Education

Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Natrona County schools this week

CASPER, Wyo — Four new COVID-19 cases were reported between May 8-14 within the Natrona County School District community this week, according to the district dashboard updates. NCSD said two... Read more »

05/14/21 6:56 PM

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UW at Casper’s New BAS Concentration

05/14/21 2:00 PM

UW at CC graduation at David Street Station Thursday

05/13/21 11:51 AM

VIDEO: NCSD students win first place and special awards at Wyoming State History Day

05/12/21 1:24 PM

Casper College’s Effective Substitute Teaching class begins May 17

05/11/21 7:43 PM

Park Elementary’s ~$4.9M renovation project about 25% away from completion

05/11/21 4:01 PM

New $10.2M NCHS pool on track for September finish; walkway construction to start as school year ends

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School’s new $10.238 million natatorium project is on budget and on track to be complete by the end of September. Natrona County School District... Read more »

05/11/21 3:42 PM

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Join Casper College in celebrating 75 years during evening of food, music, and friends

The Casper College Foundation and Alumni Association is throwing a party to honor Casper College’s 75 years of educating students. As the oldest community college in the state, Casper College... Read more »

05/11/21 2:07 PM

PHOTOS: ‘Humans Helping Humans’ at Casper’s Park Elementary raises $1,600 for homeless teens

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Park Elementary School has raised $1,600 for teenagers in Natrona County through their “Humans Helping Humans” project, the Natrona County School District said on Tuesday. The... Read more »

05/11/21 11:50 AM

BOCES provides $95K grant to fund NCSD Robotics program in 2021-2022 school year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Boards of Cooperative Educational Services will provide a $95,000 grant to fund a Natrona County School District Robotics program during the 2021-2022 school year. The NCSD... Read more »

05/10/21 8:08 PM

VIDEO: Community invited to 12th annual ‘Native American Education Conference’ in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education said on Monday that educators, community members and youth entering grades 6-12 are invited to participated in the 12th annual “Native American... Read more »

05/10/21 4:17 PM

Wyoming superintendent asks districts to complete CDC COVID survey to help guide nation’s re-opening

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow asked school districts across the state to complete a COVID-19 related survey being conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which... Read more »

05/10/21 3:55 PM

NCSD submit face mask variance request Monday; schools working to accommodate concerned families

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District Superintendent Mike Jennings is submitting a variance request on Monday from the statewide public health order requiring that face coverings be worn in... Read more »

05/10/21 2:42 PM

State advisory panel for Students with Disabilities holding June public meeting in Casper

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities (WAPSD) will hold a public meeting in Casper June 8, according to an update from the Wyoming Department of... Read more »

05/10/21 1:47 PM

White Eagle to get posthumous honorary doctoral degree from UW

White Eagle served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was twice wounded in combat, receiving the Purple Heart and many other medals.

05/10/21 12:11 PM

UW Trustees to discuss residence hall finance, fall 2021 updates at meeting next week

CASPER, Wyo — Plans for financing and construction of new student residence halls and updates on the fall 2021 semester are on the agenda for the University of Wyoming Board... Read more »

05/08/21 11:29 AM

About 100 people in quarantine in Sheridan schools after masks recently made voluntary

Roughly 100 people are in quarantine for possible COVID-19 exposure in two Sheridan schools. The quarantine is in response to “small concentrations of positive COVID-19 cases at both Highland Park... Read more »

05/05/21 11:29 AM

PHOTOS: Teachers awarded after receiving most nominations from top 10% of NCSD’s graduating class

CASPER, Wyo. — Nine Natrona County School District educators have been honored as the 2021 “Ellbogen Meritorious Educators” after receiving the most nominations from the top of the 2021 graduating... Read more »

05/04/21 3:27 PM

Gordon celebrates ‘tireless efforts’ of Wyoming teachers throughout pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon expressed gratitude on Monday for the work of teachers throughout the pandemic. “Teachers change lives and their tireless efforts and dedication to their... Read more »

05/03/21 5:00 PM

(WATCH) NCSD honors ‘outstanding seniors,’ ‘significant educators’ with 2021 Academic Awards

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District has announced the educators and seniors honored 2021 Academic Awards, a “celebration of Natrona County’s outstanding seniors and significant educators,” the district... Read more »

05/03/21 4:38 PM

UW to receive $3M for research to expand, transform use of coal

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming said on April 30 that the U.S. Department of Energy will provide about $3 million in funding “for research focused on expanding and... Read more »

05/03/21 1:07 PM

BOCES offering NCSD students ‘Jumpstart to College’ dual high school, college credit opportunities

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District students have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school thanks to a Board of Cooperative Educational Service (BOCES) “ACE” program.... Read more »

04/28/21 12:02 PM

Wyoming Dept of Health extends mask mandates another 2 weeks

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health announced in a release on Wednesday morning the continuation of public health orders for an additional two weeks. According to the WDH,... Read more »

04/28/21 11:23 AM

Mask mandate lifted at Shoshoni Schools

County 10 April 28, 2021 (Shoshoni, WY) – Fremont County School District #24 announced today, April 28, that they have been granted an exception to lift the mask mandate within the... Read more »

04/28/21 9:47 AM

Manor Heights intercom replacement to cost ~$67K

CASPER, Wyo. — A project to replace the intercom at Manor Heights Elementary will cost about $67,000. The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees on Monday approved a $67,361... Read more »

04/27/21 1:40 PM

NCSD contracting WBI for $500K to provide services to students who are ‘struggling behaviorally’

UPDATE: This article has been updated with clarifications and corrections in regard to what the $500,000 contract between NCSD and WBI entails. A previous version of this story implied that... Read more »

04/27/21 1:17 PM

NCSD planning three summer school programs for students

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is planning to hold three different summer school programs during the summer of 2021 for students. NCSD Executive Director of School Improvement-Curriculum... Read more »

04/27/21 12:53 PM

NCSD projecting enrollment to increase ~160 students to start 2021-2022 school year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District had 12,754 students enrolled during the fall semester of the 2020-2021 school year, the lowest number the district had seen in eight... Read more »

04/27/21 12:36 PM

NCSD trustees respond after ‘collective temper tantrum’ over face masks in schools

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees offered their thoughts at the end of their Monday, April 26 meeting regarding the district’s plan to submit a... Read more »

04/26/21 10:01 PM

NCSD to submit face mask variance request on May 10 to give schools time to prepare

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District Superintendent Mike Jennings said on Monday, April 26 that he will submit a variance request to statewide face mask requirements for schools on... Read more »

04/26/21 7:09 PM

NCSD announces winners of 2021 Young Authors Competition

CASPER, Wyo —The Natrona County School District has announced the winners for the 2021 Young Authors Competition. “Each year, student participants from our community go above and beyond to share... Read more »

04/26/21 7:02 PM

VIDEO: Tune in as protesters demand end to face mask requirement in NCSD schools

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees are holding a regular meeting starting at 7 pm Monday, April 26. While the trustees defeated a proposal to... Read more »

04/26/21 6:59 PM

UW team’s discovery of unusual inland belt of melted crust could point to ore deposits

CASPER, Wyo —A group of University of Wyoming professors and students has identified an unusual belt of igneous rocks that stretches for over 2,000 miles from British Columbia, Canada, to... Read more »

04/26/21 6:05 PM

Soul Street Dance’s return to Casper finds old students ‘moving a lot smoother’

CASPER, Wyo — Before their Tuesday night performance at Highland Park Church, the Houston-based Soul Street Dance company performed and held high-energy workshops for Casper students. As co-founder Rock Williams told... Read more »

04/19/21 9:35 PM

VIDEO: NCSD trustees vote 4-5 against request to remove face mask rules

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday night on whether to request a variance from Wyoming’s statewide rules that face... Read more »

04/19/21 9:26 PM

NCSD survey: 74.7% of staff support removing face mask mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — About 75% of Natrona County School District staff who responded to a recent survey support the district requesting a variance from the statewide face mask mandates for... Read more »

04/19/21 8:21 PM

VIDEO: Watch as NCSD trustees discuss face mask variance

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees are holding a special meeting to discuss mask mandates on Monday, April 19. The trustees are expected to decide... Read more »

04/19/21 7:03 PM

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees have announced they will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. The trustees on Monday,... Read more »

04/16/21 6:46 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

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Education

Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Natrona County schools this week

UW at Casper’s New BAS Concentration

UW at CC graduation at David Street Station Thursday

VIDEO: NCSD students win first place and special awards at Wyoming State History Day

