By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. A free ice cream social will be held on Tuesday, July 15, from 3-6 p.m. at Casper College in the Chapman Lobby to introduce Morgan Poloncic as the new executive director of the Casper College Foundation and Alumni Association. She replaces Denise Bressler, who retired from the foundation […]
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Demonstrations to highlight Tools of the Trade at Casper College
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. Some demonstrations of the latest industry equipment in education will be featured at Casper Colleges Tools of the Trade event on July 9, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live demonstrations will include those from Miller Electric featuring the OptX handheld laser welder and Hypertherm/Arclight Dynamics plasma […]
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Casper College welding students earn national recognition at SkillsUSA
CASPER, Wyo. Three Casper College construction management students recently earned fourth place at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 2327 in Atlanta, Georgia. The team comprised of Chloe Pruitt, Jackson Berg and Ashur Logan competed against 43 other college welding teams from across the country. Their challenge: construct a […]
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UW, other Wyoming educators gather to share innovative teaching, learning methods
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. Educators from across Wyoming convened recently in Rock Springs to share innovative teaching strategies developed throughout the 202425 academic year. Organized by the University of Wyoming Science Initiatives Learning Actively Mentoring Program, the annual Wyoming Learning Communities for Pedagogies of Innovative Excellence gathering serves as a showcase for learning advances in […]
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Declining federal funds, late notice extinguish Ms. Paulas preschool magic
ByKatie Klingsporn At the head of a classroom in Lander, Paula Vincelette held up a small plastic pig and asked a dozen preschoolers to help the pig build a house with bricks. The students-turned-builders intently mimed the construction of small imaginary homes on the carpet in front of them. As Vincelette continued with the story […]
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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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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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(PHOTOS) Casper College’s Perrin crowned saddle bronc champion at CNFR
CASPER, Wyo. The best college rodeo competitors in the nation faced off this week in Casper, and in saddle bronc riding it was Casper College Thunderbird James Perrin who stood apart from the rest and claimed the national title. Entering his final run at the College National Finals Rodeo on Saturday, Perrin found himself […]
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Casper College students earn gold at SkillsUSA Wyoming Championships
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. Casper College students earned top honors at the 2025 SkillsUSA Wyoming State Competition and will head to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 23-27 in Atlanta. In Atlanta, students from throughout the United States compete against one another in both teams and individually across a wide […]
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NCSD1 trustees hear more pushback on new firearms policy to comply with state law
CASPER, Wyo. Natrona County School District 1’s Board of Trustees continued to receive feedback on a new policy that would allow authorized staff and volunteers to carry concealed firearms on school grounds. The measure, aimed at complying with Wyoming’s Repeal Gun Free Zones Act, has sparked debate, with many community members, including students, voicing […]
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Natrona County students earn academic honors, degrees
CASPER, Wyo. Students from Natrona County have recently earned various academic honors, including Dean’s and President’s List recognitions and degrees. Here’s a look at some of the notable accomplishments: Nebraska Wesleyan University Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 spring semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at […]
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7 Thunderbirds to compete at CNFR
By Lisa S. Icenogle, Casper College CASPER, Wyo. Seven Casper College cowboys will compete in the College National Finals Rodeo, which will take place in Casper next week. The seven athletes from the Casper College Mens Rodeo team who qualified to compete in this years CNFR at the Ford Wyoming Center are James Perrin, […]
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NCSD1 trustees OK range of bids, projects, contracts
CASPER, Wyo. The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a series of bids, contracts and grants during its Monday meeting. Superintendent Angela Hensley presented recommendations for several items, which were largely approved as part of the consent agenda. The boards actions included the approval of several bids for various district needs, […]
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NCSD1 trustees move cellphone, facility use policies forward
CASPER, Wyo. The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees advanced policy updates addressing cellphone use and facility access based on biological sex, sparking debate over student needs, legislative mandates and broader cultural issues. The updated Board Policy 5376, titled “Student and Staff Use of Personal Cell Phones and Other Technology,” is meant […]
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NCSD1 trustees to discuss firearm, cellphone policies
CASPER, Wyo. The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees will meet today to host more public comment on their firearms policy, which could allow authorized personnel to carry concealed weapons on school grounds. The meeting will also cover new regulations for student cellphone use, facility designations by biological sex and several bids […]
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Eulogy for a school; Laramie students, staff say farewell to Lab School
byKatie Klingsporn, WyoFile LARAMIEThe Lab School is a family affair for Corelle Lotzer. Not only did Lotzer enroll her daughter and son in the school, but she taught math here for over a decade. Her daughter, who thrived years ago as a student in the K-8 atmosphere, returned as an adult to work as a […]
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(PHOTOS) Midwest School seniors say farewell to high school at graduation
MIDWEST, Wyo. Midwest School’s 16 seniors bid adieu to high school on Friday and set their eyes toward the future with the class of 2025’s graduation. “Looking back on our journey through this school, seeing how far we’ve come, is incredible,” valedictorian Samantha Alvarado said. “We entered high school with high hopes, dreams and […]
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Pineview Elementary’s Zachary Ley named NCSD Teacher of the Year
CASPER, Wyo. The Natrona County School District recently announced that Pineview Elementary School teacher Zachary Ley is the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Ley, who teaches fifth grade, is known for his strong leadership, innovative instruction and deep commitment to student growth, the district said in a release. Leys journey in education started […]
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Casper College Athletics receives YMCA honor
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. The Casper College Athletics Department was recently honored during the NERD YMCA of Natrona Countys 11th annual Wall of Honor Celebration. Paxton Stoneking, who just finished his freshman year at the college as a member of the Casper College Mens Soccer team, accepted the award on behalf of […]
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Local athletes shine on State Track and Field Championship’s final day
CASPER, Wyo. Some of the top high school athletes in Wyoming took flight on Saturday, wrapping up the 2025 State Track and Field Championships. With a number of events already in the books at time of publication, local schools have seen some stellar success on the tournament’s final day. Among them is Natrona County […]
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(PHOTOS) Athletes soar in Friday’s 2025 Wyoming High School State Track event
CASPER, Wyo. High school athletes and their families from around the state gathered at Kelly Walsh High School’s Harry Geldine Stadium for the 2025 Wyoming State Track and Field Championships for the second day of competition on Friday. Competition continues on Saturday with a modified schedule ahead of possible inclement weather conditions. The full […]
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KW’s music-makers celebrated in College Band Decision Day on Wednesday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. Kelly Walsh High School music students who will pursue music after high school were honored in the annual KWHS College Band Decision Day on Wednesday. The event takes inspiration from the NCAA’s National Signing Day, and reinforces the belief that students who excel in music should be given the same attention and […]
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As Wyoming gets rid of gun-free zones, schools wrestle with limited control
By Joseph Beaudet, Klark Byrd, Rachel Finch, Jasmine Hall, Hector Martinez, Braden Schiller and Ivy Secrest In Campbell County, a place where nearly 90% of voters are registered Republicans, public schools already allow workers to carry concealed guns on school property. Still, the district found itself busy this spring revising those rules ahead of a […]