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(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

CASPER, Wyo— It was breezy and partly sunny Saturday as people from across the region turned out for the annual Wyoming Donor Dash 5K at the Tate Pumphouse. The event... Read more »

04/17/21 7:06 PM

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

04/17/21 2:29 PM

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

04/17/21 1:36 PM

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

04/17/21 11:10 AM

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

04/17/21 10:53 AM

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

04/17/21 9:49 AM

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

April 17, 2021 By DAVID BILLER, MARIA CHENG and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press Writers RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3... Read more »

04/17/21 9:23 AM

Spring storm drops 4.5 inches of snowfall on Casper, a foot in Riverton and Lander

CASPER, Wyo —4.5 inches of snowfall fell in Casper between Wednesday night and 7:00 am Friday, according to preliminary snowfall reports by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. NWS... Read more »

04/16/21 8:37 PM

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

CASPER, Wyo — Casper Police were seen deployed on South Center Street Friday night, April 16, around 7:25 pm, according to Oil City staff on the scene. Casper PD spokesperson... Read more »

04/16/21 8:02 PM

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees have announced they will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. The trustees on Monday,... Read more »

04/16/21 6:46 PM

‘No more lines:’ Natrona County Library’s Spring Book Sale returns by appointment

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County Library’s beloved book sale event will return at the end of April with a reservation system in place to eliminate waiting, the Library announced. “Because... Read more »

04/16/21 6:03 PM

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — First Lady Jennie Gordon and the University of Wyoming Extension are encouraging gardeners to “grow a little extra” this year to provide produce for their neighbors in... Read more »

04/16/21 5:27 PM

NCSD reports 3 new COVID-19 cases this week; one at Casper College

CASPER, Wyo — Three new COVID-19 cases were reported within the Natrona County School District community this week, while only one was reported at Casper College, according to respective dashboard... Read more »

04/16/21 4:57 PM

Oil City Speaks! ‘More concerned on finding a job after the oil layoffs, not the stupid border’

CASPER, Wyo. — Hi everyone and welcome to the latest edition of Oil City Speaks! Reader comments this week got us thinking a lot about perspective, scale and how people... Read more »

04/16/21 4:07 PM

C.A.T.C. board asks City to delay cutting contract, citing impact to citizens

The Casper Area Transportation Coalition is asking the City of Casper to delay the cancellation of its contract with the transit service until at least the end of the fiscal... Read more »

04/16/21 3:53 PM

‘The Healing Garden’ is theme of Saturday’s Natrona County Master Gardeners conference

CASPER, Wyo — Spaces are still available to register for the Natrona County Master Gardeners 2021 Spring Gardening Conference. The event will take place Saturday, April 17, from 8:00 am... Read more »

04/16/21 3:28 PM

53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, hospitalizations remain at 24

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 53 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, April 16 update. There have been 48,447 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/16/21 3:14 PM

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

CASPER, Wyo — Casper College will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala at the Ford Wyoming Center, Saturday, June 5. According to a CC release , the “simple and... Read more »

04/16/21 2:38 PM

Recent Births (4/5/21 – 4/12/21)

The recent births list is provided by Wyoming Medical Center and is published as received.

04/16/21 1:46 PM

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — A $20 million “winter freight” project along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins is resuming following a winter pause, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. “Traffic... Read more »

04/16/21 1:25 PM

March storm cost Casper over half its snow removal budget; federal reimbursement sought

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Casper said Friday that it spent $509,238 for snow removal in the wake of the historic snowstorm in mid-march, more half its annual snow... Read more »

04/16/21 1:11 PM

Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jeffree Star posts from Casper hospital room after crash

CASPER, Wyo, – Jeffree Star posted a photo on his Twitter account of him in his hospital room on Friday. Related Update: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at... Read more »

04/16/21 12:28 PM

UPDATE: Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover

Oil City has confirmed reports that online influencer and makeup industrialist Jeffree Star is a patient in a Casper area hospital.

