Author: Oil City Staff

US stocks tumble as US-China trade war rattles investors

By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 600 points Friday after the latest escalation in the trade war between the U.S. and China... Read more »

08/23/19 3:37 PM

Police respond to reported shooting on Center Street

08/23/19 3:17 PM

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Making a case to women: Trump female defenders go on offense

By JILL COLVIN and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Trump campaign has a message for its female supporters: It’s time to come out of hiding.... Read more »

08/23/19 4:54 AM

US fossil fuel official says tech can help coal industry

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Touring Wyoming at a crucial time for the top coal-mining state, the U.S. official who oversees government research into fossil fuels... Read more »

08/23/19 4:48 AM

As global economic picture dims, solutions seem out of reach

By PAUL WISEMAN, DAVID McHUGH and JOSH BOAK AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — As global leaders gather on two continents to take account of a darkening economic outlook, this... Read more »

08/23/19 4:42 AM

Night Crawler 12-hour overnight challenge returns tomorrow

Justin Kinner has the ultra running bug. Big time. The high school Nordic ski instructor has always been athletic. When his brother convinced him to try an ultra marathon in... Read more »

08/22/19 8:38 AM

Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficit is expected to balloon to more than $1 trillion in the next fiscal year under the first projections... Read more »

08/22/19 5:31 AM

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Wayne Dean Geuke, age 80, died at Wyoming Medical Center on August 14, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Karen Geuke; his daughter, Sheila McAdam; his two sons, Brad... Read more »

08/22/19 5:24 AM

Trump administration moves to end limits on child detention

By COLLEEN LONG and AMY TAXIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to end a long-standing federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be... Read more »

08/21/19 9:52 AM

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Ronald D. Hicks age 72 of Casper, Wy, formerly of Midwest, Wy, passed away peacefully August,15, 2019, at Wyoming Medical Center. Ron was born on September 12, 1946 in Leesburg,... Read more »

08/21/19 5:19 AM

Trump: Any Jew voting Democratic is uninformed or disloyal

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Showing a fresh willingness to play politics along religious lines, President Donald Trump said that American Jewish people who... Read more »

08/21/19 5:02 AM

Casper man pleads guilty to sex crimes

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A 26-year-old Wyoming man has pleaded guilty to molesting two mentally disabled women at a Casper group home where he once worked. Trae D. Smith made... Read more »

08/20/19 9:36 AM

One prison company out, another in on Evanston ICE jail

August 19, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The for-profit prison company that proposed building an immigration jail in Evanston has withdrawn its interest, but a Uinta county commissioner says a different prison... Read more »

08/20/19 8:46 AM

Records: Epstein signed will 2 days before jailhouse suicide

By JIM MUSTIAN and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he killed himself in jail, new court records show,... Read more »

08/20/19 5:52 AM

Top US CEOs rethink the meaning of shareholder value

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The “shareholder comes first” has for years been the mantra of the Business Roundtable, a group that represents the most powerful CEOs in America... Read more »

08/20/19 5:48 AM

Warrant Roundup (8/19/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

08/19/19 3:19 PM

Prison chief: Staff shortage could create dangerous conditions

August 16, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Staffing issues at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins and the Wyoming Women’s Center in Lusk could jeopardize prison safety, Wyoming Department of Corrections Director... Read more »

08/19/19 2:02 PM

Report: 6 million acres of state lands in West inaccessible

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Public land advocates say more than 6 million acres of state property scattered across 11 Western states are landlocked by private property and largely inaccessible to... Read more »

08/19/19 11:41 AM

Ambulance involved in crash on CY Ave

A Wyoming Medical Center ambulance was involved in a crash with another vehicle on Monday morning. According to Casper Police spokesperson on scene, the ambulance with lights and sirens activated... Read more »

08/19/19 11:05 AM

Recent Arrests (8/16/19 to 8/18/19)

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 recommended... Read more »

08/19/19 10:55 AM

Warren offers public apology over claim to tribal heritage

By ELANA SCHOR and JOSH FUNK Associated Press SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren offered a public apology Monday to Native Americans over her past claim... Read more »

08/19/19 9:56 AM

Residents allowed to return to homes near Wyoming wildfire

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Evacuation orders have been lifted for residences near a wildfire in west-central Wyoming. The fire on Bureau of Land Management land near Boulder Lake, south of... Read more »

08/19/19 9:41 AM

Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week’s... Read more »

08/19/19 4:50 AM

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

Brandon Nicholas West, twin brother to Patrick West, passed away 11 August 2019. Brandon was born in Rome, New York on 4 August, 1995. Brandon graduated from Kelly Walsh High... Read more »

08/19/19 4:41 AM

Wildfire leads to evacuations in west-central Wyoming

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — A human-caused wildfire has led to evacuations in west-central Wyoming as fire crews deal with a fire-weather warning for gusty wind and low humidity — conditions... Read more »

08/19/19 4:29 AM

Native American voters, once overlooked, seek role for 2020

By KALI ROBINSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates will descend on Iowa next week to do something that Native Americans say doesn’t happen enough: court their vote.... Read more »

08/17/19 7:44 AM

Medical examiner confirms Epstein death a suicide by hanging

By MICHAEL BALSAMO, LARRY NEUMEISTER and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein’s prison death has been confirmed a suicide by hanging, the medical examiner’s office... Read more »

08/16/19 2:55 PM

Mormon church warning: Beware of those fancy coffee drinks

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a warning to members that coffee is prohibited no matter... Read more »

08/16/19 11:33 AM

Power play: Big investment firm escapes Blackjewel ‘unscathed’

August 13, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Though Wyoming miners and local businesses struggle with unpaid debts and though tens of millions of dollars in state and county revenue could be wiped... Read more »

08/16/19 9:20 AM

Obituaries: Hayes-Cameron, Currah, Oehlert, Koch

Misti Hayes-Cameron, age 57, passed away on August 8, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Misti was born on January 28, 1962 to the late Vince and Peggy Jo Hayes.... Read more »

08/16/19 5:45 AM

Israel grants Tlaib West Bank visit on humanitarian grounds

By ISAAC SCHARF Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s interior minister said Friday he has received and granted a request by Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib to enter the Israeli-occupied West... Read more »

08/16/19 5:30 AM

AP sources: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US

By ZEKE MILLER and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to put his mark on the world map, President Donald Trump has talked to aides and allies about... Read more »

08/16/19 5:25 AM

Trump ties US success to 2nd term: ‘You have to vote for me’

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Donald Trump sought to reassure his supporters about the state of the U.S. economy despite the stock market volatility and... Read more »

08/16/19 5:17 AM

Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The latest monthly survey of bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states indicates a shrinking rural economy, and three-quarters of bankers said President Donald... Read more »

08/15/19 4:36 PM

Coroner: Gunman had drugs in system during firefight

By JOHN SEEWER and DAN SEWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — The gunman in Dayton who killed nine people had cocaine, an antidepressant and alcohol in his system during the... Read more »

08/15/19 4:32 PM

AP source: John Hickenlooper to end 2020 presidential bid

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — John Hickenlooper will drop out of the Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, according to a Democrat close to him. The former two-term... Read more »

08/15/19 5:00 AM

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US stocks tumble as US-China trade war rattles investors

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Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas

Recent Births (8/12/19 – 8/19/19)

Illinois patient’s death may be first in US tied to vaping

Making a case to women: Trump female defenders go on offense

US fossil fuel official says tech can help coal industry

As global economic picture dims, solutions seem out of reach

Night Crawler 12-hour overnight challenge returns tomorrow

Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Trump administration moves to end limits on child detention

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Trump: Any Jew voting Democratic is uninformed or disloyal

Casper man pleads guilty to sex crimes

One prison company out, another in on Evanston ICE jail

Records: Epstein signed will 2 days before jailhouse suicide

Top US CEOs rethink the meaning of shareholder value

Warrant Roundup (8/19/19)

Prison chief: Staff shortage could create dangerous conditions

Report: 6 million acres of state lands in West inaccessible

Ambulance involved in crash on CY Ave

Recent Arrests (8/16/19 to 8/18/19)

Warren offers public apology over claim to tribal heritage

Residents allowed to return to homes near Wyoming wildfire

Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

Wildfire leads to evacuations in west-central Wyoming

Native American voters, once overlooked, seek role for 2020

Medical examiner confirms Epstein death a suicide by hanging

Mormon church warning: Beware of those fancy coffee drinks

Power play: Big investment firm escapes Blackjewel ‘unscathed’

Obituaries: Hayes-Cameron, Currah, Oehlert, Koch

Israel grants Tlaib West Bank visit on humanitarian grounds

AP sources: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US

Trump ties US success to 2nd term: ‘You have to vote for me’

Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy

Coroner: Gunman had drugs in system during firefight

AP source: John Hickenlooper to end 2020 presidential bid

Crime

Crime

Police arrest man on multiple counts of Aggravated Assault

Recent Arrests (8/22/19)

Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida

Casper man recommended for charge of Child Endangerment with Meth

Recent Arrests (8/21/19)

Obituaries

AP

Billionaire David Koch, conservative donor, dies at age 79

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79

Community

Arts

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

Check Out OC’s Top Events – Sunday, August 25

Crews respond to Saturday fire in Casper

USDA: Crop insurance covers irrigation tunnel collapse loss

Western states oppose plan to charge for US reservoir water

Wyoming

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Hearing ordered as miners protest by blocking coal trains

USDA: Crop insurance covers irrigation tunnel collapse loss

Low-down on the hubbub at the NCSD Bus Hub (PHOTOS)

One dies in I-90 motorcycle crash

Fire detected in remote part of Yellowstone

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Toy Town’s Lego Contest

4th Annual No Cost To You Sports Physicals

Galleries

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Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)