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Poll finds 68% of Wyoming Republicans support Medicaid expansion

CASPER, Wyo. — A new poll has found that a majority of Wyomingites, including Wyoming Republicans, support expanding Medicaid in the state, according to a Tuesday press release from the... Read more »

10/19/21 10:48 AM

Grizzly and black bears finding food rewards as bear sightings rise in NW Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Friday that reports of bear sightings have been on the rise in the Jackson area. People are urged to... Read more »

10/18/21 3:49 PM

BLM lifts fire restrictions in High Plains as Wyoming mountains await 12-18 inches of snow

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management announced on Monday that fire restrictions in the High Plains District have been lifted. That includes BLM-administered lands in Campbell, Converse, Crook,... Read more »

10/18/21 3:21 PM

(PHOTOS) Monday is last day to nominate tree for David Street Station community Christmas tree

CASPER, Wyo. — Today is the last day members of the community can submit a tree on their property to be used for the annual David Street Station Community Christmas... Read more »

10/18/21 3:14 PM

Full ‘Hunter’s Moon’ to shine above Casper Mountain in wake of heavy snow

CASPER, Wyo. — Light reflected from a full moon is expected to shine above the skies of Casper on Wednesday, October 20. With heavy snow possible on Casper Mountain on... Read more »

10/18/21 2:37 PM

Oil City Police Calls (10/15/21 – 10/18/21)

Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map and guide to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City.

10/18/21 2:20 PM

Grand Teton law enforcement rangers resume practice of wearing body-cams

CASPER, Wyo. — Grand Teton National Park announced on Friday that it has reinstated the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement rangers in the park. The park previously used... Read more »

10/18/21 2:02 PM

Casper ready to consider transfer of long-stagnant liquor license to 307 Horse Racing

CASPER, Wyo. — A retail liquor license that hasn’t seen much use since it was acquired by Travis Taylor in 2016 could soon be in the hands of “307 Horse... Read more »

10/18/21 1:47 PM

Black Tooth applies for license to start serving beer in Casper in December

CASPER, Wyo. — Black Tooth Brewing Company has submitted an application to the City of Casper requesting a microbrewery liquor license. City of Casper staff state in a memo that... Read more »

10/18/21 1:12 PM

Submissions due this week for ART 321’s Photo Fest

CASPER, Wyo. — Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit photos to ART 321’s Photo Fest exhibition, sponsored by Reliant Federal Credit Union. Selected works will... Read more »

10/18/21 12:24 PM

Casper Mountain has 100% chance of snow Tuesday; 12-17 inches expected in coming storm

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain could see around 17 inches of snow by Wednesday, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. The mountain is likely to... Read more »

10/18/21 11:27 AM

Pokes fans invited to celebrate Wyoming hunting and fishing ahead of homecoming game

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting fans of the Wyoming Cowboys football team to celebrate hunting and fishing ahead of the homecoming game against the... Read more »

10/18/21 11:08 AM

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Last call to attend this year’s Dancing With The Stars of Casper

On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you for Dancing with the Stars of Casper … Can you say 10? If you need a little push, more... Read more »

10/18/21 9:10 AM

Casper under winter storm watch tonight; up to 10 inches of snow possible

CASPER, Wyo. — Another winter storm is heading towards central and southern Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, rain is expected to start overnight, turning to snow... Read more »

10/18/21 5:21 AM

Winter storm could bring up to 2 feet of snow to Casper Mountain, up to 8 inches in town

CASPER, Wyo. — A winter storm watch is in effect Monday night and Tuesday for central Wyoming and the Bighorn and Wind River Mountains, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in... Read more »

10/17/21 4:48 PM

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

CASPER, Wyo. — The now-infamous ordeal of the over 3,100 property tax protests in Natrona County in 2020 gave the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee some guidance for potential reforms... Read more »

10/17/21 4:08 PM

Burlesque troupe hosting Rocky Horror at Backwards Distillery

CASPER, Wyo. — The infamous gothic musical parody “Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be screened in Casper at Backwards Distilling Company in Mills. There will be two showings on Sunday,... Read more »