Casper College’s Effective Substitute Teaching class begins May 17

Park Elementary’s ~$4.9M renovation project about 25% away from completion

New $10.2M NCHS pool on track for September finish; walkway construction to start as school year ends

Join Casper College in celebrating 75 years during evening of food, music, and friends

PHOTOS: ‘Humans Helping Humans’ at Casper’s Park Elementary raises $1,600 for homeless teens

BOCES provides $95K grant to fund NCSD Robotics program in 2021-2022 school year

VIDEO: Community invited to 12th annual ‘Native American Education Conference’ in Wyoming

Wyoming superintendent asks districts to complete CDC COVID survey to help guide nation’s re-opening

NCSD submit face mask variance request Monday; schools working to accommodate concerned families

State advisory panel for Students with Disabilities holding June public meeting in Casper

White Eagle to get posthumous honorary doctoral degree from UW

UW Trustees to discuss residence hall finance, fall 2021 updates at meeting next week

About 100 people in quarantine in Sheridan schools after masks recently made voluntary

PHOTOS: Teachers awarded after receiving most nominations from top 10% of NCSD’s graduating class

Gordon celebrates ‘tireless efforts’ of Wyoming teachers throughout pandemic

(WATCH) NCSD honors ‘outstanding seniors,’ ‘significant educators’ with 2021 Academic Awards

UW to receive $3M for research to expand, transform use of coal

BOCES offering NCSD students ‘Jumpstart to College’ dual high school, college credit opportunities

Wyoming Dept of Health extends mask mandates another 2 weeks

Mask mandate lifted at Shoshoni Schools

Manor Heights intercom replacement to cost ~$67K

NCSD contracting WBI for $500K to provide services to students who are ‘struggling behaviorally’

NCSD planning three summer school programs for students

NCSD projecting enrollment to increase ~160 students to start 2021-2022 school year

NCSD trustees respond after ‘collective temper tantrum’ over face masks in schools

NCSD to submit face mask variance request on May 10 to give schools time to prepare

NCSD announces winners of 2021 Young Authors Competition

VIDEO: Tune in as protesters demand end to face mask requirement in NCSD schools

UW team’s discovery of unusual inland belt of melted crust could point to ore deposits

Soul Street Dance’s return to Casper finds old students ‘moving a lot smoother’

VIDEO: NCSD trustees vote 4-5 against request to remove face mask rules

NCSD survey: 74.7% of staff support removing face mask mandate

VIDEO: Watch as NCSD trustees discuss face mask variance

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

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

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

Crime

Crime

Recent Arrests (5/17/21 – 5/18/21)

Oil City Police Calls (5/14/21 – 5/17/21)

Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation

Recent Arrests (5/14/21 – 5/17/21)

Arrest made after boy, 4, found slain on Dallas street

Obituaries

Obituaries

Wyo. law enforcement mourns death of retired K9

Obituaries: Rhodes Jr., Souders, McNeely, McLaughlin, Curuchet

Obituary: Donna J McMurry

Obituaries: De La Rosa, Eklund

Obituaries: Bournes, Aeschliman

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Strong thunderstorms, heavy downpours, hail possible in areas of Wyoming

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast 30% below average in the North Platte River Basin

Casper ‘COVID Block Party’ giving away CNFR, ZZ Top, Foreigner tickets, vaccines and more

CW Hospice invites community to ‘Grief and Remembrance’ gathering in Casper’s Healing Park at Conwell

Casper College archivist layoff fuels growing concern over ‘irreplaceable collection’

Wyoming

Community

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast 30% below average in the North Platte River Basin

Game and Fish says hunting has helped stabilize gray wolf population, manage conflicts

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyo reach 3-month high over weekend; 178 new cases confirmed

Casper to see ~$9.12M boost under American Rescue Plan; Natrona ~$15.5M

One dead, three injured in head-on crash Saturday near Cheyenne

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Employment

Front Office Assistant position opening at Optimal Pediatric Therapy

UW at Casper’s New BAS Concentration

Wyoming Medical Center first in state to offer non-surgical Gastric Balloon Placement for weight loss

Optimal Pediatric Therapy looking for a Rehabilitation Technician

Passion for the Law: The Story of Ryan Ford

Galleries

City

PHOTOS: Park students help plant trees in City Park

(PHOTOS) La Cocina wins Taco Fest; pineapple tacos from Grant Street a sleeper hit