Education

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — In a darkened room in the Casper College Physical Sciences building, a group of young 6th and 7th graders sat as a powerpoint slide showed a date. May... Read more »

06/14/19 4:10 PM

Emotional support animals not allowed under new school district policy

CASPER, Wyo. — While there is a place for some animals in Casper and Natrona schools, but that does not include emotional support animals. A newly updated school district policy... Read more »

06/10/19 7:42 PM

Roosevelt will require fewer credits to graduate, no longer an open enrollment option

CASPER, Wyo. — Students at Roosevelt Alternative High School will only need 20 credits in order to graduate. That’s still more than the minimum of 13 credits required in Wyoming.... Read more »

06/10/19 7:39 PM

New science curriculum set for Natrona students

CASPER, Wyo. — Students in Casper have a new science curriculum to look forward to when they return to school after the summer. The Natrona County School District Board of... Read more »

06/10/19 7:35 PM

School district works to make goals understandable to the community

CASPER, Wyo. — As they work toward establishing a new five-year strategic plan, Natrona school officials are also thinking about how to communicate that plan to the public. The school... Read more »

06/10/19 6:36 PM

While Gillette considers arming teachers, no official discussion slated in Natrona

CASPER, Wyo. — While the school district in Gillette is seeking to learn whether the public supports arming school teachers and faculty, the issue is not slated for any formal... Read more »

06/10/19 5:24 PM

Wyoming ranks first in the nation on school financing

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming beats out every other state in the country when it comes to financing the education system. The cowboy state was the only one in the United... Read more »

06/10/19 10:52 AM

Students help the newly opened Journey Elementary Greenhouse ‘get orgnisd’ (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Student-grown plants, sprouting and green, are basking inside of the new Journey Elementary School Greenhouse. The kids came into the greenhouse on Friday, June 7, collecting seedlings... Read more »

06/07/19 11:58 AM

Fourth graders bring iconic Wyoming historical figures to life (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Butch Cassidy, Calamity Jane, Caspar Collins and other notable historic figures found a second life in Casper on Tuesday, June 4. Fourth grade students at Journey Elementary... Read more »

06/05/19 4:21 PM

Man arrested after passing out on Natrona County school lawn

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police say that they arrested a man for a recommended charge of Public Intoxication, after it was found that the man had passed out on the property... Read more »

06/05/19 12:24 PM

Senior year welding experience turns into job offers for Pathways students

CASPER, Wyo. — Three Pathways Innovation Center students will join Austin Engineering/Westech as full-time welders after graduating this spring. Hunter Cole, Alden Triplett and Leonard Harris spent half of each... Read more »

05/29/19 4:44 PM

Bill DeGraeve appointed to Casper College Board of Trustees

The Casper College board of trustees has appointed Bill DeGraeve to fill a vacancy on the board. The trustees came to the decision at their regularly scheduled meeting on May... Read more »

05/28/19 5:26 PM

UW, company collaborate on clean-coal test facility

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has signed an agreement aimed at developing a cleaner-burning coal in the Powder River Basin. Under the agreement with Clean Coal Technologies Inc.,... Read more »

05/27/19 9:44 AM

University Trustees vote to sell UW plaza land to developer

CASPER, Wyo. — Ownership of land currently leased by the University of Wyoming for the UW Plaza development will transfer to the company handling the development, following action by the UW... Read more »

05/27/19 9:28 AM

Middle school projects shown at Pathways, student-made desserts served (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Middle school students showed off their wood shop and graphic design class projects at Pathways Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 21. Students from Dean Morgan, CY, Centennial... Read more »

05/22/19 3:18 PM

Pathways students apply math skills, construct shed for Evansville Elementary (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A high school math class applied their algebra and geometry skills to construct a shed for use at Evansville Elementary School. A Pathways Innovation Center “Principles of... Read more »

05/22/19 11:44 AM

Fifth grade students apply financial skills to keep ‘WyoTowne’ running smoothly (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Filling out checks, paying fines and singing along to “Sweet Caroline,” Cottonwood Elementary School fifth graders applied their financial literacy skills at “WyoTowne” on Tuesday, May 21.... Read more »

05/21/19 12:55 PM

Fifth graders receive ‘2019 Seal of Biliteracy Pathway Award’ (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Fifth grade Dual Language Immersion program students from Paradise Valley and Park Elementary schools were presented with “2019 Seal of Biliteracy Pathway Awards” on Monday, May 20.... Read more »

05/20/19 8:29 PM

Theobald selected as UW’s acting president

CASPER, Wyo. — UW’s Vice President for Finance and Administration Neil Theobald has been selected to serve as acting president of the University of Wyoming. Theobald was chosen by UW’s... Read more »

05/20/19 9:37 AM

Woods Learning Center students present animal research projects [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District shared a Woods Learning Center post on Facebook about student animal research presentations on Wednesday, May 15. “Woods Learning Center students recently... Read more »

05/15/19 6:09 PM

School district and police department celebrate partnership’s success [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District and the Casper Police Department issued a press release on Wednesday, May 15 stating that the number of School Resource Officers have... Read more »

05/15/19 5:08 PM

Manor Heights to celebrate ’50 Years of Jaguars’ Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Manor Heights Elementary School will celebrate their 50th anniversary Tuesday, May 14, according to a school district press release. The school is calling their celebration “50 Years... Read more »

05/14/19 10:00 AM

School board approves over $1.3 million in ‘supplemental maintenance projects’

CASPER, Wyo. — A list of “Supplemental Major Maintenance Projects” received the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees’ approval during their Monday, May 13 meeting. The projects have an... Read more »

