CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. This case is the first reported in Wyoming since 2010. The child was in the Banner Wyoming Medical Center Emergency Department Waiting Room while infectious on June 24 from roughly 11 a.m. to 1 […]
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Obituaries: Hanway; Roby; Sowers; Young
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Dave and Karla Dundas to receive 2025 Mick and Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try Award
CASPER, Wyo. — Dave and Karla Dundas have been named the 2025 Mick & Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try Award recipients. That’s according to a release from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, which states that the organization will present this honor at the 27th Annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast, happening on Wednesday, […]
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(LETTER) Wyoming’s school voucher law is unconstitutional
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. Dear Casper, I am writing as a concerned citizen of Wyoming and parent of […]
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Natrona County health and food inspections (6/20/25–6/26/25)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.†While the department of health is looking […]
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UW kinesiology, health faculty research cited in White House health report
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A study led by Ben Kern, an associate professor in the Division of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming, has been cited in the White House’s Make America Healthy Again report, released earlier this month. The study, titled “Physical Education Access in U.S. Public Schools: A Multistate, Multiregion Study,†was […]
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3 UW Cowboys receive 2024-25 Freshmen/Transfer Academic All-WAC honors
By Sariah Orocu LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Western Athletic Conference announced the 2024-25 Spring Freshmen/Transfer Academic All-WAC recipients on Friday, June 27. Three freshmen Cowboys — swimmers Andrew Cooper and Jakub Rynkiewicz and diver Jonah Mann — were named to the list. To be named to the Freshmen/Transfer Academic All-WAC list, student-athletes must have completed […]
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Game and Fish’s Lutz earns national lifetime achievement award
By Wyoming Game and Fish CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Daryl Lutz, Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife management coordinator in the Lander Region, was recently awarded the prestigious Phillip W. Schneider Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Lutz received the award at WAFWA’s summer meetings in Provo, Utah, in June. Lutz has […]
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Natrona County weekly arrest report (6/20/25–6/27/25)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here are the week’s compiled arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time […]
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Obituaries: Ettles; Bolles; Clausen; Cromwell; Edwards; Foreman
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Casper Happenings (6/28/25): ‘SAW The Musical,’ Jalan Crossland, Brew Fest
CASPER, Wyo. — Tomorrow is Saturday, which means you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of activities happening throughout Casper this weekend. From “SAW the Musical” to a Jalan Crossland show, a shredding event and more, this weekend has a ton to […]
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Paul Krowski College Support Fund established at Casper College
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — Paul Krowski recently established the Paul Krowski College Support Fund, which will be held and administered by the Casper College Foundation for the benefit of Casper College students. The monies that created the fund, along with earnings from its investment, will be used to support the goals of […]
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Red flag fire warning issued as weekend approaches in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Gusty winds, dry conditions and hot temperatures have led to a red flag fire warning for Natrona County on Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the warning is in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, which will see highs in the mid-90s and wind gusts of up to 35 mph. […]
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New Casper College scholarship created in memory of late Catherine Murray
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — The family of the late Catherine Murray recently established the Catherine A. (Rochelle) Murray Scholarship. The award will be split between the fall and spring semesters for one student, with the amount determined by the Casper College Scholarship Committee based on earnings from the endowment. To qualify, the […]
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National Historic Trails Interpretive Center reveals slate of July events
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center recently announced its summer events scheduled for July. Programs and hands-on activities include lessons on cooking on the frontier, children’s music programs, history lessons and more. The list of events is as follows:
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(LETTERS) Attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities; Queer Wyomingnites are Americans too; Using marijuana in Wyoming
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Obituaries: Schieffer
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Casper Happenings (6/27/25): David Koechner, silent disco, more
CASPER, Wyo. — Tomorrow is Friday, which means you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of activities happening throughout Casper this weekend. From live standup comedy from David Koechner to a silent disco and more, this weekend has a ton to do, […]
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Fire risk, temperatures to rise as weekend approaches in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Hot and dry conditions are expected by this weekend in central Wyoming, bringing higher fire risk. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday is expected to be warm, calm and sunny, with a high of 86 degrees. A fire weather watch will go into effect at noon on Friday as […]
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Obituary: Shields
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Kemmerer man wins annual Wild Bison Raffle
By Wyoming Game and Fish CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Andrew Merritt of Kemmerer was recently announced as the 2025 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison Raffle. The raffle is a component of the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition, dedicated to supporting efforts to sustain wildlife populations and enhance critical habitat projects throughout the state. […]
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Temps poised to rise through weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Temperatures will continue to rise this week in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday’s high will be in the low 80s, and a high of 88 degrees is expected on Thursday. There are chances for afternoon thunderstorms and isolated showers developing on Wednesday. Friday and Saturday will […]
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Casper Lions Club to celebrate 50th anniversary of Lee McCune Braille Trail
By Ted Graf CASPER, WYO – Five decades ago the Casper Mountain Lions Club built Wyoming’s first trail designed for people with visual impairments. Since then, the Lee McCune Braille Trail on Casper Mountain has provided outdoor experiences connecting people with nature while serving as a lasting symbol of community compassion and innovative thinking. To […]