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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is advising Wyoming residents and visitors that strong winds and blowing snow are likely to impact the Interstate 80 and Interstate 25... Read more »

01/17/20 6:24 AM

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

01/16/20 6:30 PM

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police said on Thursday that they had arrested a Natrona County School District employee alleged to have sexually abused a minor. The police department provided... Read more »

01/16/20 6:27 PM

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

CASPER, Wyo. — Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 16 year old girl missing since Dec. 21, 2019. Mary Josia Hagestad of Billings may have traveled to... Read more »

01/16/20 5:58 PM

Montana man shot by police dies in hospital, officers were responding to reported robbery and assault

CASPER, Wyo. — The Missoula Police Department say that a man was taken to a hospital after being shot by police on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The man was “was later... Read more »

01/16/20 5:29 PM

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

CASPER, Wyo. — An Idaho man died after being caught in an avalanche on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Kirk Douglas Rongen, 50, of Jerome, Idaho was unable to be revived after... Read more »

01/16/20 5:01 PM

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has arrested a Natrona County School District employee on alleged charges of sexually abusing a minor. The school district issued a statement on... Read more »

01/16/20 4:20 PM

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

CASPER, Wyo. —The United States Senate passed legislation creating a new North American trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada on Thursday, Jan. 16. ““This historic bipartisan trade deal... Read more »

01/16/20 4:08 PM

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

The Casper Police Department has arrested one individual, identified as a Natrona County School District Employee, in relation to, what the police call, “an ongoing investigation.” On January 16th, 2020,... Read more »

01/16/20 4:06 PM

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States House of Representatives delivered articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. “[House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi finally caved,” Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso... Read more »

01/16/20 3:08 PM

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

CASPER, Wyo. — The board of the Jackson Hole Airport have reached a decision to commit to cutting some carbon emissions related the the operation of the airport. The board... Read more »

01/16/20 2:31 PM

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natona County Health Department say that about 80% of all sexually active people are exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lifetimes. HPV causes about 35,000... Read more »

01/16/20 2:13 PM

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new program to compensate ranchers if they experience livestock losses due to grey wolves. The proposed... Read more »

01/16/20 11:48 AM

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says that strong winds are expected to return to the southeast part of the state and the western Nebraska panhandle on... Read more »

01/16/20 10:58 AM

Wyoming governor says coal ‘under seige,’ supports marketing program

CASPER, Wyo. — In a letter to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says that the state’s “coal industry is under seige.” “There are market forces,... Read more »

01/16/20 10:44 AM

Rep. Cheney says no to Senate run, plans on seeking House re-election

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Liz Cheney announced via Twitter on Thursday, Jan. 16 that she will not be running for Wyoming’s open United States Senate seat, choosing instead to for reelection... Read more »

01/16/20 10:08 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Park Service began an operation to remove mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park in early January. That operation involves aerial gunners shooting the goats... Read more »

01/16/20 9:45 AM

Casper PD shines light on stalking

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department took to social media Thursday morning to explain several aspects of stalking. According to Wyoming statue, the crime of stalking is described as... Read more »

01/16/20 7:10 AM

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CASPER, Wyo. — On January 20, 2020, ServeWyoming will be hosting a day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Wyoming Equality Day, to honor Dr.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 AM

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

CASPER, Wyo. — Today’s forecast from the National Weather service is calling for sunny skies, and a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as zero early. Breezy, with... Read more »

01/16/20 6:13 AM

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Center for Disease Control is saying that the outbreak of E. coli, linked to some Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad kits appears to be over. “Contaminated... Read more »

01/16/20 6:04 AM

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died.... Read more »

01/16/20 4:59 AM

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming National Guard held their “Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year” banquet on Jan. 11. At the banquet, service members were recognized for their “outstanding... Read more »

01/15/20 5:56 PM

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that will come before the Wyoming Legislature in February would make some amendments to the state’s definition of the crime of “voyeurism.” The punishment for... Read more »

01/15/20 5:38 PM

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill that would create new regulations for wind and solar farm projects in the state. The bill would modify existing permitting... Read more »

01/15/20 5:21 PM

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Rowland, Whitney, Swingholm, Palmer

CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Police Department says that they’re looking for individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Evansville... Read more »

01/15/20 3:06 PM

Firefighters explain ‘low-angle’ rope rescue efforts after vehicle drives off Lookout Point (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A person sustained minor injuries after driving over the edge of Lookout Point on Casper Mountain on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Emergency personnel arrived on scene at about... Read more »

01/15/20 1:35 PM

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park has released the visitation numbers for 2019, and say that the numbers show the lowest visitation to America’s first National Park, since 2014. The park... Read more »

01/15/20 12:43 PM

NCSD reports name of school with pertussis case

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District officials say that a case of whooping cough has been confirmed at Park School. The announcement of whooping cough, or pertussis, was made... Read more »

01/15/20 12:27 PM

Casper Police Dept. Incident Report Map (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map are provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For... Read more »

01/15/20 10:35 AM

Wind River Indian Reservation Startup Challenge launched by UW

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming launched the Wind River Startup Challenge this month, giving tribal member entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive funding to start businesses. In collaboration with the... Read more »

01/15/20 10:25 AM

Natrona County to launch new emergency alert mass notification system

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County will begin to use a new emergency alert system, replacing the old system which was called “CodeRed.” The new system will be called “AlertSense.” Natrona... Read more »

01/15/20 9:57 AM

Casper police investigate Tues. knife assault, seek information on suspect

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is investigating an alleged knife attack that was reported in Casper Tuesday night. Photos of the alleged victim in the attack as well... Read more »

01/15/20 9:50 AM

NCSD #1 confirms whooping cough within Casper school

UPDATE: The school district says that parents and guardians of students at the affected school have been notified directly. NCSD says that if additional reports or information come in, they... Read more »

01/15/20 8:52 AM

Recent Arrests (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/15/20 8:37 AM

Wind chills dip to zero Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Today’s forecast from the National Weather Service for the Casper area calls for sunny skies, and a high near 28 degrees. Wind chill values, however, are predicted... Read more »

01/15/20 8:19 AM

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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

Montana man shot by police dies in hospital, officers were responding to reported robbery and assault

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

Wyoming governor says coal ‘under seige,’ supports marketing program

Rep. Cheney says no to Senate run, plans on seeking House re-election

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

Casper PD shines light on stalking

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Rowland, Whitney, Swingholm, Palmer

Firefighters explain ‘low-angle’ rope rescue efforts after vehicle drives off Lookout Point (PHOTOS)

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

NCSD reports name of school with pertussis case

Casper Police Dept. Incident Report Map (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

Wind River Indian Reservation Startup Challenge launched by UW

Natrona County to launch new emergency alert mass notification system

Casper police investigate Tues. knife assault, seek information on suspect

NCSD #1 confirms whooping cough within Casper school

Recent Arrests (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

Wind chills dip to zero Wednesday

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FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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