Sunday

10:00 a.m.
Cowboy Church Service
Location: Fairgrounds

1:00 p.m.
“Bulls, Broncs & Breakaway” – Matinee
Location: Events Center

4:00 p.m.
“Bulls, Broncs & Breakaway” – Evening
Location: Events Center

Monday

7:00 a.m.
Slack
Location: Events Center

7 p.m.
Scholarship Awards Banquet and
1st Go-Round Ring Presentation
Location: Parkway Plaza

Tuesday

7:00 a.m.
Slack
Location: Events Center

7:00 p.m.
1st Performance
Location: Events Center

Wednesday

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Softball Tourney
Location: Softball Field

7:00 p.m.
2nd Performance
Location: Events Center
2nd Go-Round Ring Presentation after Steer Wrestling

Thursday

9:00 a.m.
Golf Tournament
Location: Paradise Valley

7:00 p.m.
3rd Performance(Pink Night)
Location: Events Center

Friday

8:00 a.m.
NIRA Coaches Breakfast
Location: Parkway Plaza

7:00 p.m.
4th Performance
Location: Events Center

Saturday

8:00 a.m.
Short-go leaders TV head shots
Location: Events Center

9:00-10:30 a.m.
Special Olympics
Location: Events Center
(Volunteers needed!)

11:30 a.m.
Cinch Style Show
Location: Parkway Plaza

2:00 p.m.
Cowboy Church Service
Location: Fairgrounds

7:00 p.m.
Championship Round
Location: Events Center
3rd Go-Round Ring Presentation after Steer Wrestling
Championship awards immediately following rodeo

– Provided by the College National Finals Rodeo website

(Glenrock, Wyo.) – During recent rain storms south of Casper, County10’s Ernie Over, captured heavy rain and high waters near Dave Johnson power plant off I-25.

Thank you, Ernie, for sending along this great shot!

(Casper, Wyo.) – The Alcova 4-H Club and the Alpaca project cleaned up trash and helped to beautify our community on Saturday, June 6, 2015.

For several hours, 50 4-H members and leaders worked on the East Land Development property to help remove built up trash in the area.

“It was a fun time of 4-H bonding as well as a great opportunity to give back to the community whose support of 4-H is invaluable,” said Mackenzie McCoy.

Thank you 4-Hers for taking the time to keep the area beautiful and trash free.

Group photo of Alcova 4-H and Alpaca project cleaned up property in the Casper area Saturday, June 6, 2015. (Provided by Mackenzie McCoy)

On Friday, U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-at large) voted against Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which passed the House.  However,  since an accompanying trade measure, linked by law to TPA, failed to pass, the TPA measure remains in the House and will not be signed into law without further Congressional action.  Rep. Lummis voted against TPA in addition to the linked trade legislation.  Commenting on the votes, Rep. Lummis issued the following statement:

“After six years of misleading statements on Obamacare, failed foreign policy, and power grabs over water and land, this president has proven to be untrustworthy at every single turn.  I could not bring myself to cast Wyoming’s vote in support of President Obama’s politically driven agenda.  I don’t trust him with a clod of dirt, let alone international trade deals.”

–Provided by U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis

(Casper, Wyo.) – “What’s-a-Matter with Chemistry” (OLLI 6040), a new Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Casper College class, will allow participants to have fun while learning about the matter that makes up the world through interesting hands-on activities.

“Participants will have fun making messes, discovering matter, and enjoying the thrill of learning chemistry that they might not have appreciated in high school,” said Vicki Pollock, lifelong learning specialist at Casper College. “Handouts will also be provided so that students can try the experiments at home with their families,” Pollock added.

“What’s-a-Matter with Chemistry” will be held on Tuesdays, July 7-28 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. with instructor Linda Heberlein. To register or for more information contact Pollock at 307-268-2097 or vpollock@caspercollege.edu, or Karen Arnold, lifelong learning specialist, at 307-268-2099 or karnold@caspercollege.edu.

-Casper College-

(Casper, Wyo.) – A beginner line dancing class offered by Casper College is set to begin on Wednesday, June 17. The class “Line Dancing: Beginner” (CMSV 0038 01) will by taught by local dance expert Machelle Holloway.

The class will provide students with the confidence and ease needed on the dance floor as they learn the latest fun and easy line dances, according to Holloway. The four-week class will allow plenty of practice time on popular dances “that are great for wedding receptions and summer parties,” said Holloway.

The class will be held from 7-8 p.m. and the cost is only $20 per person. For more information or to register, contact Laura Burnett, community education specialist, at 307-268-3399 or lburnett@caspercollege.edu.

-Casper College-

As the weather and seasons change so do the types of calls to the Wyoming Poison Center. Many parts of the country had a very wet spring therefore mold and mildew are common problems.

This time of year the number of calls concerning bleach exposures rise. Household bleach has many uses around the house but it can cause problems if it gets in the eye or is swallowed.  Bleach should never be used with other cleaning products.  When it comes in contact with other cleaners that contain acids or ammonia – a dangerous gas can form causing serious breathing problems.

As the weather warms up so do the calls on bites and stings.  The bee population has started to increase and will be at its peak until the first freeze.  If you are stung- call the poison center.  Close observation for allergic reaction is important, especially in the first hour after a sting.

With the very wet spring the use of insect repellents will be a common call to the poison center. DEET- containing insecticides should be applied sparingly to exposed skin and clothing.  Remember, lower concentrations of less than 10% have been found to be just as effective as higher concentrations.

Days are longer and children are out of school spending more time outdoors where they can be exposed to poisons. Hydrocarbons found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluids and torch fuels, are among the top ten causes of childhood poisoning deaths in the United States. Make sure you store these up and out of reach after use.

When firing up the grill or heading to a picnic, it’s important to take some precautions. Remember to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. The USDA recommends fully cooking all meats to ensure bacteria are destroyed to prevent food poisoning. Meats should be cooked to 160 degrees.  Always use a food thermometer as you can’t tell if meat is fully cooked by looking at it.

Summer is the busiest time of the year for the poison center, and the nurses are available to answer questions at 1-800-222-1222.

(Casper, Wyo.) – Casper Fire-EMS units responded to a well involved house fire just before 10:00 Sunday, June 14 at 2631 Belmont Road.

Crews from Station #2 and Station #5 were conducting some hose evolutions at the old CY Junior High Building when they noticed a column of smoke rising from the Ridgecrest Area above the school.

Shortly after seeing this, units were dispatched for the working structure fire. On arrival units had heavy fire in the garage and attic space. Fortunately all occupants had exited the home prior to units arriving. Crews had the fire under control in about 15 minutes and confirmed everyone was out.

At least one person was treated and transported for smoke inhalation. The home suffered major damage and the occupants are displaced.

A small child confessed to starting the fire in the garage area with a lighter he had found. The fire grew rapidly and fortunately the child was able to alert all the other occupants to escape.

– Provided by Casper Fire-EMS

(Casper, Wyo.) – What’s the best way to write emails, letters, and other professional correspondence?

The answer can be found in the Casper College short course “Writing for Business” (CEU 0700 01).

Two sessions, each lasting only three hours, will be offered through the Workforce Training Center at Casper College: one on Wednesday, June 17 and the other on Wednesday, June 24. Both classes will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will be taught by Rachel Bouzis.

“No matter the business or industry, writing is always central to credibility, accuracy, and communication,” said Ann Dalton, workforce-training specialist. In addition to learning the etiquette of writing professional correspondence, participants will also learn about using and creating style guides and proofreading and editing techniques.

Those who successfully complete “Writing for Business” will receive .3 continuing education units. For more information or to register, contact Dalton at 268-2085 or at adalton@caspercollege.edu.

-Casper College-

(Casper, Wyo.) – The Guild Charter School will be having another informational meeting on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at 6:30 pm.

It will again be in The Crawford Room at the Natrona County Library. (Don’t be deceived though, the Library is on it’s summer hours so the Library itself will be closed, but we will be downstairs waiting for you!)

If you, or anyone you know, wants to find out more about our challenging curriculum, 4 + week, individualized learning plans, and our fun learning opportunities, please join us.

Check out our website, too.  www.theguildcharterschool.org.

-Provided by the Guild Charter School-

(Casper, Wyo.) – Thunderstorms are likely for the day with some of the storms producing large hail and damaging winds with heavy rain. Wind gusts could be as high as 22mph. It is anticipated that there will be a high of 73 with a low of 55 today.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and then turning sunny on Wednesday.

For a detailed look at the weather, visit here. 

(Natrona County, Wyo.) – The Natrona County School District and the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) have partnered together to offer high school elective credits to students enrolled in the Pilot Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship/Independent Study training program for students 16 years of age and older.

Students successfully completing the training will earn 3.5 elective credits towards their high school diploma.

Three students started the Pilot Pre-Apprenticeship/Independent Study program on Monday, June 8th. Students’ first week of training consists of orientation at JATC and a 10-hour OSHA certification course.

On Monday the three students will be placed with three separate contractors in Casper. Students will earn $10.00 an hour while learning the electrical trades.

Our wish is to offer the program throughout the school year establishing a career pathway for those students interested in the electrical trades. We would like to expand to other trades programs in the near future.

-NCSD-

(Casper, Wyo.) – Casper City Council will move on approving several infrastructure projects during Tuesday night’s meeting at City Hall.

Click here to download a version of Tuesday’s agenda and packet. Or click the images below to view the agenda.

