• Casper News
  • Shop
  • #StartUp
  • Crime
  • Obits
  • Subscribe
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • AP
  • Home
  • Shop
  • Crime
  • #StartUp
  • Obits
  • Jobs
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • AP

Breaking News

Emergency crews respond to Friday fire in Casper (PHOTOS)

Emergency crews were called out to the 1100 block of Nebraska Avenue in Casper after receiving reports of smoke and possible fire. The call was received at approximately 10:50 a.m.... Read more »

02/15/19 11:26 AM

C85 Wonder Bar to close

02/08/19 1:20 PM

Houston police say 5 officers injured in shooting, suspect dead

01/28/19 6:03 PM

One dead in rollover accident near Lyman

01/24/19 6:02 PM

One dead in three-car wreck near Gillette

01/24/19 5:50 PM

County Coroner identifies man who died in shooting

01/23/19 1:44 PM

Amber Alert (CANCELLED)- 12-year-old Zane Leo Armour

Update: The Amber Alert in this case has been cancelled. AMBER Alert on Zane Leo Armour. Height 4 Foot 7 and Weight 110 pounds. Brown Hair and Brown Eyes. He... Read more »

01/22/19 10:52 AM

Winter storm warning for central Wyoming issued

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a winter storm warning for central Wyoming on Sunday afternoon. The warning is an upgrade from a storm watch that was issued... Read more »

01/20/19 4:19 PM

School district and police respond to threats to NCHS

The Natrona County School District and Casper Police are investigating threats sent by social media, according to a press release. “As of 6:40 am this morning, we have been unable... Read more »

12/19/18 8:57 AM

Gillette teen faces 9 counts of attempted 1st-degree murder

A 14-year-old junior high school student is facing multiple murder charges in Gillette. According to the Gillette News Record, the student brought two handguns and 36 rounds of ammunition to... Read more »

11/16/18 7:16 AM

Bodies found in burnt cars as Calif. fire incinerates town

Nov 09, 2018 By DON THOMPSON and PAUL ELIAS , Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Five people were found dead in their burned-out vehicles after a Northern California wildfire... Read more »

11/09/18 3:58 PM

Unofficial 2018 State of Wyoming General Election Results

Unofficial election are available for Natrona County and Wyoming’s 2018 General Election. Oil City News is proud to provide these results first, fast and free! Official results will be posted... Read more »

11/07/18 7:38 AM

Federal authorities arrest person in connection to suspicious packages

(UPDATE 10/26/18 10:30) The man arrested in connection to the suspicious packages has been identified to the Associated Press by individuals close to the case. Related Story: Man in custody... Read more »

10/26/18 9:11 AM

Coroner identifies man killed in Mills shooting

The Natrona County Coroner has released the identification of the man who died after a Wednesday night shooting in Mills. According to the coroner’s press release, Michael Burdess, 43, died... Read more »

10/19/18 4:49 AM

Wednesday night Emergency response in Mills

(Update 3:45 pm, 10/18/18)- Mills police confirm one dead in Wednesday night incident. Related Story: 1 dead, 1critically injured in shooting incident (VIDEO) (Update 2:23 am, 10/18/18)- Mills police confirm that... Read more »

10/18/18 12:13 AM

Equipment failure responsible for Wednesday morning power outage

Officials with Rocky Mountain Power say that the initial outage began at 8:19 am

10/17/18 12:37 PM

About 2,700 customers without power in Casper this morning.

A portion of Casper is without power this morning. According to a message at Rocky Mountain Power, approximately 2,700 customers have been affected by the power outage, which started sometime... Read more »

10/17/18 8:41 AM

Emergency crews respond to Sunday evening house fire

Crews responded to a structure fire in Casper, Sunday night.

10/14/18 6:55 PM

Fatal vehicle-on-pedestrian collision reported on Cole Creek Road Thursday night

State, county, and local emergency crews were dispatched to an area of Cole Creek Road, south of Geary Dome Road, Thursday night.

10/04/18 11:20 PM

Breaking- Major emergency response near 1600 block of S. Jefferson

Oil City is on the scene of an emergency response including armed police presence in the area of the 1600 block of South Jefferson in Casper. Casper Police Department Segeant... Read more »

09/13/18 6:09 PM

One person in custody for suspected homicide in Glenrock

One person was taken into custody for suspicion of homicide on Monday in Glenrock. According to a Converse County Sheriff’s Office release, a sheriff’s deputy and Glenrock police officer were... Read more »

08/28/18 1:39 PM

Officer: no active threat at Central Services

(UPDATE 12:20 pm 8/23/18) The Casper Police Department says that they have concluded their investigation and do not anticipate criminal charges in the case.  Casper Police Detective John Hatcher says... Read more »

08/23/18 9:46 AM

School District Central Services on “Lockout”

(UPDATE 12:20 pm 8/23/18) The Casper Police Department says that they have concluded their investigation and do not anticipate criminal charges in the case.  Casper Police Detective John Hatcher says... Read more »

08/23/18 8:14 AM

Police investigate incident in north Casper on Saturday morning

Casper Police were investigating an incident on N. Lennox Street between A and B Streets on Saturday morning. Casper Police have not released a statement, but two witnesses who declined... Read more »

08/11/18 10:55 AM

County coroner identifies body found in ditch

The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found on Tuesday in a drainage ditch near the intersection of Second Street and Beverly Street. He is identified as 46... Read more »

08/10/18 3:03 PM

Arrest made in Friday morning shooting death

An arrest has been made.

08/03/18 7:13 PM

Casper Police on shooting: Person in custody is male (VIDEO)

A person involved with the shooting in North Casper, Friday morning, is in custody and has been identified as a male. However, as of a press briefing at 10:15 am in Casper's Hall of Justice, no arrests have yet been made.

