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Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler Admitted to Rehab

Donovan Short — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:56:31 +0000

Sources confirm that Steven Adler, the former Guns N’ Roses member and current drummer of “Adler,” has been admitted to a rehab facility after a sobriety slip.

Chris Kelly, From '90s Rap Duo Kriss Kross, Dead At 34

Doc Shutts — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:57:46 +0000

He was a phenomena. A unique hip hop star at a very young age. Now according to MSN Entertainment Chris Kelly is gone. Chris Kelly of the ’90s rap duo Kriss Kross has died, confirms the Associated Press. He was 34. Kelly, was reportedly found unresponsive in his Atlanta home on Wednesday. The cause of [...]

Boston police: 3 more suspects in custody

Associated Press — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:29:45 +0000

Boston police say three more suspects have been taken into custody in the marathon bombings.

New York Cuts Tim Tebow

Doc Shutts — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:01:58 +0000

There was incredible media hype when the New York Jets brought Tim Tebow to Broadway last year. Now...it took about three paragraphs to cut him according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.

One year after bringing Tim Tebow to Broadway, creating a nationwide fascination that slowly evolved into controversy, the New York Jets on Monday made the long-anticipated move of releasing one of the NFL's most popular players

Aaron Rodgers Highest Paid Player In NFL History

Doc Shutts — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:30:25 +0000

I’m all into paying a person what he’s worth. Especially if he or she is hard working, shows up on time, is a team player. You know everything a teacher, or a fireman, or a plumber, counselor does five days a week. But 20.6 million a year? To play football? According to Bryan McIntyre of [...]

Fatal Crash On Wyo 220 [PHOTOS]

Kevin Koile — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:01:15 +0000

A 22-year-old woman and her 11-month old daughter are dead after a one-car rollover southwest of Casper.

I-80 Closure Affecting Natrona County Traffic

Rich Denison — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:35:53 +0000

A massive traffic tie-up in Natrona County is the result of the closure of Interstate 80 at Rawlins.

Conflicting Reports of Arrest Made In Boston Marathon Bombing

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:52:44 +0000

A law enforcement official is reporting that the Boston Marathon bomb suspect in custody, expected in federal court.

Snow Day For Natrona County, Casper College Students

Rich Denison — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:30:14 +0000

No school for Natrona County Students, and Casper College has cancelled classes.

Aftermath of Boston Marathon Explosions [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:42:35 +0000

Graphic photos from the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Missing Man's Jeep Found

Rich Denison — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:14:10 +0000

The search is expanding for man reported missing in Casper, after authorities found his jeep on Casper Mountain.

Man Dies During Arrest By Casper Police

Rich Denison — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:08:31 +0000

An investigation is underway into the circumstances behind the death of a man who was being taken into custody by Casper Police.

Georgia Firefighters Now Safe, Gunman Killed by Police

K2 Radio News — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:37:27 +0000

Authorities in northwest Georgia say a barricaded man is holding five firefighters hostage.

Louisville Cardinals Are National Champions

Doc Shutts — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:09:47 +0000

The Road is Over. The Louisville Cardinals are National Champions. The refs swallowed thier whistles. The play was physical. Rick Pitino gets into the Basketball Hall of Fame…. And the Road to the Final Four has a Champion. The Louisville Cardinals. According to ESPN this is how it went. It was everything a national title game should [...]

Device Similar to Pipe Bomb Removed From Casper Home

Rich Denison — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:32:00 +0000

Casper Police, along with Fire-EMS crews and officials with the Natrona County Sheriff's Office are investigating a possible explosive device in a mobile home park.

Rutgers fires coach Mike Rice after abusive video airs

Doc Shutts — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:55:21 +0000

When a parent sends thier child to college they expect that the institution they send thier loved one to treats them as thier own. No verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual slurs thrown at them while they strive to excell in atheletics. Today, after a video aired of Rutgers University volitile coach Mike Rice abusing players at [...]

Stockton California goes Bankrupt

Doc Shutts — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:43:21 +0000

Though there are rumors that the economy is turning around there are other indicators that the recovery of America’s economy is still mired in mud. Today a California City feels the pinch of lower tax dollars. According to Tracie Cone of Newscenter, Stockton California is bankrupt. The people of Stockton will feel financial fallout for [...]

Heroin Grabbed on High Seas

Doc Shutts — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:09:39 +0000

One of the largest heroin seizures ever grabbed on the high seas was reported recently by CBC News Canada. A Canadian warship has made a major drug bust after intercepting a boat transporting approximately $100-million worth of drugs in the Indian Ocean. The Department of National Defence says HMCS Toronto seized around 500 kilograms of [...]

[UPDATE] Lockdown Lifted At Kelly Walsh High School, Pineview, Woods Learning Center

Rich Denison — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:20:32 +0000

Natrona County School District Officials say the lockdown has been lifted.

The Heat's Streak is Over

Doc Shutts — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:39:32 +0000

They had an opportunity to make basketball history. They being LeBron James and the Miami Heat. “Not one. Not two. Not three…..”. This team is going to win the NBA title this year. But the streak for the most continuous wins will stay with the Lakers. According to the Associated Press the Heat’s streak is [...]