The Casper College Agriculture Department is hosting its 37th Annual Lamb and Pig Sale on Saturday, April 8
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New Youth Classes Offered at Rec Center
A variety of classes for youth will be starting the first week of April at the Casper Recreation Center.
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Casper Police and DA Announce Sex Assault Panel
The panel discussion had originally been planned for February, but officials say that discussion was rescheduled due to an unanticipated conflict with moderator availability.
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Natrona County Retailers Pass Tobacco Compliance Check
All of the Natrona County retailers checked during a tobacco compliance check, have passed.
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Casper College Dancers Perform Charlotte’s Web
Tickets are now on sale for the Spring Contemporary Dance Concert performance of “Charlotte’s Web,” an adaptation of the popular children’s book by E.B. White at the Barbara and Leland Scifers Dance Studio.
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Prevention Coalition Hosts 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower
The Community Baby Shower is a FREE celebration for all things babies and toddlers. All expecting parents and parents of children up to age 3 are invited to join.
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Poet Rudy Francisco Takes Stage at Casper College
Well-known spoken word poet Rudy Francisco will perform on Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the T-Bird Nest at Casper College. The event is free and open to the public.
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Advance to National Academic Bowl
Wyoming’s Academic Bowl Team of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing high school students will advance to Gallaudet University 2017 National Academic Bowl competition in Washington, D.C.
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Casper College Alumni Association Seeks Nominees
The Casper College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for both the Distinguished Alumni and Commitment to Excellence awards.
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CC Instructor Wins North American Association For Environmental Education Award
Dr. Evert Brown, Casper College biology instructor, greenhouse director, and founder of the Casper Mountain Science School, was recently recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education with The Higher Education Educator of the Year Award “for his efforts in promoting environmental education and utilizing the environment as a context for learning in his […]
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Wheatland To Nationals, Casper Students Receive Scholarships at Academic Decathalon
Seven students from Wheatland High School will be moving on to National level competition, and students from Natrona County have received scholarships, following an academic decathalon held at the Casper College Campus earlier this week. The Wheatland High School team– Cali Moody, Carlos Garcia, Elizabeth Crowley, Calysta Bascus, Matthew Wilhelm, Christine Arbogast and Noah Crowley […]
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Casper Ice Arena Announces “Skate With The Bunny” Event for April
The Easter bunny will be ice skating at the Casper Ice Arena on Saturday April 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $4.00 and skate rental is FREE. Skating-tutors are available for $3.00 each. Children four years old and under are FREE with a paid admission. Join us for the Casper Ice Arena’s […]
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CC Forensics Places First in New Tournament
The Casper College Forensics team placed first in several events recently at the inaugural Monument Tournament hosted by Western Nebraska Community College and Eastern Wyoming College. According to Jordan Johnson, assistant director of forensics, the tournament hosted International Public Debate Association (IPDA) debate and 11 individual events with two and four-year teams from Colorado, Nebraska, […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs Accepting Youth Volleyball Registration
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is currently accepting registrations for the upcoming youth volleyball league. The league is open to all boys and girls in 3rd through 9th grades. Teams will practice or play games no more than twice a week. Games and practices will be scheduled Mondays through Thursdays between 5:30 […]
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Game and Fish Offers Seminar On Large Carnivores, Safety, and Awareness
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is encouraging people to attend a free public workshop titled “Living in Large Carnivore Country.” The workshop will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at the Casper Region Game and Fish office in Casper. The Game and Fish is encouraging anyone who spends […]
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NCSD #1 Schools Releasing Early Due to Weather
Oil City has received the following message from Natrona County School District #1: “After a careful examination of transportation conditions and predictions of additional snowfall, wind and drifting snow throughout the day and by following NCSD protocol, schools will be released early today.” Middle Level will be released at 12:15 p.m. today High School Students […]
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KW’s New Director Debuts New Facility, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
UPDATE (2/23/17): Oil City News has received word that as part of the ongoing closures of District Schools and services, the opening night performance of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has been cancelled. A statement from Kelly Walsh says that tickets will be honored at next Thursday’s show, or to call the school about a refund. […]
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NCSD Reminds of Inclement Weather Protocol
Natrona County School District #1 sent out a press release, reminding of policy and Policy when it comes to school closures during weather events or disasters. The release is a reiteration of information that had been published, in its current incarnation, on the NCSD website in late November of 2015. “Schools will be closed for […]
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State’s First “Living Library” Presented At Casper College Wednesday
Wyoming’s first “Living Library” will happen Wednesday (2/22/17) at 11am, in the Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library, as a part of the Casper College Humanities Festival. “Living libraries present people as books,” says Sarah North, Assistant Library Director. “The bigger context there, is that they are meant to give folks the opportunity to experience perspectives […]
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Casper College Humanities Festival And Demorest Lecture Kicks Off Wednesday
The 32nd Annual Casper College Humanities Festival and Demorest Lecture kicks off tomorrow, February 22nd. The theme of this year’s humanities festival is “Identity.” Local and national scholars in the Humanities, such as political Science, Literature, Theatre, Music, and History; will present on the theme and encourage dialogue with attendees during one-hour sessions. The Keynote […]