CASPER, Wyo. — “60 Minutes” recently featured footage taken during the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Championships of Champions in Casper last September. “60 Minutes” is a long-running American television news magazine broadcast on the CBS television network. The 13-minute, 20-second segment, which delves into the sport and its history, includes portions of the 2023 championships […]
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Register now for Aug. 8–9 leadership summit at Highland Park Church, Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — This summer, Highland Park Community Church is inviting local professionals to participate in the Global Leadership Summit, an annual worldwide event designed to bring ministry and marketplace expertise together. Early-bird registration is open for the Aug. 8–9 gathering at Highland Park Community Church, 5725 Highland Drive in Casper. Register and obtain tickets […]
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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame names Class of 2024
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame has selected 23 inductees for the Class of 2024. The class includes Byron Eugene Wollen, Douglas, representing Region 4, which is made up of Natrona and Converse counties. Through an online platform that displays and preserves individual stories and photos, the organization honors contributions to Wyoming’s […]
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Children’s classic ‘Frog and Toad’ opens May 3–5 at Stage III in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a musical about the adventures of two best friends as they navigate through the seasons, opens at Stage III Community Theatre on Friday, May 3. “Children and adults alike will relish in the joyful vignettes of ‘A Year With Frog and Toad,’ which feature catchy tunes, […]
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‘Alice in Wonderland’ ballet at NCHS May 3
CASPER, Wyo. — Escape down the rabbit hole in a bright, newfangled tour of Wonderland by attending “Alice in Wonderland” at Natrona County High School on May 3. Ballet Fantastique, an Emmy-nominated dance theater company, is bringing the vivid visions of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s story to life at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the NCHS […]
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NJCAA tourney reaps ~$1M for Casper area; 8 nonprofits benefit by $23,000
CASPER, Wyo. — Local service organizations along with Natrona County travel-related businesses were financial winners during a recent National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament in Casper. Eight nonprofits gained a total of $23,000 in donations by participating in Visit Casper’s Nonprofit Madness during the 24-team tourney March 26-April 1 at the […]
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Mutual of Omaha wildlife coming to Casper’s David Street Station May 25
CASPER, Wyo. — David Street Station is partnering with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom to bring exotic wildlife to Casper. Children and adults will have a chance to learn and engage with wildlife during the free one-hour live showcase on the David Street Station stage, 200 S. David St., on May 25 at 2 p.m. […]
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(PHOTOS) New, expanded Jump Craze Trampoline Park now open
CASPER, Wyo. — An AirCourt, a multi-featured climbing tree with rock wall and a playground are all added activities at the new Jump Craze Trampoline Park. The indoor trampoline park opened at noon April 19 at 1656 Heathrow Ave. in Casper. Call Jump Craze at (307) 337-3671 or click here for hours of operation. Everyone […]
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Celtic dancers to perform in Casper April 19
CASPER, Wyo. — The Irish Dance Association of Central Wyoming invites people to attend the Celtic Cultural Showcase, an evening of Irish music and dance, on April 19. The Celtic Cultural Showcase features talented musicians from the Casper area and showcases Casper’s own branch of the Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance in its […]
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2 seats expiring on Casper Downtown Development Board
CASPER, Wyo. — Downtown property owners, renters and residents interested in serving on the Casper Downtown Development Authority Board may soon apply for a chance to fill two board positions. DDA Executive Director Kevin Hawley said board vacancy notices will officially go out by the end of this week with a May 23 application deadline. Anyone […]
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Mills officials: Inoperable vehicle code applies only to public property
MILLS, Wyo. — By unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Mills City Council added two laws to city code. An ordinance regulating alcohol use during events in public places and an ordinance making it illegal to leave inoperable vehicles on public property were passed on third and final reading April 9. Councilors passed the ordinance on […]
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Mills council issues city’s 1st winery permit
