CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to wear their seatbelts this spring as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s national Click It or Ticket campaign. The campaign began Monday, May 23, and runs through Sunday, June 5. The national effort coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, a time when millions […]
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Casper Housing Authority to host Father’s Day event
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Housing Authority is inviting the community to celebrate fathers and father figures during its 9th annual Father’s Day – A Celebration of Families event in June. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at Washington Park in Casper, the free event will include inflatables, live music, kid […]
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Casper man gets 45 years in prison for producing child pornography
CASPER, Wyo. — A 33-year-old Casper man was sentenced to 45 years’ imprisonment followed by 10 years of supervised release for his role in producing child pornography, officials announced today. U.S. Attorney Bob Murray said Daniel Hendricks was sentenced on four counts of production of child pornography on May 10. In addition to prison, Chief […]
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Casper Area Transit to close for Memorial Day
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Area Transit will be closed Monday, May 30 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Casper announced today. Both the ASSIST – Door to Door service and LINK – Fixed Route service will not be in operation, and transit offices will be closed. Normal services will resume at […]
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Wyoming Rescue Mission plans Memorial Day barbecue
CASPER, Wyo. — Veterans and the public are invited to enjoy an atmosphere of remembrance and fellowship as Wyoming Rescue Mission serves up some barbecue. Wyoming Rescue Mission will host the barbecue, including bratwursts and burgers, in honor of the sacrifices of America’s fallen military men and women at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30 at […]
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Platte River Trails, Keep Casper Beautiful to team up for Spring Clean-Up
CASPER, Wyo. — Platte River Trails is teaming up with Keep Casper Beautiful and community members for its annual Spring Clean-Up of area trails ahead of the busy summer season. The Spring Clean-Up will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4. The public is invited to meet at the Tate Pumphouse, where […]
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Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions to host Candlelight Remembrance
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions is welcoming the public to honor the lives of their loved ones Tuesday, May 31 during a Candlelight Remembrance. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. in the organization’s Kloefkorn Home Gardens, 304 S. Fenway St. “On this night, we will gather to remember those who have […]
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Casper accepting LGBTQ Committee applications through Aug. 10
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee, and the application period is open through Aug. 10. “We have at least one current vacancy for an active member,” city staff representative Heidi Rood said in a news release Monday. The ideal candidates will be Casper residents […]
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22-degree temp drop in 10 minutes recorded by NWS in Cheyenne; Winter Storm Watch canceled
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The temperature in Cheyenne dropped 22 degrees in 10 minutes this afternoon as an expected cold front arrived. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne reported the drop in a 5:15 p.m. tweet, saying the temperature fell from 78.8 degrees at 4:55 p.m. to 57.2 degrees at 5:05 p.m. The cold front had […]
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Natrona County recent applications for marriage (5/11/22–5/17/22)
CASPER, Wyo. — Congratulations to all of the happy couples applying for marriage licenses in Natrona County. Here is a list of those that applied for a marriage license from May 11 through May 17. All filings are reported to Oil City News by the County Clerks Office. The log is not a comprehensive document […]
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Wyoming Treasurer seeks second term
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier, R-La Grange, will seek reelection to the office he’s held for four years. Meier announced his intention to run for a second term today. “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of our great state as Wyoming’s Treasurer, and it is my desire to continue […]
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Nichole Collier to serve as Seventh Judicial District Circuit Court judge
CASPER, Wyo. — Nichole Collier will soon sit on the Seventh Judicial District Circuit Court bench serving Natrona County following her appointment by Gov. Mark Gordon, the governor’s office announced today. Collier is filling the vacancy left by Judge H. Steven Brown’s retirement. She will take the bench July 5. “Ms. Collier’s prior judicial experience and […]
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City of Casper reports non-emergency phone outage
UPDATE: At 8:01 p.m. May 5, the City of Casper reported that Casper Transit’s phone service had been restored. CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is reporting a phone outage affecting its non-emergency lines. Emergency calls and calls to 911 remain operable, officials said. “We understand that this is frustrating for our community members, […]
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Casper officers earn state law enforcement awards
CASPER, Wyo. — Several Casper-based police officers and a sheriff’s office investigator were among those honored Tuesday, May 3, in Lander for their work on criminal cases. “It is my great honor to recognize those in our community who go above and beyond to protect our children, our community and our way of life in […]
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Arch Resources reports $271.9M net income in Q1 2022
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Building on its financial success in the latter part of 2021, Arch Resources Inc. started 2022 off strong despite supply chain hiccups and inflationary pressures, company officials reported today. In an investor call, Arch reported a net income of $271.9 million, or $12.89 per diluted share, in the first quarter. For the […]
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Casper firefighters save 2 from electrical fire
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper firefighters saved two residents caught in a home fire late Friday night, the Casper Fire-EMS Department reported Saturday morning. Although the residents are now without a home because of damage to the electrical systems, there were no injuries reported from the fire, the department stated in a news release. The residents […]
