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Two weeks left to see Smithsonian democracy exhibition at Fort Caspar Museum
CASPER, Wyo. — There are less than two weeks remaining to visit a traveling Smithsonian exhibition examining the history of American democracy at Fort Caspar Museum. The exhibition, titled “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” remains on display in Casper through Oct. 3…
Applications open for 2027 Wyoming Arts Council memorial writing awards
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council is accepting applications for two writing awards, offering $1,000 prizes to state writers. The 2027 Neltje Blanchan Memorial Writing Award Inspired by Nature honors poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction or scripts informed by a…
Wyoming State Bar honors two Casper lawyers with awards
CASPER, Wyo. — Two Casper attorneys earned top honors from the Wyoming State Bar last week: Champion of Justice recipient Pam Brondos and the late David A. Kubichek, who was honored posthumously with the President’s Award. Brondos was presented with her award last week at the…
Rice: Just Another Gal from Casper – reviewing new Ron Franscell novel ‘Deep End’
CASPER, Wyo. –– New York Times best-selling author (and former Casperite!) Ron Franscell has done it again! He’s written a story that’ll draw you in with its colorful characters and fascinating mystery. Stop into Tommyknocker’s diner and pull up a chair with the denizens of Deaf…
Wyoming Behavioral Institute Welcomes Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Maddison Hussey, MD
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Maddison Hussey, MD joined the medical staff at Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper this month. Child and adolescent psychiatrists complete advanced training focused specifically on the emotional, developmental and psychiatric needs of young…
Hilltop Bank restores personal, business banking services
CASPER, Wyo. — In recent days, Hilltop Bank has continued to restore key digital banking systems, including personal and business online banking and mobile applications, following a network outage earlier this month triggered by a cybersecurity breach. Hilltop Bank President and…
Jury deliberates for 20 minutes before convicting Casper man on all counts in child sexual abuse case
“It’s unfortunate that a young lady in the community was hurt like this,” District Attorney Dan Itzen said.
Morad Park to be closed to dogs on Saturday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper recently announced that Morad Park will be closed to dogs on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The park, located at 2800 Wyoming Blvd., will close to dogs for Platte River Revival Volunteer Day, a National Public Lands Day event. A release…
Portion of I-25 in Casper to close overnight to continue sewer upgrades
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently announced that a portion of Interstate 25, within the current construction zone, will close overnight on Saturday, Sept. 26 to allow for infrastructure work related to an ongoing reconstruction project. I-25 will…
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/23/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Sweet presided while Assistant District Attorney Maridi Choma represented the state. All…
Casper Fire-EMS Department to donate pair of old firetrucks to Casper College fire science program
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department will donate two of its older fire engines to the Casper College fire science program. The firetrucks being donated are two 1999 American LaFrance pumpers that have reached the end of their useful operational life after 27 years of…
No Mollie’s Pack, Yellowstone wolves killed, state reports after hunt area’s quick close
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday. Dan Smith, a Wyoming Game and Fish Department…