CASPER, Wyo — The Casper Children’s Chorale (CCC) narrowly zoomed out of Wyoming on their way to the American Choral Directors Association’s Northwest Regional Convention in Spokane, Washington before COVID-19 related restrictions in Wyoming and elsewhere began to go into effect in March. “I’m going to write the book of this trip someday.” Director Marcia […]
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‘Best summer yet’ for David Street Station, pending public health orders
CASPER, Wyo. —For the past 2 summers, June 1 has been the day the splash pads open at David Street Station, downtown Casper’s premier outdoor venue. The event typically inaugurates the summer season at the Station, which includes the Food for Thought Summer Market, Brew Fest, Fiesta Wyo, Summer Concert Series, and Family Movie Night […]
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Craig Johnson, C.J. Box among Wyomingites urging Social Distancing in PSAs (VIDEO)
CASPER, Wyo. — A series of new PSAs has begun to circulate, featuring notable Wyoming persons urging residents to abide by social distancing guidelines during the 2020 coronavirus caused COVID-19 pandemic. Videos are posted below. “I’m a professional at social distancing because I practice it nearly every day of my life,” said Wyoming author C.J. […]
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Scholarship in honor of rodeo coach Tom Parker available to Casper College students
CASPER, Wyo — Casper College has announced the $1,000 Tom Parker Rodeo Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year, established by the family of the late Thunderbirds rodeo coach. According to a CC media release, those who apply for the scholarship must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours, have a high school GPA […]
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Music staple Chad Lore and sons raise $6,600 for Casper children’s groups
CASPER, Wyo — When a Facebook Live viewer suggested that Chad Lore might be “slowly deteriorating” 12 hours into his 24-hour fundraising home concert, the performer took note. “Alright, Michah, we’re gonna pick it up for you.” Lore then launched into a rollicking performance of The Steve Miller Band’s “Abracadabra,” a staple of his collaboration […]
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Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies provides $52,000 for local food banks
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies (WFBR) is providing $52,000 in direct funding to its 180 partners across the state as part of their COVID-19 response. These funds will support the purchase of food as part of Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies’ Fighting Hunger Feeding Hope Program. WFBR reported in a […]