Casper College Awarded $444,000 NSF Grant to Launch Statewide ‘Quantum Pipeline’
An NSF Grant awarded to Casper College is bringing quantum physics into hands-on reality for students across the state. Thanks to a recently awarded $444,059 grant from the National Science Foundation, Casper College is leading a statewide initiative to prepare students from Wyoming and around the country for the next frontier of technology.Expanding STEM Education Through the NSF Grant The “Quantum Pipeline” project aims to demystify complex scientific concepts by introducing hands-on learning long
New sessions for free High School Equivalency Certificate Sept. 23 and 24
New sessions for those seeking to earn their free High School Equivalency Certificate are Sept. 23 and 24 at the Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College.Free High School Equivalency Certificate Orientation Sessions The first two sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 23, occur at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The next three sessions on Thursday, Sept. 24, occur at 9 a.m. and 1 or 6 p.m. The Castellow Adult Learning Center requires all students who want to work on earning their High School Equivalency
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
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
Wyoming Companies Face Rising Fees
Hello everybody. We are proud to have become members of Casper, Wyoming’s Chamber of Commerce. We are excited to begin working together and to support the business community. It is our goal to promote Wyoming businesses and believe joining the Chamber is an important part. Our first e-news letter was going to focus on our upcoming estate planning and wealth management seminars. Unfortunately, however, we have heard some unsettling news from the Wyoming Secretary of State that we thought we should bring to
