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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 […]
Posted inWyoming
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!
Posted inCrime
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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Posted inEducation
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 […]
Posted inHealth
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 […]
Posted inCity
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 […]
Posted inCommunity
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 […]
Posted inWyoming
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!
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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 […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/12/23–9/13/23)
Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County.
Posted inWyoming
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!
Posted inOpinion
(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 […]
Posted inCity
‘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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