CASPER, Wyo — Governor Mark Gordon on Friday signed the lone bill to emerge to from the special legislative session: “Federal COVID vaccine mandates-prohibition and remedies-2.” The announcement from the governor’s office celebrates the bill as a continuation of Gordon’s efforts to push back against federal mandates, and notes that it appropriates “some additional funds […]
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Weekend events and music: Wyo’s ‘largest craft fair,’ Saturday Night Fights, Pathfinder Dam history
CASPER, Wyo. — Stay out of the wind and start checking off that holiday shopping list with the “largest craft fair in Wyoming” this weekend. There’s also educational entertainment for free from the National Historic Trails Center and entertainment of a more visceral sort this Saturday from the Harden Fight Company. The music scene will […]
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Bring your ‘Intimate Mysteries’ to Byron Grey’s new special guest show at Backwards
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming magician Byron Grey will return to Backwards Distilling with “Intimate Mysteries,” billed in the release as “an evening of strange tales, unusual objects, and baffling magic.” The show is Thursday, November 18. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. The show will also debut a new […]
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Casper students and theater community join for two nights of showtune hits
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper theater community and the Natrona County School District will perform a range of beloved musical hits on Friday and Saturday as part of a global event celebrating local theater, NCSD said in a release Monday. “All Together Now!” will feature Casper Children’s Theatre and Opera Wyoming performers, along with students from […]
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UW restructuring plan, derided by Faculty Senate, to go before Trustees Nov. 17-19
CASPER, Wyo. — After spending the summer holding listening sessions and reviewing feedback from stakeholders, including affected departments, the University of Wyoming’s proposed major reorganization of academic programs will go before the Board of Trustees November 17-19. Citing reductions in state funding and the need to support new programs (like the School of Computing) to […]
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Live music in Casper this week features Aquile, local soul/R&B group, Dead covers, and more
CASPER, Wyo. —Check out the local performers and touring national acts playing in the Oil City this week. Submit your events or updates to news@oilcity.news. Culmination The Casper-based hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul duo Culmination will perform old hits and a lot of new pandemic-inspired material at The Lyric this Thursday. Tickets and more information from […]
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Crews respond to laundromat fire in North Casper Monday
CASPER, Wyo. — A dryer was destroyed but no injuries were reported as the result of a structure fire at a commercial laundry facility in North Casper Monday afternoon, according to a release by Casper Fire-EMS. Crews were dispatched at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday to a report of a structure fire on the 700 block of […]
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Casper’s own jazz and hip-hop combo Culmination performing at The Lyric
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-based hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul duo Culmination will perform old hits and a lot of new pandemic-inspired material at The Lyric this Thursday. Originally a group of five, the group lost three members during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to saxophonist, keyboardist and songwriter Mario Feraud. “We were just trying to be […]
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Two juveniles struck crossing Cheyenne street; minor injuries reported
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two juveniles were struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Pershing Boulevard Monday morning, according to a release by the Cheyenne Police Department. “The victims both sustained minor injuries and were transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center out of an abundance of caution,” police said. Police responded to the incident at […]
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510 new COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide; 75 in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 510 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state over the weekend during its weekday update Monday, November 8. There have now been 84,501 confirmed cases in Wyoming since the pandemic began. 162 probable cases were also added Monday, bringing the total to 21,489. There are 1,734 active […]
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Sheriff’s office focusing on health and wellness, interagency task forces
CASPER, Wyo. — Holistic health, case law-based law enforcement policies, and greater coordination with other agencies on violent crimes are among the priorities to be addressed over the next year by the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Harlin, who was appointed in July due to the retirement of Gus Holbrook, gave the Natrona County […]
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UW hosting exhibition honoring Cheyenne boy who saved sister from attacking dog
