Bobbee Russell
Reporter
Casper, Wyoming
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Bobbee Russell joined the Wyoming News Now team in September 2019. She enjoys camping, hiking, yoga and playing with her border collie, Leila.
To contact Bobbee, please email bobbee.russell@wyomingnewsnow.tv
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Late census numbers have pushed back the time when elected officials work on redistricting.
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Jehovah’s Witnesses have resources to include in the conversation
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The Casper Natrona County Health Department will be having their second drive-through vaccine clinic at the Ford Wyoming Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are offering the Pfizer booster shot plus flu shots.
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Brianna Hansel from Douglas received the Girl Scout Gold Award for a project she did with a local women’s shelter.
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The American Wild Horse Campaign is working to get the Bureau of Land Management to keep the horses on the public land.
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Members and officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints break ground for new temple
Members and officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a ceremony then broke ground at the temple site located at the corner of Southwest Wyoming Boulevard and Eagle Drive.
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Alexis Durbin can tattoo pieces that are meaningful stories or art that her clients like to look at. Dubin was an apprentice at the Ink Spot and has recently opened her own space in the La Bottega Gallery suites.
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Ground has been broken for a new courthouse to be built near the police station and sheriff’s office. A Converse County official said this will make the justice system operate more efficiently.
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Members of the 307 Vendor Co-op are hosting Pumpkin Fest at Antelope Park in Bar Nunn Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Board of Natrona County Commissioners approved funding to help with the minimum revenue guarantee to help pay for one Delta flight from Casper to Salt Lake City.
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COVID-19 is negatively impacting the number of people flying. The Director of The Casper International Airport and a few board members presented what he calls a COVID-19 problem to the Board of Natrona County Commissioners.
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They are working on seven new ADA units as an addition to this project. and working on a total of 127 rental units.
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The second annual car show and fall “funkana” is Saturday, Oct. 2 with registration starting at 8 a.m at the Ford Wyoming Center.
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Hunting season is here and Wyoming Game and Fish wants to remind hunters and anglers to read the rules before they leave to hunt or fish on one of the Acces Yes properties.
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For Immediate Release It is for these reasons the Casper Police Department declares, with one unified voice, that Lieutenant Dundas’ untimely death will be treated by this Department as a death incurred as a result of line-of-duty actions.
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The Wyoming Housing Network has a financial foundations class that can help community members save to buy a house or to accomplish any of their other financial goals.
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Dr. Andy Dunn, the Wyoming Medical Center chief of staff said the timing of body aches is one way to tell.
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Over 100 beagles were transported 36 hours from Texas to Wyoming and saved from a lab that tests on animals.
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The City of Casper is helping Casper Housing Authority apply for a grant to repurpose Willard Elementary.
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Today is the first day of fall and Wyomingites can expect to see temperatures dropping. Dr. Andy Dunn, the Chief of Staff at Banner Wyoming Medical Center, said the cold temperatures bring in respiratory syncytial Virus Infection or RSV.
The Casper-Natrona County Health Department will host vaccine clinics for students on Sept. 24, 30 and Oct. 1.
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Mercer Family Resource Center partnered with the Natrona County Suicide Prevention coalition task force for their 18th annual walk. Suicide is a problem in Wyoming communities and officials want people to normalize talking about mental health.
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The new executive director for Mimi’s House, Dave Rollins, is excited to be here and to help this organization grow. Rollins has worked at the local non-profit for about a month.
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A post of the Casper Police Department Facebook page says to avoid the area of North Popular and First Street while officials investigate the incident.
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The KFC foundation awarded Mimi’s House, a shelter for homeless youth, $10,000 to use for their non profit. Mimi’s House is one out of 11 non-profit organizations across the U.S. that got a donation.
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Petitions to get decriminalized marijuana and legal medial marijuana on the 2022 ballot have been out for about a week. Signature gatherers are optimistic they will get enough in a year and a half.
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Natrona County residents have the chance to win some startup money. Visit Casper is looking for aspiring business owners to think of ideas that will enhance the local tourism industry.
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Wyoming Direct support professionals were honored at banquet and awards ceremony this week. The executive director of Wyoming Community Service Providers said it was rewarding to show these employees they are valued.
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The John P. Ellbogen Foundation is providing a chance for non-traditional students to be awarded some money for higher education.
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The Boy Scouts of America and the Longs Peak Council have released a statement regarding local troops won’t be impacted by the national lawsuit.
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In 2020, the Mills Police Department saw 22 missing teen reports come in. This year, it’s up to 26 so far and they can’t pinpoint one reason why.
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Court documents say Justin Marquez stabbed Ryan Schroeder over 20 times. The documents say Schroder’s body was identified by the Natrona County Coroner by a tattoo.
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Jennifer Wistisen’s science students created paper airplanes using the scientific method. This science class has students in different grades. Wistisen said they are where they need to be.
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2,000 First Interstate Bank Employees got to leave work early today to get out into the community. Some got their hands dirty at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions. This was one project out of many that were held today.
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One individual is in critical condition and two were transported to Wyoming Medical Center after a morning house fire. Officials say they don’t know the status of the individuals right now.
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10 Casper community members were recognized for their service in the Casper community. These community members were nominated by peers for their work with kids, seniors and more.
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The sun came out for community members to enjoy golf four-person-scramble style. This tournament at Paradise Valley Golf Club was to raise funds for the Wyoming Heroes Fund.
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Abbey Lacey from Newcastle is 140 pounds lighter thanks to the Children’s Hospital Colorado bariatric surgery team.
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Classes have begun for the three students attending Raniey Dell Elementary.
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hese organizations are reflecting on changes they made that have stuck around.
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A lull in appointments made a Casper woman’s salon in the Wolcott Galleria pretty quiet. How she wants to help the community could fill it up fast.
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The Juhala family from Wright Wyoming lost their son Kash about three years ago when he lost oxygen then died at two years old.
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Joshua's Storehouse is partnering with Wyo Generosity for a live auction on Sept. 30.
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The Libertarian National Party, Wyoming Norml and Wyoming Patients Coalition is helping get two marijuana bills on the 2022 ballot.
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Sage West Health Care in Riverton and Lander released a report on what they spent in 2020.
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Coldwater from the North Platte River rushes past “The Silver Slinger” a statue community members can see from the parking lot of Jonah Bank.
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After a week of hard work and lots of hairspray, Sierra Bulter was crowned Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2022. Bulter sat down with Wyoming News Now and shares what her plans are when she takes over the title in January.
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This new center will give Wyomingites jobs and diversify the economy
This grant will go to schools in a school district or a community partner
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Contestants compete in interviews, horsemanship, modeling and are tested on a variety of topics