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The Casper Events Center Taking Donations For Fire Relief

Jon Michaels — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:22:26 +0000

As the Sheep Herder Fire continues to grow on Casper Mountain, the Casper Events Center will be taking donations to help displaced animals.Volunteer staff are located in parking lot #11 today, September 10th from 1pm-5pm to accept donations to benefit animals that have been displaced due to the fire. Items being collected include dog and [...]

It's Back To School In Casper On The 21st, Drivers Be Prepared![VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:13:23 +0000

Summer is slowly fading to fall and it's time to start a new school year for kids all over Casper and Natrona County.

A Casper Mom Says Thank You For Your Generosity

Jon Michaels — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:30:54 +0000

Casper, Wyoming has the biggest heart for giving to help neighbors when the need arises. Medical, fire, flood, helping kids get supplies for back to school or the Christmas Holidays.On July 7th the community came together to help the Wilson family which includes a daughter KiaLee, who suffers kidney disease. The money raised during the [...]

What Cities Are Best for Creating Jobs?

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:45:19 +0000

The economy has made it practically impossible to get a job in some corners of the country. Some, however, have had an easier time than others at creating opportunities for the unemployed to become employed once again. Forbes examined 398 US metro areas and surveyed employment trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for a [...]

Memorial Day In Casper- What Is Open And What Is Closed?

Nick Perkins — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:04:59 +0000

Memorial Day takes place on May 28 this year, and if you’re looking for the places that you can and cannot spend your day of remembrance, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got the list of places that are open and closed in Casper on Memorial Day. Restaurants Outback Steakhouse- Open Hours: 4:00 pm-11:00 [...]

Best Places to See the Leaves Change in Casper – Jon's Top 5

Jon Michaels — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:30:42 +0000

I know it's going to be hard for some of you die-hard summer people to wrap your mind around the colors of fall when the weather is quite warm, there's time for a few more trips to the lake, and Damn-it fall and winter can wait. Using the knowledge gained over the past 12 years [...]

Record Store Day Is April 16th, Ozzy Is Ambassador

Jon Michaels — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:09:35 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhodes made some classic albums together,Blizzard of Ozz, and Diary of a Madman will be re- issued once again. The box set I’am told is killer for all true Ozzy fans. Look for the re-issues to come out on May 31st. Record store day is April 16th, a good time for all [...]

"If Only Casper Had A…"

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:33:34 +0000

Earlier today I sent a survey around to everyone here at the station. It was very simple. Complete the following statement: "Casper needs a _________."

I have to admit, I was expecting most of the replies to be centered around food and shopping, but much to my surprise, people apparently care about things other than their bellies and their looks!

Take a look at the responses:

2011 Peach Basket Fans [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:24:13 +0000

Much of Casper was on hand at the Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym Thursday evening as Jordan Dick’s 12 points led the Natrona County Mustangs to a 72-41 win over the Kelly Walsh Trojans in the 2011 Peach basket. The NC Fillies also brought home bragging rights on the ladies side with a 62-31 win against [...]