Casper News

Cheyenne has been in existence since 1867, but in it's 145 years it's never hired a city manager.

Lynell L. Addison of Casper died at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper on Saturday, Feb.

In the search for profits, automakers are finding a lucrative market among would-be urban cowboys: buyers of high-end pickups.

A in the nation in student performance and progress in its 2011 annual report. It also graded teacher quality and policies with an overall grade of D-. But Teton County school board member Cherie Hawley says the report is not indicative of what's happening in Teton County schools, or other districts throughout the state.

Wyoming workplace safety regulators are seeking $13,500 in fines against a Glenrock company for an oil facility explosion that killed three workers northeast of Casper.

A Wind River Indian Reservaton resident was sentenced Monday to eight months in jail and placed on one year of supervised release on an escape charge, according to Christopher A.Crofts, the United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming.

A A dispute between Dish Network and the ABC and Fox affiliates in Casper and Cheyenne, and the CBS affiliate in Casper over the price DISH pays them to rebroadcast local channels has left some Wyoming consumers unable to receive those channels.

Wyoming has issued 19 citations for an explosion that killed three workers near an oil well last year.

A citywide ban on smoking in public places is again being brought to council member's attentions.

A Houston Fire Department captain who authorities said began an online chat with an underage girl has resigned after being charged with possession of child pornography.

Lauren Groves talks with other volunteers while knitting bosom buddies with the group on Jan.

The National Weather Service Forecast Office at the Riverton airport reported strong winds developed Tuesday night through Wednesday across the eastern slopes of the Absaroka Mountains, the Cody Foothills and the wind corridor from Rock Springs to Casper, including Lander.

The arts council announces that George J. Vlastos of Casper is the winner of this year's Neltje Blanchan Memorial Writing Award for nature writing.

Principals across the state have selected Rick Skatula as Wyoming's 2012 National Distinguished Principal.

Rocky Mountain Power has hired former state Auditor Rita Meyer to serve as the electric utility's vice president for Wyoming.

Herbadashery of Casper, WY is recalling barbecue dipping sauce because the labels does not say that the sauce contains anchovies.