CASPER, Wyo. — Bridger Walker, the 7-year-old Cheyenne boy who saved his little sister from an attacking German shepherd in July 2020, will be honored with a reception at the University of Wyoming Geological Museum, UW announced last week. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 12. It is free and open to the public. […]
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Cooler temps and a ‘favorable’ chance of snow this week in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — After a balmy weekend, more seasonable temperatures and a few rounds of precipitation are coming to Casper, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. There is a 30% chance of showers between 11:00 p.m. Sunday night and 8:00 a.m. Monday morning. Cloud cover should disperse as the day progresses and […]
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With holidays approaching, Casper Fire-EMS shares ladder safety tips for aspiring Griswolds
CASPER, Wyo. — With seasonal winds picking up and the holidays imminent, Casper Fire-EMS is offering some ladder safety tips for those who are scaling the rungs to put up decorations (and perhaps outshine their neighbors). “Nothing is going to ruin the holiday season faster than if you’re out of commission and can’t put your […]
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Mills PD seeking missing minor
NOTE: Please check the Mills Police Department Facebook page for possible updates to this story CASPER, Wyo. — The Mills Police Department is asking for public assistance locating a missing minor. The subject is named Lailah, and she has not returned home since November 6, police state. Lailah is described as 5’4” and 115 lbs. […]
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PHOTOS: Model railroaders draw new fans to North Casper clubhouse; open house continues Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — The 27th annual Central Wyoming Model Railroad Association Open House drew exceptional crowds Saturday at the club’s North Casper location, according to charter member and secretary Homer Whitlock. The younger generation got a turn at the control from the old-timers. Young Emmy, already an avid Lego fan, asked her mother to get her […]
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Yellowstone National Park to close entrances, most roads today due to inclement snow
CASPER, Wyo. — With 2 to 8 inches of snowfall expected to begin around 6:00 p.m. Saturday in northwest Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park announced that most park roads and entrances will close at 7:00 p.m. With one exception, all roads and the West, South, and East entrances will close due to the weather. “The exception […]
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PHOTOS: Trojans shut out Fillies in semi-final; prep for championship rematch against Laramie
CASPER, Wyo. — The Kelly Walsh Trojans will face the returning champion Laramie Lady Plainsmen for the 4A state volleyball championship Saturday, the same matchup as last year. “They’re awfully good,” KW head coach Jeff Barkell told Oil City about the Lady Plainsmen after the semifinal matchup against the Fillies on Friday, adding that his […]
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Casper saw fourth wettest October on record; average temps two degrees above normal
CASPER, Wyo. — Most of central and western Wyoming experienced a warmer and wetter October than normal, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Two significant wet autumn storms brought mountain snow and abundant moisture to lower elevations in the form of snow and rain, especially east of the Continental Divide. Casper and Worland both […]
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Suspect who died fleeing Highway Patrol on I-80 Wednesday identified
CASPER, Wyo. — A report by the Wyoming Highway Patrol has identified the suspect who died in a crash following a high-speed pursuit with troopers around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday. 27-year-old Ohio resident Tyrone Meeks was identified as the driver of a Chrysler Voyager who fled troopers after a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Green […]
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Up to 6 inches of snow expected in Yellowstone by Sunday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The Yellowstone National Park area is expected to be hit with snow starting around 6 p.m. Saturday night through 11 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Total snow accumulations of at least 2 to 4 inches are expected on portions of most roads in Yellowstone, with 6 to 8 inches […]
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50-mph gusts possible on Outer Drive Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — Strong winds are expected Saturday on central and western Wyoming mountain slopes and in the wind corridor from Rock Springs to Casper, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Gusts in the 35- to 45-mph range are expected late Saturday morning through sunset. Outer Drive on the southern side of Casper […]
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Student COVID cases at NCSD schools hold steady from last two-week report
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported that there have been 74 students and 20 staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 from October 23 – November 5. In addition, there are 260 student and seven staff quarantines reported. In the previous report (from October 9 – October 22), there were: 75 student positive cases 27 staff […]
