Tiny COVID concert: Chris WhittenCheck out our latest tiny COVID concert, presented by Chris Whitten. a local singer/songwriter who agrees that we are #BetterTogether. 04/09/20 8:00 AM
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Mayor Freel: CNFR cancelation not an easy decisionCASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Mayor, Steve Freel, issued a statement Wednesday afternoon, following the announcement that the College National Finals Rodeo would be cancelled. “I want to stress to everyone,... Read more » 04/08/20 3:20 PM
Decline in volume of positive cases not indicative of a slowing of COVID-19CASPER, Wyo. — Officials say that a recent decline in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Natrona County is likely due to a change in sample criteria by the Wyoming Department... Read more » 04/08/20 3:15 PM
Details released in Natrona County COVID-19 cases #26 and #27CASPER, Wyo. — Details have been released in two recent COVID-19 cases that were confirmed in Natrona County. The information was released by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department at a... Read more » 04/08/20 3:12 PM
NCSD Meals: Friday’s meals to be handed out Thursday, because of HolidayCASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District will be handing out extra meals to youth in the county, in advance of the Good Friday holiday this week. Good Friday... Read more » 04/08/20 3:08 PM
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 jump to 230 in Wyoming with an additional 73 ‘probable cases’CASPER, Wyo. — Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have jumped to 230 as of 3 pm Wednesday, April 8. That is up from 221 confirmed cases previously reported. There... Read more » 04/08/20 3:06 PM
WBI releases statement after COVID-19 outbreakCASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Behavioral Institute has released a statement, after the residential treatment facility was identified by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department as a cluster for COVID-19 cases... Read more » 04/08/20 3:04 PM
Watch Live: Natrona County EOC COVID-29 briefing (4/8/20)CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple agencies in the city of Casper and Natrona County, under the Emergency Operations Center, have announced that they will hold briefings throughout the week concerning public... Read more » 04/08/20 2:57 PM
With testing supplies still lacking, COVID-19 ‘certainly’ more widespread than reportedCASPER, Wyo. — During a press conference on Wednesday, April 8 Wyoming State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist acknowledged that there are “certainly” more people with COVID-19 in the state... Read more » 04/08/20 2:35 PM
Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $40k in April to help feed families across the stateCHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a media release, First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative and the Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation will allocate $40,000 in April to anti-hunger nonprofit organizations... Read more » 04/08/20 2:04 PM
Gordon requests disaster declaration for Wyoming; says out of state physicians helping with COVID-19 responseCASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, April 8 that he has signed a letter requesting that Wyoming be formally considered a disaster area due to... Read more » 04/08/20 1:21 PM
Watch Live: Wyo Governor Mark Gordon briefing on COVID-19 (4/8/20)CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Governor’s office has announced a briefing concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled for 1:00 pm, April 8, 2020. Oil City News is sharing the live feed... Read more » 04/08/20 12:57 PM
COVID-19 spoils Bourgeois Pig’s first anniversary dance party; may force coffee shop’s closure (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. — “The Bourgeois Pig” opened their doors on April 8, 2019 and began serving coffee lovers in downtown Casper. In addition to serving coffee and other drink and... Read more » 04/08/20 12:41 PM
WMC: Over 1,000 cloth masks missing from hospitalCASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Medical Center has announced that over 1,000 cloth masks have gone missing from Wyoming Medical Center. The masks reportedly went missing from the WMC laundry... Read more » 04/08/20 12:28 PM
Casper banks see hundreds of applications from small businesses for SBA loansCASPER, Wyo. – Hundreds of local businesses are filing for federal assistance as the coronavirus pandemic takes its economic toll. Recently, Congress rushed through a $2 trillion stimulus package that... Read more » 04/08/20 12:27 PM
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission announces donation of 2,400 masks to CNCHDCASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has announced the donation of 2,400 medical face masks to the Casper-Natrona County Department of Health. When the media began... Read more » 04/08/20 12:17 PM
2020 CNFR cancelled over COVID-19 concerns, say officialsCASPER, Wyo. — The College National Finals Rodeo has been cancelled, according to a joint statement released Wednesday by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and The College National Finals Rodeo.... Read more » 04/08/20 11:37 AM