05/13/19 7:41 PM

Trustees authorize transfer of over $12 million to ‘special depreciation reserve’ fund

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees approved of a Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation to transfer more than $12 million from the district’s General Fund... Read more »

05/13/19 7:39 PM

School district modifying animals in schools policy

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees heard the first reading of a proposal to modify the district’s policy toward animals in the classroom during their... Read more »

05/13/19 7:35 PM

School board hears proposal to lower Roosevelt’s graduation credit requirements

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees heard a first reading of proposed changes to graduation requirements at Roosevelt Alternative High School during their Monday, May... Read more »

05/13/19 7:29 PM

NCSD to adopt new science curriculum

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees heard the first reading to implement a new science curriculum developed by an NCSD Science Subject Area Committee during... Read more »

05/13/19 7:27 PM

Evansville Fire-EMS donates five radios to school district

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees accepted a donation from the Town of Evansville and Evansville Fire-EMS during their Monday, May 13 meeting. The donation... Read more »

05/13/19 7:03 PM

School district exploring using ‘proficiency’ report cards at the elementary level

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board Academic Steering Committee discussed the status of work that an ad hoc committee is doing to revise the format of elementary-level... Read more »

05/13/19 3:49 PM

98% of 2018 seniors involved in sports, clubs or activities graduated

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Athletics and Activities Department said in a third quarter report that 98% of 2017-2018 NCSD seniors who participated in at least one... Read more »

05/13/19 2:38 PM

Survey finds 86% overall satisfaction with school district

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will discuss data included in a third quarter Strategic Plan Quarterly Report during their Monday, May 13 work session.... Read more »

05/13/19 2:13 PM

High school drop-out numbers tentatively down from previous years

CASPER, Wyo. — A Natrona County School District third quarter 2014-2019 Strategic Plan Quarterly Report shows that the number of high school students being coded as “non-graduates” is down from... Read more »

05/13/19 1:39 PM

Three candidates announced for acting UW president

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming announced on Friday, May 10 the names of three candidates that will be interviewed to act as the university’s president. The UW Board... Read more »

05/10/19 9:27 AM

NCSD: proposed Roosevelt changes would benefit all high schools

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District officials talked on Wednesday, May 8 about some proposed changes that would affect the high school system should the changes be adopted. The... Read more »

05/09/19 4:27 PM

Casper students to participate in UW’s 2019 ‘Women in STEM Conference’

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming announced on Thursday that their annual “Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Conference” will take place Tuesday, May 21. “Nearly 500... Read more »

05/09/19 12:43 PM

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Education

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Improvement funding set aside for four Casper schools

Architect firm selected for $2.1 million Park Elementary renovation designs

District assesses 121 threats throughout school year

Teachers: Eliminating classroom fees may have ‘unforeseen consequences’

Girl scouts tell school board to ex-nay Styrofoam trays (PHOTOS)

Emotional support animals not allowed under new school district policy

Roosevelt will require fewer credits to graduate, no longer an open enrollment option

New science curriculum set for Natrona students

School district works to make goals understandable to the community

While Gillette considers arming teachers, no official discussion slated in Natrona

Wyoming ranks first in the nation on school financing

Students help the newly opened Journey Elementary Greenhouse ‘get orgnisd’ (PHOTOS)

Fourth graders bring iconic Wyoming historical figures to life (PHOTOS)

Man arrested after passing out on Natrona County school lawn

Senior year welding experience turns into job offers for Pathways students

Bill DeGraeve appointed to Casper College Board of Trustees

UW, company collaborate on clean-coal test facility

University Trustees vote to sell UW plaza land to developer

Middle school projects shown at Pathways, student-made desserts served (PHOTOS)

Pathways students apply math skills, construct shed for Evansville Elementary (PHOTOS)

Fifth grade students apply financial skills to keep ‘WyoTowne’ running smoothly (PHOTOS)

Fifth graders receive ‘2019 Seal of Biliteracy Pathway Award’ (PHOTOS)

Theobald selected as UW’s acting president

Woods Learning Center students present animal research projects [PHOTOS]

School district and police department celebrate partnership’s success [PHOTOS]

Manor Heights to celebrate ’50 Years of Jaguars’ Tuesday

School board approves over $1.3 million in ‘supplemental maintenance projects’

Trustees authorize transfer of over $12 million to ‘special depreciation reserve’ fund

School district modifying animals in schools policy

School board hears proposal to lower Roosevelt’s graduation credit requirements

NCSD to adopt new science curriculum

Evansville Fire-EMS donates five radios to school district

School district exploring using ‘proficiency’ report cards at the elementary level

98% of 2018 seniors involved in sports, clubs or activities graduated

Survey finds 86% overall satisfaction with school district

High school drop-out numbers tentatively down from previous years

Three candidates announced for acting UW president

NCSD: proposed Roosevelt changes would benefit all high schools

Casper students to participate in UW’s 2019 ‘Women in STEM Conference’

Crime

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Man arrested in May shooting now faces recommended drug charges

Cheyenne Police seek information on armed robbery (VIDEO)

Recent Arrests (6/13/19)

‘Good time’ rolling soon to a jail near you?

Obituaries

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Community

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Streaming service lets Casper Planetarium add more summer programming

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Wyoming

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

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West Nile virus detected in Laramie mosquito sample

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Last chance! Enter to win a V.I.P. CNFR package from Oil City News

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New Counseling Center CEO Kevin Hazucha and staff seek to improve community well-being

Proud Wyoming Woman Retreat announced

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Galleries

City

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Photo gallery: 2019 CNFR kicks up the dirt on Tuesday night