08/03/18 12:03 PM

1 dead, 1 in custody in North Casper Shooting

According to CPD officials on scene, one person is dead and police have one person in custody.

08/03/18 7:44 AM

Casper PD investigates Shooting on North Elma Street

The Casper Police Department are investigating an alleged shooting incident in North Casper.

07/17/18 10:28 AM

Casper police department reveals identity of officer involved in shooting

The Casper Police Department has released the name of an officers that was involved in a shooting, which left a suspect dead.

07/12/18 5:31 PM

County coroner identifies deceased in police shooting

The Natrona County Coroner has named 21-year-old William T. McCollum, as the deceased in a police shooting that happened Tuesday morning.

07/12/18 11:35 AM

Police release details on Tuesday officer-involved shooting after chase

The Casper police department has confirmed that a man was shot and killed by officers, during a reported incident, near the intersection of Kit Carson and CY Avenue, tuesday morning.

07/10/18 10:35 AM

Increased law enforcement response near Kit Carson Ave

Oil City is on the scene near Kit Carson & CY Ave, where a law enforcement presence currently has a Loaf and Jug store secured behind crime scene tape.

07/10/18 7:51 AM

Following tests: North Platte restriction lifted

Sewage that is believed to have discharged into Casper Creek from Mills has not impacted the safety of the North Platte River.

06/28/18 7:04 PM

Public Health, Town of Mills and Wyo DEQ release sewage update, warnings

The following joint press release was issued late this afternoon by the Natrona County Public Department, Town of Mills and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality: “On Monday June 25, 2018,... Read more »

06/26/18 9:53 PM

Town of Mills public notice of sewage spill into Casper Creek

According to a recent media release by Mills Town Clerk Christine Trumbull,  a sewage spill was discovered June 25th, 2018 in the area of Casper Creek and the Salt Creek... Read more »

06/26/18 3:00 AM

Suspect deceased in officer involved shooting (VIDEO)

(UPDATE 5:50 pm 5/6/18) The City of Casper has released a statement regarding a fatal police-involved shooting, that left a suspect dead and a police officer hospitalized. According to the... Read more »

05/06/18 3:27 PM

Fire at Parkway Plaza Hotel

(Update: 4/12/18 9:30 pm)- Casper Fire-EMS officials have released further details on the fire. An updated story can be found here: Fire officials release details on Parkway Plaza fire. As... Read more »

04/12/18 5:55 PM

Wyoming Medical Center to Acquire Mountain View Regional Hospital

The Wyoming Medical Center announced its agreement to acquire Mountain View Regional Hospital. The for-profit MVRH is a 23-bed neurosurgical center that opened in 2008. According to the release, Mountain... Read more »

04/11/18 7:55 AM

Wyoming GOP Secretary Charles Curley steps down after misconduct allegations

The Secretary of the Wyoming Republican Party, Charles Curley, has stepped down following a meeting on March 24th

03/26/18 1:02 PM
Older Posts

Crime

Crime

This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

02/16/19 8:05 AM

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

02/15/19 1:10 PM

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

02/15/19 12:27 PM

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

02/15/19 10:16 AM

Police report woman found with drugs, after she requests to be taken to jail

02/14/19 1:42 PM

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

02/15/19 5:05 AM

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

02/14/19 9:03 AM

Chuck Green, who reported on Oswald’s death for AP, dies

02/13/19 3:06 PM

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

02/13/19 5:30 AM

Obituaries: Short, McClew

02/12/19 5:28 AM

Community

City

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

02/15/19 8:20 PM

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

02/15/19 3:51 PM

Recent Births (1/28/19 – 2/10/19)

02/15/19 2:14 PM

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

02/15/19 2:02 PM

Further details released in Friday fire

02/15/19 1:19 PM

Wyoming

Emergency

WHP credits safety belts with saving multiple lives in four-vehicle crash

02/15/19 1:51 PM

Wyoming lawmakers advance energy equipment tax break

02/15/19 1:28 PM

I-80 reopened in Wyoming; winter storm in western Wyoming

02/15/19 1:23 PM

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

02/15/19 12:00 PM
Lewis River Bridge courtesy of the National Park Service

Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

02/15/19 9:07 AM

Promoted

Promoted

Central Wyoming Counseling Center

Treat loneliness this month of love — Visit Central Wyoming Counseling Center

02/14/19 10:14 AM
Promoted

Lend a Hand and Bowl for Jason’s Friends

02/13/19 2:58 PM
Promoted

Short-Cuts in health care pose real risks for Wyoming patients with Senate File 55

02/08/19 2:00 PM
Promoted

API Chili Cook-off Feb. 16 at Casper Events Center

02/05/19 3:01 PM
Promoted

‘It changed my life:’ Casper woman loses 90 pounds after weight-loss surgery

01/23/19 4:44 PM

Galleries

City

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

02/12/19 4:17 PM

Have-a-Heart Day at Woods teaches students to give (Photos)

02/08/19 2:19 PM

Building destroyed by fire (Photo Gallery)

02/06/19 3:38 PM

Arctic blast puts Casper in deep freeze (Gallery)

02/06/19 11:41 AM

PowerUp Gaming Lounge brings communal video gaming to Casper (Photos and Story)

02/05/19 5:03 PM

National/World

AP

Payless ShoeSource to shutter all of its remaining US stores

02/16/19 12:46 PM

Man apprehended in shooting at Illinois industrial park

02/15/19 3:15 PM

Avalanches cause problems in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming

02/15/19 12:07 PM

Trump says he’s declaring emergency to build border wall

02/15/19 9:34 AM

As Democrats lean left, will voters follow?

02/15/19 5:13 AM

© 2019 Oil City News.

  • Crime
  • City
  • Obits
  • AP Policy
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • News Tips
  • Privacy Policy