President Trump announces 100 ventilators are ‘immediately’ being sent to ColoradoCHEYENNE, Wyo. – President Trump has announced via Twitter the government will be sending the state of Colorado 100 ventilators after Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) made a request for the medical equipment. The... Read more » 04/08/20 10:16 AM
Recent Arrests (4/7/20 – 4/8/20)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 » 04/08/20 9:44 AM
Natrona confirmed COVID-19 cases up to 27, 6 ‘recovered’CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department said on Wednesday, April 8 that they have been notified of a new confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus. That brings the total... Read more » 04/08/20 9:12 AM
Local theaters give curbside movie experience during COVID-19 closureCASPER, Wyo. – The parking lot is empty at Casper’s newest movie complex, Studio City Mesa. Its massive Cooper screen dark and silent, and the reclining chairs sit unoccupied. For... Read more » 04/08/20 7:10 AM
Iconic sports cities turn eerie during coronavirus shutdownPAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer They are cities defined by iconic sporting events. When Augusta comes up, one instantly thinks of the Masters. If Omaha is mentioned, it’s often in... Read more » 04/07/20 9:37 PM
Sportsbooks are dark and odds are long in Las VegasBy TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nobody would have given odds on this. Inside the glittering casinos that line the Las Vegas Strip, the slot machines... Read more » 04/07/20 9:26 PM
NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacksBy MARINA VILLENEUVE and LORI HINNANT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus rose past 4,000 on Tuesday, eclipsing the number killed at... Read more » 04/07/20 9:10 PM
Wharton Asphalt to seal Casper residential street cracks for $47,723CASPER, Wyo. — Wharton Asphalt, LLC. will seal some residential street cracks in some Casper neighborhoods through the summer. The city council authorized a $47,723 agreement with Wharton Asphalt for... Read more » 04/07/20 7:32 PM
Knife River to conduct sewer repairs at multiple Casper locations for $178,010CASPER, Wyo. — Knife River, Inc will carry out various concrete and storm sewer repairs for the City of Casper. The city council authorized a $178,010 contract with JTL Group,... Read more » 04/07/20 7:27 PM
Wayne Coleman Construction to pave Casper streets at waterline project sites for $275,250CASPER, Wyo. — Wayne Coleman Contstuction, Inc. will conduct asphalt street repair services associated with waterline replacement in Casper. The city council authorized a $275,250 agreement for the “2020 CPU... Read more » 04/07/20 7:26 PM
‘Himalayan Indian Cuisine’ sees ownership change; still open for take-out in CasperCASPER, Wyo. — Casper restaurant “Himalayan Indian Cuisine” has seen a change in ownership, according to the City of Casper. The city council authorized the transfer of the Himalayan’s liquor... Read more » 04/07/20 7:25 PM
Council authorize leasing downtown Casper parking lot for food trucks and community funCASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council authorized city staff to execute a lease agreement with the state for a downtown/Old Yellowstone District area parking lot during their Tuesday, April 7... Read more » 04/07/20 7:22 PM
Casper contributes medical staff funding for COVID-19 quarantine sites like the Casper Events CenterCASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper has committed $125,000 in funding for COVID-19 coronavirus response efforts in Natrona County, including to help pay for staff needed at temporary quarantine... Read more » 04/07/20 7:15 PM
Urged to ‘shut Casper down,’ city council reminds COVID-19 decisions not theirs aloneCASPER, Wyo. — A citizen called in to the Casper City Council’s Tuesday, April 7 meeting to urge the city council to take further action to curb the spread of... Read more » 04/07/20 7:04 PM
Citizen encourages Casper to develop new community garden spots amid COVID-19 crisisCASPER, Wyo. — Casper citizen Jim Gleason called into the city council’s Tuesday, April 7 meeting and encouraged the city to develop new community gardens in spots around the community.... Read more » 04/07/20 6:36 PM
Wyoming Department of Health updates COVID count to 221An early evening update to the Wyoming Department of Health COVID-19 website shows that the total number of cases in the state has risen to 221, with 62 recoveries having... Read more » 04/07/20 5:23 PM
All Wyoming high school spring sports cancelled due to COVID-19CASPER, Wyo. — All Wyoming high school spring sports have been cancelled, according to a Tuesday, April 7 release from the Wyoming High School Activities Association. “It is with deep... Read more » 04/07/20 4:42 PM
Science Zone bringing educational opportunities in the age of social distancingCASPER, Wyo. — It was Sunday, March 15th when the Natrona County School District announced school closures. The Science Zone followed suit, but on Monday morning executive director Steven Schnell met... Read more » 04/07/20 4:17 PM
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