UPDATE: Two fuel tanks, including one gas and one diesel, were involved in the explosion on Monday, according to NCFD Fire Chief Brian Oliver. About 4,000 gallons of fuel was involved in the explosion. The tanks were stationary and were used for farm operations. At least one structure was damaged and the explosion also led […]
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(VIDEO) Semi catches fire west of Casper; separate crash on West Yellowstone also active
UPDATE: 8:25 a.m. Thursday, regarding the two incidents that occurred between 8 and 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Casper area. The crash at West Yellowstone Highway and the West Belt Loop (Wyoming Highway 257) involved two vehicles, the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Casper Fire-EMS also assisted and confirmed that at least one person was […]
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Arson suspected after fire destroys Evansville home Monday evening
CASPER, Wyo. — A fire that destroyed a home in Evansville on Monday night is being investigated as possible arson, Evansville Police Chief Mike Thompson told Oil City News at the scene. One man is in police custody. Emergency crews responded around 6:49 p.m. to the 400 block of Evansville to a reported structure fire. […]
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Sheriff’s office recommends two counts of first-degree murder for suspect in Natrona County double homicide
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have obtained enough information to recommend two counts of first-degree murder for 26-year-old Luke Thomas Young in connection to a double homicide in Natrona County, the agency said Thursday. The investigation began late Aug. 9 when investigators found 27-year-old Kameron Young Johnson and 19-year-old Acacia Colvin, […]
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Suspect in pursuit transported for unknown injuries after overturning on Garden Creek Road
UPDATE: An update to this breaking news story is available by clicking here. CASPER, Wyo. — At least one man was injured Tuesday morning after a police chase ended with a box truck rolling on its side off Garden Creek Road. Garden Creek Road, WYO 252, is closed during the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation. […]
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Crews responding to brush fire west of Casper Friday afternoon
CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County fire crews are arriving on the scene of a brush fire west of Casper Friday afternoon and “making good progress,” Natrona County Fire District spokesman Leighton Burgen told Oil City. Central dispatch communication indicates crews are being dispatched to Cattle Trail Drive on the south side of Highway 20/26, just […]
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[UPDATED] Casper College evacuated as police investigate anonymous report of bomb
UPDATE: 5:00 p.m.: Authorities have determined that an anonymous report of a bomb at Casper College is unsubstantiated. CASPER, Wyo — Casper police officers are on scene at Casper College investigating an anonymous report of a bomb on campus Thursday afternoon, according to police spokesperson Rebekah Ladd. “Appropriate evacuations are taking place,” Ladd said. The anonymous report came […]
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(UPDATE) Natrona deputies evacuating residents near wildfire west of Casper
An updated version of this story with photos is available by clicking here. UPDATE, 2:40 p.m. — The wildland fire, named the Reid Canyon Fire, has been contained, according to the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office. Crews will remain on the scene with equipment to monitor for any rekindling of the fire. “No injuries have been […]
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WATCH: President Biden remarks on Supreme Court abortion decision
CASPER, Wyo. — President Joe Biden is set to address the nation at 10:30 a.m. from the White House about the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case that overturned Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion across the U.S. The president will outline his approach in the next […]
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Wyoming U.S. senators praise Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wyoming’s Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn constitutional protection for abortion granted since Roe v. Wade. “As a fierce pro-life advocate, I applaud the decision issued today by the Supreme Court. Abortion should have never been a federal issue to begin with, and […]
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NWS: Casper area should seek shelter with hail, strong winds possible Monday evening
CASPER, Wyo. — People in Casper, Mills and Evansville should seek shelter, with hail and strong winds possible until 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The NWS issued a special weather statement for the area shortly before 5 p.m. Monday. Hail could be up to pea size and winds could […]
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PHOTOS: Casper firefighters respond to small fire at Branding Iron; Second Street closed downtown
UPDATE: Second Street has been reopened as of 10:15 a.m. Tuesday and fire crews have cleared the scene. CASPER, Wyo. — Firefighters with the Casper Fire-EMS Department are responding to a report of a structure fire at the Branding Iron on Tuesday morning, with crews on scene as of 9:45 a.m. Casper Fire-EMS Public Information […]