MILLS, Wyo. — After ensuring commercial wine making is appropriate for the proposed location, City of Mills councilors OK’d a permit for Unlocked Vines to operate a winery in a residential neighborhood. The action approved the first liquor license application for a winery permit in Mills. The 5–0 council vote April 9 makes it possible […]
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4 Casper leaders make WY Academy 2024 roster; 4 locals complete inaugural class
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Academy inaugural class recently ended in Casper, and while organizers celebrate the growth and connections of the first cohort, they also look forward to starting the program with a new set of leaders in June. The Wyoming Academy is a joint venture of the Wyoming Business Council and Leadership Wyoming. […]
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Pancake meal to benefit Casper Mountain Braille Trail, other Lions projects
MILLS, Wyo. — The Casper Mountain Lions Club Pancake Festival, an annual fundraiser for club projects focused on helping visually impaired people, is taking place May 4 in the Mills Community Center, 401 Wasatch Ave. Lions members will serve pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice and milk from 7 to 11 a.m. that Saturday. Admission for […]
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Free family festival in Mills set for June 1
MILLS, Wyo. — Family-fun activities for every age are planned for the Mills Summer Fest June 1 at Freden Park off Pendell Boulevard. The annual free City of Mills Summer Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Saturday community event will feature bouncy houses and face painting for children, a car […]
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International tourism trade show in Casper April 19–22
CASPER, Wyo. — Tourism professionals from seven overseas markets will converge in Casper for the 2024 International Roundup tourism trade show April 19–22. Casper Convention & Visitors Bureau, or Visit Casper, in partnership with the Wyoming Office of Tourism and The Great American West, is sponsoring the International Roundup. Casper was slated as the IRU […]
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OYD Oscars honor Casper downtown renewal projects
CASPER, Wyo. — Sherrie’s Place at 310 W. Yellowstone recently received the Old Yellowstone District Cornerstone Award as a business and building that has operated for 100 years in Casper’s downtown district. “They are truly the ‘cornerstone’ of the district,” said Liz Becher, City of Casper Community Development director. The Feb. 26 Old Yellowstone District […]
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Zoning issue prompts Mills City Council to table winery permit vote
CASPER, Wyo. — A zoning issue kept the Mills City Council from voting Tuesday on whether to issue the city’s first winery permit. During a public hearing at the March 26 regular council meeting, no one spoke for or against a winery permit request by Unlocked Vines owners Chris and Angela Volzke. The Volzkes have […]
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Two vacant Casper DDA Board seats filled
CASPER, Wyo. — Business professionals Bill Lyons and Ken White have joined the Casper Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors. Lyons and White fill vacancies left open since last June. DDA board terms are four years with up to eight consecutive years of service allowed. Lyons will complete a term that expires June 30, 2025, […]
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Local nonprofits to benefit from Casper pickleball tourneys
CASPER, Wyo. — Two upcoming tournaments provide people a chance to play competitive pickleball at the Casper Pickleball and Sports Complex while supporting two local nonprofits. Registrations are open for the Casper Fellowship of Christian Athletes Real Dill Pickleball Tournament April 13–14 and the Natrona County Meals on Wheels Foundation benefit tourney June 29. Sam […]
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Mills City Council invites public comment on winery permit tonight
MILLS, Wyo. — When the Mills City Council meets Tuesday, councilors will accept public comment on a winery permit application sought by Unlocked Vines owners Chris and Angie Volzke. The Volzkes plan to grow grapevines and make wine at their 485 W. View Way home in Mills. The Mills City Council will meet at City […]
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Pickleball players to converge in Casper for state tourneys
CASPER, Wyo. — The newly opened Casper Pickleball and Sports Complex at 1911 Dunlap is the venue for two upcoming state tournaments. A Wyoming Senior Olympics pickleball tournament for players ages 50 and up will be at the Casper facility June 1–2. The Wyoming State Pickleball Championship, open to players as young as 5, will […]
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Visit Casper names 8 nonprofits to benefit from NJCAA tourney
CASPER, Wyo. — Eight Natrona County nonprofits will represent the final eight teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship, taking place March 26–April 1 in Casper. The 24-team championship-bracket play starts Tuesday at the Wyoming Ford Center. Buy tickets here. Casper College will play in Game 7 on March […]
