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Wyoming Is Ripe Territory For Diamond Hunting
Geologists and rock hounders love Wyoming. The state has some of the most exposed geological features in North America. Among the interesting things to find in Wyoming, besides gold, coal, gas and rare earth minerals are diamonds!. Wyoming has diamond-rich potential if you know what you are looking for. Diamonds...
Badboy Water Bomber Joins Casper Airport Firefighters
It can’t be a Large Air Tanker (LAT) base without large air tankers!. This big sucker is made for serious fires. It's parked at the new firefighting facility at the Casper Natrona County International Airport. There are smaller firefighting airplanes parked there, but sometimes we need the big boys.
There’s Something VERY Disturbing About This Display In Gillette, WY
A few days ago I posted an article about a Facebook page called "BAD TAXIDERMEY." This social media page has some of the most bizarre taxidermy found in the nation. Recently, someone on that page decided to post this image from the airport in Gillette, Wyoming. When you first look...
I Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Buy Bottled Bigfoot Pee
Selling bottled water can be hard when there are so many bottled water companies out there. If you're going to be successful at this, you need a gimmick. What about a name or an image that will make people laugh?. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you BIGFOOT PEE!. For some...
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.
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,...
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.
Deceased Male Discovered at Garden Creek Park in Casper
On Saturday, July 13, a deceased male was found in the Garden Creek Park nature area. "At this point in the investigation there does not appear to be criminal activity involved" stated the Casper Public Information Officer Amber Freestone. Casper Police responded to the call just after noon on Saturday....
Power Outage Affecting Over 24,000 Casper and Mills Residents
There is currently a power outage that is affecting Rocky Mountain Power customers throughout the entire city of Casper, the surrounding areas and even some residents of Glenrock, although the exact radius of the outage is unknown at this time. According to the official Rocky Mountain Power website (as of...
Natrona County School District’s Enrollment Continues to Decrease
The Natrona County School District's enrollment last year decreased, and it's projected to decrease further this year. The district estimates there will be about 12,289 students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. This will mark a decade-long drop in attendance. Staffing has been reduced as a result along with state...
Casper One-Pitch Softball Tournament Quickly Approaching
The 25th Annual One Pitch Softball Tournament is quickly approaching. This tournament is set to take place in Casper on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. The One Pitch Tournament offers a three-game guarantee in men’s, women’s and coed. All games will take place at the Crossroads and North Casper Softball Complexes. Awards will be given to 1st & 2nd place teams in each bracket. All umpires are USA Softball Association certified.
Natrona County Arrest Log (7/11/24 – 7/15/24)
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...
Central Wyoming Rodeo Mutton Bustin’ Saturday
The Central Wyoming Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday in Casper and the Mutton Bustin event was a big hit once again. The youngsters grabbed onto those wild sheep and went for a ride with the longest distance winning 1st prize. It's been fun to watch these boys and girls all...
A Big Wildfire Is Now Burning In Natrona County
Summertime in Wyoming is prime time for wildfires across the state, and there's a big one burning in a remote area of Natrona County. The Oregon Trail Fire has already burned over 1500 acres and is still burning 18-20 miles north of Oregon Trail Road near Prospect Hill Interpretive Site.
Saturday Morning Balloons Over Casper, Wyoming
Early Saturday morning I was walking across my living room, sipping on a cup of coffee, when I heard a very distinct sound. Imagine a very loud gas flame erupting in short bursts. I've heard that sound before. HOT AIR BALOONS!. They only go up on the most perfect of...
Horny Mike and Ryan Evans Visit Wheatland Car Show
Never judge a town by what you see when you drive by it on the highway. We usually think of Wheatland, Wyoming as that town we pass through on Interstate 25. But if you pull in you'll find a cute little downtown and, sometimes, there's a lot going on. On...
Learn To Fly A Fighter Jet Over Wyoming
There is someone in Wyoming who's ready to teach you. Come to beautiful Alpine, Wyoming, or have him come to you!. Below is a video of a gentleman who decided to try it. Flight Instruction in Your Aircraft (Day) Price varies ・ 8 hr. Day-rate flight instruction with Matt...
Six Million Dollar Man Fought A Killer Robot In Wyoming
Wyomingites who remember the 1970s TV show THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN might remember the episode that took place in Wyoming. When an object tracks across the sky and lands in a remote area in Wyoming, Oscar and Steve arrive on the scene and find that a Russian space probe built to withstand the extreme Venus environment has crash-landed on Earth and is out of Soviet control.
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