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Dale Killingbeck

Killingbeck is glad to be back in journalism after working for 18 years in corporate communications with a health system in northern Michigan. He spent the previous 16 years working for newspapers in western Michigan in various roles.

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Passenger numbers are up overall at Casper/Natrona County International Airport.

Despite Only Having 1 Carrier, Casper Airport On Pace For 100,000 Passengers

With only one carrier to Denver, Casper/Natrona County International Airport has maintained strong passenger numbers, nearing 100,000 so far this year. Even so, residents say they want more flights and more destinations.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 06, 2025

Angie Valcarce and Megan Robinson on their horses at a Wyoming Horsemanship Academy lesson in Cody.

Wyoming Ranches Cash In On Western Resurgence By Teaching Greenhorns To Ride

Lured by Western movies and TV shows like “Yellowstone,” people are getting drawn to Wyoming to experience cowboy life. Wyoming ranches are cashing in on this Western resurgence by teaching greenhorns to ride horses.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 05, 2025

The Casper Police Department confirmed Saturday that the two people rushed to a hospital with gunshot wounds Friday evening have died. A caller to 911 reported that “a woman’s former boyfriend had shot her mother,” and then himself.

Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide At Casper Home

The Casper Police Department confirmed Saturday that the two people rushed to a hospital with gunshot wounds Friday evening have died. A caller to 911 reported that “a woman’s former boyfriend had shot her mother,” and then himself, the CPD reports.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 05, 2025

A yellow snowplane created by H.L. Wiese races across the snow.

The Man Who Built And Pioneered The Use Of Snowplanes In Yellowstone

Idaho’s Helmet Wiese was a self-taught mechanic and welder who, after he saw a photo of a snowplane in Popular Mechanics, built his own and introduced them into Yellowstone back in the 1940s. He continued to work on snowplanes well into his 90s.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

Wyoming Attorney General James “Jim” Barrett was flying to a conference in Riverton in 1969 when his pilot died mid-flight. Not a pilot himself, Barrett had to take the controls. He buzzed Rawlins at 230 mph, crash-landed the plane and survived.

When His Pilot Died Mid-Flight, Wyoming Attorney General Had To Take The Controls

Wyoming Attorney General James “Jim” Barrett was flying to a conference in Riverton in 1969 when his pilot died mid-flight. Not a pilot himself, Barrett had to take the controls. He buzzed Rawlins at 230 mph, crash-landed the plane and survived.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

Music has been Mandie Asay's life and her instrument an angelic voice. She's spent 20 years sharing a passion for music with her Cowley, Wyoming, students. Recently near death with a tube in her throat, Mandie had one question: "Can I sing?"

Near Death, Beloved Cowley Music Teacher Has One Question: 'Can I Sing?'

Music has been Mandie Asay's life and her instrument is her voice. She's spent 20 years sharing a passion for music with her Cowley, Wyoming, students. Recently, near death with a tube in her throat, Mandie had one question: "Can I sing?"

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

Casper police investigating a shooting Friday evening that sent two people to the hospital.

Two Rushed To Hospital After Casper Shooting

The Casper Police Department is investigating a Friday evening shooting that sent two people to the hospital. Police say there is no danger to the public and no suspect at large.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

Defense attorney Steven Mink represents a 16-year-old Gillette boy who could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Gillette Teen Could Get 25 Years For Casper Crime Spree Involving Stolen Guns, Cars

A 16-year-old Gillette boy could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 03, 2025

Land set aside for non-motorized use is being sought for a gravel mining operation at the base of Casper Mountain. Residents adjacent to the mine are raising opposition.

Leases For Controversial Casper Gravel Pit Shot Down Again By State Land Board

An effort to keep alive a controversial gravel mine proposal for state land near the base of Casper Mountain was shot down again Thursday by the Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners, 3-2. It's the second time the leases have been denied.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 02, 2025

The Casper Police Department says a false reporting charge may come from Tuesday’s hourslong search of the North Platte River after a man claimed his brother fell in. The brother was found safe “at his residence” and he was never in the river.

False Reporting Charge May Come From Bogus Claim Man Fell Into Casper River

The Casper Police Department says a false reporting charge may come from Tuesday’s hourslong search of the North Platte River after a man claimed his brother fell in. The brother was found safe “at his residence” and was never in the river.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 01, 2025

A Natrona County Sheriff’s Office deputy talks with members of the Search and Rescue Team along the North Platte River.

Missing Casper Man Found Alive After 10-Hour Search Along North Platte River

A 10-hour, multi-agency search along the North Platte River early Tuesday for a Casper man who fell in was called off a little after noon. Casper police say he was found alive and “unharmed,” but gave little other information.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 30, 2025

Rachel Hawkinson creates one-of-a-kind jewelry at her T. Hawk Studios in Casper.

Casper Woman Turns Wyoming Rocks Into Unique Heirloom-Quality Wearable Art

Casper-based artist Rachel Hawkinson has loved art all her life. In college, she discovered metalsmithing and now turns Wyoming rocks into one-of-a-kind, heirloom-quality wearable art.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 28, 2025

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Bodies from the Frontier No. 1 explosion in August 1923 are laid out in a temporary morgue.

Wyoming History: Kemmerer 1920s Mine Explosions Killed 138 In 13 Months

Two of the most devastating and deadly coal mine disasters in Wyoming history hit Kemmerer mines over a 13-month period from 1923-24. In all, 138 miners were killed, leaving 97 widows and 133 children fatherless.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 27, 2025

Hector Gomez Sanchez Cheyenne Police Car 7 16 25

Cheyenne Man Faces Charges After Drinking, Firing Handgun At Guy On Scooter

A 49-year-old Cheyenne man was in jail Friday, facing criminal charges after drinking and firing shots from his garage. He’s accused of shooting at a neighbor on a scooter, and also hitting a vacuum and the radiator of a car.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 26, 2025

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Evansville Man On Parole For Sex Abuse Of Girl Now Faces 22 Child Porn Charges

A 26-year-old Evansville man convicted of sexually abusing a girl was released on parole last December. Now he faces 22 charges for allegedly uploading hundreds of child porn files beginning less than a month after he was let out.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2025

Corinna Schade feeds turkeys on her farm in Albany County. She said her heritage turkeys are resilent and is keeping an eye out for any issues regarding the bird flu.

More Than 420,000 Turkeys Killed In South Dakota As Bird Flu Marches West

More than 420,000 turkeys have been destroyed so far in South Dakota as bird flu moves west. Officials say South Dakota is the national epicenter of this season’s outbreak.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2025

Natrona County School District 1 board Vice Chair Dana Howie on Monday offers her explanation and apology for a social media post.

Debate Over Cross-Dressing Custodian Boils Over At Casper School Board Meeting

A debate over a cross-dressing custodian at a Casper elementary school boiled over at Monday’s Natrona County school board meeting. A state legislator was escorted from the microphone by police, there were calls for a trustee to resign, and an apology.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 23, 2025

Herpetologist Charlotte Snoberger shared information about Wyoming’s snakes at a presentation in Casper. She teaches at Casper College.

Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Wyoming's Snake Community

A Wyoming herpetologist says the state’s 14 snake species and subspecies have some rarely seen varieties. One snake looks fake, another turns blue when it dies and one puts on a show by ‘dying’ for any creature or person who threatens it.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 21, 2025

Lifelong friends Dave Simpson, left, and Larry Ash built a cabin in Wyoming’s Snowy Range decades ago, so they decided to do it again. Now these two old guys in their 70s have learned the hard way it’s not as easy as they remembered. But they got the roof on before the snow starts flying.

Two Old Guys In Their 70s Build A Cabin, Part 2: Raising The Roof

Earlier this year, we told you about two 70+ year-olds who were building a cabin at 9,500 feet in Wyoming's Snowy Range. Their goal was to put the roof on before snow started flying. Mission Accomplished. Now, the typical 8-feet of snow can commence.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 21, 2025

There’s plenty to look at while getting a tattoo of a two-headed rat, like a baby rabbit in a jar, insect taxidermy and skulls under glass. If it’s odd, it’s at Casper’s Metalmark Studios, owned by Kinzie Calvert.

Rabbit In A Jar And Insect Taxidermy: If It’s Odd, It’s At Casper’s Metalmark Studios

There’s plenty to look at while getting a tattoo of a two-headed rat, like a baby rabbit in a jar, insect taxidermy and skulls under glass. If it’s odd, it’s at Casper’s Metalmark Studios.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 20, 2025

A vigil at Washington Park in Casper on Wednesday honored the memory of Charlie Kirk.

Casper College Students Inspired By Charlie Kirk To Revive Turning Point Chapter

When more than 100 Casper College students gathered for a vigil for murdered conservative leader Charlie Kirk, they didn't stop there. They've decided to revive the college’s Turning Point USA chapter. “We want to get people interested in American values and conservative values,” a member said.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 20, 2025

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