Animals

Werner Wildlife Museum seeking entries for ‘Genesis’ artisan show

Werner Wildlife Museum is accepting submissions for its April “Genesis: Fine Craft from Wyoming Artisans” show. The museums India Hayford said the deadline for entries is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April... Read more »

02/15/19 10:50 AM

City Council gives preliminary approval to Animal Care and Control Ordinance changes

The City Council approved changes to the City’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance at their Tuesday, January 22 City Council meeting.

01/22/19 8:03 PM

Video captures moose chasing skiers at Colorado resort

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) — A woman, in an effort to warn others of the dangers of moose, posted a video on social media of a moose charging skiers and snowboarders... Read more »

01/22/19 5:14 AM

Avery- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

The Casper Humane Society is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am until 5:30 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays from noon until 4:00 pm.

01/17/19 12:31 PM

Dahlila- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Dahlila came to the shelter in 2010 when her owner's passed away.

01/03/19 1:03 PM

Two tiny cows on the lam cause a commotion in central Casper

Dec. 20 update: The overwhelming consensus from commenters on our Facebook post says that these “tiny cows” are indeed yaks. They were reunited with their owners yesterday afternoon. Our original... Read more »

12/19/18 1:50 PM

Big game migration topic of Zimmerman lecture

Jason Merkle, Ph.D., will draw upon research conducted in Wyoming and elsewhere to describe how animals make these remarkable journeys, why migration is so beneficial to big game, and how we can conserve big game migration in Wyoming.

11/26/18 1:54 PM

Lennox- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

She likes attention but only on her terms.

11/23/18 9:25 AM

Wyoming Endangered and Threatened Topic of Talk

Mike Bardgett will present “Gone Too Soon: Threatened and Endangered Species in Wyoming.”

11/09/18 11:08 AM

Avery- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

The Casper Humane Society is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am until 5:30 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays from noon until 4:00 pm.

11/09/18 10:50 AM

Public Comment closes on Animal Care and Control ordinance, council to consider at Nov. 27th meeting

The City of Casper has announced that public comment period has closed for consideration on a Animal Care and Control Ordinance.

11/08/18 9:05 AM

Kenny- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

He needs someone special that is willing to visit him many time to earn his trust.

10/31/18 9:02 AM

City Council seeks input on Animal Care and Control ordinance

At their October 23, 2018 work session the Casper City Council began the process of considering changes to the current Animal Care and Control Ordinance. According to a city press... Read more »

10/24/18 4:09 PM

Pet dies in structure fire in Bar Nunn

Emergency crews responded to Prarie Lane in the community of Bar Nunn for reports of a structure fire. Natrona County Fire Protection District Cheif Bob Fawcett says that the call... Read more »

10/18/18 7:47 PM

Rabies topic of next Zimmerman lecture

Rabies is a virus that causes a serious infection of the brain in humans and other mammals.

10/18/18 10:38 AM

Dagger- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

This good looking guy is Dagger.

10/17/18 11:56 AM

Cheyenne Animal Control investigates dog mutilation

Cheyenne Animal Control says, in a written statement sent Monday, that they are investigating the death and mutilation of a dog, in Laramie County.

10/08/18 2:42 PM

Kwinn- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Little Kwinn loves to play and likes people very much.

10/04/18 2:55 PM

Wyoming Highway Patrol retired K-9 dies

The following was submitted to Oil City News by the Wyoming Highway Patrol: Wyoming Highway Patrol lost a former Narcotics Detection K-9 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Basil passed away... Read more »

09/29/18 7:07 AM

Officials investigate gunshots outside of Yellowstone East Entrance

Yellowstone National Park officials are saying that reports of gunfire outside one of the park's entrances is being investigated.

09/27/18 1:13 PM

Lucy- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Lucy came to the shelter because her owners lived in an apartment.

09/21/18 11:26 AM

Toni- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Toni would love a new home that is quiet where she will get lots of love and attention.

09/13/18 12:47 PM

Copper- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Copper is an energetic and vocal guy that loves people. He came to the shelter because his family did not have enough time for him.

09/06/18 1:58 PM

Fizzy- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

He would really like it if someone would come and spend some time with him in the yard so he can get to know them.

08/30/18 10:23 AM

Election may determine future of sage grouse

August 14, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr, WyoFile Gov. Matt Mead has asked federal officials to honor Wyoming’s greater sage grouse management plan by allowing the state to require... Read more »

08/17/18 1:38 PM

Doran- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

He is a fun boy that will be a great friend to some lucky family.

08/08/18 12:33 PM

Sassy- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

She is a sweet girl that loves attention.

08/02/18 11:41 AM

New info on dead grizzlies won’t change Wyo hunt

July 25, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile The discovery of an additional 2017 female grizzly bear death in the Yellowstone ecosystem won’t change Wyoming’s planned grizzly bear hunt... Read more »

07/26/18 7:34 AM

Casper College President Darren Divine to give Wildlife Study talk at Werner Museum

Casper College President Darren Divine will be the speaker for the August Wildlife Study Series at the Werner Wildlife Museum

07/24/18 11:40 AM

Idaho grizzly bear hunter picked by Fish and Game in drawing

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has completed a drawing and selected the one winning applicant who will be allowed to hunt a grizzly bear in Idaho this fall.

07/21/18 4:14 PM

Avery- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Avery is a special girl.

07/18/18 1:37 PM

Groups challenge grizzly hunt on news of another dead female

July 17, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile The confirmation of a previously unrecorded female grizzly bear death in 2017 should cause the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to... Read more »

07/18/18 9:02 AM

Surveys show lesser-prairie chicken numbers are up

Officials say there's concern that moderate to severe drought over portions of the lesser prairie-chicken range this year could hurt the population next year.

07/11/18 12:42 PM

Kenny- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Kenny is a loyal and protective dog

07/10/18 9:22 AM

Werner Wildlife Museum hosts Butterflies of Natrona County talk

“Butterflies of Natrona County” is the title for the July Wildlife Study Series event at the Werner Wildlife Museum on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m.

07/03/18 3:26 PM

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Animals

Werner Wildlife Museum seeking entries for ‘Genesis’ artisan show

Students push for salamander as Wyo. State Amphibian

Rules affecting pet owners advance—including leash law amendment

NSCD School Board reviewing therapy animals

Rowdy & Sophie- Casper Humane Society Pets of the Week

Government shutdown delays, disrupts environmental studies

City Council gives preliminary approval to Animal Care and Control Ordinance changes

Video captures moose chasing skiers at Colorado resort

Avery- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Dahlila- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Two tiny cows on the lam cause a commotion in central Casper

Big game migration topic of Zimmerman lecture

Lennox- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Wyoming Endangered and Threatened Topic of Talk

Avery- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Public Comment closes on Animal Care and Control ordinance, council to consider at Nov. 27th meeting

Kenny- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

City Council seeks input on Animal Care and Control ordinance

Pet dies in structure fire in Bar Nunn

Rabies topic of next Zimmerman lecture

Dagger- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Cheyenne Animal Control investigates dog mutilation

Kwinn- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Wyoming Highway Patrol retired K-9 dies

Officials investigate gunshots outside of Yellowstone East Entrance

Lucy- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Toni- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Copper- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Fizzy- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Election may determine future of sage grouse

Doran- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Sassy- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

New info on dead grizzlies won’t change Wyo hunt

Casper College President Darren Divine to give Wildlife Study talk at Werner Museum

Idaho grizzly bear hunter picked by Fish and Game in drawing

Avery- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Groups challenge grizzly hunt on news of another dead female

Surveys show lesser-prairie chicken numbers are up

Kenny- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Werner Wildlife Museum hosts Butterflies of Natrona County talk

Crime

Crime

This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

Police report woman found with drugs, after she requests to be taken to jail

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

Chuck Green, who reported on Oswald’s death for AP, dies

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Obituaries: Short, McClew

Community

City

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

Recent Births (1/28/19 – 2/10/19)

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

Further details released in Friday fire

Wyoming

Emergency

WHP credits safety belts with saving multiple lives in four-vehicle crash

Wyoming lawmakers advance energy equipment tax break

I-80 reopened in Wyoming; winter storm in western Wyoming

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

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API Chili Cook-off Feb. 16 at Casper Events Center

‘It changed my life:’ Casper woman loses 90 pounds after weight-loss surgery

Galleries

City

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

Have-a-Heart Day at Woods teaches students to give (Photos)

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