Author: Oil City Staff

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

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... Read more »

04/17/21 11:25 AM

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

CASPER, Wyo — Casper College will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala at the Ford Wyoming Center, Saturday, June 5. According to a CC release , the “simple and... Read more »

04/16/21 2:38 PM

Officials: 2nd dead worker from capsized boat found in Gulf

By STACEY PLAISANCE, KEVIN McGILL and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — The body of a second dead worker from a lift boat that capsized earlier this... Read more »

04/16/21 12:51 PM

Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jeffree Star posts from Casper hospital room after crash

CASPER, Wyo, – Jeffree Star posted a photo on his Twitter account of him in his hospital room on Friday. Related Update: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at... Read more »

04/16/21 12:28 PM

Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Elected leaders in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright want officers to scale back their tactics amid nightly protests, leaving... Read more »

04/16/21 11:42 AM

Metal guitarist is 1st suspect to plead guilty in Capitol riot

Apr 16, 2021 By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A heavy metal guitarist on Friday became the first defendant to plead guilty to federal... Read more »

04/16/21 10:59 AM

Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Washington

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Friday responded in kind to a barrage of new U.S. sanctions, saying it would expel 10 U.S. diplomats and take... Read more »

04/16/21 10:45 AM

As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it

Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.

04/16/21 10:44 AM

Montana man severely injured by bear near West Yellowstone

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — A bear mauled a Montana man causing him severe injuries near a campground just west of Yellowstone National Park. The violent encounter happened Thursday afternoon... Read more »

04/16/21 10:39 AM

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

(Jackson, WY) – Montana’s “Mountain Journal” is reporting that the first images of Grand Teton National Park-area grizzly bear 399 and her cubs are beginning to emerge.

04/16/21 7:18 AM

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

CASPER, Wyo. – Snow showers and patchy fog are in store today before clearing by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. However, a cold blast with... Read more »

04/16/21 5:43 AM

Cheney rails against plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday criticized plans by the Biden administration to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan before this year’s 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

04/16/21 5:31 AM

GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo

WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.

04/16/21 4:52 AM

Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When he launched his campaign to become Florida’s governor in January 2018, few expected Ron DeSantis to prevail in America’s toughest political battleground.

04/16/21 4:47 AM

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and injured several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said.

04/16/21 4:26 AM

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

By ERIC TUCKER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies... Read more »

04/15/21 3:21 PM

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence has undergone surgery to have a pacemaker implanted.

04/15/21 2:55 PM

Trump backs Wyoming GOP chair who censured Cheney

Former President Donald Trump threw his support behind Wyoming GOP chairman Frank Eathorne on Thursday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Trump specifically praised Eathorne’s censure of Rep. Liz Cheney... Read more »

04/15/21 2:26 PM

This vax’s for you: Budweiser offers free suds to entice COVID vaccinations

Budweiser is the latest brand to crack open a gift for the vaccinated. According to KDVR-TV in Denver, the promotion was announced on Budweiser’s social media accounts and ties into... Read more »

04/15/21 1:33 PM

Production of ‘Outer Range’ TV series about Wyoming rancher underway in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A television series starring Josh Brolin and now in production in New Mexico will employ up to 300 crew members and 2,000 people as extras... Read more »

04/15/21 1:04 PM

Study: About 2.5 billion T. Rex roamed Earth but not at once

One Tyrannosaurus rex seems scary enough. Now picture 2.5 billion of them. That’s how many of the fierce dinosaur king probably roamed Earth over the course of a couple million years, a new study finds.

04/15/21 12:51 PM

Groups appeal plan to pump oilfield waste into Wyoming aquifer

Conservation groups are challenging Wyoming’s approval of an energy company’s plan to inject oilfield waste into an underground aquifer, telling federal regulators the state plan fails to meet Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

04/15/21 12:44 PM

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world on Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a months-long race to protect the population against COVID-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths.

04/15/21 12:32 PM

Defense rests without Chauvin testimony at murder trial

By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd rested its case Thursday... Read more »

04/15/21 10:57 AM

Divers aim to reach capsized oil industry vessel in search for survivors

PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) — With 12 people still missing from a capsized oil industry vessel, divers awaited a break in stormy weather Thursday that would allow them to reach... Read more »

04/15/21 10:49 AM

US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.

04/15/21 6:50 AM

NWS: Snow ‘heavy at times’ Thursday, hazardous travel conditions expected

CASPER, Wyo. – A winter storm is expected to drop several inches of snow in the Casper area, and up to 10 inches in some parts of central and southeastern... Read more »

04/15/21 6:03 AM

Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions and the expulsion of diplomats from the U.S. in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a senior administration official said.

04/15/21 5:52 AM

350 miles of I-80 closed early Thursday as winter storm hits area

CASPER, Wyo. – Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Evanston is closed in both directions due to winter weather and rolling closures.

04/15/21 5:28 AM

US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Biden administration’s surprise announcement of an unconditional troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 appears to strip the Taliban and the Afghan government of considerable leverage and could ramp up pressure on them to reach a peace deal.

04/15/21 4:36 AM

Big-business pushback against voting measures gains momentum

Big business has ratcheted up its objections to proposals that would make it harder to vote, with several hundred companies and executives signing a new statement opposing “any discriminatory legislation."

04/15/21 4:31 AM

Prosecutors: No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors will not charge a police officer who shot and killed a woman as she climbed through the broken part of a door during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

04/14/21 1:45 PM

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Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

NCSD reports 3 new COVID-19 cases this week; one at Casper College

FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year

After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

Officials: 2nd dead worker from capsized boat found in Gulf

Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jeffree Star posts from Casper hospital room after crash

Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

Metal guitarist is 1st suspect to plead guilty in Capitol riot

Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Washington

As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it

Montana man severely injured by bear near West Yellowstone

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

Cheney rails against plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo

Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

Trump backs Wyoming GOP chair who censured Cheney

This vax’s for you: Budweiser offers free suds to entice COVID vaccinations

Production of ‘Outer Range’ TV series about Wyoming rancher underway in New Mexico

Study: About 2.5 billion T. Rex roamed Earth but not at once

Groups appeal plan to pump oilfield waste into Wyoming aquifer

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

Defense rests without Chauvin testimony at murder trial

Divers aim to reach capsized oil industry vessel in search for survivors

US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic

NWS: Snow ‘heavy at times’ Thursday, hazardous travel conditions expected

Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia

350 miles of I-80 closed early Thursday as winter storm hits area

US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan

Big-business pushback against voting measures gains momentum

Prosecutors: No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Biden on Afghanistan: ‘Time to end America’s longest war’

Wyo emerges from legislature session with no long-term budget, ed solutions

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Wyoming

Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

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UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards