Wyoming

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

CASPER, Wyo — Two University of Wyoming English instructors provide narration for “American Oz,” a documentary about author L. Frank Baum’s life, debuting on PBS Monday UW announced this week.... Read more »

04/17/21 10:53 AM

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

04/17/21 9:49 AM

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

04/16/21 6:46 PM

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

04/16/21 5:27 PM

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

04/16/21 5:16 PM

53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, hospitalizations remain at 24

04/16/21 3:14 PM

WHP: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at time of crash

Officials confirmed that nothing in the investigation indicated impaired driving and that drugs and alcohol were not being considered factors in the crash.

04/16/21 2:49 PM

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

CASPER, Wyo — Casper College will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala at the Ford Wyoming Center, Saturday, June 5. According to a CC release , the “simple and... Read more »

04/16/21 2:38 PM

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UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

The University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-C) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jim Creel as their tenure-track Assistant Professor in English. The English Bachelor Degree at UW-C offers students the... Read more »

04/16/21 2:15 PM

PHOTOS: KW’s ‘Rodstock’ raises over $4K for Make-a-Wish as students, teachers showcase musical gifts

CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School raised over $4,000 for Make-a-Wish Wyoming as part of their 2021 “Rodstock” concert on Thursday, according to the Natrona County School District. “At... Read more »

04/16/21 12:44 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

UPDATE: Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover

Oil City has confirmed reports that online influencer and makeup industrialist Jeffree Star is a patient in a Casper area hospital.

04/16/21 11:42 AM

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Friday that they are proposing reducing the number of pronghorn hunting licenses for the 2021 season. “For the 2021 season,... Read more »

04/16/21 11:21 AM

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

(Jackson, WY) – Montana’s “Mountain Journal” is reporting that the first images of Grand Teton National Park-area grizzly bear 399 and her cubs are beginning to emerge.

04/16/21 7:18 AM

Cheney rails against plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday criticized plans by the Biden administration to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan before this year’s 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

04/16/21 5:31 AM

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2021 Wyoming Outdoor Expo is taking place virtually this year due to COVID-19 and the “ExpoLive” event will be held online from May 6-8. The Wyoming... Read more »

04/15/21 5:17 PM

Cheyenne amends downtown Open Container Ordinance for alcoholic beverages

CHEYENNE, Wyo – During the April 12th Cheyenne City Council meeting, the Governing Body passed an ordinance to amend open container sales and consumption exemptions. The ordinance now permits the possession of... Read more »

04/15/21 3:36 PM

Hutchings celebrates passage of Wyoming ‘Unborn Victims of Violence Act’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate File 96 into law on April 6, a new law which will make violence against pregnant women that result in an... Read more »

04/15/21 12:45 PM

Groups appeal plan to pump oilfield waste into Wyoming aquifer

Conservation groups are challenging Wyoming’s approval of an energy company’s plan to inject oilfield waste into an underground aquifer, telling federal regulators the state plan fails to meet Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

04/15/21 12:44 PM

Gordon signs bill exempting Wyoming natural gas flared for cryptocurrency mining from taxation

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 189 into law on Thursday, April 15, legislation which will exempt the use of natural gas flares for purposes such... Read more »

04/15/21 11:17 AM

U.S. debt at ~$28T; Lummis says Wyomingites ‘very concerned that we have no plan to pay it back’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis helped introduce the “Sustainable Budget Act” on Thursday, April 15, legislation which aims to move toward steps to reduce the national debt.... Read more »

04/15/21 10:30 AM

I-80 closed between Cheyenne and Rock Springs as storm moves through region

Much of Interstate 80 is closed on Wednesday morning between Cheyenne and Rock Springs due to winter conditions and rolling closures, according to WYDOT. The closures come as another winter... Read more »

04/14/21 7:51 AM

Man who pleaded guilty in Crow killing dies in custody in Wyoming

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in front of her child on the Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana has died in custody, authorities said Tuesday.

04/14/21 5:06 AM

WDH: Wyoming’s COVID-related death toll rises by two to 703

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming’s COVID-19 related death toll rose by two to 703, according to the Wyoming Department of Health’s weekday update. That’s two more than were listed on Monday’s... Read more »

04/13/21 3:55 PM

Casper Regional Landfill offering mulch starting April 19

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper says that their spring mulch sale will take place from Monday, April 19 through Saturday, May 1. Mulch will be available for people... Read more »

04/13/21 3:53 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Sen. John Barrasso said in a speech on the floor of the Senate on Monday that he recently returned home to Wyoming and found... Read more »

04/13/21 3:25 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s plans to withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021 “will only embolden... Read more »

04/13/21 2:53 PM

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Wyoming

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’

53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, hospitalizations remain at 24

WHP: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at time of crash

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

PHOTOS: KW’s ‘Rodstock’ raises over $4K for Make-a-Wish as students, teachers showcase musical gifts

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

UPDATE: Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

Cheney rails against plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

Cheyenne amends downtown Open Container Ordinance for alcoholic beverages

Hutchings celebrates passage of Wyoming ‘Unborn Victims of Violence Act’

Groups appeal plan to pump oilfield waste into Wyoming aquifer

Gordon signs bill exempting Wyoming natural gas flared for cryptocurrency mining from taxation

U.S. debt at ~$28T; Lummis says Wyomingites ‘very concerned that we have no plan to pay it back’

I-80 closed between Cheyenne and Rock Springs as storm moves through region

Man who pleaded guilty in Crow killing dies in custody in Wyoming

WDH: Wyoming’s COVID-related death toll rises by two to 703

Casper Regional Landfill offering mulch starting April 19

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

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

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

UW Trustees meet Wednesday to consider revised public art, intellectual property policies

Gordon signs bill prohibiting UW, community colleges from funding elective abortions

Test scores show NCSD virtual students lagging; ~400 virtual students expected in fall 2021

Three Rock Springs schools to close as Sweetwater district faces ~$12M shortfall

Wyoming area to see about ~$184M under Great American Outdoors Act

NCSD may request mask variance if state doesn’t lift school requirement after April 15

VIDEO: Midweek snow showers expected to bring 2-3 inches to Casper, up to a foot in Fremont County

Widespread snow expected in central Wyo Tuesday night through Thursday

Gordon signs bill raising Wyoming license fees to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT system into law

Governor Gordon signs 10 bills into law Monday

Aquarium owners could earn $1,200 in moss-ball buyback to fight zebra mussels

Wyoming accepts 1,130 elk brucellosis samples in 2020; Game and Fish thank hunters with rifles and more through raffle

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

Latest News

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

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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

US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying