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Sheriff’s office: thermal imaging tech has special response, search-and-rescue applications

CASPER, Wyo — The new thermal imaging device approved for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is a replacement and upgrade for technology the NCSO has been using for years, used... Read more »

10/22/21 3:57 PM

Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

10/22/21 3:33 PM

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine boosters, based on national expert recommendations.

10/22/21 1:12 PM

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Hunter Harmelink and his dance partner prepare for this Saturday's performance

Local realtor dancing for a great cause as one of Casper’s stars

Dancing with the Stars of Casper is just around the corner and you may see some familiar faces on the dance floor. Hunter Harmelink, of the Michael Houck Real Estate... Read more »

10/22/21 12:39 PM

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call as the call was first received.

10/22/21 8:48 AM

WDH says 536 new COVID cases reported since Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health says 536 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming have been reported since their last update on Wednesday. According to the WDH COVID-19 dashboard,... Read more »

10/21/21 4:22 PM

‘There’s a high level of anxiety’: Casper businesses deal with global supply disruptions

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper artist Zachary Pullen and writing partner Brad Herzog created a children’s book called “The Thinkers” which profiles 69 different pioneers in science with portraits and essays.... Read more »

10/21/21 2:07 PM

Platte River Trails Trust announces future plans

The purpose of the meeting, the statement says, was to "plan and organize for the One Cent #17 referendum on the ballot in November of 2022."

10/21/21 1:50 PM

WDOC ‘continues to manage’ COVID-19 outbreak at detention facilities

The Wyoming Department of Corrections "continues to manage a severe COVID-19 outbreak at two facilities," a statement for the department said on Thursday.

10/21/21 1:20 PM

Governor orders flags flown at half-staff for memorial of Wyoming Marine

Wyoming's Governor has order flags to half staff on the same day as a public memorial for a Wyoming Marine that was killed in Afghanistan earlier this year.

10/21/21 12:41 PM

CDC: Toss onions if not sure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending people throw out their whole onions if they aren’t sure where they came from. According to USA Today, 652 people have been infected... Read more »

10/21/21 8:49 AM

WDH: Wyoming adds 305 lab-confirmed COVID cases since Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has 305 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases since Tuesday’s update, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). On Wednesday, the WDH said the total number... Read more »

10/20/21 4:46 PM

Leisure pool at Casper Aquatic Center closed until Oct. 23

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials have announced the immediate closure of the leisure pool at the Casper Family Aquatic Center until later this week. According to a statement from the City... Read more »

10/20/21 4:43 PM

Business Council seeks input on Wyo. business needs

The Wyoming Business Council has released a survey seeking information on financial business needs around the state. The goal of the WBC survey is reportedly to understand what types of... Read more »

10/20/21 4:07 PM

Mask mandate relaxed at Rock Springs college

Western's Board of Trustees voted to relax the temporary face covering mandate at the Board meeting on October 19. The relaxation is effective as of October 20, 2021.

10/20/21 3:15 PM

Backstory: ‘The West’s Finest Air Conditioned Shopping Center’ changed Casper retail nearly 60 years ago

CASPER, Wyo. — On the far southern side of Casper, among the foothills, sagebrush and wind-swept prairie, a 17-acre site was being touted by its developers as a state-of-the-art glimpse... Read more »

10/20/21 2:50 PM

Heavy metal band Hemlock concert in Casper sold out, November date added

Established in 1993, Hemlock has released 8 full length albums and toured the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan

10/20/21 2:25 PM

Oil City Police Calls (10/18/21 – 10/20/21)

For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld.

10/20/21 11:20 AM

Food-conditioned grizzly euthanized in Teton park

A female grizzly bear at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming has been euthanized after park officials say the bear became food-conditioned.

10/20/21 9:29 AM

Traveling Smithsonian exhibit closing in Green River, will visit other Wyo. cities

The exhibit is set for display at five other communities in Wyoming through June 2022.

10/20/21 9:10 AM

Oil and gas continues to show signs of recovery in Wyoming

Wyoming’s oil and gas industry continues to show signs of recovery from the 2020 pandemic shockwave that drove the price of oil below $0 per barrel, spurred layoffs and stalled production.

10/20/21 7:35 AM

Cheyenne to Laramie closed, travel restrictions around Casper early Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie is closed due to accidents early Wednesday morning, and there are no-unnecessary-travel restrictions on Interstate 25 from Wheatland to Midwest. The... Read more »

10/20/21 4:46 AM

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office to receive thermal imaging technology

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office will receive thermal imaging technology to enhance law enforcement activities, according to Natrona County Commission Chairman Paul Bertoglio. The $34,793 grant agreement... Read more »

10/19/21 9:06 PM

Businesses nervously await fine print of vax-or-test rule

October 19, 2021 By ZEKE MILLER and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than six weeks after promising a new vaccination-or-testing rule covering the millions of Americans at... Read more »

10/19/21 7:29 PM

Crews respond to Tuesday morning fire in Casper

A fire Tuesday, just before noon, appears to have been caused by an improperly used extension chord, according to an announcement from fire officials.

