This is not a scary, haunted house kind of experience. During the tours, the Paranormal Seekers will demonstrate how they use detecting equipment to find evidence of paranormal activity in several of the fort buildings. Only ten spaces are available for each hour-long tour.
At 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, join Nate Bressler and Stan Brewer at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for their presentation of “Sage to Saddle: Harnessing Horsemanship to Support Native Youth.” Bressler and Brewer will share stories about their lives, photography, and work on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
The Archaeology Fair, which has grown in popularity, will be held September 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie.
For today being the last day of summer, we saw excellent conditions around the state. Cool temperatures, clear skies, and a nice breeze. Typically, when we see nice conditions like this after a frontal passage, the smoke tries to sneak back into the forecast. While it looks mostly clear for much of tonight and tomorrow, by the evening time, some of it starts coming into the western regions of the state. Luckily, it doesn’t look bad and I do not see any new air quality warnings to be issued as a result.
The 12-24 Club and Casper Family Connections are working together to support the Kids Like Us Program. The program started off as a simple idea in a meeting, but quickly grew to be more.
Mercer Family Resource Center partnered with the Natrona County Suicide Prevention coalition task force for their 18th annual walk. Suicide is a problem in Wyoming communities and officials want people to normalize talking about mental health.
The new executive director for Mimi’s House, Dave Rollins, is excited to be here and to help this organization grow. Rollins has worked at the local non-profit for about a month.
A post of the Casper Police Department Facebook page says to avoid the area of North Popular and First Street while officials investigate the incident.
The KFC foundation awarded Mimi’s House, a shelter for homeless youth, $10,000 to use for their non profit. Mimi’s House is one out of 11 non-profit organizations across the U.S. that got a donation.
The university of Wyoming’s World Language and Cultural Program is offering 18 free sessions via Zoom this Fall. The founder, Dilnoza Khasilova, a UW graduate who earned her doctoral degree in literacy studies, and is a current Global Engagement Fellow in UW’s Global Engagement Office, said that these sessions are not like your typical classes, but rather a community.
Petitions to get decriminalized marijuana and legal medial marijuana on the 2022 ballot have been out for about a week. Signature gatherers are optimistic they will get enough in a year and a half.
A new extension along the Platte River Trail will allow travelers to safely cross CY Avenue into the Mountain Plaza Shopping Center and connect neighborhoods on the west side of Wyoming Boulevard.
After Kelly Walsh and Natrona County battled on the volleyball court last week, the two schools met this week on the tennis courts with a trophy on the line.
The University of Wyoming has received a second round of funding from the National Endowment for Humanities to support newspaper digitization work. The Wyoming State Library will also see some of that funding.
Natrona County residents have the chance to win some startup money. Visit Casper is looking for aspiring business owners to think of ideas that will enhance the local tourism industry.
Wyoming Direct support professionals were honored at banquet and awards ceremony this week. The executive director of Wyoming Community Service Providers said it was rewarding to show these employees they are valued.
During the month of September, many organizations statewide are participating in Hunger Action Month. The initiative was started by Feeding America in 2008.
As part of a county-wide, multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation over the Labor Day weekend, the Fremont County DUI Task Force made 858 traffic stops, arrested 20 impaired drivers, and made 14 controlled substance arrests.
Court documents say Justin Marquez stabbed Ryan Schroeder over 20 times. The documents say Schroder’s body was identified by the Natrona County Coroner by a tattoo.
Jennifer Wistisen’s science students created paper airplanes using the scientific method. This science class has students in different grades. Wistisen said they are where they need to be.
The Kelly Walsh Trojans made the trip over to Natrona County High School, and they did not waste time leaving Jerry Dalton Gym with a victory on Thursday night.
In partnership with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will offer a series of interpretive programs at the Independence Rock State Historic Site throughout September and the first two weekends of October.
2,000 First Interstate Bank Employees got to leave work early today to get out into the community. Some got their hands dirty at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions. This was one project out of many that were held today.
One individual is in critical condition and two were transported to Wyoming Medical Center after a morning house fire. Officials say they don’t know the status of the individuals right now.
10 Casper community members were recognized for their service in the Casper community. These community members were nominated by peers for their work with kids, seniors and more.
The Evansville Police Department is one of 107 agencies in the nation to be a part of the Lights On! Initiative. Lights On! helps promote community policing and keep residents safe on the road.
here were two forfeits and three games canceled due to COVID issues. In the Friday Night Frenzy Game of the Week, #5 Cheyenne East defeated #4 Natrona County 14-13.
The suspect, forty-year-old Justin Armando Marquez of Casper, was arrested on September 3, 2021, as part of the nearly two-month investigation into the whereabouts and death of Ryan Schroeder.
The sun came out for community members to enjoy golf four-person-scramble style. This tournament at Paradise Valley Golf Club was to raise funds for the Wyoming Heroes Fund.
The Casper Police Department, with the assistance of the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, has recovered the body of local resident Ryan Schroeder in rural Natrona County and is investigating his death as a homicide. The body, discovered in rural Natrona County, was located after a nearly two-month investigation into the disappearance of Schroeder.
The Casper Mural Project is working hard to find creative ways to engage in public art. The organization put out a national call for a mural artist, and that’s when they met Whitney Herrington.
For the safety of our patients, our employees, and our medical staff, SageWest Health Care re-implemented restricted visitor protocol in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Fremont County.
Schools in Natrona County School District start class on September 1st. The Casper Police Department wants to remind residents to keep an eye on the road as children head back to the classroom.