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UPDATE: Mills man located at McDonald’s in Casper after being reported missing Tuesday
UPDATE: Delbert Spence Sr. was located at a McDonald’s restaurant in Casper on Tuesday afternoon after being reported as missing on Tuesday morning, according to Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kiera Grogan. Grogan said that tips from members of the public who thought they had seen Spence at the West F Street McDonald’s […]
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F.E. Warren reports Humvee carrying grenades, ammo catches fire near Kimball, Nebraska
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Humvee carrying grenades, ammunition and personnel belonging to F.E. Warren Air Force Base caught fire while it was traveling near Kimball, Nebraska on Monday afternoon, the base reported in a news release. The base noted that personnel of the 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron discovered a fire in their Humvee — a four-wheeled […]
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NCSO: Law enforcement exchanged gunfire with barricaded subject during 18-hour standoff in Evansville; DCI investigating
CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) released additional information regarding a situation that began Friday involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside of a residence on the 400 block of 5th Street in Evansville. The armed subject was found deceased inside the home at around 11 a.m. Saturday, […]
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Natrona County Coroner identifies male found deceased in Evansville after armed standoff Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — After the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) reported Saturday that an armed subject who had barricaded himself against law enforcement in an Evansville residence overnight had been found deceased. Natrona County Coroner James Whipps in a press release Monday identified 29-year-old Blaine Clutter as having died on Saturday, March 19 in Evansville. […]
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NCSO: Adult male found deceased in Evansville residence following overnight engagement with law enforcement
CASPER, Wyo. — An armed subject who had barricaded himself against law enforcement in an Evansville residence overnight Friday was found deceased Saturday, Natrona County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Public Information Officer Kiera Grogan confirmed to Oil City. “Officers are clearing the area,” the NCSO release said shortly after noon Saturday. “Tragically, one adult civilian was discovered […]
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Natrona Sheriff’s Office seeking 39-year-old female as person of interest in Montoya homicide investigation
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) said Tuesday that it is seeking the public’s help in locating Tiffany Madrid, 39, as a person of interest in a homicide investigation. Madrid is being sought as a person of interest in the homicide investigation into the death of Jay Carlos Montoya. Montoya’s body was […]
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Casper woman dies after snowmobile accident near Fremont Lake
A Casper woman passed away from injuries sustained during a snowmobile accident near Fremont Lake last Friday, according to the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office initially received a call regarding a snowmobile that had driven off the trail and hit a tree on Forest Service Road 225 on January 28 at […]
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Fatal shooting of Cheyenne 14-year-old brings two homicide charges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two male defendants have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old that took place on July 5, 2021 near the 1500 block of Taft Avenue in Cheyenne, according to a press release from the Cheyenne Police Department. “Raymond Sanchez, 16, of Cheyenne has been charged as an adult with first-degree […]
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Celebrated comedian and TV star Bob Saget found dead in Florida hotel
CASPER, Wyo — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the death of comedian and television star Bob Saget. He was 65. According to the release, deputies were dispatched earlier Sunday to the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, Florida, for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. “The man was identified as Robert […]
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Backstory: Christmas in Casper over the decades (PHOTOS)
CASPER, Wyo. — Christmastime is a season of nostalgia as many people recall their own magical childhood holiday experiences. In memory, the food seems better, the toys cooler, and the decorations livelier. As a holiday gift, we’re republishing our collection of vintage images from Casper’s past, with a few recent additions thrown in. Thanks again […]
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TerraPower selects Kemmerer as preferred site for new Natrium nuclear reactor in Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — TerraPower announced in a press release Tuesday that Kemmerer, Wyoming has been selected as the preferred site for the new Natrium nuclear reactor demonstration project. TerraPower said that a location near the Naughton Power Plant has been selected as its preferred site after “an extensive evaluation process and meetings with community members […]
