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!
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Wyo Veterans Memorial Museum debuts Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame exhibit
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum, located near the Natrona County International Airport, has announced a new exhibit celebrating cowboy history in Wyoming. According to a release, the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame exhibit aims to “preserve, perpetuate and celebrate Wyoming’s working cowboy legacy and heritage” by exhibiting the traditions, legends, developments and […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/14/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming takes us to Saratoga, where Julie Webb captured this deer crossing the street in a calm manner. 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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Wyo receives presidential disaster declaration for Casper-area flood
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming was granted a presidential disaster declaration on Wednesday in response to flash flooding around Natrona County in June. According to a release from Governor Mark Gordon’s office, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will allow the state, local governments and some private nonprofit organizations to seek reimbursement for emergency […]
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Obituaries: Nicolaysen; Carubie; Frisby; Harris-Swanson
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Report: Wyoming’s aging population is growing at a higher rate that state population
CASPER, Wyo. — Between 2010 and 2021, the aging population in Wyoming, which includes those ages 65 and over, increased 47% while the state’s total population grew just 2%, according to the 2023 Wyoming Healthy Aging Data Report. Published on Aug. 25, the report includes 23 county profiles, each with 130 healthy aging indicators and […]
Posted inAnimals
(PHOTOS) Cheyenne firefighters rescue bear from tree
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An unexpected visitor stopped by Cheyenne the weekend of Sept. 9. A resident called to report a bear near Clear Creek Park. Its paw appeared to be hurt but it managed to climb up into a tree, according to a Facebook post by the Cheyenne Police Department. Officers worked with the Wyoming […]
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(VIDEO) Wondrous Wyoming: Bear steals bird feeder on Casper Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming is usually a photo of our beautiful state, but Wyoming is wild, too. This video, shared by Gary Crosby, shows a bear that recently climbed onto his Casper Mountain home deck, about 12 feet off the ground. It jumped up on the railing, another 3 feet, and then reached out […]
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Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/12/23–9/13/23)
Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County.
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/13/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming sees us again in Casper, where Lori Lancaster captured these sunflowers at sunset on Sept. 8! 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 Grateful for Right Now
Column by Kate Rice, Oil City News Contributor JUST ANOTHER GAL FROM CASPER – WHAT I’M GRATEFUL FOR RIGHT NOW EDITION… The other night, several friends and I met for dinner at Casper’s Silver Fox Steakhouse. The food’s great, the atmosphere’s perfect for a variety of occasions, and the service is spectacular. So there we […]
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‘Casper Mural Crawl’ event celebrates city’s colorful sites
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mural Project is celebrating Casper’s thriving mural collection with a free tour and gathering this Friday, Sept. 15. The Casper Mural Crawl is set to kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will stop at a number of murals around the city center, with members of the project’s board on hand […]
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Obituaries: Crosley; Cantrell; Foote; Jahner; Kalkowski; Lara; Rickman; Tice; Zauner
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2023 fall edition of ‘Funky Junk’ festival takes off this Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The popular Funky Junk street festival and artisan market is set for its fall edition this coming Saturday, Sept. 16, starting at 10 a.m. in central Casper. According to a message to Oil City News, 77 vendors will be participating in the event, which has grown since last year and will close […]
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Indian Relay Championship set for Casper next week; schedule announced
CASPER, Wyo. — The Indian Relay Championship of Champions is set to thunder into Casper next week. According to a release, the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council, the Wind River Hotel & Casino and the Northern Arapaho Tribe are presenting the Indian Relay Championship of Champions at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds in Casper from Friday, […]
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Invasive Starthistle weed discovered in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — The yellow starthistle, described as a highly invasive weed, has been discovered on a plot of private land in Natrona County. The weed, discovered in August, is currently being managed by the Natrona County Weed and Pest, or NCWP, District, which blocked off the area to keep wildlife and livestock away. According […]
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Science Zone to launch free Family STEAM Nights on Thursdays
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Science Zone is launching a new free family activity night on Thursdays. According to a release, the Science Zone’s Family STEAM Nights will be from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the school year, starting this Thursday, Sept. 14. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, which the […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/12/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming brings us home to Casper, where David Hunt captured this beautiful North Platte River scene. 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 – Watching ‘Steel Magnolias’
JUST ANOTHER GAL FROM CASPER – WHAT I’M WATCHING RIGHT NOW EDITION… I’m not always a fan of “chick flicks.” But when they hit, they Hit. 1989’s Steel Magnolias is a longtime fave of mine, with a superb cast and a witty, sarcastic and emotional script. In fact, Stage III Community Theatre just opened its […]
Posted inHealth
Rising number of Wyoming West Nile virus cases includes Fremont County death
Cases have been reported in Campbell, Fremont, Goshen, Laramie, Natrona, Park, Platte, Sheridan and Washakie counties.
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/11/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming takes us to Black Beach at Alcova for Saturday’s sunset. What a scene captured by Jennifer Watson, who said, “The clouds looked like Avatar clouds!” 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 […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/10/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming brings us home to Casper and to the North Platte River, where Jeff Dunlap captured this gorgeous sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 6! 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 […]
