T-Birds hire new coach from New Mexico
Casper College has hired New Mexico Junior College’s Shaun Gutting CC’s new assistant men’s basketball coach. Gutting, who replaced Tyler Hurley, has served as assistant coach for the NMJC Thunderbirds...
View ArticleRecent Arrests (6/13/18)
All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office....
View ArticleMore wind expected to drive Wyoming wildfire
DENVER (AP) — Another day of hot, dry and windy weather is expected in southern Wyoming, where a wildfire has been burning virtually unabated this week. The fire burning in the Medicine Bow National...
View ArticleMan questioned while fishing, accused of methamphetamine possession
A Casper man, contacted by police while fishing during the early morning hours, was arrested and booked on recommended charges of Possession of Methamphetamine. Records show that 30-year-old John...
View ArticleFewer US teens smoking, doing drugs and drinking milk
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer U.S. teens are smoking, having sex and doing drugs these days. Oh, and they’re drinking less milk, too. Less than one-third of high school...
View ArticleWatchdog sees errors, not bias, in Comey’s Clinton probe
By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stinging report, the Justice Department watchdog said Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey was “insubordinate” in his...
View ArticleSelf Help Center is hiring a Mental Health Therapist
The Self Help Center of Casper, Wyoming is seeking a full-time victim services Mental Health Therapist. The organization offers an excellent team environment, health insurance, HSA, mental health...
View ArticleFort Caspar Museum hosts exhibit on Wyoming during WWI
Fort Caspar Museum is hosting an exhibit from the American Heritage Center in Laramie entitled “Home Front on the Frontier: Wyoming During World War I.” The exhibit will be on display through September...
View ArticleNatrona County Public Library schedule of events
Reading Between the Notes Book Discussion: High Fidelity Tuesday, June 19 The Natrona County Library’s summer reading book club kicks things off with Nick Hornby’s “High Fidelity.” Stop by our second...
View ArticleMan scheduled for transplant granted deportation reprieve
By PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Federal immigration officials granted a six-month reprieve on Thursday to a Connecticut immigrant facing deportation, a move his supporters...
View ArticleBackstory: A horse walks into a bar…then falls
Tales of dusty cowpokes bellying up to the bar while riding a trusty steed is a well worn trope in Casper. There are indeed photos of horses inside the old Wonder Bar, but they’re obviously staged for...
View ArticleObituaries: Powell, LaBounta
Alan Clifford Powell was born in Olympia, Washington on July 1, 1948. He grew up in Casper and graduated from NCHS in 1968. The Army drafted Alan in 1969 and he was honorably discharged in 1971. He...
View ArticleEvents roundup for Friday, June 15
Summer Concert Series at David Street Station Embrace warm summer nights as live music rings throughout downtown Casper. A variety of regional and national musicians will perform different genres of...
View ArticleOpen House Spotlight: Three homes Dad will love
Father’s Day is coming up soon! Large garages, spacious basements, and plenty of room to store toys make these homes perfect for Dad. A wonderful space for all of his hobbies and projects may be right...
View ArticleTough US tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports
Jun 15, 2018 7:03AM By KEN THOMAS and PAUL WISEMAN , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating a...
View ArticleShowers expected through weekend- DayWeather Podcast
Warm and partly cloudy, a few scattered, gusty showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Highs 80s, lows 50s. Cloudy Saturday with afternoon showers and thunderstorms, highs 75 to 80....
View ArticleScenes from the CNFR (PHOTO GALLERY)
The College National Finals Rodeo is in its 20th-season in Casper. The CNFR continues tonight, leading up to the championship performance on Saturday night. Both performances start at 7:00. Audience...
View ArticleMissouri teen rescued after fall on Grand Teton park climb
MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) – Grand Teton National Park rangers rescued a Missouri teen injured in fall while descending a mountain next to Jenny Lake in northwest Wyoming. The National Park Service says...
View ArticleFood Truck Schedule for Friday, June 15
Oil City is providing a daily schedule of food truck times and locations around the city. If you’re an operator who’d like to be featured in our schedule, please email dan@oilcitywyo.com with your...
View ArticleWyoming fire moving into less dense fuels
Firefighters have yet to gain any containment on a wildfire in southern Wyoming, but they find some encouragement with the fire moving into less dense fuels. The fire just north of the Colorado state...
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