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Casper News
Casper News
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Casper Gas Processing Plant Closing
A natural gas processing facility in Casper is closing
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Behind The Scenes At The CNFR
Since being on the “production” end of rodeo I have learned a lot about the other side of the roping box. Typically a side that most contestants never have an interest in or never get the opportunity to be involved with
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Get Your 2013 Fireworks Festival 3D Glasses
July 4th is almost upon us, and you know what that means. The 2013 Fireworks Festival! Your fireworks viewing experience would not be complete without your 3D fireworks glasses. Find out here where to get your free pair!
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CNFR Softball Is A Wrap
As I was headed up to the Event Center this afternoon for Openings Rehearsal I noticed a parking lot full of trucks at Crossroads softball fields. Quickly, I flipped a "U"- I mean, I turned at the next available turn so I could go back and check it out!
To my dismay, I had missed most of the tournament but caught the end of the semi-finals round between the Rocky Mountain Region and whoever they beat- they didn't have matching shirts with their region name so I just can't remember! This game was in double overtime
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Volunteers Make The CNFR Run
Throughout the week of the CNFR, and the week before too, there are a lot of people that come together to make this all happen. Of course there are the usual suspects; the staff of the City of Casper and the County, the staff of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, and the staff of each vendor booth
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2nd Annual ‘Sweeties On Wheelies’ Women-Only Poker Run Set For This Weekend
What is "Sweeties On Wheelies"?
It's women riders on their motorcycles traveling through Wyoming raising money for a good cause!
The 2nd Annual Girls-Only “Sweeties” Run happens the third week of June - June 14th & 15th, 2013.
It's
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Casper City Council Reviews Proposed Mike Sedar Pool Plans
Casper City Council reviewed conceptual images of what could be the new Mike Sedar Pool at a recent work session.
Representatives with Denver-based Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative unveiled a proposed $1.8 million design concept for the swimming fa
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Minnow Race June 15th To Benefit The Natalie L Miller Memorial Trust Fund
The Powder River Veterans Club Post 991 will be hosting a "Minnow Race" June 15th. All proceeds will go to the Natalie L Miller Memorial Trust Fund and The Casper Self Help Center.
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CNFR Scholarship Banquet Returns
Last night I had the distinct privilege of attending the CNFR Scholarship Awards Banquet. Many years ago this was a coveted event brought to us by a national sponsor. When that sponsor decided to pull their money the banquet also disappeared
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Students Help Sculpt The CNFR
This morning we had a brief conversation with Billy Bob Brown, a student at Tarleton State University and a Regional Director, and a TWO event qualifier to the CNFR. That is a lot for any kids' resume, let alone one out to win a National Title
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What Is A Slack Round In Rodeo?
This week, especially today and tomorrow, you will hear mention of the “slack round” at the CNFR. It does not mean that the contestants slack off when they go, it is not a practice and it certainly carries just as much weight towards winning a National Championship as the evening performances that will start tomorrow evening