K2 Radio » Casper http://k2radio.com Wyoming's Radio Station Tue, 21 May 2013 01:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Casper man dies in Montana crash http://k2radio.com/casper-man-dies-in-montana-crash/ http://k2radio.com/casper-man-dies-in-montana-crash/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 20:53:35 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=284543 An 86-year-old Casper man died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Park City, west of Billings.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-man-dies-in-montana-crash/feed/ 0 lilnoe, Flickr Natrona County Generates Over $300 Million in Direct Tourism Spending in 2012 http://k2radio.com/natrona-county-generates-over-300-million-in-direct-tourism-revenue-in-2012/ http://k2radio.com/natrona-county-generates-over-300-million-in-direct-tourism-revenue-in-2012/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 23:15:33 +0000 Anthony Pollreisz http://k2radio.com/?p=281176 2012 was a banner year for tourism in Natrona County.

According to a report released by the Wyoming Division of Tourism, visitors directly spent a record $304 million in Natrona County in 2012. That figure eclipsed the county’s 2011 mark of $280 million and the previous record mark of $287 million set in 2008

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]]> http://k2radio.com/natrona-county-generates-over-300-million-in-direct-tourism-revenue-in-2012/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Casper Under Winter Storm Warning http://k2radio.com/casper-under-winter-storm-warning/ http://k2radio.com/casper-under-winter-storm-warning/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:26:18 +0000 Brian Scott http://k2radio.com/?p=273018 The latest from the National Weather Service places a winter storm warning in the Casper area for noon today through Tuesday.
RAIN WILL CHANGE TO SNOW BY LATE MORNING ACROSS THE AREA. MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-under-winter-storm-warning/feed/ 0 Alex Wong, Getty Images Wyoming Teachers Union Delegates Gathering In Casper http://k2radio.com/wyoming-teachers-union-delegates-gathering-in-casper/ http://k2radio.com/wyoming-teachers-union-delegates-gathering-in-casper/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:15:44 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=272235 CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Representatives from nearly every school district in Wyoming are gathering in Casper for the Wyoming Education Association's annual delegate assembly.

The assembly opens Thursday and will continue through Saturday

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wyoming-teachers-union-delegates-gathering-in-casper/feed/ 0 Jason Kempin/Getty Images BREAKING: Pursuit of Casper's Downtown Conference Center Plan Discontinued http://k2radio.com/breaking-pursuit-of-caspers-downtown-conference-center-plan-discontinued/ http://k2radio.com/breaking-pursuit-of-caspers-downtown-conference-center-plan-discontinued/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:20:34 +0000 K2 Radio News http://k2radio.com/?p=268774 City officials announced Thursday that they will stop pursuing a plan to develop a $50 million conference center in the downtown area.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/breaking-pursuit-of-caspers-downtown-conference-center-plan-discontinued/feed/ 0 The proposed conference center complex will be located at the corner of West Yellowstone and David. - Google Maps Guilty Plea In Online Threat Against Casper http://k2radio.com/guilty-plea-in-online-threat-against-casper/ http://k2radio.com/guilty-plea-in-online-threat-against-casper/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:11:58 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=268518 The man who prompted a lockdown of area schools faces a possible five-year prison sentenced after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the January incident.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/guilty-plea-in-online-threat-against-casper/feed/ 0 FBI Photo Sewer Work Will Restrict Poplar Street Traffic http://k2radio.com/sewer-work-will-restrict-poplar-street-traffic/ http://k2radio.com/sewer-work-will-restrict-poplar-street-traffic/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:26 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=267904 Drivers will see lane restrictions on Poplar near the bridge this week.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/sewer-work-will-restrict-poplar-street-traffic/feed/ 0 North Poplar Street Google Maps Members of Casper Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps Escape Bus Fire http://k2radio.com/casper-group-escapes-bus-fire/ http://k2radio.com/casper-group-escapes-bus-fire/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:56:25 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=267642 Bus carrying Troopers Drum & Bugle Corp Catches Fire on I-25

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-group-escapes-bus-fire/feed/ 0 Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Facebook page photo Estimated Population Increase in Natrona County Leads State http://k2radio.com/natrona-countys-estimated-population-increase-leads-state/ http://k2radio.com/natrona-countys-estimated-population-increase-leads-state/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:49:22 +0000 Anthony Pollreisz http://k2radio.com/?p=267335 According to U.S. Census figures and research from the state’s economic analysis division, Wyoming continues to grow despite a statewide mineral extraction slowdown.

