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Photo of the Day: Epic colors with Zeus bolts

(Casper, Wyo.) – A better title would be “who didn’t capture a great shot from Thursday’s storm?” This one taken by Chase Clark shows a big bolt striking the Earth during a beautiful sunset and storm...

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Wyoming State Bar accepting nominations for Pro Bono Awards

(Cheyenne, Wyo.) – Each year, the Wyoming State Bar seeks nominations for the Pro Bono Awards. These awards recognize dedicated members of the legal profession who are committed to providing legal...

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2015 already has more than double the average lightning fatalities

(United States) – As of July 8, 2015, 17 people have died from lightning strikes in the United States according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. All of these deaths were...

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Photo of the Day #2: Fair and Rodeo farewell

(Casper, Wyo.) – Tonight is the last night of the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, if you have not yet been, your last chance is tonight! Thank you, Janet Norton, for sending in this great shot from...

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Photo Gallery: Great River Raft Race

(Casper, Wyo.) – Dozens of rafts and boaters set off from the entry point at Robertson Road for an event that has been missing from the North Platte River for over a decade. Take a look at the images...

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Lummis helps defeat attempt to strip Wyoming wolf fix

Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis joined a bipartisan majority of her colleagues, 243-186, to vote down an amendment designed to strip gray wolf language from H.R. 2822: the...

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Need something to do? Check out these events!

  Sunday, July, 12:8am – 8pm: Casper Strong Adventure Race @ Crossroads Park, People who live in Wyoming are proud of their heritage and know what it means to be Cowboy Tough.  But the Casper...

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Photo of the Day: Epic epic epic

(Casper, Wyo.) – Another shot of the epic sunset and cloud cover hurling over Casper Thursday, July 9 by Paul Richardson. Amazing shot, Paul! Please share your Photo of the Day submissions by clicking...

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Setting plans for Wyoming’s Cancer Control Efforts

(Casper, Wyo.) – The Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium (WCCCC) is inviting interested residents to share their ideas and opinions about cancer control efforts during a July 16 meeting...

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U.S. passes to improve forest management practices

Last week, the U.S. House passed H.R. 2647: the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation would improve federal forest management practices by restoring fundamental land...

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Statewide suicide deaths on the decline

For the second year in a row, total suicide deaths have decreased in Wyoming. According to information provided by Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming and Vital Records of Wyoming, in 2014...

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Antelope Butte Ski area one step closer to re-opening

According to Powder.com, a Wyoming nonprofit has purchased the 250-acre, defunct Antelope Butte Ski and Recreation Area in the Bighorn Mountains. The Antelope Butte Foundation was formed about five...

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Wyoming is home to one of the wealthiest people in the world

Wyoming is no stranger to wealthy individuals and families, but it also serves as home to the wealthiest woman in the world. According to a Forbes map of the wealthiest people in each state, Christy...

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Learn about famous gentleman horse thief at Fort Caspar Museum Wednesday

Casper, Wyoming– Fort Caspar Museum continues its free summer lecture series with “Chenoweth: Gentleman Horse Thief” on Wednesday, July 15th at 6:30 pm. Historian Larry Woods will look at the life of...

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SourceGas acquired by Black Hills Corporation

Black Hills Corp., the parent company of Black Hills Energy and Black Hills Power and Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power, today announced that it will acquire SourceGas Holdings LLC from investment...

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Breaking: Officer involved shooting in Fort Caspar neighborhood

(Casper, Wyo.) – At approximately 7:51 pm Sunday, officers were serving a warrant on the 1700 block of Kit Carson Avenue when Casper Police were involved in a shooting. The investigation is on going...

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Highs in the 90s today to start the work week

(Casper, Wyo.) -Sunny, with a high near 92 to start the work week. Light west northwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Tonight looks to be partly cloudy, with a low around...

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Eight recommended to practice law in Wyoming

The Wyoming State Bar today announced that eight people have been recommended for admission to practice law in Wyoming. The Wyoming State Bar and the Wyoming Supreme Court would like to congratulate...

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Photo of the Day: Lighting up the Sky

(Casper, Wyo.) – Last week’s storm in Casper was captured by Ryun Olson. Thanks Ryun for sharing with us and we wish you all a great week in the Oil City. Feel free to share your pictures with us to...

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City Council special meeting to authorize recruitment effort for new City...

(Casper, Wyo.) – On Tuesday, July 14 at 4:30pm, the Casper City Council will meet for a special section to authorize the recruitment company to seek a new City Manager. The company, Strategic...

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