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Karen Bennett Bihr: 1941 – 2024
Karen Bennett Bihr went to be with our lord on November 6, 2024.
Karen was born September 20, 1941, in the Malad City, Idaho hospital to William (Bill) James Bennett and
NeVada Belle Denton Bennett. Her first...
(PHOTOS) Dean Morgan students honor military on Veterans Day in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. – Dean Morgan Middle School students honored U.S. veterans and their families with a Veterans Day program on Monday afternoon inside the school’s gym.
Some 150 Dean Morgan students in advanced orchestra, choir, band and student government clubs participated in making music and giving speeches honoring the history and service of U.S. military
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Colorado man gets 7 days for walking off Yellowstone trail
CASPER, Wyo. — Colorado man Joseph Aita was recently sentenced to seven days in jail for walking off a designated trail or boardwalk in a thermal area within Yellowstone National Park.
Aita, 62, allegedly entered the protected area of Canary Spring in Mammoth Hot Springs in the north area of the park with co-defendant Celia Aita and two minor children. He a
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City of Casper encourages cleanup of political signs
CASPER, Wyo. — The city of Casper advised Monday that political signs must be taken down within three days following the election, per ordinance.
“The City greatly appreciates the cooperation of candidates and the community in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. By working...
Casper College brings home speech and debate championship
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Talking Thunderbirds won the tournament championship title at the prestigious James “Al” Johnson and Mike Edmonds Speech and Debate Tournament hosted by Colorado College in Colorado Springs.
“Competing ag...
Metro Animal Shelter to temporarily close following Parvo case
CASPER, Wyo. — The Metro Animal Shelter announced on Friday that it will be closed until Nov. 17 following a positive Parvo case at the facility.
In a release, the animal shelter stated that a dog was taken to the shelter late last week and began showing symptoms of Parvo on Friday.
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Teen who killed Lene’a Brown pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder; faces 20 years
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper teenager pleaded guilty on Friday to killing his ex-girlfriend Lene’a Brown earlier this year and faces a prison sentence of at least 20 years.
Eavan Castaner, born in 2007, entered his plea to second-degree murder and misdemeanor stalking before Natrona County District Court Judge Daniel Forgey.
Second-...
State orders demolition of LaPrele dam to avoid ‘catastrophic failure’
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile
It is no longer safe to hold any amount of water behind the LaPrele dam, and the long deteriorating 115-year-old concrete structure located 20 miles west of Douglas must be demolished as soon as possible to avoid a “catastrophic failure,” according to state officials.
State Engine...
Casper’s city aquatics supervisor named Wyoming’s Rec Professional of the Year
CASPER, Wyo. — Nineteen years after becoming a lifeguard, City of Casper Aquatics Supervisor Edwin Luers was awarded the Wyoming Recreational Professional of the Year through the Wyoming Parks and Recreation Association. Luers was recognized for the statewide award at the Casper City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Report compiles trails community’s ideas for Yesness Park, Alcova, Rimrock development
CASPER, Wyo. — Stakeholders invested in public trails and pathways have released a report of a meeting this summer summarizing desired opportunities for development and improvement in areas in and around Casper.
The Wyoming Pathways report looked at areas like Alcova and Pathfinder, the Bureau of Land Management’s Rimrock property west of Casper, Yesness Pond and the overall trail network in the c
Breakfast with Santa event returns to Ford Wyoming Center in December
CASPER, Wyo. – The annual Breakfast with Santa event is returning to Casper for the 2024 season.
The event is sponsored by E&F Towing and Recovery, the Oak View Group, the Casper Children’s Center, and State Farm agent Phillip Rael. It’s scheduled...
Suspect in Halloween night teen stabbing to face trial
CASPER, Wyo. — A 17-year-old girl charged as an adult will face trial in Natrona County District Court on one count of aggravated assault for stabbing another girl last week.
Gabriella Aultman was bound over for trial after her preliminary hearing before Natrona County Circuit Court Judge Nicole Collier on Thursday.
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