10/17/21 11:22 AM

Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios

October 17, 2021 By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — An 11th-hour deal was reached Saturday, averting a strike of film and television crews that would have... Read more »

10/17/21 10:11 AM

Riley’s game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past Dodgers

October 17, 2021 By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A couple of clutch swings from breakout slugger Austin Riley got the underdog Atlanta Braves off to a... Read more »

10/17/21 9:00 AM

Casper could see at least 2-4 inches of snowfall on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper could see 2-4 inches or more of snow on Tuesday with the next round of winter weather coming into the state Monday evening, said the National... Read more »

10/17/21 8:37 AM

Idaho man dies in two-vehicle crash near Cokeville Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — An Idaho man is dead in and another individual was injured as the result of a two-vehicle highway crash near Cokeville shortly before 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October... Read more »

10/16/21 6:59 PM

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says

October 16, 2021 LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York real estate heir Robert Durst, who days ago was sentenced in a two-decade-old murder case, has been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19,... Read more »

10/16/21 3:52 PM

Gray lends support to demonstrators against Seton House vaccine requirement

CASPER, Wyo. — Over a dozen turned out in North Casper Saturday outside the offices of Seton House to protest a forthcoming requirement that families staying at the facilities be... Read more »

10/16/21 2:32 PM

Weekly arrest report: (10/8/21 – 10/16/21)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here are the week’s compiled arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended... Read more »

10/16/21 9:54 AM

NWS: Mild fall temps will be short-lived; Tuesday will be ‘messy’ with widespread precipitation

CASPER, Wyo. — Mild and seasonable fall weather is expected this weekend in western and central Wyoming before the next blast of winter next Monday and Tuesday, according to the... Read more »

10/16/21 9:10 AM

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

October 16, 2021 By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Like other ranchers across the country, Rusty Kemp for years grumbled about rock-bottom prices paid for the... Read more »

10/16/21 8:32 AM

50 bison to be released on the Wind River Reservation Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — Fifty bison will be released Saturday morning, October 16, with twenty-five each for both the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. “As partners with the National Wildlife Federation,... Read more »

10/15/21 7:47 PM

Second Street downtown will remain open this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — Second Street in downtown Casper will remain open this weekend, according to an email by the Downtown Development Authority. “Crown Construction … WILL NOT be closing any streets through... Read more »

10/15/21 7:00 PM

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021 By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Friday, citing concern that... Read more »

10/15/21 6:00 PM

Yellowstone crews scale back search for Utah conservationist

October 15, 2021 OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The National Park Service has scaled back the search for Kim Crumbo, a conservationist from Utah who disappeared along with his brother during... Read more »

10/15/21 5:44 PM

Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. and State of Wyoming flag will be flown at half-staff statewide starting at midnight Friday and through Saturday, October 16. Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance... Read more »

10/15/21 4:58 PM

Oil City Weekend: music and events roundup

CASPER, Wyo. — As the Oil City thaws from the first round of winter, check out some of the events going on indoors. There’s psychic readings, the state marching band... Read more »

10/15/21 4:33 PM

Natrona County legislative redistricting work session to be held Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — As the Wyoming Legislature prepares to redraw the geographic boundaries of political districts from which representatives are elected, the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee... Read more »

10/15/21 1:55 PM

PHOTOS: Quest returns home to help Casper navigate identity crisis amid choppy global seas

CASPER, Wyo. — Why Casper? What makes someone choose this community as a place to call home? When someone who grew up here moves away, is it something calling in... Read more »

10/15/21 1:45 PM

SE Wyoming highways, including I-80, closed to light, high-profile traffic

CASPER, Wyo. — Interstate 80 and US 30/287 between Walcott Junction and Laramie are closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to blow over risk, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced... Read more »