Officials say Wyoming saw an estimated population increase of 1

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]]> http://k2radio.com/natrona-countys-estimated-population-increase-leads-state/feed/ 0 Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Casper Church Janitor Charged With Sexual Abuse http://k2radio.com/casper-church-janitor-charged-with-sexual-abuse-2/ http://k2radio.com/casper-church-janitor-charged-with-sexual-abuse-2/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:47:18 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=218791 A 28-year-old janitor accused of leading multiple young girls to believe he was a youth group leader at a Casper church and then taking advantage of that trust has been charged with five counts of sexual abuse of a minor.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-church-janitor-charged-with-sexual-abuse-2/feed/ 0 steakpinball, Flickr Casper Couple Suing Over Spyware on Rent-to-Own Computer http://k2radio.com/casper-couple-suing-over-spyware-on-rent-to-own-computer/ http://k2radio.com/casper-couple-suing-over-spyware-on-rent-to-own-computer/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:57:51 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=218183 A Casper, Wyo., couple suing furniture renter Aaron's Inc., alleges that the spyware installed on leased computers secretly sent 18,500 emails to the company containing sensitive information.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-couple-suing-over-spyware-on-rent-to-own-computer/feed/ 0 Townsquare Media Convention Center Poll http://k2radio.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/convention-center-poll/ http://k2radio.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/convention-center-poll/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:12:55 +0000 Ian Delap http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=113912 Casper's interest in a new convention center has been a topic at many City Council discussions.  Would you like to see a convention center in Casper?

]]> http://k2radio.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/convention-center-poll/feed/ 0 Price Tag for Casper Smoking Ban Vote: $10K-$25K http://k2radio.com/price-tag-for-casper-smoking-ban-vote-10k-25k/ http://k2radio.com/price-tag-for-casper-smoking-ban-vote-10k-25k/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:23:26 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=217575 A special election to decide the fate of Casper's public smoking ban could cost the city anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/price-tag-for-casper-smoking-ban-vote-10k-25k/feed/ 0 lanier67, Flickr "Disco Inferno" Heats Things Up At The 2013 API Chili Cook-Off [PHOTOS] http://k2radio.com/disco-inferno-heats-things-up-at-the-2013-api-chili-cook-off-photos/ http://k2radio.com/disco-inferno-heats-things-up-at-the-2013-api-chili-cook-off-photos/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:55:19 +0000 Ian Delap http://theriver1079.com/?p=233489 The 2013 API Chili Cook-Off was another one for the books.  Mass amounts of chili lovers of all ages gathered for this years event to sample the best chilies that Casper has to offer.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/disco-inferno-heats-things-up-at-the-2013-api-chili-cook-off-photos/feed/ 0 Ian Delap, Townsquare Media Counterfeit Merchandise Seized At Casper Store http://k2radio.com/35k-worth-of-counterfeit-merchandise-seized/ http://k2radio.com/35k-worth-of-counterfeit-merchandise-seized/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:01:04 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=215157 Authorities say they have seized nearly $35,000 worth of counterfeit sporting goods from a Casper store.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/35k-worth-of-counterfeit-merchandise-seized/feed/ 0 Ryan Tir, flickr.com Full Beds Force Casper Hospital to Divert Patients http://k2radio.com/full-beds-force-casper-hospital-to-divert-patients/ http://k2radio.com/full-beds-force-casper-hospital-to-divert-patients/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:18:26 +0000 Associated Press http://kowb1290.com/?p=214797 Wyoming Medical Center in Casper has had to turn away patients from outside Natrona County at times this winter because it didn't have enough free beds.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/full-beds-force-casper-hospital-to-divert-patients/feed/ 0 Bald Eagle Photo Getting National Attention [PHOTO] http://k2radio.com/bald-eagles-in-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/bald-eagles-in-wyoming/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:23:10 +0000 Brian Scott http://k2radio.com/?p=258360 UPDATE Seems this photo was not taken in Basin, Wyoming but rather was taken by 
Chuck Hilliard, who is a wonderful nature & wildlife photographer on the West coast.
The picture was taken during th

]]> http://k2radio.com/bald-eagles-in-wyoming/feed/ 0 Barbara Broadway, Facebook Casper IHOP Offers Free Pancakes On February 5th, 2013 http://k2radio.com/casper-ihop-offers-free-pancakes-on-february-5th-2013/ http://k2radio.com/casper-ihop-offers-free-pancakes-on-february-5th-2013/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:24:56 +0000 Brian Scott http://k2radio.com/?p=257301 For the eighth consecutive year and in celebration of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th anniversary, IHOP® restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities

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]]> http://k2radio.com/casper-ihop-offers-free-pancakes-on-february-5th-2013/feed/ 0 Hulton Archive, Getty Images Smoking Ban Reaction-Morning Update [AUDIO] http://k2radio.com/smoking-ban-reaction-morning-update-audio/ http://k2radio.com/smoking-ban-reaction-morning-update-audio/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:35:22 +0000 Bruce Dougherty http://k2radio.com/?p=254404 A Casper-based anti-smoking group says it's upset with Casper City Council's recent decision to reevaluate the city's month's old smoking ban. Some state lawmakers have come out against a measure to make clear that schools have the right to teach classes about the Bible.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/smoking-ban-reaction-morning-update-audio/feed/ 0 Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images Wyo. Highway Patrol K-9 Scores a Hit http://k2radio.com/wyo-highway-patrol-k-9-scores-a-hit/ http://k2radio.com/wyo-highway-patrol-k-9-scores-a-hit/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:20:42 +0000 Trevor T. Trujillo http://kowb1290.com/?p=211148 A Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 assisted in the seizure of just under three pounds of marijuana Sunday.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wyo-highway-patrol-k-9-scores-a-hit/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy of The Wyoming Highway Patrol