Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Announces 2026 Youth of the Year Finalists
CASPER, WY — Eleven outstanding young leaders have been selected as finalists in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s 2026 Youth of the Year competition. On September 9-10, these teens will compete for the title of BGCCW Youth of the Year and an $8,000 scholarship from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Foundation, endowed by the late Ruth R. Ellbogen. Since its national launch in 1947, Youth of the Year has become Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program for teen members.
September Fishing, Winter Adventures & Hooks & Harvest
Book NOW! Dear Friends, September is here, bringing cooler days, quieter stretches of river, and one of our favorite times of year on the North Platte. As summer begins to fade, the cooling weather creates more comfortable conditions for anglers and guests alike. Whether you are planning one more getaway before winter or already looking ahead to colder-weather adventures, there is still plenty to enjoy at Trout On™ Inn. September Fishing Report Grey Reef flows dropped to approximately 500 CFS in
Casper Mountain Lions Club invites chamber members to presentation promoting disability awareness
The Casper Mountain Lions Club welcomes fellow chamber members to hear the enthralling story of survival and perseverance from 9/11 survivor Michael Hingson when he visits Casper this fall. Hingson will share his story with the public on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Concert Hall in the Casper College Music Building. The presentation, sponsored by the Wyoming Council of the Blind, is free and open to everyone. Co-sponsors include the Casper Mountain Lions Club, Montgomery Trust Fund for
Former NBC News Justice Journalist Pete Williams to Keynote CC Seminar Sept. 16
Former NBC News justice journalist Pete Williams returns to his hometown of Casper to keynote “Freedom at the Core: The First Amendment in a Digital Democracy,” Casper College’s free, public Constitution Day seminar Wednesday, Sept. 16. The college will host Casper native Williams as the keynote speaker of the seminar. Williams covered the US Supreme Court and the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security for NBC News for 29 years as a correspondent based in Washington, DC. Williams is the recipient
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Announce the 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame Class
Casper - “Growing up with a single mom and eight siblings, the Club was more than just a place to go during the summer. It was a safe place where I could learn, compete, have fun and challenge myself,” said Mike Rickard, Retired Navy SEAL. “The Club taught me the value of hard work and serving others, lessons that stayed with me throughout my career and my life.” The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming are proud to announce the 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame. With more than 105,000 past Club members and
Experienced educator joins CC student services as new dean of students
Larissa Bonnet, an experienced educator from Sheridan, is joining Casper College’s student services as the school’s new dean of students. She will begin her new role on July 14. According to Corey Peacock, Ph.D., vice president of student services, Bonnet was selected following a national search that produced three finalists. Each finalist spent a day at the college, participated in a full-day interview, met with various stakeholder groups, including students, and delivered a presentation at an open
New Year’s Resolutions for Chambers, Businesses & People Who Actually Keep Them (Mostly)
Ah yes. The New Year. A magical time filled with fresh calendars, bold intentions, and at least one resolution we’ll quietly renegotiate by February.At the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, we’ve been reflecting on what really matters as we head into a new year. After sorting through the confetti and leftover to-do lists, one thing is crystal clear: our members, our businesses, and the success of Natrona County are still the main event.So instead of resolutions that sound impressive but require superhuman