(Casper, Wyo.) – Natron County District Court Judge Thomas Sullins has rejected the plea agreement between the State of Wyoming and Charlie Mapp Monday morning.

Charlie Mapp

An eight-year limiting argument for the state has been rejected by the court due to aggravating circumstances, such as the use of a deadly weapon and a bullet to the head, said Judge Sullins.

Mapp plead guilty to killing Richard Abeyta on Feb. 27, 2015, but as soon as the agreement was rejected a not guilty plea has been re-entered onto the case. A trial will be set for later this year, if the state and defense counsel are unable to come to another agreement for the charge of voluntary manslaughter.

Assistant District Attorney Daniel Itzen outlined the circumstances that lead to the agreement, based on witness statements and their level of intoxication, statements that Abeyta was a probable aggressor and a viable argument for self-defense, the prosecution chose the option of a eight-year sentencing cap.

“There was substantial give and take. It’s fair for the state and fair for the defense,” said Itzen. “Rather than putting our fate in the jury’s hands.”

He also said, that with Mapp being nearly 70-years-old, there is a very high likelihood that he would die in prison.

But after fully and thoroughly reviewing the case, Judge Sullins determined that the sentence did not fit the seriousness of the offense.

Click here to read more about this case.

Wyoming’s kokanee salmon record, which has stood since 2009 was broken earlier this month thanks to the efforts of Lyons, Colorado angler George Sharman. Sharman caught a 6.31 pound kokanee while fishing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

Sharman’s fish was 25.25 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. It bested the previous state record caught in 2009 also out of Flaming Gorge by a little less than an ounce. Coincidentally, the previous record was caught six years ago, also in June.

Sharman, who fishes Flaming Gorge once a year, said he was fishing primarily for kokanee just outside Buckboard Marina. Fishing had been fairly quiet and earlier that day their party had boated one rainbow and a smaller kokanee. He was fishing at a depth of around 30 feet when the record fish took his chartreuse Rocky Mountain Assassin lure. Sharman knew he had a big fish, but after checking the Game and Fish website’s State Record Fish listing on his phone and weighing the fish on a portable scale in the boat, he knew he had a chance at the state record.  His record was later confirmed that day on a certified scale at Buckboard Marina.

Kokanee are found in a number of waters in Wyoming and other states.  The world record weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces was caught in Oregon in 2010.

(Wyoming) – Thanks for the share Ernie Over of this train moving down the tracks near Glendo earlier  this month.

Showing the dark rain clouds that led to a wet Spring.

Feel free to send us your photos to be featured as our Photo of the Day later this week!

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(Casper, Wyo.) – “They call the thing a Rodeooo!”

In case you live in a cave, we wanted to let you know that the College National Finals Rodeo has come to the Oil City!

The best cowboys and cowgirls in college rodeo from across Wyoming and the West have rode in for the Finals at the Casper Events Center.

See some rodeo action from the Casper College team below:

2015 CNFR Results can be found HERE.

Click the link for a complete schedule of events this week.

-Photos provided by Casper College-

http://www.collegerodeo.com/CNFR/CNFRResults.asp?Year=2015

(Casper, Wyo.) – Maybe you were out fishing or camping this weekend and left your phone at home, we have you covered with our top stories from the weekend:

(Casper, Wyo.) -– Here a weekend recap of law enforcement activity from around Natrona County. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges filed are subject to change following official filling from Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

Casper Police Department

Arrests:

Kelcey  M Adkins, California, shoplifting.

Jose A Barrios, Casper, shoplifting.

Bertha A Barton, Casper, theft of identity, Interference w/PO.

Marcus D Brown Jr., Casper, two failures to complies.

Thomas Z Brundige, Casper, public intoxication, two failures to appear.

Female Juvenile Offender, criminal bench warrant.

Kenneth E Clark Jr. Casper, failure to comply.

Kimberley C Daniels, Casper, interference w/PO, interference w/custody.

Robert P Eshelman, Casper, hold for probation/parole.

David L Fletcher, Casper, public intoxication.

Olisa D Gardner, Casper, simple assault, interference.

Michael A Jensen, Casper, failure to appear.

Amber N Love, Casper, failure to appear.

Brittany A Ludwig, Casper, disturbance.

Katherine L Main, North Dakota, domestic battery, interference w/PO.

Timothy A McGowan, Casper, failure to comply, drug violation.

Jacob R McKinzie, Casper, disturbance, public intoxication.

Jeri T Michaelson, Casper, possession of drugs, bench warrant.

Rodney J Padilla, Casper, DWUI, DWUS, open container.

Nash D Phillips, Casper, domestic battery.

Joseph A Phipps, Casper, criminal trespass, simple assault.

Wade M Pehn, Saratoga, interference w/PO.

