Author: Oil City Staff

‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’: Remembering Apollo 13 at 50

Apr 08, 2020 By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 13′s astronauts never gave a thought to their mission number as they blasted off for... Read more »

04/09/20 5:59 AM

Girl who inspired Charlotte’s Web marijuana oil dies

By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A girl with a rare form of epilepsy whose recovery inspired the name of a medical marijuana oil that drew families of... Read more »

04/08/20 10:01 PM

‘Feed the Front Line Casper’ feeds essential workers, supports restaurants

By Oil City Staff Writer Gregory Hirst CASPER, Wyo. — “It’s a little surreal, a little sad without our customers,” said Leslie Colburn, who owns The Cottage Cafe with her... Read more »

04/08/20 4:34 PM

Mills resident dies after rollover crash near Glenrock

CASPER, Wyo. – A Mills resident is dead after a crash near Glenrock early this morning. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Colbey J. Emms, 33, was driving a 2004 Cadillac... Read more »

04/08/20 3:33 PM

Oil City Police Calls (4/7/20 – 4/8/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

04/08/20 12:02 PM

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind... Read more »

04/08/20 10:56 AM

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

Apr 07, 2020 By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and... Read more »

04/08/20 4:43 AM

Iconic sports cities turn eerie during coronavirus shutdown

PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer They are cities defined by iconic sporting events. When Augusta comes up, one instantly thinks of the Masters. If Omaha is mentioned, it’s often in... Read more »

04/07/20 9:37 PM

NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

By MARINA VILLENEUVE and LORI HINNANT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus rose past 4,000 on Tuesday, eclipsing the number killed at... Read more »

04/07/20 9:10 PM

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

By MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press John Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Hello in There” and... Read more »

04/07/20 9:04 PM

Wyoming Department of Health updates COVID count to 221

An early evening update to the Wyoming Department of Health COVID-19 website shows that the total number of cases in the state has risen to 221, with 62 recoveries having... Read more »

04/07/20 5:23 PM

Science Zone bringing educational opportunities in the age of social distancing

CASPER, Wyo. — It was Sunday, March 15th when the Natrona County School District announced school closures. The Science Zone followed suit, but on Monday morning executive director Steven Schnell met... Read more »

04/07/20 4:17 PM

Wall Street’s rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge

Apr 07, 2020 By STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — A big rally on Wall Street is losing steam in afternoon trading Tuesday, undercut... Read more »

04/07/20 1:55 PM

Alcohol suspected in high-speed crash in Casper that sent 2 to hospital on Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — An 18-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger were transported to Wyoming Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries after crashing into a tree on the afternoon of Sunday, April... Read more »

04/07/20 1:47 PM

Serial rapist gets life in prison for northern Utah attacks

FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — A long-haul truck driver was sentenced to life in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to 17 first-degree felonies, including sexually assaulting at least eight women... Read more »

04/07/20 12:01 PM

Trump removes watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight

Apr 07, 2020 By ERIC TUCKER, MATTHEW DALY and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general who was tapped to chair... Read more »

04/07/20 11:58 AM

Judge orders release of report on offensive school flyers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming judge has ordered the release of a school district’s investigative report on bullying and harassment at a junior high school in Cheyenne that was... Read more »

04/07/20 6:00 AM

Tiny COVID concert: Zack Schommer

COVID-19 closures have affected businesses we all depend on, making it tough for Oil City residents to make ends meet. Perhaps no one has felt this more than our local... Read more »

04/06/20 9:09 PM

Medical supply drive to be held at Natrona County Public Library on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo — Library staff and Wyoming Technology Coronavirus Coalition (WTCC) volunteers will take donations of essential medical supplies at the Natrona County Public Library bus garage on Tuesday. The... Read more »

04/06/20 7:31 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

Apr 06, 2020 2:11PM By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London... Read more »

04/06/20 2:21 PM

Catch this week’s supermoon, biggest and brightest of year

Apr 06, 2020 By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A supermoon rises in the sky this week, looking to be the biggest and brightest of... Read more »

04/06/20 12:50 PM

Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid

Apr 05, 2020 By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Every day, grocery workers are restocking toilet paper, eggs, produce and canned goods as fast as the items... Read more »

04/06/20 5:58 AM

Obituaries: LaDuke, Harris, Prill

CASPER, Wyo. – Daryl Lynn LaDuke of Raleigh, NC, died peacefully after a long illness at home on March 25, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at the... Read more »

04/06/20 5:51 AM

With worst to come, 3 in 4 hospitals already facing COVID-19

Apr 06, 2020 By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Three out of four U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, according to a federal... Read more »

04/06/20 5:26 AM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus

Apr 05, 2020 By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is... Read more »

04/05/20 3:52 PM

Wyoming now has 197 confirmed COVID-19 cases

The Wyoming Department of Health is now reporting 197 COVID-19 cases in the state–more than double the number from a week ago. 3,237 tests have been completed between the Wyoming... Read more »

04/05/20 11:05 AM

Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads

Apr 04, 2020 By KEVIN FREKING and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is warning that the country could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet... Read more »

04/05/20 7:13 AM

Fremont County reports 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19

Fremont County health officials report nine new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county. The new cases bring the county’s total to 36, according to Fremont County Public... Read more »

04/04/20 4:03 PM

Walmart limits store access, Hobby Lobby temporarily closes all stores

CASPER, Wyo. – Two prominent national retailers are dramatically altering their businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the choosing to stop business altogether. Craft store Hobby... Read more »

04/04/20 6:44 AM

5 staff, 5 patients confirmed COVID-19 positive at WBI

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Behavioral Institute has confirmed reports of a cluster of coronavirus COVID-19 cases within its Casper facility. In total, five patients and five staff members have... Read more »

04/03/20 2:16 PM

Gordon extends COVID-19 orders to April 30 as health officials call for shelter-in-place

Governor Mark Gordon announced he is extending the state’s orders for social distancing through April 30. In the same release sent Friday afternoon, he also directed a 14-day quarantine for... Read more »

04/03/20 1:43 PM

Oil City Police Calls (4/2/20 – 4/3/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

04/03/20 1:14 PM

Policing a pandemic: Wyo law enforcement amid COVID-19

March 31, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Law enforcement agencies across the state report that calls and crime have slowed down, so far, as many businesses remain closed, jobs remain in jeopardy... Read more »

04/03/20 12:09 PM

Recent Arrests (4/2/20 – 4/3/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

04/03/20 12:07 PM

University of Wyoming plans virtual commencements

The University of Wyoming has announced they will not hold traditional spring commencement ceremonies in May, due to concerns surrounding large gatherings, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The university is reportedly... Read more »

04/03/20 10:15 AM

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Author: Oil City Staff

‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’: Remembering Apollo 13 at 50

Obituaries: Robertson, Vosaniyaqona, Williams, Schneider, Schwinler,

Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted

Biden vs. Trump: General election battle is now set

Working at home tests family atmosphere of TV morning shows

Girl who inspired Charlotte’s Web marijuana oil dies

‘Feed the Front Line Casper’ feeds essential workers, supports restaurants

Mills resident dies after rollover crash near Glenrock

Oil City Police Calls (4/7/20 – 4/8/20)

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

Iconic sports cities turn eerie during coronavirus shutdown

NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

Wyoming Department of Health updates COVID count to 221

Science Zone bringing educational opportunities in the age of social distancing

Wall Street’s rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge

Alcohol suspected in high-speed crash in Casper that sent 2 to hospital on Sunday

Serial rapist gets life in prison for northern Utah attacks

Trump removes watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight

Judge orders release of report on offensive school flyers

Tiny COVID concert: Zack Schommer

Medical supply drive to be held at Natrona County Public Library on Tuesday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

Catch this week’s supermoon, biggest and brightest of year

Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid

Obituaries: LaDuke, Harris, Prill

With worst to come, 3 in 4 hospitals already facing COVID-19

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus

Wyoming now has 197 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads

Fremont County reports 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19

Walmart limits store access, Hobby Lobby temporarily closes all stores

5 staff, 5 patients confirmed COVID-19 positive at WBI

Gordon extends COVID-19 orders to April 30 as health officials call for shelter-in-place

Oil City Police Calls (4/2/20 – 4/3/20)

Policing a pandemic: Wyo law enforcement amid COVID-19

Recent Arrests (4/2/20 – 4/3/20)

University of Wyoming plans virtual commencements

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Oil City Police Calls (4/7/20 – 4/8/20)

Recent Arrests (4/7/20 – 4/8/20)

Oil City Police Calls (4/6/20 – 4/7/20)

Second arrest made, details released in Casper kidnapping case

Recent Arrests (4/6/20 – 4/7/20)

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Working at home tests family atmosphere of TV morning shows

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Decline in volume of positive cases not indicative of a slowing of COVID-19

Amid COVID-19 cancellations, NCSD still considering options for graduation

NCSD Meals: Friday’s meals to be handed out Thursday, because of Holiday

Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $40k in April to help feed families across the state

Watch Live: Wyo Governor Mark Gordon briefing on COVID-19 (4/8/20)

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Celebrate National Donate Life month this April by paying it forward

Job opportunity for pediatric physical therapist

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