04/16/21 11:42 AM

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Friday that they are proposing reducing the number of pronghorn hunting licenses for the 2021 season. “For the 2021 season,... Read more »

04/16/21 11:21 AM

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — Another winter storm system is expected to move into Wyoming starting Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “Ready for Spring?” the NWS in... Read more »

04/16/21 11:03 AM

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

CASPER, Wyo. – Snow showers and patchy fog are in store today before clearing by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. However, a cold blast with... Read more »

04/16/21 5:43 AM

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2021 Wyoming Outdoor Expo is taking place virtually this year due to COVID-19 and the “ExpoLive” event will be held online from May 6-8. The Wyoming... Read more »

04/15/21 5:17 PM

‘The Compass’ may get new ’boutique liquor store’ if Casper zoning changes happen

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s east side development “The Compass at Centennial Hills” may get a new “boutique liquor store” if the Casper City Council approves removing some zoning restrictions that... Read more »

04/15/21 4:49 PM

VIDEO: ‘Widespread road impacts’ in Wyoming overnight as freezing drizzle changes to heavy snow

CASPER, Wyo. — Areas of southeast Wyoming have been dealing with freezing drizzle and the Wyoming Department of Transportation said on Thursday afternoon that “widespread road impacts” are expected overnight.... Read more »

04/15/21 3:39 PM

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 61 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, April 15 update. There have been 48,394 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/15/21 3:13 PM

July 3-4 ‘307 Fest’ to feature ‘food, fireworks and fun’ at Ford Wyoming Center

CASPER, Wyo. — The Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year and the Ford Wyoming Center is planning a weekend of “food, fireworks and fun” as part of... Read more »

04/15/21 2:45 PM

With crashes, snow and fog on I-80, I-25 and other Wyoming highways, drivers urged to ‘take it slow’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reported crashes on both I-25 and I-80 in Wyoming on Thursday, April 15. A crash on I-80 at around 10:55 am... Read more »

04/15/21 2:31 PM

Casper PD piloting new sexual assault training with local bar and restaurant staff

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is piloting a new “bystander intervention” training program which aims to teach people how to recognize signs that a sexual assault may occur... Read more »

04/15/21 1:51 PM

This vax’s for you: Budweiser offers free suds to entice COVID vaccinations

Budweiser is the latest brand to crack open a gift for the vaccinated. According to KDVR-TV in Denver, the promotion was announced on Budweiser’s social media accounts and ties into... Read more »

04/15/21 1:33 PM

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

CASPER, Wyo. — The Thermopolis Police Department said on Thursday, April 15 that they have received reports of phone scams in which the caller impersonates an officer and threatens to... Read more »

04/15/21 12:54 PM

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world on Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a months-long race to protect the population against COVID-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths.

04/15/21 12:32 PM

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(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

Spring storm drops 4.5 inches of snowfall on Casper, a foot in Riverton and Lander

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

‘No more lines:’ Natrona County Library’s Spring Book Sale returns by appointment

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

NCSD reports 3 new COVID-19 cases this week; one at Casper College

Oil City Speaks! ‘More concerned on finding a job after the oil layoffs, not the stupid border’

C.A.T.C. board asks City to delay cutting contract, citing impact to citizens

‘The Healing Garden’ is theme of Saturday’s Natrona County Master Gardeners conference

53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, hospitalizations remain at 24

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

Recent Births (4/5/21 – 4/12/21)

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

March storm cost Casper over half its snow removal budget; federal reimbursement sought

Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jeffree Star posts from Casper hospital room after crash

UPDATE: Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

‘The Compass’ may get new ’boutique liquor store’ if Casper zoning changes happen

VIDEO: ‘Widespread road impacts’ in Wyoming overnight as freezing drizzle changes to heavy snow

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

July 3-4 ‘307 Fest’ to feature ‘food, fireworks and fun’ at Ford Wyoming Center

With crashes, snow and fog on I-80, I-25 and other Wyoming highways, drivers urged to ‘take it slow’

Casper PD piloting new sexual assault training with local bar and restaurant staff

This vax’s for you: Budweiser offers free suds to entice COVID vaccinations

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

YMCA pool closing for maintenance Friday-Sunday

Garth Brooks Cheyenne Frontier Days concert tickets sell out in under an hour

Black ice on Outer Drive, WYO 220; Casper Mountain may see 10 more inches of snow

I-80 reopens in Wyoming but black ice persists; ‘no unnecessary travel’ on I-25 Casper-Douglas

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Wyoming

Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

Promoted

Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

(PHOTOS) Wyoming winds claim beloved leaning tree in Washington Park

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

National/World

AP

US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying