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Shrine Bowl North Practice-Tuesday
The Shrine Bowl football teams have assembled in Casper for the annual All-Star game that will be Saturday at 2pm in Casper. The North team worked out on Tuesday morning with pleasant weather conditions and this team has a lot of ability. The squad will get some big contributions from players from the smaller school like Hulett's Christian Reilly. He comes from the 6-man ranks but is a solid all around athlete as he was named All-State in football plus Reilly is a 2-time 1A State Champion wrestler at 285 pounds. He also has finished in the top 6 in the shot and discus at the 1A State Track Meet for the last 2 years running. He';ll be attending Chadron State in the fall.
30 Worst Cities to Be a Mail Carrier Thanks to Attacking Dogs
Dogs attacking mail carriers has been a go-to trope when someone wants to have a laugh at the expense of the U.S. Postal Service. There are even dog biscuits and toys made to look like mail carriers. While the situation seems comical to those of us who don't haul heavy...
Outstanding Employees Shine Bright At Casper College’s Recognition Reception
Seven Casper College employees were recognized with 2023-2024 year-end honors during the college’s annual retirement and recognition reception. Tabitha Siemens, the Casper College School of Fine Arts and Humanities academic assistant, was recognized with the Robert O. Durst Classified Staff Award. The award is designed to recognize a classified staff member who demonstrates an outstanding service reputation in their job performance, knowledge, effectiveness, character, communication, cooperation, judgment, and interactions.
This NFL Linebacker Absolutely Nailed Singing Eric Church Song
The NFL is loaded with amazing athletes that "WOW" fans every week during the NFL season. But during the off-season NFL players find other ways to relax, and one linebacker has proven with an Eric Church song that he has a skill that could be calling him to the stage instead of the gridiron.
Spring In Wyoming: Mosquito Threat And Rise In West Nile Virus Cases
Spring has officially arrived in the Cowboy State and with it, the return of many insects and pests carrying diseases that could impact the health of livestock and Wyomingites alike. Warmer weather accompanied by an increase in standing water due to melting ice and snow has created ideal breeding conditions...
City of Casper Approves Natrona County Emergency Operations Plan for 2024
The City of Casper has adopted a Natrona County Emergency Operations Plan for 2024 to comply with mandates from the United States Office of Homeland Security to have systems in place for emergencies and disasters of all levels. Casper city of council adopted the operations plan on April 16. At...
Dwight Yoakam Thanks Emergency Crews After Medical Event at Railbird Fest
Dwight Yoakam needed help to get to the end of his set at Railbird Festival in Kentucky last weekend. The country singer shared an update with fans on Sunday (June 2) evening after festival staff and emergency crews were called to assist. Noah Kahan and Chris Stapleton were headliners at...
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Offering a Sweet Deal on His Charming Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Fixer Upper star Clint Harp is selling his charming home in Waco, Texas, and fans of the show will recognize the famous residence. Harp is asking $550,000 for his 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,738-square-foot house in Waco, and that asking price is actually a pretty sweet deal. According to online property sites,...
Natrona County Arrest Log (6/3/24 – 6/4/24)
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...
Natrona County Family Displaced after House Fire Caused by Electrical Short
Yesterday morning at approximately 10:42 am, June 3rd, fire units were dispatched by the Casper Public Safety Communications Center to a fire at 2824 Heights Blvd. The initial reporting party said that there was a fire in the yard and it was moving to the building. The fire was fueled by strong winds.
WATCH: Thomas Rhett Trolls His Brother Over His Music Choice
Thomas Rhett was so astonished to find his younger brother Tyler Lankford blasting his music during a recent family beach outing that he had to document it on social media. "Rare sighting of my little brother listening to my music," country singer writes in text on the video with the caption #onlylistenstozachbryan.
Why Rock & Mountain Climbers Love Wyoming
Wyoming has some of the best rock climbing in the nation. If you don't rock climb you might enjoy watching. It's quite a skill. Not all Wyoming rock climbing locations were made in the same way. 50 million years ago, a huge stratovolcano larger than Mt. Rainier formed in northwest...
Casper Warbirds Seek Community Input For Logo Design: Vote Now
Casper residents got to vote for the new hockey team's name, but your participation doesn't end there. Now the newly christened Casper Warbirds need your help picking their new team logo. The official Casper NCDC (National Collegiate Development Conference) Facebook page posted a graphic of the final three choices for...
What is Wyoming’s Official State Fruit?
The official state fruit of Alaska is the wild blueberry. Montana claims the huckleberry. Wyoming has a state flower (Indian Paintbrush), a state mammal (bison), a state bird (meadowlark), a state tree (plains cottonwood), state gemstone (jade), state fish (cutthroat trout), and a state reptile (the horned toad). We even...
83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park
On June 1, a bison gored an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. A statement from Yellowstone National Park said the bison, defending its space, came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns.
Casper Native Amanda Sewell Appointed as Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club Foundation Director
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming have appointed Amanda Sewell as its new Foundation Director. In this role, Sewell will spearhead strategic initiatives to help enrich the lives of young people and drive positive change within the community and Clubs. Sewell was recently recognized as Emerging Leader of...
Wyoming’s Ryan Yarborough Named to College Football HOF Ballot
IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the names on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, including 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 101 players and 34 coaches from the divisional ranks.
These Wyoming High Schools Did Not Have An Ejection in 2023-24
Sportsmanship is a huge part of athletics at any level and some Wyoming high schools have been exemplary in maintaining composure. Sports is full of frustrations and emotions so keeping your cool is more challenging than it looks. The following schools went the entire 2023-24 athletic season without an ejection.
Viral Moose, Chihuahua Encounter is the Love Story We Need This Summer
Love happens when you least expect it. A viral encounter between a moose and chihuahua in the yard of a home in Alaska is winning the hearts of social media. TikTok user @imnotsoanonymous shared a video late last month that featured her 6-pound chihuahua roaming her fenced-in yard. The little dog begins to bark as viewers see a massive moose walk into the shot.
Gillette Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Producing, Possessing Child Pornography
A 65-year-old Gillette man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornogrpahy. According to court records, on and before December 15, the Wyoming DCI Internet Crimes Against Children task force received six Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators learned...
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