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Special Olympics Wyoming State Fall Tourney fast approaching
CASPER, Wyo. — Special Olympics athletes throughout Wyoming will soon be facing off at the State Fall Tournament, to be hosted in Casper Oct. 9–11. The event will feature bocce ball, bowling, cycling and soccer. Events will take place in locations throughout the city, including El Mark-O Lanes,...
Community learns about sixth-cent proposals at informational meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper area residents were able to learn about the various proposed sixth-cent tax projects, and voice their questions and concerns, at a Monday evening informational meeting. Those in attendance had a range of opinions on the proposed tax-funded projects, ranging from support to staunch opposition. Some...
Obituaries: Coughlin; Nelson; Quis; Williams
Eileen Marie Coughlin, a beloved matriarch and spirited soul, peacefully departed this life on September 15, 2024, at her home in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on March 23, 1930 in Casper, Wyoming to Hank and Minnie Schauss, Eileen graced the world with her vibrant personality and boundless love from the very start.
Learn Your History With the Natrona County Library’s ‘Genealogy Workshop’
If you ever wanted know about your family history and/or lineage, the Natrona County Library has a free workshop for you. The official Genealogy Resources: What Your Library Can Do For You Facebook event page states:. Join us for our September Genealogy Workshop on Thursday, September 19th, at 6:30 PM....
Mysterious Balloon Flying Over Wyoming Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A high-altitidue balloon was spotted flying over Central Wyoming earlier this week, as confirmed by World View Vice President Phil Wocken. These balloons are often confused with weather balloons, which Wocken says ascend into the stratosphere and then pop when they get too high. "Ours is a much more sophisticated...
Man Ejected, Killed in Rollover Crash on I-25 Near Cheyenne
A 58-year-old Colorado man is dead after rolling his car on Interstate 25 north of Cheyenne, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. It happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at milepost 20.8, near the Ridley Road exit. Coloradan Killed After Car Goes Airborne, Rolls. According to a fatality crash summary,...
Natrona County Arrest Log (9/16/24 – 9/17/24)
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...
Great Ways To Celebrate Cheeseburger Day In Wyoming
Ask most people what their favorite meal is, and they will likely say a cheeseburger and fries. If it's not their top meal, I say it's somewhere in the top 5. Shoot, there's a song all about having a cheeseburger in paradise. We live in Wyoming, and it's pretty close to paradise.
It’s A Great Day To Register To Vote In Wyoming
Politics is not everyone's favorite topic, but it is important to let your voice be heard. We all get tired of hearing politicians slam each other. Politics will sometimes split families, friendships, and relationships. November 5th is the date for this year's general election, and many critical government positions will...
Forecasted Heavy Winds Will Not Help Wyoming Firefighters
The good news for our Wyoming firefighters is that there hasn't been much wind pushing those fires around. Fires do create their own wind. We don't need help to push them even more. That luck is about the change as we move from Summer into fall. Here in Wyoming, you...
Wyoming’s Teton Pass Rebuild Has A Long Way To Go
Mountains are always slipping, sliding, and collapsing. It's what they do. So building roads on them means constantly watching what will happen next and repairing the damage. Earlier this spring an important Wyoming highway, from Jackson Hole to Idaho, collapsed one one of its tightest turns. Road crews quickly got...
WATCH: The Biggest Airplane In Wyoming’s Firefighting Arsenal
Yesterday a listener to Wyoming's morning radio talk show sent me a note asking why so many airplanes were taking off and landing at the local airport. She was confused about why their flight patterns were so different from what she normally sees. I explained to her that there are...
Bad Advice Yellowstone T-Shirt For Sale
This Yellowstone Bison shirt is... questionable. Do we really want to encourage tourists to do this?. If you answered yes, you have a demented sense of humor, and we can be friends. You won't find this shirt in stores. You'll have to go to this link to purchase it. For...
Casper officials to answer proposed 6th-cent tax questions tonight
CASPER, Wyo. — In the second such meeting, City of Casper officials are inviting the public to join them today to learn more about the city’s push for a sixth-cent tax to fund any or all of eight propositions. The second open house to discuss any or all...
Casper City Council to consider drone software, towing contracts, among other spending
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will consider authorizing a contract for drone software for the city’s police department and partnering with local towing companies to remove junk vehicles when it meets Tuesday evening. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at The Lyric, 230 W....
Wyoming High School Volleyball Standings: Sept. 16, 2024
Wyoming High School volleyball teams completed the third week of the 2024 season last week. Conference play started last week in 4A for most teams. A few class 1A schools have also played some conference matches. There is one undefeated team left in the state and three teams are still seeking their first win of 2024. Here are the standings for all matches played through Sept. 14, 2024.
Man Dead After Motorcycle Crash Involving Deer in Wyoming
A motorcyclist is dead after braking for a deer before being rear-ended by a fellow biker, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. It happened at about 4:16 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at milepost 65.2 on Wyoming 120 in Park County, about halfway between Cody and Meeteetse. According to a fatality...
Wyoming Gas Prices Down Four Cents a Gallon in the Last Week
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 11.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 65.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
VOTE: WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Award Finalists 9-16-24 [POLLS]
Several outstanding efforts from Sept. 9 through Sept. 16 make it a crowded field of finalists for our Athlete of the Week honor. You can vote for one of six girls and one of eight boys. After receiving nominations and considering the best performances from last week, these are the contenders. Remember, past weeks’ performances do not factor into the weekly award. It is for one week at a time, and nominations for last week are closed!
Casper Boston’s Pizza Location Hosting Their Official Grand Opening This Week
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar has been open in Casper for a little over a month now, but their official grand opening ceremony is taking place on Thursday. Located inside the Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel, the Canadian-based restaurant chain, as of December 2023, now has over three hundred and seventy restaurants in Canada and over fifty locations in the United States and Mexico, with the Casper eatery being the first in Wyoming.
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