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Horrifying Details Emerge In Casper Child Pornography Arrest Case
This article contains information about sexual abuse of a minor and may be disturbing to some readers. A man working in Casper has been arrested and charged with three counts of receiving or delivering child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography. If convicted on all charges he could be sent to prison for nearly 100 years.
Here’s Help To Know How To Identify Wyoming’s Wildflowers
We often discuss Wyoming's natural beauty. The Cowboy State is home to some of the world's most fantastic natural landscape sceneries. Mountains, plains, deserts, rivers, streams, lakes, forests, and grasslands are all available for viewing. Another excellent opportunity to look at is the vast number of wildflowers. The colors are...
They Were Blind, but Now They See: Casper Man Among Photographers Sharing their Vision in Traveling Exhibit
A Casper man is among other photographers sharing their vision after receivin a cornea transplant in 2002. In the 1980s, Bill Fehringer had acid splashed into his eyes in a construction accident. He was diagnosed with Kerataconus in the mid-90's, which his eye doctor said was probably caused by the...
Arapahoe Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Strangulation
Daniel Anthony Whiteplume, 26, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for assault by strangulation. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on July 10, 2024. According to court documents, on September 6, 2022, Whiteplume was receiving a ride to an uncle’s...
Visit Casper Earns International Accreditation for Excellence
Today Visit Casper will receive its continued accreditation at Destination International's Annual Convention in Florida. The Wyoming Tourism marketing agency is among 250 destination marketing organizations in the world to have this seal. “In the tourism marketing industry, having DMAP accreditation shows our commitment to excellence,” said Tyler Daugherty, President/CEO...
Aloha! Casper College Hosting Luau to Raise Money for STAR Program
The Casper College Foundation and Alumni Association are hosting a summer luau. Proceeds will help support the STAR program at Casper College. The luau will occur on Thursday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. in the Chapman Lobby of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center on the Casper College campus. Only...
Natrona County Arrest Log (7/15/24 – 7/16/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Rocky Mountain Power Gives Reason for Massive Casper Area Power Outage
Yesterday's (Monday, July 15th, 2024), power outage affected almost 25,000 residents in Casper and the surrounding area. In an updated post to the official Rocky Mountain Power Facebook page, it was stated that outage was due to "emergency de-energization" The official Rocky Mountain Power website defines de-energization as:. De-energizations are...
Rod Argent Shares Recording Plans Following Recent Stroke
Rod Argent has responded to the support he received following news of his recent stroke, and revealed that he plans to keep recording music despite his retirement from touring. His management issued a statement last week announcing his stroke, noting that the cofounding Zombies singer and keyboardist would "need several...
Will the Rolling Stones Continue to Tour?
For the past several decades, fans have been speculating on just how long the Rolling Stones will continue, well, being the Rolling Stones. More specifically: How long will they continue to tour?. "The band still sounds very good, and it doesn't sound much different from before, and you all liked...
Top 20 Van Halen and Solo Songs From the ’90s
The '90s were a turbulent time for Van Halen. After soaring through the previous decade as quite possibly the most universally beloved rock band on the planet, the group hit bumpier terrain in the '90s. Although they released two multi-platinum albums in the first half of the decade, they also endured nasty public feuding, two more lineup changes, the genre-resetting revolution of grunge and their first flat-out commercial failure.
Sammy Hagar on What Makes Joe Satriani Right for Van Halen Tour
Sammy Hagar explained why he was convinced that Joe Satriani was the right guitarist to represent Eddie Van Halen on the Van Halen tribute tour that kicked off this week. The pair have known each other for years and were been members of Chickenfoot together, alongside Michael Anthony. But in...
August 2024 New Music Releases
Two prog rock masters return to record-store shelves and streaming services. August 2024's new music releases also include a celebrated moment from Woodstock and a rare solo album from one of the co-founders of the Rolling Stones. Jon Anderson is releasing his first album of original songs with the Band...
Girl In Yellowstone’s Nearly Crushed By A Big Bison
Every summer, the stories from Yellowstone National Park are the same. If a person gets too close to a bison, the bison tosses the person ten feet into the air, and the vacation now includes a trip to the hospital. People are curious; they're there to see these animals and...
Cowboys to Take Part in 2024 Cancun Challenge
LARAMIE -- The Cowboy basketball program and tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge Thursday announced seven of the eight men’s programs that will be participating in the tournament this season. The event takes place during Thanksgiving Week at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports,...
Inside Casper’s Most Wanted: July 2024 Criminal Alert
Have you ever wondered who Casper's most wanted fugitives are?. The following is a compiled list of the most wanted criminals in our area for the month of July 2024. If you have information pertaining to the location of these wanted individuals, please call the Casper Police Department at (307) 235-8278 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Central Wyoming by calling (307) 577-5171.
Does A New Beer Study Have Wyoming’s Go-to Beer Correct?
Wyomingites take their beer seriously. With over 40 local breweries, there's no doubt the Wyoming beer game is a strong one. A new study shows each state's most popular national beer, and even though they've gone through a rough patch, Bud Light is still the top brew in the Cowboy State.
WYDOT to Begin Demolition on I-25 Bridge over North Platte River in Casper
Starting Thursday, July 18, Ames Construction will begin removing the south Interstate 25 bridge over the North Platte River in Casper. This process includes removing the concrete decking and underlying steel girders, which cross the river. "Though Ames and WYDOT will take measures to prevent debris from falling into the...
Public Safety Communications Center Launch New, Automated Phone System for Non-Emergency Calls
The Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) has launched an automated phone system for non-emergency calls. The service is now live starting today. Callers using the non-emergency number (307) 235-8278 will automatically be directed to the appropriate office or department through a recorded menu. 911 emergency calls will continue to be...
Wyoming Gas Prices Inch Upwards Heading into Busy Travel Season
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 6.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 28.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.83 per gallon.
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