10/15/21 1:37 PM

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Community

Poll finds 68% of Wyoming Republicans support Medicaid expansion

Snow falling on Casper Mountain; up to 23 inches possible by storm’s end

South Pass closed for winter conditions Tuesday morning

Taco Bots? New automated Taco Bell to bring mobile taco future to Cheyenne

Casper under Winter Storm Warning; up to a foot of snow possible Tuesday

Space heater blamed for Monday fire in Casper

Grizzly and black bears finding food rewards as bear sightings rise in NW Wyoming

BLM lifts fire restrictions in High Plains as Wyoming mountains await 12-18 inches of snow

(PHOTOS) Monday is last day to nominate tree for David Street Station community Christmas tree

Full ‘Hunter’s Moon’ to shine above Casper Mountain in wake of heavy snow

Oil City Police Calls (10/15/21 – 10/18/21)

Grand Teton law enforcement rangers resume practice of wearing body-cams

Casper ready to consider transfer of long-stagnant liquor license to 307 Horse Racing

Black Tooth applies for license to start serving beer in Casper in December

Submissions due this week for ART 321’s Photo Fest

Casper Mountain has 100% chance of snow Tuesday; 12-17 inches expected in coming storm

Pokes fans invited to celebrate Wyoming hunting and fishing ahead of homecoming game

Last call to attend this year’s Dancing With The Stars of Casper

Casper under winter storm watch tonight; up to 10 inches of snow possible

Winter storm could bring up to 2 feet of snow to Casper Mountain, up to 8 inches in town

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

Burlesque troupe hosting Rocky Horror at Backwards Distillery

Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios

Riley’s game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past Dodgers

Casper could see at least 2-4 inches of snowfall on Tuesday

Idaho man dies in two-vehicle crash near Cokeville Wednesday

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says

Gray lends support to demonstrators against Seton House vaccine requirement

Weekly arrest report: (10/8/21 – 10/16/21)

NWS: Mild fall temps will be short-lived; Tuesday will be ‘messy’ with widespread precipitation

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

50 bison to be released on the Wind River Reservation Saturday

Second Street downtown will remain open this weekend

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

Yellowstone crews scale back search for Utah conservationist

Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

Oil City Weekend: music and events roundup

Natrona County legislative redistricting work session to be held Monday

PHOTOS: Quest returns home to help Casper navigate identity crisis amid choppy global seas

SE Wyoming highways, including I-80, closed to light, high-profile traffic

Crime

Crime

Recent Arrests (10/18/21 – 10/19/21)

Oil City Police Calls (10/15/21 – 10/18/21)

Recent Arrests (10/15/21 – 10/18/21)

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says

Weekly arrest report: (10/8/21 – 10/16/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Davy, Mascarenas, Eachus

Obituary: TONY C. SCHOTT

Obituaries: McVay, Donald & Violet Herrmann, Palmer, Fleming III, Dickson

Obituaries: Kuykendall, Martinez, Murphy

Obituaries: McVay, Braig, Kline, Schukman, Sr.

Wyoming

Health

Poll finds 68% of Wyoming Republicans support Medicaid expansion

South Pass closed for winter conditions Tuesday morning

Taco Bots? New automated Taco Bell to bring mobile taco future to Cheyenne

Cheney raises $1.4M more than Trump’s pick in Wyoming congressional race in third quarter 2021

Report: Wyoming gas prices above $3.50/gallon with oil above $80/barrel

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Community

Last call to attend this year’s Dancing With The Stars of Casper

Brunch and Breast Health at Outpatient Radiology!

Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering ensures the journey to ranch ownership is a dream

Mental Illness Awareness Week: There is help, and hope

The Specific Purpose Tax and Midwest Avenue

Galleries

City

PHOTO GALLERY: First snowstorm of season hits Natrona County on Tuesday

PHOTOS: NCHS celebrates 125 years during pep rally Thursday night

PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds gather at Casper service to honor life of Lt. Daniel Dundas

PHOTOS: First responders make procession to memorial for Lt. Daniel Dundas

PHOTOS: Snow falls on Casper Mountain as trees reach peak colors

National/World

AP

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

Energy crunch hits global recovery as winter approaches