Education

Rock Springs students carried Trump support flags, suspension unrelated to freedom of speech

By News Desk-Sweetwater Now – January 24, 2020 ROCK SPRINGS — On Thursday afternoon, a group of Rock Springs High School students were reported to be carrying around political flags supporting U.S.... Read more »

01/24/20 12:47 PM

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St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School welcoming applications for 2020-2021

01/22/20 11:38 AM

Trails Center and Ft. Caspar museum team up for new children’s program

01/22/20 11:00 AM

NCSD announces winners of Spelling Bee

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District # 1 has announced the results of a recent Spelling Bee for Natrona County Schools. Thirty-five second through eighth-grade students from Casper Classical... Read more »

01/22/20 10:47 AM

Casper College receives $50,000 from Crestwood for scholarships, STEM program

CASPER, Wyo. — A private company has made a donation to Casper College, and the money is going to scholarships and programs in the school, according to an announcement from the... Read more »

01/21/20 11:59 AM

Sexual abuse suspect appears in court

CASPER, Wyo. — A suspect accused of sexually abusing a minor, who was identified as an employee of the Natrona County School District, made his initial appearance in Natrona County... Read more »

01/17/20 2:23 PM

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

The Casper Police Department has arrested one individual, identified as a Natrona County School District Employee, in relation to, what the police call, “an ongoing investigation.” On January 16th, 2020,... Read more »

01/16/20 4:06 PM

Centennial to replace air conditioning in IT server room for $6,000

CASPER, Wyo. — Centennial Middle School’s air conditioning is not working in their main distribution frame, which is where the school’s information technology servers are held. “Air conditioning is essential... Read more »

01/14/20 3:10 PM

Sound system down at Midwest School gym, NCSD to replace for $10K

CASPER, Wyo. — The public address or “PA” system at Midwest School’s gymnasium does not work. The school will be getting a new system to correct this issue. The Natrona... Read more »

01/14/20 2:57 PM

Six companies to provide mops, sponges and other custodial supplies to NCSD

CASPER, Wyo. — Six companies have been selected to provide various custodial supplies to the Natrona County School District. The total cost of the supplies per package is $1,064.20. Bids... Read more »

01/14/20 2:49 PM

NCHS track and artificial turf to be replaced for $670,297

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School’s track surface and artificial turf will be replaced for $670,297. Denver-based Field Turf USA Inc. was awarded the contract to conduct the replacement... Read more »

01/14/20 2:32 PM

CY students’ ‘Frost Bot’ concept lands $15K in Samsung technology; chance to win more nationally

CASPER, Wyo. — Christy Rodgers is a digital media teacher at CY Middle School in Casper. Her “Engineering and Design” class students were chosen as the Wyoming winners of a... Read more »

01/14/20 2:13 PM

$32,584 grant gives boost to Natrona County early childhood educators and childcare providers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education has provided a $32,584 grant that will support Natrona County Early Childhood Alliance professional development. The NCSD Board of Trustees formally accepted... Read more »

01/14/20 1:38 PM

Trustees formally accept $12K donation eliminating all student meal debt

CASPER, Wyo. — The Central Wyoming Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute provided a donation to the Natrona County School District toward the end of 2019. That donation was enough... Read more »

01/14/20 1:29 PM

About 43% of surveyed NCSD students say they’ve vaped at least once in their lifetime

CASPER, Wyo. — With concern over student e-cigarette and tobacco use, the Natrona County School District is taking a closer look at the issue. “All of the high schools are... Read more »

01/13/20 7:04 PM

NCSD Spelling Bee set for Wednesday at the Hilton

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District will be hosting a district-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The event will take place in the Magnolia Room at the... Read more »

01/13/20 12:26 PM

Evansville Elementary one of only 73 ‘National ESEA Distinguished Schools’

CASPER, Wyo. — Evansville Elementary has been named one of only 73 “2019 National ESEA Distinguished Schools.” “ESEA” stands for Elementary and Secondary Education Act and ” is the largest... Read more »

01/13/20 10:11 AM

Kelly Walsh band director named NCSD ‘Teacher of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education announced their “2020 Wyoming District Teachers of the Year” on Monday, Jan. 13. A Kelly Walsh High School teacher was named “Teacher... Read more »

01/13/20 9:51 AM

Mountain lion activity reported in Jackson, students urged to use caution

CASPER, Wyo. — A mountain lion has been spotted near a trail in Jackson. With reports of the mountain lion near High School Butte, the Teton County School District urged... Read more »

01/08/20 4:13 PM

‘Shrek the Musical JR’ coming to Casper thanks to Dean Morgan students

CASPER, Wyo. — Dean Morgan Middle School students will be staging their rendition of “Shrek the Musical JR” on two dates in January. The musical is based on the Oscar... Read more »

01/08/20 1:06 PM

Wyoming adds 803 students, increasing total fall enrollment to 93,832

CASPER, Wyo. — Fall enrollment in schools across Wyoming totaled 93,832 students to begin the 2019-2020 school year. That is an increase of 803 students in grades K-12 compared with... Read more »

01/08/20 11:18 AM

Bill could limit Hathaway Scholarship amount for UW grad students

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A new bill being introduced in the upcoming legislature could place a limit on how much Hathaway Scholarship money graduate students at the University of Wyoming can... Read more »

01/07/20 4:00 PM

NCSD online open enrollment period open through Jan. 24

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District offers parents and guardians the chance to enroll their children in the school they think is best. Online open enrollment for the... Read more »

01/03/20 10:21 AM

Students obtain veterinary medicine-related certifications at Pathways (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Pathways Innovation Center offers students in their Veterinary/Ag Science program the chance to earn “Veterinary Medical Applications Certification.” 14 Natrona County School District high school students obtained... Read more »

01/03/20 10:07 AM

NCSD looking to tackle student vaping and tobacco use

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is planning to find ways to curb student use of tobacco and vaping products. “The topic of vaping, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco... Read more »

12/23/19 12:03 PM

Casper students assist community through ‘Season of Giving’ efforts (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Each year, students in each grade at Verda James Elementary School complete stewardship projects to benefit the community through their “Season of Giving.” Students in each grade... Read more »

12/23/19 10:12 AM

Riverton High School disciplining student reported to wear KKK robes, hoods to school

CASPER, Wyo. — Riverton High School officials say they are taking disciplinary action after students were reported to have worn KKK robes to school on Wednesday, Dec. 18. “We are... Read more »

12/18/19 2:48 PM

Donation pays off meal debt of over 1,600 NCSD students ahead of holidays (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Christmas is exactly one week away and over 1,600 Natrona County School District students will be able to start the break without the headache of outstanding meal... Read more »

12/18/19 1:27 PM

Casper teams take home multiple awards from Wyoming ‘LEGO League’ championship (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2019 “FIRST LEGO League Wyoming State Championship” took place on Dec. 7 at the Casper Events Center. 56 teams of fourth-eighth graders from across the state... Read more »

12/16/19 11:33 AM

‘Wyoming Dinosaur Center’ among top 50 coolest places for kids, TIME says

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis say that their “world-class facility displays one of the largest and most unique fossil collections in the world and our dig... Read more »

12/16/19 10:21 AM

Retired Air Force general to speak as 660 UW students accept degrees

CASPER, Wyo. — About 660 University of Wyoming students are set to receive degrees at the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14. “The new graduates come from 22 of... Read more »

12/13/19 12:43 PM

New students being accepted at NCSD Lab Preschool (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District’s Lab Preschool has openings to accept new three and four year old children. “This is an all-day preschool/childcare setting open from 7:15... Read more »

12/12/19 2:13 PM

NCSD: Email to staff member results in investigation of “alleged potential safety concern”

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District officials say that an email was received by a staff member that launched an investigation by the district and by the Casper Police Department.... Read more »

12/12/19 1:19 PM

Centennial students and staff bring positive light to slang term ‘tryhard’ (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — During the last school year, some athletes at Centennial Junior High School in Casper were referred to negatively with the slang term “tryhard.” But rather than rejecting... Read more »

12/12/19 10:52 AM

Ft. Caspar announces Chief Washakie exhibit

CASPER, Wyo. — Fort Caspar Museum has a new exhibit on view titled “Washakie: Through the Lens of Time.” On loan from the American Heritage Center in Laramie, the exhibition... Read more »

12/11/19 12:06 PM

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — December 10 marked the 150th Anniversary of women’s suffrage in Wyoming. While Tuesday brought an air of celebration to the recently renovated State Capitol Building in Cheyenne, a... Read more »

12/10/19 11:46 AM

‘Feathers and Fur’- wildlife and energy development topic for Werner presentation

CASPER, Wyo. — A series of wildlife presentations, free and open to the public, hosted by Casper College’s Werner Wildlife Museum continues in December with a presentation from two biologists.... Read more »

