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Blast from the Past: Boy Scout cleanup, veteran housing, college district

Blast from the Past: Boy Scout cleanup, veteran housing, college district

  • Allison Allsop

Take a look back at what the Star-Tribune was reporting during this week in 1939, 1951, and 1961.

Casper extends Earth Day sale amid strong community demand

Casper extends Earth Day sale amid strong community demand

  • Star-Tribune staff

Casper is extending its Earth Day Sale at the city's Regional Solid Waste Facility through May 30, following strong community interest and participation.

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame finds new home at Rockpile Museum

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame finds new home at Rockpile Museum

  • David Neri Gillette News Record via Wyoming News Exchange

The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame has been around since 2013, but up until now, it had only existed online at its website.

Game and Fish proposes cutting wolf hunting season in half

Game and Fish proposes cutting wolf hunting season in half

  • Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide via Wyoming News Exchange

The proposal follows a population decline caused by canine distemper virus.

Digging in: Fossils continue to shape Kemmerer’s identity and economy

Digging in: Fossils continue to shape Kemmerer’s identity and economy

  • Rana Jones Kemmerer Gazette via Wyoming News Exchange

While serious collectors and researchers visit the quarry, many visitors simply come for the experience of uncovering their own fossil.

Natrona County softball takes 2nd at North Regionals; Kelly Walsh finishes 3rd

Natrona County softball takes 2nd at North Regionals; Kelly Walsh finishes 3rd

  • Jack Nowlin

Fillies score 43 runs in first two games before 14-1 loss to Campbell County in championship game. Trojans win three in a row after opening loss.

Kelly Walsh girls defeat Jackson to win West Regional soccer title

Kelly Walsh girls defeat Jackson to win West Regional soccer title

  • Jack Nowlin

Kelly Walsh girls win 4A West Regional soccer; KW boys take second.

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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame finds new home at Rockpile Museum

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A new day center is opening in Casper to help meet the growing need for senior care — a place where members are truly 'Among Friends'

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Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

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We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.

Wyoming neighbors: Obituaries for May 17

Wyoming neighbors: Obituaries for May 17

Read through the obituaries published today in Casper Star-Tribune.

Wyoming neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

Wyoming neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

Read through the obituaries published today in Casper Star-Tribune.

Census estimates show Cheyenne added the most residents

Census estimates show Cheyenne added the most residents

The new estimates provide a look at how the population has changed in each of Wyoming’s incorporated communities since the 2020 Census.

Senate passes Barrasso, Luján Suicide Lifeline Bill

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Previously, calls and texts were routed based on the phone’s area code, often resulting in a geographic mismatch.

Wyoming neighbors: Obituaries for May 15

Wyoming neighbors: Obituaries for May 15

Read through the obituaries published today in Casper Star-Tribune.

May 14 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today

May 14 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today

Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

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Last winter didn’t just feel dry — it was. The data tells a deeper story, and officials explain the impact

Last winter didn’t just feel dry — it was. The data tells a deeper story, and officials explain the impact

  • Dylan Farrell

April was Natrona County's wettest month in a while. Despite recent precipitation, the county's — and Wyoming's — forecast is still cause for concern.

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  • Casper Fire's 2025 annual report is out and it highlights some notable trends. Here’s what stands out

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Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

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America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

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Protesters march in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

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Mike Vorel: Ex-Seahawk Rashaad Penny hired to coach at California high school

Mike Vorel: Ex-Seahawk Rashaad Penny hired to coach at California high school

SEATTLE — Once upon a time, Rashaad Penny was a football player. Not just that. He was the pride of Norwalk High School, near Los Angeles, where he notched 3,416 total yards and 51 touchdowns in his senior season. He was a first-team All-American at San Diego State, where he rushed for 2,248 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2017 and tied the NCAA record for career kick-return touchdowns (seven). He ...

High school softball state championships schedule May 21-23

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3 dishes that make the most of early finds at farmers markets

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The only downside of farmers market season is that you might not know what to make with all the bounty you bring home. Here's some help.

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A woman drove the wrong way on a highway for more than two miles before crashing into Austin Lavicka Luehring's vehicle, killing him.

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