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Casper Man ‘Practically In Tears’ When Missing Falcon Returns After A Week
CASPER — By the time Jim Osborne reached the courtyard at Banner Wyoming Medical Center, his missing peregrine falcon had been gone a full week, lost 4 ounces of weight and had attracted an audience at the cafeteria windows. When it saw Osborne, the young falcon ran and hopped...
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Morad Park to be closed to dogs on Saturday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper recently announced that Morad Park will be closed to dogs on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The park, located at 2800 Wyoming Blvd., will close to dogs for Platte River Revival Volunteer Day, a National Public Lands Day event.
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Two weeks left to see Smithsonian democracy exhibition at Fort Caspar Museum
CASPER, Wyo. — There are less than two weeks remaining to visit a traveling Smithsonian exhibition examining the history of American democracy at Fort Caspar Museum. The exhibition, titled “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” remains on display in Casper through Oct. 3 before touring three additional Wyoming communities. Fort Caspar Museum teamed up with the Wyoming State Museum to host the exhibition through the national Museum on Main Street project.
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Rice: Just Another Gal from Casper – reviewing new Ron Franscell novel ‘Deep End’
CASPER, Wyo. –– New York Times best-selling author (and former Casperite!) Ron Franscell has done it again! He’s written a story that’ll draw you in with its colorful characters and fascinating mystery. Stop into Tommyknocker’s diner and pull up a chair with the denizens of Deaf Row, the table of aging dudes who discuss, debate, and flat-out argue over everything from world issues to local events in the mountain town of Midnight, Colorado.
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DogFest, benefiting Platte River Trails, brings doggos and their humans together for day of fun in the sun
CASPER, Wyo. — The number of dogs walking along the Platte River on Saturday was nothing to throw a ball at, as The Tate Pumphouse hosted the now-annual DogFest, benefitting Platte River Trails. “This is our second year,” said Rachel Spear, executive director of Platte River Trails. “Last year...
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John Hewitt and the New Americans in Montana, Wyoming
With nine albums in six years, 100,000 road miles, over 1,500 shows and 10,000 hours on stage, John Hewitt has established himself and his group the New Americans working on keeping new music in front of audiences. Regional audiences have seen performances at Red Ants Pants and a host of songwriter appearances across the region.
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How This Mom-and-Pop Pizzeria Won Hearts in Casper, Wyoming
Open Tue–Sat, 11 AM–8 PM; Sun, 12 PM–8 PM (closed Mon) On Newport Road in Casper, Firehouse Pizza Wood Fired has built its reputation on a 1,000-degree wood-fired oven that cooks a pizza in about 90 seconds flat. 🔥. This mom-and-pop pizzeria opened in 2017 with a...
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Love’s Travel Stop north of Casper gets OK for malt beverage sales
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a county malt beverage permit Tuesday for the new Love’s Travel Stop north of Casper, clearing the way for beer sales when the site opens next month. Located at 3387 N. Poplar St. near Bar Nunn off...
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Townsend Hotel heirloom returns to historic Casper building through family gift
CASPER, Wyo. — A Townsend Hotel heirloom is returning to its namesake building after descendants of the Townsend family presented the historic piece to Natrona County commissioners. Leigh Gamble, a great-grandson of early Casper merchant C.H. Townsend, spoke with the Natrona County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s workshop about...
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New food truck brings Korean-inspired fusion to Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– The fact that Sara Steele can stand for hours inside of a food truck is itself something of a miracle. About a decade ago, Steele was working around a very different kind of truck, the kind used to collect trash for the City of Casper.
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Council tables development permit for The Hound
After passing planning and zoning two weeks ago, the Douglas City Council last week voted unanimously to table the type-b development permit for The Hound, a new family-friendly bar and grill being developed on the 7 Trail Commerce Center on Douglas’ west side. All four present councilmembers voted to...