CASPER, Wyo. — Though Christmas is just over a week away, Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit the children of Natrona County on Saturday as David Street Station hosted its annual Santa at the Station event. Children eagerly waited in line to tell St. Nick what they want for Christmas and […]
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Bar Nunn Fire Department’s annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting kicks off at 4 p.m.
BAR NUNN, Wyo. — The Bar Nunn Fire Department will ring in the holiday season this afternoon with its annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. with the parade that will tour the town’s streets. The parade will come to a close at Antelope Park, where the trees […]
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Powerstrip failure possible cause of Sunday night Mills fire
The Mills Fire Department is investigating a powerstrip failure as a possible cause of a fire in Mills over the weekend.
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Mostly sunny today, chance of snow tomorrow night- DayWeather Podcast
Cloudy and a little colder on Christmas with light snow developing late in the day and at night.
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Hogadon closed for Christmas, open for New Year’s
Hogadon has announced their hours for the holidays
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Gallery: Casper homes light up the night for the holidays
A number of Casper’s handy homeowners climbed ladders and braved winter winds to deck their houses with Christmas cheer. As a holiday treat, we’ve selected just a few of the bright homes in the Casper area to feature here. Oil City News wishes all of you the best of the holiday season!
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Windy and mild today, chance of snow late Christmas- DayWeather Podcast
Windy and mild today. Chance for snow late tonight and Saturday in the far south. Colder for the weekend.
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Holiday trash and tree pick-up details announced
The Christmas and New Year’s holidays will delay garbage collection for most City of Casper customers.
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BACKSTORY: Vintage Casper Christmas (PHOTOS)
Since in the earliest days of practical photography, no time of year has ever made people reach for their cameras more than Christmas. As locations, hairstyles and gifts change, the feeling of the holiday remains the same. Thanks to archivist Vince Crolla at the Casper College Western History Museum for helping us compile these vintage […]
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CPD saves Christmas from The Grinch (Photos)
December 16th, the CPD apprehended a subject known as The Grinch at David Street Station after he attempted to steal Christmas. Thanks to their efforts, the children were able to meet with Santa and create decorations knowing the holiday would be safe.
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Manor Heights students give back with annual Christmas shopping
Nearly half a dozen carts overflowing with toys lined Walmart this morning as third-graders from Manor Heights Elementary gave back to the community with their annual Christmas shopping. Each holiday season, the students sell 50/50 raffle tickets to raise money for presents for Casper kids through the Salvation Army Christmas Tree. The students have the […]
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Holiday Events in the Oil City
As the holidays are quickly approaching, there are plenty of activities around town to keep everyone in the family busy and in the holiday spirit from now until we ring in the new year. This event calendar will continue to be updated throughout the season. December 10-15 Stuff the Van Toy Drive: Collecting new, […]
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Southridge students spread Christmas kindness, one box at a time
When you’re a kid, Saturdays are traditionally spent away from school. That wasn’t the case for a number of Southridge Elementary students, who gathered last Saturday in their classroom to pack Christmas boxes for homeless people. The kids, members of the Kindness Club at Southridge, decided earlier in the year to make the boxes after […]
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Is ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ a holiday classic or yuletide creeper?
There’s no doubt about it. As sure as credit card shock and weight gain, you will not get through this month without hearing this: (I got to get home) But, baby, you’d freeze out there (Say lend me a coat) It’s up to your knees out there (You’ve really been grand) I thrill when you […]
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The Christmas Cottage celebrates three decades of holiday cheer
Thirty years ago, a man named Dick Cooper had a dream. Before retiring, Dick worked hard at Sears for three decades starting in his native Denver, then transferring to Casper in 1962. Flush with his retirement money, he immediately started plans for a specialized Christmas store. He called it Christmas Cottage, which first opened up […]
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CPD: Lock your vehicles during the holidays
The Holiday Season is upon us and the Casper Police Department is reminding everyone about safety measures to take during the season.
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Photos: Annual Festival of Trees raises money for Special Olympics
Hundreds gathered in the Industrial Building at the fairgrounds for the 30th-annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The annual event raises money for the Special Olympics Wyoming by offering auctions on packages and items donated for the cause. Dozens of local businesses and individuals donated their time and products. According to the Special […]
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Gallery: The holidays light up downtown Casper
The second-annual community Christmas tree came alive after a short ceremony on a wintery Saturday night. After a quick countdown, dignitaries pushed a button and the tree started to glow. The tree is anchored in the center of the summer splash pad. The new ice rink, which officially opened earlier that day, had been cleared […]
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Annual Holiday Art Sale Announced
The annual fundraising sale will feature handmade pottery by Casper College students.
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Casper Christmas Parade- Nov. 24th, Route and Schedule
Small businesses will help kick off the holiday season with a downtown walking mall and Christmas Celebration on November 24th.
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Gallery: Soft opening at David Street Station skate rink
The new and highly anticipated David Street Station ice rink has quietly gone online during soft openings over the past couple of evenings. On Tuesday, a private company party filled the new rink with families on a cool and calm evening. David Street Station staff handed out shiny new skates from the rental counter and […]
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Applications now accepted for this year’s ‘Shop With A Cop’
The following information is courtesy of the Casper Police Department: CPD along with other Natrona County Law Enforcement Agencies are still accepting applications for this years Shop With A Cop! If you have not picked up an application yet, please stop by the front window of the Casper Police Department and pick one up. This […]
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Gallery: 2018 community Christmas tree is hoisted into place
The second-annual community Christmas tree was removed from its home of nearly half-a-century today and bolted securely in the center of the splash pad at the David Street Station outdoor plaza on Thursday, Nov. 15. The tree was chosen from a number of applicants who responded to a request from the Downtown Development Authority to […]