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Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

CASPER, Wyo. — Influenza activity remains minimal in Wyoming and across most of the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC report that clinical... Read more »

10/29/20 5:14 PM

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

10/29/20 4:46 PM

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

10/29/20 4:23 PM

A Refreshing Thursday

10/29/20 3:32 PM

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

10/29/20 3:23 PM

Thursday: Wyoming’s COVID surge continues with 301 new confirmed cases

10/29/20 3:14 PM

WDH announces 10 COVID-related deaths on Thursday, 2 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health announced 10 deaths of people who had tested positive with COVID-19 in their update on Thursday afternoon. Today’s numbers, the largest single-day... Read more »

10/29/20 3:08 PM

Study shows Wyoming last among U.S. states in mask compliance

CASPER, Wyo. – Data collected by the Delphi Group and posted by Carnegie Mellon University shows that Wyoming is in last place when it comes to mask compliance. The data... Read more »

10/29/20 1:43 PM

PHOTOS: Beaver relocated to help reconnect floodplain, create vegetation in northern Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Oct. 28 that Sheridan Region Aquatic Habitat Biologist Travis Cundy cooperated with the U.S. Forest Service to live-trap and... Read more »

10/29/20 11:36 AM

PHOTOS: Game wardens rescue two moose in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Region game wardens have helped rescue two moose during the month of October. Warden Ryan Kenneda came across a cow moose stuck... Read more »

10/29/20 10:55 AM

As Legislature hems and haws, 19 counties to vote on taxes

Voters in 19 of Wyoming’s 23 counties will face local tax propositions on their General Election ballots, including 12 new revenue measures.

10/29/20 9:18 AM

Justice Department ramps up inquiry into NY care home deaths

By BERNARD CONDON and MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department vastly expanded an inquiry Wednesday that could determine whether New York is undercounting coronavirus... Read more »

10/28/20 6:27 PM

Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana with flooding, power outages

By KEVIN McGILL, STACEY PLAISANCE and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Zeta slammed into storm-weary Louisiana on Wednesday with New Orleans squarely in its path, pelting... Read more »

10/28/20 6:21 PM

Wednesday: 253 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 3,370 confirmed cases active

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 253 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm update on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Wyoming crossed 10,000 total confirmed cases since... Read more »

10/28/20 3:08 PM

Hornyhead chub returned to native Wyoming river for first time since 1852

CASPER, Wyo. — Hornyhead chub were last documented in the Sweetwater River in Wyoming in 1852, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Laramie and Lander Region fisheries biologists... Read more »

10/28/20 2:50 PM

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that a Lander game warden “received five reports last week of dogs harassing, attacking and mutilating... Read more »

10/28/20 2:40 PM

Casper Municipal Court suspends court hearings

Casper’s Municipal Court has announced that they will be suspending hearings, temporarily, beginning immediately and lasting through November 9, 2020. The announcement was made in a press release sent to... Read more »

10/28/20 1:29 PM

Grizzly bears remain active near Jackson; public urged to be vigilant

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that grizzly bears remain active in the Jackson area. “Recent sightings of a well-known marked female... Read more »

10/28/20 12:50 PM

Heeeeere’s Casperrrrr

Welcome back to the local-renown Breeze. It’s Wednesday, we’re thawing out, and we’ve prepped another batch of light content for ya. In today’s edition, check out the brand new Oil... Read more »

10/28/20 12:49 PM

Arch exit signals next phase of decline for Wyo coal

Wyoming’s second largest coal company confirmed last week what many miners and residents had feared: It will prepare to close its mines in the state even as it looks for a buyer for the properties.

10/28/20 11:51 AM

Wyoming Medical Center to stop allowing visitors due to COVID-19 surge

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Medical Center said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that will no longer allow visitors to their hospitals and clinics in order “to create a safe and... Read more »

10/28/20 11:44 AM

Crash on I-80 in Wyoming causing significant congestion near Vedauwoo

CASPER, Wyo. — A crash along I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie is causing some significant congestion headed westbound. The crash has blocked the right westboung lane at milepost 329, according... Read more »

10/28/20 10:36 AM

NCSD buses to use special ‘snow stops’ when heavy snow makes streets impassable

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that their transportation division have established special “snow stops” for buses to pick up and drop off... Read more »

10/28/20 10:25 AM

Wyoming’s long-term care facilities face challenges as COVID rages through state

A surge of confirmed COVID-19 cases is reaching nearly every community in Wyoming, including the state’s most vulnerable people. According to information from the Wyoming Department of Health, 16 long-term... Read more »

10/28/20 7:08 AM

Wyoming among top five states for COVID-19 infection rate

Wyoming now ranks among the worst states for spread of the coronavirus as its residents grow weary of measures to protect themselves and state officials refrain from reimposing public-health orders to try to force compliance.

10/28/20 4:11 AM

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says Wyoming has failed to act on declining revenues for years

CASPER, Wyo — “People say they’re tired of career politicians, but they’re not really voting what they say,” Wendy Degroot told Oil City News. Degroot, a Libertarian, is challenging Republican... Read more »

10/27/20 9:09 PM

Bates: Casper’s elected officials shouldn’t name-call citizens who disagree about masks

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Councilman Ken Bates said at the end of the Tuesday, Oct. 27 work session that he thinks those elected to council should try to always... Read more »

10/27/20 8:17 PM

City sees hurdles in giving away value of cable channel to ‘Casper 1’

CASPER, Wyo. — Former K2TV news director Mark Hyman is proposing that the City of Casper enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization that would provide programming under the... Read more »

10/27/20 7:54 PM

Haunted house hosted by Bar Nunn fire department begins Tuesday night

CASPER, Wyo — The Bar Nunn Fire Department announced that its annual haunted house is opening Tuesday night, Oct. 27, and will run through Halloween night on Saturday. The haunted... Read more »

10/27/20 7:41 PM

NCSD reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 among students and staff Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff on Tuesday, Oct. 27. NCSD has now seen a total of 80... Read more »

10/27/20 4:43 PM

‘Casper 1’ television ‘owned by the people’ would cost $591,250 in first year

CASPER, Wyo. — Former K2TV news director Mark Hyman is set to present his vision for “Casper 1,” a television news station that would air on the City of Casper’s... Read more »

10/27/20 4:26 PM

Casper cancels Halloween trick-or-treating at city facilities due to COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper has decided to cancel trick-or-treating at all city facilities this Halloween due to COVID-19. “We are disappointed,” City Manager Carter Napier said in... Read more »

10/27/20 3:47 PM

Casper Municipal Golf Course closes Monday; restaurant will remain open

CASPER, Wyo — The Casper Municipal Golf Course will close for the season on Monday, November 2, the city parks department said in a release Tuesday. “Walk-on play on the... Read more »

10/27/20 3:42 PM

Crews extinguish equipment fire in commercial shop west of Casper Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo — Multiple crews responded to contain a “heavy fire” within an industrial shop building west of the Casper-Natrona County International Airport Tuesday afternoon. Natrona County Fire District Captain... Read more »

10/27/20 2:57 PM

Cheyenne Laramie County Board of Health sends mask mandate draft to state for approval

During a special meeting on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020, the Cheyenne Laramie County Board of Health has moved forward with a draft of a mask mandate in response to the surging cases of COVID-19 in the county.

10/27/20 2:43 PM

UW proposes plan to cut $42.3 million with Wyoming’s revenue streams hurting

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s administration have identified a plan to reduce their budget by $42.3 million. The plan is in response to Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s request... Read more »

10/27/20 2:37 PM

Casper City Council seeking citizens to serve on LGBTQ Advisory Committee

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on the volunteer LGBTQ Advisory Committee. “The committee’s purpose is to foster a more accepting and... Read more »

10/27/20 1:53 PM

Fire closes Wyoming highway near Torrington

UPDATE: 10/27 3:52 pm–WYDOT has cancelled the alert and the road is open CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported a fire at around 1 pm Tuesday, Oct.... Read more »

10/27/20 1:20 PM

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in three new Wyoming deer hunt areas

