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Natrona County Arrest Log (7/31/24 – 8/1/24)
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...
2024 Beartrap Summer Festival FAQs + Everything You Need to Know
The 2024 Beartrap Summer Festival is coming up this weekend, Aug. 3rd & 4th, and there are quite a few changes with it being held at Washington Park this year. With all the changes with this year's festivities come a lot of questions. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers + everything you need to know about the 2024 festival.
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
Congresswoman Hageman Pushes for Enhanced Community Safety in Casper
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has submitted two letters supporting Casper's applications for funds from the Community-Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program and the SAFER and AFG Programs. In her letter to the Department of Justice, she expresses strong support for the Casper Police Department to employ six new sworn officers. "With...
Natrona County Man Dies Serving Life Sentence for Raping 77-Year-Old Woman in 1994
A man convicted of first degree sexual assault and sentenced to life in prison died on July 30th at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington. Mark Wilkening (aka Mark Merchant) was sentenced by Natrona County Judge Spangler. According to court records, on April 2, 1994, Wilkening entered the apartment...
Colossal 750-Ton Superloads Being Transported Through Wyoming
This summer, a series of superloads are being transported between Laramie and Medicine Bow in Wyoming. The largest are 385 feet long, 26 feet wide and weigh one-point-five million pounds!. The basic width of the Interstate is about 24 feet wide, so yes, they will be taking up the entire...
Wildfires in the Guernsey/Hartville Area Close Several Wyoming Highways
Several Wyoming highways remain closed after wildfires erupted in the Guernsey/Hartville area last night. These closures include U.S. 26 between Interstate 25 and Lingle, and WYO 270 between Manville and Guernsey. Additionally, WYO 320 is open to local traffic only between Wheatland (Grey Rocks closure gate) and U.S. 26. For...
Wyoming Property Tax Petition Falls A Little Short
The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office has been pouring through petition signatures for the “People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner’s Property Exemption.”. You can imagine what a tedious task that has to be. Those signatures were submitted to the Secretary's office...
F.E. Warren Air Force Base Posts Mountain Lion Warning
Officials with F.E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne are warning people to watch out for mountain lions on base. That's according to a post on the base's Facebook page. The post says there have been multiple sightings of at least one of the animals on base recently. The post goes on to offer this advice: Keep your children and pets safe by not approaching any type of wildlife and backing away slowly upon an encounter.
Cheyenne Frontier Days DUI Enforcement Reports Multiple Arrests
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office says a multi-agency DUI enforcement effort during Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 resulted in 55 arrests.'. That's according to a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page. While several agencies took part in the "Deuces Wild" enforcement effort, it was coordinated through the sheriff's office. The...
Natrona County Arrest Log (7/30/24 – 7/31/24)
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...
Exclusive Chance To See A Working Rocket Lab In Casper
Did you know Casper is home to some of the most high-risk research and developmental projects for the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA?. The Wickman Spacecraft & Propulsion Company is located at the Casper/ Natrona County International Airport, and you can tour the facilities to see how the company has impacted space travel and exploration.
Here’s How To Check Out A Film Fest In Casper
If you love hunting in Wyoming, you'll love the film festival coming to Frontier Brewing Company on Thursday, August 8. Eastmans' Hunting Journal and the Wyoming Chapter of the Dallas Safari Club are putting on the event, which you won't want to miss. You'll have chances to win prizes and see the premiere of two new outdoor films. Rocky Mountain Discount Sports will sponsor activities for the kids, and you won't want to miss the guest speakers.
Every State Where Alcohol Will be Banned on Election Day in November
Whether you're wanting a drink to celebrate the arrival of the election or maybe because your candidate's campaign finally ended, there are states where you better stock up before the big day. Some states simply refuse to sell liquor on Election Day. Why States Won't Sell Alcohol On Election Day.
PHOTOS: Wyoming Legion Baseball AA State Tournament Day 1 2024
On the first day of the Wyoming American Legion Baseball 'AA' State Tournament in Casper, all the higher seeds won their first-round game. There was one close game and three others decided by seven runs or more at Mike Lansing Field. The first game was the closest on day one,...
Senator John Barrasso Says China is ‘Puppet Master’ Using Russia, slight Pushback from Deputy Secretary
At today’s Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator John Barrasso questioned Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell of the U.S. Department of State on the Biden administration’s failure to prevent China’s use of adversarial countries to weaken American dominance. Barrasso argues the Biden administration has allowed China to evade...
Why Frying Pans Are Suddenly Making More People Extremely Sick
Cookware you use in your own home could be making you sick according to researchers who are reporting an uptick in a specific illness that is affecting thousands. The illness is known as the Teflon flu, and it can make you absolutely miserable. What Is Teflon Flu?. Teflon flu is...
Eastridge Mall Comic Book and Collectible Store Has Moved to a New Location
If you've recently been in the mall looking to purchase your favorite stories from the likes of Spider-Man, Batman and Wonder Woman, you may have noticed that Spellbound Apothecary and Entertainment is not in the same location. While still located inside the Eastridge Mall, as of Friday, July 26th, 2024,...
Several Hundred People Showed at Frontier Brewing Co. & Taproom for Casper Mountain Preservation Alliance Rally
Several hundred people showed up at Frontier Brewing Company and Taproom Saturday, July 27 for Rally for the Mountain hosted by the Casper Mountain Preservation Alliance (CMPA). Carolyn Griffith, CMPA Chairperson, said the event was held to help accommodate the outpouring of support from the community in a fun environment.
Casper College Respiratory Therapy Program Receives Prestigious Award
The Casper College Respiratory Therapy Program has been chosen by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care to receive the Distinguished RRT, registered respiratory therapist, Credentialing Success Award. “From a program effectiveness perspective, the CoARC views the RRT credential as a measure of a program’s success in inspiring its graduates...
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