Picture the scene: It’s August, right before dusk. There’s music playing in the background. Maybe it’s Brad Paisley or Rascall Flatts or Tim McGraw. Maybe it’s AC/DC or Creedence Clearwater Revival, or one of the bands that your dad loves and you grew up on. Speaking of your dad, he’s right over there, playing catch […]
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Enroll Wyoming offers free help to navigate Medicaid changes
Thousands of Wyoming families know that Medicaid provides life-saving health coverage. What is less known is that changes to the public health insurance program added steps for people to keep their benefits. The nonprofit Enroll Wyoming is spreading the word about the new rules and the free assistance available to re-enroll and find affordable health […]
We’ve got you: Central Wyoming Counseling Center on new beginnings and new opportunities to serve Wyoming
Central Wyoming Counseling Center has currently undergone a multitude of changes, both in front of and behind the scenes. CWCC’s acting CEO, Steve Corsi, brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, innovation and, most importantly, empathy for the people of Casper and beyond. He also brings with him the desire to lead CWCC to […]
University of Wyoming at Casper hosting homecoming alumni event
University of Wyoming at Casper is hosting a Homecoming Alumni event for UW-C alumni on Sept. 25, 2023. “Cheers to 100 Years!!!” the UW-Casper website states. “We’re so excited to celebrate 100 Years of Homecoming with an exclusive event for Casper [alumni] this year!” This is a luncheon event designed to show alumni the changes […]
Free professional medical careers training for Casper single moms
CASPER, Wyo. — Are you ready to start a career in the growing medical profession? Climb Wyoming is offering a free Professional Medical Careers training for single moms starting soon. Participants will receive personal support every step of the way and a job placement that fits their strengths and priorities. Join a positive and supportive […]
Introducing the Dancers and Judges of ‘Dancing with the Stars of Casper’
Enjoy a night with the “King of Rock and Roll”–inspired dances, by attending the 13th Annual Dancing with the Stars of Casper – Elvis Night benefiting Mercer Family Resource Center on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Ford Wyoming Center. The evening includes a plated meal, a friendly dance competition featuring […]
Child Development Center now offering Back to School Screenings for 2023/2024 school year
There’s an old adage which states that “No news is good news,” and, in many cases, that may be true. But when it comes to the development of your child, it’s important to know as much as possible, as early as possible. The Child Development Center knows this, which is why it provides free Developmental […]
Wyoming Surgical Associates welcomes Dr. Hillary Morrison to their team
Wyoming Surgical Associates recently welcomed Dr. Hillary Morrison to their team of surgeons. Dr. Morrison brings with her a wealth of knowledge, talent and experience to the already thriving team of surgeons that make up WSA. After graduating from Kelly Walsh High School, Dr. Morrison went to undergrad at Montana State University, before completing her […]
Oil City’s Best: Readers’ Choice 2023 Winners to be revealed at 5150′ Festival
It started with an idea: What if we allowed the people of the Oil City to vote on who they believe to be the best of the best in their chosen profession? What if we created a readers’ choice award for Casper’s best fill-in-the-blank? What if we let the community vote and decide on their […]
Regular doctor visits can improve women’s health
Wellness exams and preventive screenings are available for most women with health insurance at no cost and can help keep them healthy for a lifetime. It is important to get screened for things like cervical cancer before seeing any signs of problems. Finding health issues early can help lessen any necessary treatments. Unfortunately, many women […]
Wyoming Family Practice celebrates ‘National Health Center Week’ with Patient Appreciation Lunch
Health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary healthcare system. They design innovative, integrated primary care based on what services communities need most — ensuring affordable, quality healthcare, during and beyond the pandemic. They are locally run, yet part of a national network serving nearly 29 million people nationwide. They save American taxpayers $24 […]
Enrollment now open for Casper Christian School; why your student should enroll
School is a fundamental part of a young person’s life. When a child’s mind is in the pivotal stages of development, that’s when you want to fill it with the important things; things like reading, writing, arithmetic and more. But it’s not just the “basics” that help develop a child into the adult person that […]
Casper Midget Football Association: Five reasons to get in the game
The Casper Midget Football Association, or CMFA, registration for the 2023 Fall Season is underway! In this program, it’s more than just learning the game of football for fifth- and sixth-grade athletes. It’s about sportsmanship, having fun and building self-esteem. With any new sport for young athletes, there is nothing quite as rewarding as learning […]
CDC+ Nutrition Services: Helping raise happy eaters
Food. For some of us, it’s an extravagance — something we treat ourselves to as a reward for a job well done. For others, it’s a necessary evil — something we have to consume just to maintain enough energy to get things done throughout the day. For children, food is a major component of their […]
ServeWyoming announces 2023 AmeriCorps Funding Application
ServeWyoming announced today the start of its AmeriCorps funding application process. Funding from AmeriCorps will help organizations recruit AmeriCorps members to serve statewide with Wyoming nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the state. ServeWyoming is looking for organizations who can recruit, at minimum, five AmeriCorps members who will tackle critical challenges in Wyoming, such as […]
You will be heard: Jen Galloway Health now accepting insurance, new patients
Jen Galloway, FNP-C, believes that listening to her patients is one of the most important things that she can do as a medical provider. Many medical professionals will spend a few minutes in a room with their patients, take a note or two, and then write a prescription and say “take two of these and […]
Mercer Family Resource Center Presents ‘Dancing with the Stars of Casper – Elvis Night’
Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go, Casper, go! Get dressed up, gather your friends and come support a good cause on Oct. 21 at the Ford Wyoming Center, where Mercer Family Resource Center (Mercer FRC) will be putting on its 13th annual Dancing with the […]
Platte Hemp Co. hosting open house with special guest glass blowing artists
Platte Hemp Co. is hosting an Open House on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, featuring special guests — Willo & Ember with Soulshine Arts from Humboldt Glass School, in California. Willo and Ember will be performing live glass blowing demonstrations. The open house is happening from 4 to 7 p.m. at Platte Hemp Company’s shop, located […]
Jackalope Alcohol Delivery is one of the Oil City’s Best Delivery Services
The jackalope, according to legend, was the creation of Douglas Herrick and his brother — two brothers who were hunters with taxidermy skills. In the 1930s, they grafted deer antlers onto a jackrabbit and sold the Frankenstein-esque monstrosity to a hotel in Douglas, Wyoming. Following that, the “jackalope” became the state of Wyoming’s unofficial mascot. […]
Wyoming State Fair announces 2023 Grandstand Event schedule
Mark your calendars: The Wyoming State Fair has announced its grandstand event lineup for 2023, and you won’t want to miss a single event. From heart-pounding rodeo action to exhilarating races and the beloved Demolition Derby, this year’s lineup promises unforgettable experiences for fairgoers of all ages. “There’s truly something for everyone at the Wyoming […]
Oil City’s Best: Readers’ Choice 2023: Vote now, win cash, celebrate ‘Stuff Locals Love’
CASPER, Wyo. — Have you ever had a perfect cup of coffee? That first sip that melts everything that has been bothering you — life, work, kids, etc. — into soothing, caffeine-filled bliss? It’s that cup of coffee that reminds you of Christmas, or your favorite birthday party. Or what about that slice of pizza […]
Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Presenting ‘Drums Along the Rockies’ on Friday
They call themselves “America’s Corps,” and it’s easy to understand why. Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps is representative of everything that is good, everything that is strong, everything that is beautiful about this country. Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, according to its website, is “a world-class marching arts organization based in Casper, Wyoming.” It is […]
Choices Wyoming families should not have to make
Feed your family this week or get gas for your car? Re-prioritize your entire monthly budget because your fixed income won’t cover the costs or skip meals? Thousands of people across Wyoming face these impossible choices daily. But when times get tough, Food Bank of Wyoming is there to help. Ten percent of children and […]