10/19/21 7:25 PM

Casper purchasing new snowplows, excavator, pickup trucks and UTV for ~$646K

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will be getting a variety of new vehicles after the Casper City Council authorized those purchases during its Tuesday, September 19 work session.... Read more »

10/19/21 6:16 PM

WWC to complete designs, services for final phase of Casper’s K Street improvements for $150K

CASPER, Wyo. — WWC Engineering will complete designs and handle the bidding and construction administration for the final phase of the City of Casper’s K Street improvements project. The Casper... Read more »

10/19/21 6:16 PM

Colorado company to supply Casper Fire-EMS uniforms for $55K per year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday authorized an agreement with Longmont, Colorado–based Kinsco, LLC to supply uniforms for the Casper Fire-EMS Department for the next five years.... Read more »

10/19/21 6:15 PM

Casper City Council approves purchase of ~$27K drone to add to police department’s fleet

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday, October 19 passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of a drone to add to the Casper Police Department’s fleet. The drone... Read more »

10/19/21 6:14 PM

Casper adopts downtown one-way conversion study in step toward finding grant funding

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday formally approved and adopted a study looking at the possibility of converting downtown one-way streets back to two-way streets. The Casper... Read more »

10/19/21 6:12 PM

Casper purchasing 45 new air packs plus gear for firefighters for ~$400K

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council authorized the purchase of 45 new self-contained breathing apparatus, also known as air packs, for Casper Fire-EMS Department during the Tuesday, October 19... Read more »

10/19/21 6:11 PM

Casper agrees to provide $2,995.06 in services for Christmas parade

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council authorized a contract between the city and the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday that will allow the city to provide services... Read more »

10/19/21 6:09 PM

Casper authorizes rates as Hogadon prepares for first season of night skiing

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday approved a fee schedule as the Hogadon Basin Ski Area prepares to offer night skiing for the first time this season.... Read more »

10/19/21 6:09 PM

PHOTOS: Crash blocks central Casper intersection during snowy afternoon

CASPER, Wyo. – A two-car crash blocked the intersection of Fifth and Wolcott Streets on Tuesday afternoon. A witness says the crash happened when one vehicle on Fifth drove into... Read more »

10/19/21 5:06 PM

Earthquake drill: residents asked to participate in Great Wyoming ShakeOut

CASPER , Wyo — Wyoming residents are being asked to “drop, cover, and hold on” Thursday during the Great Wyoming ShakeOut, part of an international day of earthquake preparedness. The... Read more »

10/19/21 4:21 PM

Wyoming reports 2,138 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 170 on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 19 update. The new cases reported Tuesday brought... Read more »

10/19/21 3:15 PM

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Sheriff’s office: thermal imaging tech has special response, search-and-rescue applications

Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

Casper Parks & Rec: Aquatic Center leisure pool to remain closed

Dirty Axe in downtown Casper to permanently close

Poinsettia sales to benefit David Street Station

(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Local realtor dancing for a great cause as one of Casper’s stars

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

WDH says 536 new COVID cases reported since Wednesday

‘There’s a high level of anxiety’: Casper businesses deal with global supply disruptions

Platte River Trails Trust announces future plans

WDOC ‘continues to manage’ COVID-19 outbreak at detention facilities

Governor orders flags flown at half-staff for memorial of Wyoming Marine

CDC: Toss onions if not sure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

WDH: Wyoming adds 305 lab-confirmed COVID cases since Tuesday

Leisure pool at Casper Aquatic Center closed until Oct. 23

Business Council seeks input on Wyo. business needs

Mask mandate relaxed at Rock Springs college

Backstory: ‘The West’s Finest Air Conditioned Shopping Center’ changed Casper retail nearly 60 years ago

Heavy metal band Hemlock concert in Casper sold out, November date added

Oil City Police Calls (10/18/21 – 10/20/21)

Food-conditioned grizzly euthanized in Teton park

Traveling Smithsonian exhibit closing in Green River, will visit other Wyo. cities

Oil and gas continues to show signs of recovery in Wyoming

Cheyenne to Laramie closed, travel restrictions around Casper early Wednesday

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office to receive thermal imaging technology

Businesses nervously await fine print of vax-or-test rule

Crews respond to Tuesday morning fire in Casper

Casper purchasing new snowplows, excavator, pickup trucks and UTV for ~$646K

WWC to complete designs, services for final phase of Casper’s K Street improvements for $150K

Colorado company to supply Casper Fire-EMS uniforms for $55K per year

Casper City Council approves purchase of ~$27K drone to add to police department’s fleet

Casper adopts downtown one-way conversion study in step toward finding grant funding

Casper purchasing 45 new air packs plus gear for firefighters for ~$400K

Casper agrees to provide $2,995.06 in services for Christmas parade

Casper authorizes rates as Hogadon prepares for first season of night skiing

PHOTOS: Crash blocks central Casper intersection during snowy afternoon

Earthquake drill: residents asked to participate in Great Wyoming ShakeOut

Wyoming reports 2,138 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 170 on Tuesday

Crime

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Colorado daycare owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Sheriff’s office: thermal imaging tech has special response, search-and-rescue applications

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

Natrona County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

Obituaries

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Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

Williams sworn into State House of Representatives

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Wyo Dems, GOP in pitched battle over special COVID legislative session

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

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Local realtor dancing for a great cause as one of Casper’s stars

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

Galleries

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(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

PHOTOS: Central Casper home gets spooky Halloween makeover

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

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AP

Colorado daycare owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Oklahoma slaying leads to arrest of Texans in Wyoming