPER, Wyo. – Hailey Rose Stainbrook: 1991 – 2021 Hailey Rose Stainbrook was born January 15, 1991 in La Mesa, California and died February 20, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She... Read more »

02/25/21 4:32 AM

After 5-decades in Wyo diocese, Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland in death

CASPER, Wyo. – Father Thomas Sheridan’s Irish accent was strong, and his tales were tall. “It was more important that stories be interesting than true,” recalls Father Gary Ruzicka, now... Read more »

02/24/21 1:59 PM

Obituaries: Frickel, Decker, Volin, Sheridan, Shefelbine, Johnson

CASPER, Wyo. – Mitchel Frickel: June 9, 1954 ~ February 14, 2021 (age 66) Mitchel John Frickel, age 66, unexpectedly joined our Heavenly Father on February 14, 2021. Regretfully, Mitch did not get... Read more »

02/23/21 5:53 AM

Obituary: Rhea Margaret Nash

Rhea Margaret Nash August 29, 1941 – February 15, 2021 (age 79) Rhea Margaret Nash, 79, passed away February 15, 2021 following a long battle with COPD. Services will be... Read more »

02/19/21 9:19 AM

Obituary: DAVID EUGENE LENGEL

DAVID EUGENE LENGEL December 26, 1948 – February 17, 2021 (age 72) A funeral service will be held for David Eugene Lengel, 72, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 22, 2021... Read more »

02/18/21 12:13 PM

Obituary: MARC EARNEST MOORE

MARC EARNEST MOORE April 7, 1964 – February 10, 2021 (age 56) Marc Earnest Moore was born Tuesday, April 7th, 1964 in Casper Wyoming to Richard Earnest Moore and Betty... Read more »

02/18/21 10:50 AM

Obituaries: Cowgar, Babcock,

CASPER, Wyo. – Kathleen Rae Cowgar: 1943 – 2021 It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Rae Cowgar announces her passing after a yearlong battle with Cancer... Read more »

02/16/21 5:19 AM

Obituaries: Franklin Sr., Boatman, Petrossi

CASPER, Wyo. – Gary Chris Franklin Sr.: 1952 – 2021 Gary Chris Franklin Sr. Age 68 of Casper, Wy passed away peacefully at Wyoming medical center with his Son Chris and... Read more »

02/15/21 5:32 AM

Obituaries: Skogen, Stairs, Welty, Laughlin, Lebert

CASPER, Wyo. – Patricia E. “Patty” Skogen: February 23, 1956 ~ February 6, 2021 (age 64) Patricia Ellen “Patty” Skogen was born February 23, 1956, in Riverton, Wyoming to George and Ellen “Bea”... Read more »

02/11/21 4:47 AM

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Obituaries

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

Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50

UK mourns Prince Philip; leaders honor his service to queen

Obituaries: Davidson, DeVore

Obituaries: Kremer, Reid, Sandau, Coventry

Obituaries: Pappas Fordyce, Atkins

Obituaries: May, Stewart

Obituaries: Johnson, Pettigrew, Rodriguez

Obituary: Ross Andrew “Bob” LaChance

Obituaries: Doyle Chavis, Chase, Tanner

Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary dies at 104

‘Arrested Development’ actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

Obituaries: Heuer, Deines, Spicer

Obituaries: Gillham, Hess, Whitaker

Obituaries: Burnett, Schierkolk, Weaver

Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor takes own life amid COVID-19 struggle

Obituary: Steve J. Roszel

Obituaries: McHattie, Narramore, Stephenson

Yaphet Kotto of ‘Live and Let Die,’ ‘Alien,’ dies at 81

Obituaries: Martinez, Claney, Park Jr., Pfaff

Obituaries: Coulter, Bunney, Parmely, Reed, Kennedy

Obituary: Charles A. Metzler

Obituaries: Wilson, George, Harrington

Obituary: Brian Garvin Williams

Obituary: Baker, Mockensturm Sr., Anderson, Carrell, Coleman

Obituaries: Johnson, Beavis

Obituaries: Folz, Brewer

Obituaries: Stainbrook, Halsey

After 5-decades in Wyo diocese, Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland in death

Obituaries: Frickel, Decker, Volin, Sheridan, Shefelbine, Johnson

Obituary: Rhea Margaret Nash

Obituary: DAVID EUGENE LENGEL

Obituary: MARC EARNEST MOORE

Obituaries: Cowgar, Babcock,

Obituaries: Franklin Sr., Boatman, Petrossi

Obituaries: Skogen, Stairs, Welty, Laughlin, Lebert

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)

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’

Promoted

Education

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

Galleries

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

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

(PHOTOS) Wyoming winds claim beloved leaning tree in Washington Park

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

National/World

AP

In Minneapolis, armed patrol group tries to keep the peace

US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency