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Natrona County Library honors ‘book lady’ Dolly Parton to kick off Dolly Day festivities
CASPER, Wyo. — Late country music star Dolly Parton famously said that she wants to be remembered first and foremost as “the book lady,” for founding the Imagination Library. On Friday, the Natrona County Public Library honored that legacy by kicking off the inaugural Dolly Day…
Fort Caspar Museum places final headstones in project to honor fallen soldiers
CASPER, Wyo. — With the addition of the final 19 headstones, the Fort Caspar Museum recently completed its years-long project to add graves for the soldiers who died while serving at the 19th century military fort. The project was spearheaded by local historian and author Johanna…
Wyoming Community Service Providers honors direct support professionals at Casper banquet
CASPER, Wyo. — On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Wyoming Community Service Providers gathered at The M in downtown Casper to recognize and honor 16 direct support professionals, or DSPs for their work throughout Wyoming. At the event, 16 different DSPs were named and honored, and the…
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Whitney Asay
Every week, Oil City News presents VOICES, a series of questions designed for members of the community to share their upcoming events and activities happening throughout Casper. Each week, a new voice will be heard. This week’s edition of VOICES features Whitney Asay, executive…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Inducts Seven Alumni into 2026 Hall of Fame
Casper — Seven former Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming members were inducted into the organization’s Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony Wednesday, September 16, celebrating the lasting impact of the Club on their lives and the ways they have carried those lessons into…
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…
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Chris Sorenson
Every week, Oil City News presents VOICES, a series of questions designed for members of the community to share their upcoming events and activities happening throughout Casper. Each week, a new voice will be heard. This week’s edition of VOICES features Chris Sorenson, Director…