Casper

The Green Acres Corn Maze in Natrona County has opened its gates to visitors to celebrate the beginning of fall. This year’s theme is a tribute to one of the queens of country music, Reba McEntire.

In honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Month, the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosted their 20th annual Breaking The Silence Suicide Prevention Walk.

Cowboy culture has changed significantly in the last century. The Cowboy Hall of Fame aims to preserve that way of life.

Mike Brelsford volunteered over 4300 hours at Banner Health in Casper and touched the lives of many. On September 15, the hospital honored him by naming the surgical waiting room after him.

This weekend in Casper a long-lost play is finally getting its return to the stage. “The Senator” is a fictional story based on the life and work of Senator Preston B. Plumb.

Casper City Council is looking at ways they can possibly make a change at Casper-Natrona County International Airport in regards to minimum revenue guarantees.

In July, a group of senators including John Barasso introduced the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act. The motion will ensure the federal government provides funding to continue to recruit and retain wildland firefighters and provide pay increases. Senator Lummis has co-sponsored this movement, saying wildlife firefighters have dangerous jobs and the current pay rate is not enough to incentivise wildland firefighters to stay on the job.

The Banner Health ambulance herd is adding a new animal to the pack and they need help choosing a Wyoming animal to feature on it. Banner Wyoming Medical Center is holding a contest to pick a critter to feature.

September 13 was the 25th annual Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Awards and Recognition Breakfast. Hundreds of attendees came out to show their support for young people in their communities.

At Public Safety Communications, ‘keep calm and carry on’ is something they have to live by.

At the Casper Holistic Expo you’ll have the chance to meet a variety of different healers. My cat, Bug and I had a special opportunity to sit down with master healer Dr. Nadine.

Casper Christian puts on show in their first home win of the season.

Just off of I-25 in Casper sits what used to be an Econo Lodge hotel. Deserted, homeless residents known as squatters moved in.

After traveling through Montana and Southern Wyoming, the Girl Scout STEM van has finally made its way to Natrona County.

Casper City Council is looking at ways they can possibly help make a change at Casper-Natrona County International Airport.

The Wyoming Food For Thought Project provides food for youth on weekends, holidays and over the summer, ensuring these young people stay fed.

After the permanent closure of the City of Mills Library, folks have an opportunity to buy from their collection.

A political website that always seems to cause controversy during election season, is a site ran by a republican that calls out other republicans.

Neighboring Casper is the city of Mills. The city council there is also discussing the idea of changing the 5th-cent tax ordinance.

The Wyoming Classical Academy had their first day of school on Monday. It’s the first charter school in it’s area.

Two Casper men were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide on Friday.

Riders from across the state traveled to Casper on Sunday for the BMX State Championship. The race was held at the Mike Sedar BMX race track. This is the biggest BMX race of the year in Wyoming, and competitors are vying for the top spots.

Many early settlers came to Wyoming to be sheepherders. The sheepherder rendezvous in Glenrock hopes to keep that history alive.

The first day of school for the Natrona County School District is Monday, August 28. For some students, this will be their first time in the classroom. To help them prepare, NCSD held a transportation practice run for those first-time bus riders.

With the season just around the corner, Lander heads into this season with a new coach at the helm.

The Wolverines have a new head coach in town who wants to help return Riverton football to what it once was.

The Casper Roughnecks are looking for host families for their players.

Locals came out to the final Summer Market and Farmer’s Market of the season, and no one was more happy about that than the vendors!

The Bourgeois Pig in downtown Casper is hosting Future Mavericks, a youth art exploration. The gallery gives young artists an opportunity to share their masterpieces with their community.

Casper City Council is seeking candidates to fill two positions on the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee.