Alert Top Story Spotlight Longtime Casper legislator, Korean War veteran Gail Zimmerman dies at 92 Dylan Farrell Aug 5, 2025 Aug 5, 2025 Updated Sep 9, 2025 0 1 of 2 Gail Zimmerman, a longtime Casper legislator and Korean War veteran, died Wednesday. He was 92. Contributed photo Gail Zimmerman, a longtime Casper legislator and Korean War veteran, died Wednesday. He was 92. Contributed photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dylan Farrell Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the Zimmermans' family structure and the timeline of Gail Zimmerman's public service. kAmv2:= +:>>6C>2?[ H9@ C6AC6D6?E65 >F=E:A=6 5:DEC:4ED[ :?4=F5:?8 r2DA6C[ 36EH66? E96 DE2E6 9@FD6 2?5 D6?2E6 7C@> `hgd\`hhh[ 5:65 @7 ?2EFC2= 42FD6D @? 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A Casper underpass is closing Monday and reason goes deeper than the road A major Casper underpass will close for up to three weeks as the city tackles a drainage problem that has contributed to flooding.
The Natrona County Library is making changes. Here’s what’s staying and what’s going The Natrona County Library is changing some services and hours as it adjusts to current staffing and funding levels.
Casper’s rodeo tradition just hit another milestone, and the numbers reveal why CNFR is staying put Casper’s annual college rodeo showcase continues to draw fans, athletes and economic activity — with new figures showing its growing impact on…
GALLERIES: The Faces, places and moments that defined last week in Casper Every photo tells a story. Explore the highlights, happenings and hometown moments that defined last week in Casper.
A major energy survey is coming west of Casper. Here’s what public land users need to know A new project could shape future energy decisions in Natrona County, but officials say the work will look different than some may expect.