12/09/19 12:40 PM

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Education

Rock Springs students carried Trump support flags, suspension unrelated to freedom of speech

Denver decides to require all-gender bathrooms in all district schools

KW, Roosevelt, Midwest graduation rates jump, NCHS down

Report: Casper PD witnesses call between tutor and sexual abuse victim

St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School welcoming applications for 2020-2021

Trails Center and Ft. Caspar museum team up for new children’s program

NCSD announces winners of Spelling Bee

Casper College receives $50,000 from Crestwood for scholarships, STEM program

Sexual abuse suspect appears in court

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Centennial to replace air conditioning in IT server room for $6,000

Sound system down at Midwest School gym, NCSD to replace for $10K

Six companies to provide mops, sponges and other custodial supplies to NCSD

NCHS track and artificial turf to be replaced for $670,297

CY students’ ‘Frost Bot’ concept lands $15K in Samsung technology; chance to win more nationally

$32,584 grant gives boost to Natrona County early childhood educators and childcare providers

Trustees formally accept $12K donation eliminating all student meal debt

About 43% of surveyed NCSD students say they’ve vaped at least once in their lifetime

NCSD Spelling Bee set for Wednesday at the Hilton

Evansville Elementary one of only 73 ‘National ESEA Distinguished Schools’

Kelly Walsh band director named NCSD ‘Teacher of the Year’

Mountain lion activity reported in Jackson, students urged to use caution

‘Shrek the Musical JR’ coming to Casper thanks to Dean Morgan students

Wyoming adds 803 students, increasing total fall enrollment to 93,832

Bill could limit Hathaway Scholarship amount for UW grad students

NCSD online open enrollment period open through Jan. 24

Students obtain veterinary medicine-related certifications at Pathways (PHOTOS)

NCSD looking to tackle student vaping and tobacco use

Casper students assist community through ‘Season of Giving’ efforts (PHOTOS)

Riverton High School disciplining student reported to wear KKK robes, hoods to school

Donation pays off meal debt of over 1,600 NCSD students ahead of holidays (PHOTOS)

Casper teams take home multiple awards from Wyoming ‘LEGO League’ championship (PHOTOS)

‘Wyoming Dinosaur Center’ among top 50 coolest places for kids, TIME says

Retired Air Force general to speak as 660 UW students accept degrees

New students being accepted at NCSD Lab Preschool (PHOTOS)

NCSD: Email to staff member results in investigation of “alleged potential safety concern”

Centennial students and staff bring positive light to slang term ‘tryhard’ (PHOTOS)

Ft. Caspar announces Chief Washakie exhibit

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

‘Feathers and Fur’- wildlife and energy development topic for Werner presentation

Crime

Crime

Recent Arrests (1/17/20 – 1/24/20)

Two face meth conspiracy charges after traffic stop near Cheyenne

Three arrested, recommended for drug charges

Man Life Flighted from head-on collision; arrested for meth conspiracy

Casper PD hosts town hall to discuss new police facilities, future of department

Obituaries

Latest News

News outlets: Kobe Bryant dead in helicopter crash

Obituaries: Bertagnole, Evans, Yelton, Felt

Obituaries: Palato, Layton, Weston

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

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Community

Latest News

News outlets: Kobe Bryant dead in helicopter crash

New I’Scream 4 Wings food truck takes flight

Young guest musicians bring ‘toys’ to WSO performance this weekend

Three arrested, recommended for drug charges

Crow Tribe ask Montana Attorney General to help investigate Selena Not Afraid’s death

Wyoming

AP

GOP senators incensed by Schiff’s ‘head on a pike’ remark

Two face meth conspiracy charges after traffic stop near Cheyenne

Wyoming bill would ban child marriages, require people be 18 to marry

Man Life Flighted from head-on collision; arrested for meth conspiracy

Wyoming Democrats implementing new ranked-choice voting ballots, among pioneers nationally

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St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School welcoming applications for 2020-2021

The BARK Firm Unveils Brand Refresh After Ten Years – Local Marketing Firm Celebrates Ten Years of Business Ahead of 2020.

Alia Scott: Reflections After One Year with WPDN

CDC+ Provides Continuum of Care

Welcome Sherri Blanchard, M.D., to Douglas Primary Care

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Breaking News

Paradise Valley DLI students celebrate ‘Year of the Rat’ (PHOTOS)

Casper MLK Equality Day march celebrates community action (PHOTOS)