Community

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

Casper native Jayme Grange felt a sense of melancholy as she picked through the racks at Macy’s in the Eastridge Mall last month. Only a couple of weeks earlier, Macy’s... Read more »

02/15/19 8:20 PM

Werner Wildlife Museum seeking entries for ‘Genesis’ artisan show

Werner Wildlife Museum is accepting submissions for its April “Genesis: Fine Craft from Wyoming Artisans” show. The museums India Hayford said the deadline for entries is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April... Read more »

02/15/19 10:50 AM

School board receives 2 bids to purchase closed elementary building

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees Infrastructure Committee received two bids on the sale of the former North Casper Elementary School building, according to Infrastructure Committee Chair Clark... Read more »

02/14/19 5:10 PM

Council to authorize $8 million loan application to fight pipeline corrosion

Casper City Council was asked to make a resolution authorizing an $8 million loan application at their Tuesday, Feb. 12 work session. The proposed application would be submitted to the... Read more »

02/14/19 4:34 PM

Mills in negotiations with USA Trucking over dust, noise and runoff concerns

The Mills Town Council adopted a resolution to continue negotiations with USA Trucking, LLC during its Wednesday, Feb. 13 Council meeting. Mills residents have voiced complaints to the Council over... Read more »

02/14/19 2:31 PM

Mills Town Council: funding for abused children, Bar Nunn building inspections, fair housing and more

The Mills Town Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Here is summary of most of the Council’s Wednesday actions: The Town Council passed a resolution to enter... Read more »

02/14/19 1:26 PM

Downtown redevelopment proposals deadline today

The City of Casper’s RFP (Request for Proposals) for redeveloping the old Plains Furniture and adjacent properties expires at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14th, according to city officials. The applications... Read more »

02/14/19 11:47 AM

Chilly Valentine: Final skate of the season today at David Street Station

David Street Station is sending off the its skating rink with a Valentine. David Street Station events planner Julie Schmitt announced the final celebration in a release yesterday. Skating runs... Read more »

02/14/19 9:32 AM

Cedar Springs Wind Energy project director briefs City Council

The Cedar Springs Wind Energy Project director Ryan Fitzpatrick gave the Casper City Council an overview of the project at the Tuesday, Feb. 12 Council meeting. The project will be... Read more »

02/13/19 2:39 PM

City Council discuss parking congestion near Kelly Walsh

Casper City Manager J. Carter Napier discussed congested parking concerns with City Council at their Tuesday Feb. 12 meeting. Napier raised the issue because Council had received requests for assistance... Read more »

02/13/19 2:36 PM

Community Health Center welcomes new leadership

Three new members joined the Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming according to a Wednesday, Feb. 13 CHCCW press release. Dr. Robert Day is the center’s new chief medical officer... Read more »

02/13/19 12:12 PM

Pathways students fixing up 1977 Camaro and 1997 Ford truck for auction (PHOTOS)

Pathways Innovation Center auto program students were fixing up and decking out a car and truck for auction on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Auto class instructor Troy Corson said his class... Read more »

02/13/19 10:51 AM

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

For over 60 years now, a tall sign with a blast of neon and sharp shapes has been making its distinctive statement on a quiet corner in central Casper. When... Read more »

02/12/19 4:17 PM

Evansville Town Council fills vacancy, approves 2019 tax levy and more

The Evansville Town Council swore in Sheena Hixon as council member during their Monday, Feb. 11 meeting. The seat became vacant in January 2019. Hixon’s term will expire in January... Read more »

02/12/19 4:06 PM

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

The Veterans’ skilled nursing facility is again slated to be located in Buffalo after the Senate rejected an amendment to place the facility in Casper, on Monday, Feb. 11. The... Read more »

02/12/19 12:33 PM

Paradise Valley students serenade school board in with Mandarin song

Paradise Valley dual language immersion students sang a Mandarin Chinese song to the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees at the start of their Monday, Feb. 11 meeting. The... Read more »

02/11/19 9:57 PM

City Council February 12 work session agenda: liquor ordinance, wind energy, parking and more

The Casper City Council will hold a regular work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 in the Council Meeting Room at City Hall. The agenda for the work session... Read more »

02/11/19 12:03 PM

2 DWUI arrests reported over Super Bowl Weekend

Natrona County Law Enforcement efforts netted two Driving While Under the Influence arrests over the Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 1-3. According to a written statement from the Wyoming Department of... Read more »

02/11/19 11:59 AM

Library activities schedule for Feb. 11-16

Tween Monday: Egyptian Rat Game Monday, February 11 Students in grades 4-6 are invited to a card game on Monday, February 11 at 4 p.m. Tweens will play an easy-to-learn, fast-paced... Read more »

02/11/19 9:10 AM

High winds expected in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A high wind warning remains in effect through Tuesday for southeast Wyoming. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne said Monday that winds are expected to reach... Read more »

02/11/19 8:30 AM

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

Students aside their daily lessons for one larger lesson on Friday morning at Woods Learning Center. Instead of school work, students were busy making sandwiches for the needy, crafting Valentine’s... Read more »

02/08/19 2:19 PM

C85 Wonder Bar to close

The C85 Wonder Bar is reportedly closing permanently, according to an employee. An employee at the Wonder Bar reached by phone confirmed reports that the business was closing. The reports... Read more »

02/08/19 1:20 PM

Students push for salamander as Wyo. State Amphibian

A bill moving through the Wyoming Legislature would name the blotched tiger salamander as the official state amphibian. Bill SF 50 passed on second reading in the House Friday, Feb.... Read more »

02/08/19 1:16 PM

Two Friday morning crashes on Wolcott (PHOTOS)

Emergency crews responded to two crashes on Wolcott Street that closed various lanes of travel for a brief period Friday morning. According to police on scene, the first crash happened... Read more »

02/08/19 9:00 AM

Platte River Trails Trust luncheon invite—will unveil new trails projects, chat history and more

The Platte River Trails Trust will be hosting an annual meeting Wednesday, Feb. 20. The PRTT is inviting the public to the luncheon, which will go from 11:30 a.m. to... Read more »

02/07/19 3:55 PM

‘Luau’ planned for David Street Station ice rink send off this Saturday

Mother Nature may have turned nearly all of Casper into an ice rink this week, but that’s no excuse not to enjoy a “luau” at the real ice rink. The... Read more »

02/07/19 3:29 PM

Slick roads make for difficult driving in Wyoming today

An arctic blast has made travel around Wyoming more difficult. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Wyo 220 between Alcova and Muddy Gap was closed on Thursday afternoon... Read more »

02/07/19 2:58 PM

City of Casper files lawsuit against opiate manufacturers

The City of Casper has filed a lawsuit against drug companies in U.S. District Court, naming more than fifteen opiate manufacturers and distributors across the country, for “alleged misrepresentations about... Read more »

02/07/19 12:48 PM

Despite weather, airport experiencing no delays

The Casper/Natrona County International Airport is operating normally Thursday, Feb. 7 despite cold. The airport’s administrative office told Oil City they’re experiencing no delays. Temperatures at the airport are round... Read more »

02/07/19 11:05 AM

NCSO warns of “training” money

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for “training” money. Sheriff’s officials say that there is no current case being investigated, where the bills... Read more »

02/07/19 10:12 AM

Council approves additional commissions and boards appointments

The City Council approved several more of its advisory board and commission appointments at the Tuesday, Feb. 5 Council meeting. The Council previously filled most of its appointments but had... Read more »

02/07/19 9:21 AM

Dangerously cold weather hitting Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Dangerously cold weather is hitting Wyoming, with wind chill readings lower than 40 below zero recorded in some areas. Some of the coldest spots were in... Read more »

02/07/19 9:01 AM

Council highlights ‘We Read’ program as community bright spot

City Council invited “We Read” organizers to speak at their Tuesday, Feb. 5 meeting. The Council said that the literacy program is one of Casper’s “bright spots”. “We Read” is... Read more »

02/07/19 5:27 AM

Building destroyed by fire (Photo Gallery)

Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire and explosions at a shop on Bryan Stock Trail and Metro on Wednesday afternoon. Crews from Natrona County, Casper and Mills responded... Read more »

02/06/19 3:38 PM

Abandoned vehicles public hearing set for Feb. 19

The City Council is considering making changes to the Abandoned Vehicles Ordinance. They scheduled the first public hearing of the changes for Tuesday, Feb. 19. A memo from Deputy City... Read more »

02/06/19 1:44 PM

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Community

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

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

Recent Births (1/28/19 – 2/10/19)

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

Further details released in Friday fire

Kelly Walsh to stage ‘Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Werner Wildlife Museum seeking entries for ‘Genesis’ artisan show

School board receives 2 bids to purchase closed elementary building

Council to authorize $8 million loan application to fight pipeline corrosion

Mills in negotiations with USA Trucking over dust, noise and runoff concerns

Mills Town Council: funding for abused children, Bar Nunn building inspections, fair housing and more

Downtown redevelopment proposals deadline today

Chilly Valentine: Final skate of the season today at David Street Station

Cedar Springs Wind Energy project director briefs City Council

City Council discuss parking congestion near Kelly Walsh

Community Health Center welcomes new leadership

Pathways students fixing up 1977 Camaro and 1997 Ford truck for auction (PHOTOS)

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

Evansville Town Council fills vacancy, approves 2019 tax levy and more

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

Paradise Valley students serenade school board in with Mandarin song

City Council February 12 work session agenda: liquor ordinance, wind energy, parking and more

2 DWUI arrests reported over Super Bowl Weekend

Library activities schedule for Feb. 11-16

High winds expected in southeast Wyoming

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

C85 Wonder Bar to close

Students push for salamander as Wyo. State Amphibian

Two Friday morning crashes on Wolcott (PHOTOS)

Platte River Trails Trust luncheon invite—will unveil new trails projects, chat history and more

‘Luau’ planned for David Street Station ice rink send off this Saturday

Slick roads make for difficult driving in Wyoming today

City of Casper files lawsuit against opiate manufacturers

Despite weather, airport experiencing no delays

NCSO warns of “training” money

Council approves additional commissions and boards appointments

Dangerously cold weather hitting Wyoming

Council highlights ‘We Read’ program as community bright spot

Building destroyed by fire (Photo Gallery)

Abandoned vehicles public hearing set for Feb. 19

Crime

Crime

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

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

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

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

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

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Obituaries: Short, McClew

Wyoming

Emergency

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

Wyoming lawmakers advance energy equipment tax break

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

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

Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

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Central Wyoming Counseling Center

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

Lend a Hand and Bowl for Jason’s Friends

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

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

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

Galleries

City

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

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

Building destroyed by fire (Photo Gallery)

Arctic blast puts Casper in deep freeze (Gallery)

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

National/World

AP

Payless ShoeSource to shutter all of its remaining US stores

Man apprehended in shooting at Illinois industrial park

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