CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming reminds us that fall is right around the corner. In fact, it officially begins Saturday, Sept. 23! Here, Sonya Milburn captured this shot of her animals coming to greet her and of the changing leaves on the trees in the background on Monday, Sept. 11. Do you have a photo […]
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Obituary: Cole Ryan Cercy
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Gordon, Barrasso attend Casper event promoting new G&F conservation education in schools
CASPER, Wyo. — Sen. John Barrasso and Gov. Mark Gordon, along with Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, attended a press conference with Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik in Casper on Monday to announce a new conservation education initiative for Wyoming schools. According to a social media post by Game and Fish, […]
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Hunters have chance to win prizes when submitting CWD sample
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Hunters are critical to monitoring chronic wasting disease in Wyoming, a fatal disease that affects moose, elk and deer. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is once again asking hunters to provide lymph node samples from their harvested deer, elk and moose this fall to test for CWD. In return for samples, […]
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Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/18/23–9/19/23)
Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County.
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/19/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming brings us to Alcova, where this rising moon was captured peeking out from the clouds and casting a gorgeous reflection! Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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(COLUMN) Rice: Just Another Gal from Casper – What I’m Reading Edition
JUST ANOTHER GAL FROM CASPER: WHAT I’M (SOON TO BE) READING RIGHT NOW EDITION… Every summer, I have the best intentions when it comes to tackling my reading list. And by reading list I mean the scores and scores of books I have scattered around my overstuffed bookcases, and end tables, and nightstand… Now that […]
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Obituary: Clarence R. Pearson
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F.E. Warren AFB airman killed in Colorado Humvee incident identified
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — F.E. Warren Air Force Base has identified the airman who died in a Humvee incident in Colorado on Sept. 16. According to a release, Airman Trinity Reinhart from the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron died in a Humvee incident near Grover, Colorado, on Sept. 16. A second airman involved was not seriously […]
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Health department hosting updated COVID booster, flu vaccine drive
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is issuing updated booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccine to eligible individuals at the Casper-Natrona County Health Department drive-thru (located directly across the street from the CNCHD office) on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Per FDA and CDC guidelines, the […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming sees us here in Casper, where Peggy Clamp captured this gorgeous sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 2! Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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T-Bird Trek results announced following record turnout
CASPER, Wyo. — The 2023 T-Bird Trek is now in the history books, and the Casper College Alumni Association has released the event results. This year, the trek saw a record number of runners, with 336 participating. “We were so thrilled with the turnout this year. All of these runners helped the Casper College Alumni […]
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Wyoming’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Key things to know
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and always available.
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Natrona County health and food inspections (9/11/23–9/17/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.” While the department of health is looking […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/17/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming takes us to Tower Hill, where Steve Postema captured this beautiful sunset on Aug. 30! Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/16/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming will take us to the Casper Country Club for a late August sunrise as captured by David Johnson. Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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Natrona County weekly arrest report (9/7/23–9/15/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here are the week’s compiled arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time […]
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Obituaries: Gonzalez; James and Miller; Russell; Underwood; Zaugg
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Daniels Scholarship Program application now open
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Daniels Fund has opened the application process for the Daniels Scholarship Program, providing opportunities for students looking to pursue their higher education dreams. Wyoming high school seniors are encouraged to apply to become a 2024 Daniels Scholar online here by 4 p.m. on Oct. 15 to be considered for the scholarship. The Daniels Scholarship […]
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Rare bacterial infections reported in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A rare, potentially serious bacterial infection known as leptospirosis has been recently diagnosed in several dogs and one human in Laramie County, according to the Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Livestock Board. The human case is believed to be the state’s first on record. The affected person is an individual […]
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Casper Aquatic Center working with downtown hotel to offer classes during maintenance closure
CASPER, Wyo. — While the Casper Family Aquatic Center is closed for maintenance, the city is partnering with the Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel to host fall swimming lessons and Aqua Exercise classes. The Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel, located at 123 West E St., will host CFAC instructors and participants for three eight-class swimming […]
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Special Olympics to host 2023 State Fall Tournament in Casper next month
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will be ground zero for Special Olympics Wyoming’s annual State Fall Tournament next month. According to a release, the tournament runs from Wednesday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 13 and will feature events such as bocce, bowling, cycling and soccer. Athletes, coaches and United Partners from around the state are expected […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/15/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming brings us home to downtown Casper, where Brenda Evans captured this sunset over David Street Station in late August. Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