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday, Oct. 26 that the chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been identified in three new Wyoming deer hunt areas.... Read more »

10/27/20 1:06 PM

David Street Station hosting Halloween Carnival in downtown Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — David Street Station will be hosting a Halloween Carnival from noon to 3 pm Saturday Oct. 31. The carnival will feature free games and other fun, including: Pumpkin... Read more »

10/27/20 12:03 PM

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Community

Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

A Refreshing Thursday

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

Thursday: Wyoming’s COVID surge continues with 301 new confirmed cases

WDH announces 10 COVID-related deaths on Thursday, 2 in Natrona County

Study shows Wyoming last among U.S. states in mask compliance

PHOTOS: Beaver relocated to help reconnect floodplain, create vegetation in northern Wyoming

PHOTOS: Game wardens rescue two moose in Wyoming

As Legislature hems and haws, 19 counties to vote on taxes

Justice Department ramps up inquiry into NY care home deaths

Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana with flooding, power outages

Wednesday: 253 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 3,370 confirmed cases active

Hornyhead chub returned to native Wyoming river for first time since 1852

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

Casper Municipal Court suspends court hearings

Grizzly bears remain active near Jackson; public urged to be vigilant

Heeeeere’s Casperrrrr

Arch exit signals next phase of decline for Wyo coal

Wyoming Medical Center to stop allowing visitors due to COVID-19 surge

Crash on I-80 in Wyoming causing significant congestion near Vedauwoo

NCSD buses to use special ‘snow stops’ when heavy snow makes streets impassable

Wyoming’s long-term care facilities face challenges as COVID rages through state

Wyoming among top five states for COVID-19 infection rate

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says Wyoming has failed to act on declining revenues for years

Bates: Casper’s elected officials shouldn’t name-call citizens who disagree about masks

City sees hurdles in giving away value of cable channel to ‘Casper 1’

Haunted house hosted by Bar Nunn fire department begins Tuesday night

NCSD reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 among students and staff Tuesday

‘Casper 1’ television ‘owned by the people’ would cost $591,250 in first year

Casper cancels Halloween trick-or-treating at city facilities due to COVID-19

Casper Municipal Golf Course closes Monday; restaurant will remain open

Crews extinguish equipment fire in commercial shop west of Casper Tuesday

Cheyenne Laramie County Board of Health sends mask mandate draft to state for approval

UW proposes plan to cut $42.3 million with Wyoming’s revenue streams hurting

Casper City Council seeking citizens to serve on LGBTQ Advisory Committee

Fire closes Wyoming highway near Torrington

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in three new Wyoming deer hunt areas

David Street Station hosting Halloween Carnival in downtown Casper

Crime

Animals

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

Recent Arrests (10/28/20 – 10/29/20)

Woman arrested after ‘brief’ foot chase, faces felony Child Endangering

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

Former maintenance worker accused of felony burglary

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Harned, Eagle, McCoy, Curtis, Woods, Homan

Obituary: Rivers Dixon Kent Stilwell

Obituaries: Lundblade, Christian, Pekuri, Mosteller

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Obituaries: Reed, Cuin, Stairs

Wyoming

AP

Former Wyoming US Sen. Alan Simpson recovering after stroke

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

WYDOT Releases Construction & travel report for Friday’s UW football game

Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US

PHOTOS: Beaver relocated to help reconnect floodplain, create vegetation in northern Wyoming

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Community

Family matters: WPDN’s Steve Emery expands into family practice

Meet the judges of this years Dancing with the Stars of Casper

Casper’s Own Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Featured in LAND Magazine

Don Halberg running write-in campaign for Natrona County Coroner

PHOTOS: This family business aims to carry the people they serve through the times they need it most

Galleries

#OilCityProud

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

David Street Station runner-up in Strong Communities Award (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Casper celebrates the season with downtown Fall Fest over weekend

(PHOTO GALLERY) Cheyenne in sepia: Mullen Fire blankets southeast Wyoming

PHOTOS: Fall colors brighten up Casper Mountain

National/World

AP

Falwell sues Liberty, saying school damaged his reputation

Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million