Karen Snyder

A lamb once lost has returned to its home in downtown Casper. The bronze lamb disappeared from the park across the street from the Natrona County Courthouse about 18 months ago. It was one of four bronze sheep that have been in place for about 15 years...

An eagle count in the Powder River Basin takes place in January. The count looks for golden and bald eagles, many of whom are only winter residents who've flown in from colder climates to the north. Charlotte Darling, is a range land specialist with the Bureau of Land management ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture drought still covers 62 percent of the nation. Recent storms are taking the edge off, but there's still a ways to go to catch up on lost precipitation. In Washington, Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced recently several new actions to help producers effected by drought conditions...

The Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center was named the 2013 Army Communities of Excellence first place winner in the Army National Guard Special Category. "The Army said, 'Hey, If we become more of a military community, if leadership takes more of an active role in caring for the soldiers and not just train, equip, sustain the force, but actually have a better understanding of how and why we d

A Casper resident is among 10 semi-finalist in a national competition looking for innovative ways to help kids lose weight. The End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge, from the Partnership for a Healthier America invited individuals across the country to submit ideas via short videos...

The plight of the homeless in Natrona County gets more attention around the holidays as the temperatures drop and the snow falls. Dollars to address homelessness, especially for those who normally fall outside the traditional safety nets have been allocated by the city of Casper this year...

Construction on a bypass trail through Morad Park should start this spring. The Platte River Parkway Trust recently selected a contractor, Knife River Inc. to construct the pathway. Parkway Trust Executive Director, Angela Emery, says the completed project should alleviate pathway congestion...

December is traditionally a month for giving generously to charities. Doing the right research is important prior to making any donation. Karen Connelly, spokesperson for the Internal Revenue Service in Denver, says they like to get information out this time of year, that will help tax payers to make sure their donations get to qualified charities...

A busy day for security at Natrona County Schools Thursday. According to a release from school officials, a student at Centennial Junior High reported a bomb threat written on a restroom mirror. Casper Police were notified and following a threat assessment determined that no immediate danger existed, however as a precautionary measure, a building sweep was conducted...

Christmas light displays have grown quite elaborate over the years and expensive to run, but thanks to advances in energy efficiency the energy costs are going down. For example a transition from incandescent to LED lights is making a difference...