CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Veterans Museum will continue its Speakers Series on Thursday, Sept. 15 with a program on Wyoming National Guardsmen’s service in the Philippines, which began in 1898. “In May 1898, the officers and men of the 1st Wyoming Volunteer Infantry left for service in the Philippines during the Spanish–American War. Many of […]
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“Where the Dolls and the Antelope Play” doll show to support Seton House
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Doll Show and Sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel (formerly the Clarion Inn at Platte River). The show will feature dolls, toys, teddy bears, miniatures and much more. The show is themed “Where the Dolls and the Antelope […]
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Natrona COVID-19 cases down from midsummer spike but expected to rise with start of school
CASPER, Wyo. — While Natrona County’s COVID-19 rates have fallen slightly from their midsummer spike, the virus is likely to become more prevalent in the area in coming months. Natrona County has seen a few periodic spikes during summer 2022 that have been attributed to new variants such as BA.5, summer travel and ease of […]
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Trailer ordinance should be simple to enforce, encourage accountability, Evansville council proposes
CASPER, Wyo. — Evansville’s Town Council discussed changes to the town’s thoroughly debated recreational vehicle ordinance at a work session Monday, Aug. 16. The session followed a heavily attended meeting July 25 in which the council heard public comment regarding the ordinance. Previously, a heated debate on the town’s social media pages, followed by comments […]
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Police continue investigating Centennial Court Loaf ‘N Jug robbery, ask for information from public
CASPER, Wyo. — The Loaf ‘N Jug gas station located at 1510 Centennial Court was robbed early in the morning of Friday, Aug. 12, wrote the Casper Police Department in a release Monday afternoon. The perpetrators of the robbery are suspected to be the same two people apprehended in a car chase Friday night, which […]
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Voting guide for Natrona County Primary Election
CASPER, Wyo. — Oil City News has created a comprehensive election guide that lists all candidates running in Natrona County’s Primary Election in 2022. The election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 16, with polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Additionally, we’ve enabled candidates to describe their platforms in their own words with our […]
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Uncontested races on Natrona County primary ballot
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the full list of races appearing on Natrona County’s Primary Election ballot for which candidates are running unopposed. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 16. The full list of candidates on the ballot, along with their completed candidate questionnaires, can be found here. Click here for the Wyoming Voter’s Guide, […]
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Natrona County health and food inspections (8/5/22–8/12/22)
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 […]
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No injuries after car crashed into Rock Springs home, say police
CASPER, Wyo. — A driver identified as 32-year-old Aspen Picerno crashed a vehicle into a home on Palisades Way in Rock Springs on Saturday, stated the city’s police department in a Facebook post. Rock Springs Police were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. to the accident, which took place at the 1300 block of Palisades Way. “Picerno […]
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Rain and storms to continue through Monday, drier weather midweek
CASPER, Wyo. — The trend of afternoon and evening storms is expected to continue in the Casper area until Monday, according to a tweet from the National Weather Service in Riverton. “It will be partly cloudy with afternoon and evening showers and #thunderstorms. Gusty winds and heavy rain at times with the storms. Localized flash […]
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Two hospitalized from Kimball Street crash were suspects of Loaf ‘N Jug robberies, Evansville Police say
CASPER, Wyo. — The two people hospitalized after a chase with Evansville and Casper police Friday night are suspected to have been involved in the aggravated robberies of two Loaf ‘N Jug gas stations early that morning, the Evansville Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. Early Friday morning, “the attendant working at the Loaf […]
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(PHOTOS) Car show and autocross benefits Humane Society at Saturday’s Cruising in Casper show
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming Corvette Club hosted the Cruising in Casper Car Show and Autocross on Saturday, Aug. 13, with proceeds benefiting the Casper Humane Society. A total of 44 cars — 31 hot rods and 13 Corvettes — were entered into the show. While the club was hoping for more cars to be […]
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Man arrested after failing to yield at intersection near Mike Sedar Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police arrested a white male in a blue pickup after he failed to yield at the Poplar Street intersection near Mike Sedar Park on Saturday afternoon, a representative of the department told Oil City News. “He was going about 15 miles an hour,” said the on-duty sergeant. “He didn’t comply for […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper’s Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps to perform in World Championship Finals Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps will be performing in the Drum Corps International World Championship Finals on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. Mountain Time). The show will take place in Indianapolis, but will also be streamed live on FloMarching. “One more time. Not for the judges or the […]
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(PHOTOS) Second night of thunderstorms makes for another show; rains and flooding expected to continue
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper received another night of thunderstorms on Friday, with the weather expected to continue through this weekend. “Showers and thunderstorms will be widespread across the area this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain and localized flash flooding will be the main threats,” wrote the National Weather Service in Riverton early Saturday morning. “A […]
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(PHOTOS) City employees join Black Hills Energy in cleaning up Riverview Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Staff of Black Hills Energy and employees of the City of Casper met Friday evening, ignoring a number of intent mosquitos, to pick up trash in Riverview Park. “Black Hills Energy called and said, ‘We come out and do a cleanup, and here’s what we’d like to do, on Friday night after […]
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Monkeypox testing, vaccines available to those who meet ‘very specific criteria,’ states county health department
CASPER, Wyo. — While there has not yet been a confirmed case of monkeypox in Wyoming, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department is coordinating with the Wyoming Department of Health to monitor the disease, according to a news release sent Friday. The department will offer testing for “individuals meeting very specific criteria,” according to the release, […]
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Mills council roundup: commercial buildings, Bar Nunn fire truck agreement, pancake breakfast
CASPER, Wyo. — The Mills City Council passed two resolutions at its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9, both of which approved site plans for commercial buildings. Resolution 2022-34 approved a site plan for a 2,300-square-foot commercial building at 935 Freden Ave. The other resolution, 2022-35, approved both a proposed 2,300-square-foot and a 9,000-square-foot building at […]
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‘Localicious’ event to celebrate local food and chefs, raise funds and awareness for food insecurity
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Food for Thought will host Localicious on Wednesday, Aug. 10, during which a five-course meal containing hyperlocal ingredients will be presented by Casper-area chefs. There are still a few seats left at Localicious, according to a release sent by Wyoming Food for Thought. The event will take place at the newly […]
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Natrona County Commission approves ARPA grant certification, state grant application for new Health Department building
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Commissioners held a special meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 to vote on two resolutions, one to approve a certification statement for an American Rescue Plan Act Health and Human Services grant, and the other to authorize the submission of a grant request for construction of a new health […]
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Evansville Town Council approves Medical Director agreement with Emergency Medical Physicians
CASPER, Wyo. — At its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 8, Evansville’s Town Council approved an agreement with Emergency Medical Physicians for the group to provide emergency medical services within the town limits. The group will work as an independent contractor, with the town using the group’s emergency medical services exclusively while the agreement is in […]
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Commissioners: Estimate of 993.5M barrels of oil in Natrona, Converse Counties exciting, but impact depends on recovery
CASPER, Wyo. — A recently confirmed estimate of more than 993 million barrels of oil under Natrona and Converse Counties is an exciting prospect, but success will depend on how much and how well it can be recovered, Natrona County commissioners said Monday. Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited and its affiliates estimate a total of 993.5 […]
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(PHOTOS) Chili’s restaurant in Evansville hosts grand opening Monday
CASPER, Wyo. — After much anticipation, Evansville’s Chili’s restaurant held its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held “with welcome comments from Bruce Shively, owner, Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, Town of Evansville, Paul Bertoglio, Representative Pat Sweeney & other dignitaries,” Jereca Lutz told Oil City News. “They […]
