Be Your Own Hero at Festival of Hope in Downtown Casper on SaturdayBe Your Own Hero at Festival of Hope in Downtown Casper on SaturdayThe third annual ‘Festival of Hope,’ sponsored by J.R.’s Hunt for Life is happening this Saturday, May 1st from 1 pm – 3pm in Downtown Casper.Nick PerkinsNick Perkins
Police: Rock Springs Chase Ended When Driver Shot HimselfPolice: Rock Springs Chase Ended When Driver Shot HimselfPolice said Friday officers found Griffith dead in the vehicle of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Associated PressAssociated Press
Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor Dies Amid COVID-19 StruggleTexas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor Dies Amid COVID-19 StruggleThe coronavirus can exacerbate tinnitus problems.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Wyoming Suicide Prevention Hotline Already Saving LivesNew Wyoming Suicide Prevention Hotline Already Saving LivesMany call from outside Wyoming but get directed to the call center because they have cell phones with a 307 area code.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Annual ‘Break the Silence’ Suicide Awareness Walk Held in Casper on SaturdayAnnual ‘Break the Silence’ Suicide Awareness Walk Held in Casper on SaturdayAs of August, 15 people in Natrona County died by suicide, according to the Natrona County Coroner's Office.Tom MortonTom Morton
First Statewide Suicide Hotline Opens at Central Wyoming Counseling CenterFirst Statewide Suicide Hotline Opens at Central Wyoming Counseling Center The Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be open to callers beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday.Tom MortonTom Morton
1st Wyoming-Based Suicide Prevention Hotline to Launch in Casper1st Wyoming-Based Suicide Prevention Hotline to Launch in CasperLonger-term, their goal is to operate the lifeline all day, every day.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Wyoming Inmate Dies From Apparent SuicideWyoming Inmate Dies From Apparent SuicideA 48-year-old inmate at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington has died from an apparent suicide.Joy GreenwaldJoy Greenwald
Wyoming Suicide Rate in 2018 was Second-Highest in NationWyoming Suicide Rate in 2018 was Second-Highest in NationNew Mexico had the highest rate with 25.6 that year. Associated PressAssociated Press
Casper PD: Murder-Suicide Suspected in Saturday DeathsCasper PD: Murder-Suicide Suspected in Saturday DeathsTheir bodies were found by officers who responded to a residence in the 1600 Block of E. 27th St. at 6:33 p.m. Saturday to conduct a welfare check. Nick LearnedNick Learned