Male Juvenile Offender, Casper, wrongful taking, dispose of property, interference w/PO, conspiracy.

Matthew J Schiltz, Casper, wrongful taking, dispose of property.

William C Tucker, Casper, domestic battery, strangulation of household member.

On Friday, June 12th at approximately 10:21 pm Casper Police Department officers responded to the area of 21st and Frances, in a response to a disturbance. Court documents show that officers were advised that a female was in the area of the Strong Tower Church screaming that she had been knocked out, choked and needed help.  Officers were also advised that William C Tucker was the suspect and he was attempting to walk away from the area.

Upon arrival in the area, officers observed a male walking east on 21st that matched the description of William Tucker. Officers approached the male and he identified himself as William Tucker and that he was the man they were looking for. Reports indicate that Tucker stated that he had been drinking and was just in a fight with his girlfriend. He stated that his girlfriend and him were fighting over their relationship and did not want to discuss what started the fight. He continued to report to officers that during their fight he broke both of their phones. He initially denied hitting his  girlfriend.

Officers then spoke with Tucker’s girlfriend who reported according to court documents, she stated that Tucker wanted to get something to eat when they were driving home after work. She just wanted to go home and relax which made him angry  and they began to argue. She continued to report that during the argument Tucker threw his phone out the window, she pulled over and told him to get out of the vehicle and she went home without him.

He eventually returned to the residence and banged on the door because she had locked him out of the residence. Reports indicate that she let him and he was civil and gave her a flower.  However, shortly after Tucker began calling her names and the two began to argue again. He began to tell her to punch him  in the face and he proceeded to punch himself in the face according to court documents. Tucker then grabbed her by the neck and threw her to the ground. He then got on top of her and continued to choke her his hands and face. The woman reported that she wasn’t sure how long Tucker choked her but felt like it was about thirty seconds.  She stated that he eventually released her and she proceeded to try to call her brother. Tucker grabbed the phone and threw it into the street. The woman ran out of the residence screaming for help.

Officers then found Tucker and arrested him for domestic battery, strangulation of household member.

Benjamen R Wentz, Evansville, failure to comply.

Raymond P Yohe III, Casper, suspended/revoked DL, running a stop sign.

Total Arrests Reported: 28

Calls

Casper Police Department responded to 399 calls including two assaults, two curfew violations, fourteen disturbances, four drugs, six family fights, five fights, five fireworks, one oil spill near Indian Paintbrush, four hit and runs, three interference, nine loud music complaints, five public intoxication, and five shoplifting.

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests:

Joseph L Gerhart II, serving weekends.

Nathan W Brown, DWUI, DWUS.

Jesse W Brantley, failure to comply.

Bradley L Mcgirr, contract hold/billing.

Albert D Gaines, serving weekends.

Adam E Gates, district court bench warrant.

Daniel W Urbanski, serve jail time x3.

Stephanie A Cestnik, serve jail time, district court bench warrant.

Lance E Morehead, hold for probation/parole.

Michael A Webster, serve jail time, hold for probation/parole.

Total Inmates Reported: 228

Calls:

Natrona County Sheriff’s responded to 127 calls over the weekend including one assault, three animal problems, a four wheeler ‘ripping’ up and down Prairie Lane, three fights, two family fights and three disturbances.

Evansville Police Department

David S Kohon, DWUI, no drivers license.

Floyd T Adams, county warrant, hold for agency.

Mills Police Department

Katherine L Main, domestic battery, interference w/PO.

Michael G Musser, district court bench warrant.

Mathew M Schmidt, hold for probation/parole.

(Casper, Wyo.) – Every bad day starts with an uncomfortably tight pair of blue jeans. So when Nina can’t fit into her bridesmaid’s dress, let’s just say, it’s about to get real. With the help from her cousins and an aspiring “film” director, Nina and her friends embark on an internet reality show adventure that challenges them in ways they never see coming.

Co-Directed by Pat Pulitzer and Susan Terry, the performance dates for this show are different from our usual schedule.

Opening Friday, June 19, it continues Saturday, June 20, Thursday June 25, Friday June 26,and Saturday 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., with two matinees—Sunday, June 21 and Sunday June 28, 2015.

Online ticketing is available again at www.stageiiitheatre.org. For best results, refresh the page before you begin. Tickets can also be purchased at The Cadillac Cowgirl’snew location at 147 S. Center (the old Toy Town spot), and at Grant Street Grocery.

We also want to welcome Wyoming Music in Sunrise Center as a ticket outlet. Their summer hours are 12-5 pm, Monday-Friday.
Box office personnel and ushers are vital to welcome our guests to the theatre. If you would like to help with one of these roles, please call 234-0946, or emailstage3@wyoming.com.

-Provided by our friends at Stage III Community Theater-