CASPER, Wyo. – Summer-like conditions and clear skies will dominate the remainder of this week in central Wyoming. Wednesday will be clear with a high of 85 degrees. Afternoon breezes will see gusts around 22 mph. Wednesday and Thursday will be hot with highs in the mid 90s. Afternoon gusts will whip up to 21 […]
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Obituaries: Anderson; Kessler; Woods
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Cow moose shot, killed by angler in Bighorn National Forest
By Wyoming Game and Fish SHERIDAN, Wyo. — On June 14, Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel received a report that a cow moose had been shot in a confrontation with an angler on the North Tongue River in the Bighorn National Forest near Bear Lodge Resort. When game wardens responded, they found the moose […]
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Wyoming Hunger Initiative, John P. Ellbogen Foundation allocate $120K for food pantries
CASPER, Wyo. — First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation announced that they have allocated $120,000 in June to hunger relief nonprofits in each of Wyoming’s 23 counties to help the rising need of food assistance. “The mission of Wyoming Hunger Initiative is to support the existing […]
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3,000 pounds of heritage grain donated to Food Bank of Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The Food Bank of Wyoming announced that it has received a donation of some 3,000 pounds of heritage Wyoming-grown grain. According to a release, the donation comes from a joint partnership with University of Wyoming’s Neolithic Brand Wyoming First Grains initiative and Cent$ible Nutrition Program. The Food Bank was gifted 3,000 pounds of […]
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McKenzie Dog Park to close Thursday for weed maintenance
CASPER, Wyo. — McKenzie Dog Park, located at Bryan Stock Trail, will temporarily close for maintenance on June 19 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. City of Casper Parks staff will be performing weed maintenance management, the city announced in a Tuesday press release. The Morad Park off-leash area near the intersection of CY Avenue […]
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Thunderstorms on Tuesday, hot weather ahead this week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Tuesday will see cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions ahead of a warming trend in the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday will see intermittent showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and overnight. Some rainfall could be substantial during thunderstorms. A high of 70 degrees is likely. Wednesday […]
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Cheyenne teenager in custody after allegedly shooting, killing another teen
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne teenager is in custody on charges of second-degree murder. That’s according to the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, which wrote that 19-year-old Cheyenne resident Nathan Pfaff is currently in custody. Cap City News previously reported that deputies were dispatched to unincorporated Laramie County early last Friday morning with reports that an […]
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Obituaries: Boyd
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Periods of thunderstorms likely ahead of warming trend this week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming will see temperatures reaching the mid-90s after a stormy and cooler start to the week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday and Tuesday will see periods of afternoon and overnight shower and thunderstorm activity. A high of 87 degrees is expected for Monday, while a high of […]
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(LETTER) Casper’s LGBTQ+ community: Pride, progress, peril
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, This weekend there is joy in our streets. Proud, loving joy that […]
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Natrona County recent applications for marriage (6/4/25–6/10/25)
CASPER, Wyo. — Congratulations to all of the happy couples applying for marriage licenses in Natrona County. Here is a list of those who applied for a marriage license from June 4 through June 10. All filings are reported to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø by the County Clerk’s Office. The log is not a comprehensive document […]
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Natrona County health and food inspections (6/6/25–6/12/25)
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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Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest closes June 16
By Wyoming Game and Fish CHEYENNE, Wyo. — June 16 is the last day for Wyoming photographers to submit their best wildlife shots from the Cowboy State to “Wyoming Wildlife” magazine’s annual Calendar Photo Contest. Photographers of all skill levels have a chance for their images to be featured in the magazine’s 2026 calendar, which is printed […]
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Natrona County weekly arrest report (6/6/25–6/13/25)
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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Public invited to learn more about First Street Gateway Riverfront Pathway Project
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is inviting residents to attend an open house to learn more about the proposed riverfront pathway project designed to improve multimodal access along the North Platte River, near First Street. That’s according to a release from the city, which states that the event will be held on Thursday, […]
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Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (6/13/25)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Friday. All defendants entering not guilty pleas or charged with felonies are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Charges may be amended in future proceedings. Pleas on felony charges are not entered in circuit court, though […]
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Obituaries: Nelson; McMurry; Olinger; Stewart; Walters
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Casper Happenings (6/13/25): Pride Edition
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s 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 drag shows to dances, family nights and more, this weekend has a ton to do, and you’re invited to all […]
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National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to welcome annual Pony Express Re-Ride
By Tyson Finnicum CASPER, Wyo. — The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will welcome the 2025 Annual Re-Ride of the Pony Express on Tuesday, June 17, with riders expected to arrive at the Trails Center between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the National Pony Express Association, a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and interpreting […]
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(LETTERS) Swastika in Evansville: A response; Fascism is boring
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, In response to Mr. Ross Schriftman’s letter, I agree. The swastika drawings […]
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Warming weekend temperatures, afternoon thunderstorms for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Periods of afternoon thunderstorm activity will interrupt otherwise sunny and warm conditions in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will be sunny and clear with a high of 87 degrees before showers and thunderstorms form after noon. Some of the storms could be severe, they said. Saturday […]
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Morris appointed director of UW Humanities Institute
By University of Wyoming LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming history assistant professor, author and Fulbright scholar Melissa Morris was recently appointed the next director of the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research. WIHR promotes, supports and showcases humanities scholarship at UW and throughout the state and world. The institute supports individual and collaborative research projects […]