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UW’s Wyoming Dementia Together Schedules Programs Through December
Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT), a statewide nonprofit caregiver network offered through the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), will offer a variety of informative discussions focused on dementia care through December. Legal issues, financial considerations, behavioral changes and family advocacy in the health care system are among...
Celebrating USA Softball of Wyoming’s 2024 State Champions
The USA Softball of Wyoming girls’ Junior Olympic (JO) fastpitch state tournament was last weekend in Gillette. The ten divisions featured 73 teams that competed for a state championship. Here are the eleven champions in 2024. 18B = Gillette Havoc: won the title 10-9 in 8 innings over Cody...
D. Lynette St. Clair of Fort Washakie joins Wyoming PBS Foundation Board
The Wyoming PBS Foundation has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors, including local resident D. Lynette St. Clair of Fort Washakie. The other two new board members are Carol Bell of Cody and Sarah Jo Heuck Sinclair of Sheridan. “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome...
Downtown Musical Instrument Store Permanently Closing Its Doors
Casper is losing yet another one of its retail locations. The downtown musical instrument retailer, Rockstar Music Store, made the closing announcement via their official Facebook page earlier today (Tuesday, July 16th, 2024). The announcement stated:. A huge thank you to Casper, for the last 4 years! We will be...
Step Back in Time and Celebrate Casper’s Namesake with “Caspar Collins Day”
Fort Caspar is commemorating Casper's namesake with "Caspar Collins Day" on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this FREE event. Explore a pioneer camp, meet mountain men and an emigrant Trail Boss along with Frontier Army soldiers. See Mormon handcarts and classic vehicles on display from the Oil Capitol Auto Club and play old-fashioned kids games.
Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (7/16/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Initial Appearances. Curtis Randy Wisely Jr., 36...
K-9 unit assists in uncovering drugs, tools in stolen vehicle
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 16 at 2:19 p.m., Cheyenne police arrested Delanie Wallowingbull, 27, at 115 S. Greeley Highway for possession of drugs and burglary tools. The arrest occurred after Detective Marino located a stolen white 2008 Nissan Versa at a Sinclair gas station. When Officer Veniegas arrived,...
Man stabbed in Wright; suspect in custody
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Deputies arrested a man for felony aggravated assault early this morning after he reported himself for stabbing another man with a knife in Wright, Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said Wednesday. The man was identified as a 23-year-old resident who called deputies to Wagon Wheel Drive in Wright...
More Storms In Cheyenne, More Heat In Casper
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - We’ve already seen storms firing up across Wyoming and more storms are on the way today. Eastern and southeastern Wyoming are going to be the main areas of storm development today with more in the Nebraska panhandle. The strongest storms will be in northeastern Colorado so just out of our area. Storms today are moving slowly with more heavy rain and some potential hail so be prepared for the storms.
Something’s in the air… and it’s wildfire smoke
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Have you noticed a bit of a haze over Casper the last few days?. Over the weekend, the Natrona County Fire District responded to a wildland fire that broke out Southwest of Casper, about 18 miles north of Oregon Trail Road from Highway 220. The burn area spanned over 1500 acres, and has now been contained.
SPD: One event under investigation, arrests up, incidents down for WYO Rodeo weekend
Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley of the Sheridan Police Department appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk on policing the events during this past WYO Rodeo weekend. The Chief said an outcome of one altercation remains under investigation. Find details of that event by clicking here.
C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, July 17
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 16, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Suspicious activity, July 16, Bay Avenue, GPD. Officers responded to Bay Avenue at 8:47...
‘Car hopping’ burglaries strike west Casper; residents advised to check their property
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is asking residents in a neighborhood off Robertson Road to check their vehicles for missing property. The advisory comes after juvenile suspects were found Tuesday in possession of multiple pieces of stolen property, according to a CPD release on Wednesday. Police responded...
Local Pharmacist Faces Allegations Of Illegally Selling Fish Medication
The Wyoming Board of Pharmacy is accusing a former pharmacist in Casper of illegally selling prescription fish medication. Daniel Kraft's license to distribute prescription drugs expired June 30, 2021. On August 4, 2021 the Board issued an order strictly prohibiting Kraft from "...renewing, reinstating, or obtaining any license from the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy for at least 10 years..."
Wyoming Classical Academy breaks ground on its future home in Mills
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - On Saturday morning, the Wyoming Classical Academy broke ground on its future campus in Mills. Wyoming Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school currently serving grades K-7. WCA opened last year in the building that formerly housed Mills Elementary School. It is a...
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