CASPER, Wyo. — A Natrona County man, convicted in the murder of his mother last November has been sentenced to life in prison. According to Natrona County District Court Officials, Andrew Wayne Steplock, age 28, life in prison with the possibility of parole on one count of felony murder. Concurrent sentences of 55 years-to-life on […]
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WYDOT, law enforcement announce St. Patrick’s Day DWUI operation
CASPER, Wyo. — Beginning St. Patrick’s weekend, Friday, March 13, and continuing through St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, additional troopers, officers and deputies will be out on patrol as part of an Impaired Driving enforcement operation. Natrona County law enforcement says the will show “zero tolerance” for those driving drunk or impaired. “Everyone should […]
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Reclamation announces temporary fluctuation of North Platte
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Reclamation says that they have scheduled a series of fluctuating flows in the North Platte river, in Natrona County. They’re urging people near or on the river to take caution during these times. “In response to a request from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, [Bureau of Rec has] […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/9/30 – 3/10/20)
Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD Incident Summary Report […]
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Graffiti reports prompt Cheyenne school lockdown, reports unfounded
A Cheyenne High School was locked down during the afternoon hours Monday, after reports were received of “obscene” graffiti. “As a precaution, Central High School went into lockdown at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, March 9, due to vandalism containing obscene words that were reported to a Central High administrator,” Laramie County School District #1 officials […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/6/20 – 3/9/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Crews respond to Saturday apartment fire in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire-EMS has released details about a Casper structure fire that has reportedly displaced one occupant. At 4:07 Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2020, Casper Fire-EMS units were dispatched to the 100 block of Columbine, in Casper, for the reported structure fire. Reports made to dispatch said smoke was coming from a lower […]
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Platte River Basin snowmelt runoff expected to be above average
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the March snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin. The March forecasts indicate the spring snowmelt runoff will be above average. The Bureau of Rec says that the total April through July runoff in the North Platte […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/5/20 – 3/6/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Robert ‘Longmire’ Taylor tags self in Mills, Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s not every day that Casper gets a star sighting — especially in the middle of the day — but Friday, March 6, 2020 was an exception. Australian-born actor and Wyoming’s favorite fictional Sheriff, Robert Taylor tagged himself on Instagram in Mills, Wyoming outside G’Ma’s diner Friday afternoon. Taylor played Sheriff Longmire on […]
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Recent Births (2/24/20 – 3/2/20)
Howdy, li’l pardners! Help us welcome the newest additions to the Oil City area, and offer a big “congratulations” to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list is provided by Wyoming Medical Center and is published as received. Feb. 24, 2020 Boy, Cuyler DAvid, to Ashley and Garrett Hill of Casper […]
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Casper PD warns of coronavirus scams
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is echoing sentiment from the U.S. Secret Service warning residents of scammers taking advantage of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. “Criminals are opportunists, and as seen in the past, any major news event becomes an opportunity for groups or individuals with malicious intentions,” the U.S. Secret Service said in […]
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City requests help identifying roads in need of repair
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is asking for the public’s help identifying problem roadways in need of repair, as winter snows melt and reveal potholes. City streets crews will begin repairing potholes next week and officials are asking for the public to report them. Potholes will be repaired as weather allows. “Although we […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/4/20 – 3/5/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Police looking for driver, after bicyclist seriously injured
CASPER, Wyo. — Center Street in the city of Casper, just north of downtown was closed Thursday morning, following a motor vehicle on bicycle collision. Police say they are looking for the driver of the vehicle. No life-threatening injuries were reported at the time of the crash, however the bicyclist’s injuries were described as “severe.” […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/3/20 – 3/4/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Casper PD: FBI assisting with evidence processing in Casper case
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police say that the United States Federal Bureau of investigation is assisting with processing evidence at the scene of a Casper PD investigation. According to Casper PD Officials, officers responded to the 1000 block of North Elma Street, in Casper, for a reported welfare check on Monday March 2, 2020. “Upon […]
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Casper City Council amend budget to authorize $14.46 million in spending
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council amended the city’s fiscal year 2020 budget for the second time during their Tuesday, March 3 meeting. This second amendment authorizes $14,459,380 in expenditures beyond the initial budget. The first budget amendment authorized $19,859,460 in expenditures beyond the initial $153,025,215 budget appropriates. Taking into account both budget amendments […]
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Diamond Dolls Salon owners bring downtown parking solution ideas to Casper City Council
CASPER, Wyo. — The owners of Diamond Dolls Salon attended the Casper City Council to communicate some issues they are running into regarding the downtown parking garage in Casper. The salon is located at 136 South Wolcott Street Suite 110 and owners Amanda Stath and Rio Carno said that customers sometimes struggle to find parking […]
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Catch the Casper City Council meeting live
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council’s Tuesday, March 3 meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 pm at City Hall. Details of the agenda for the meeting are available online. City Council meetings can be viewed live via Youtube:
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Frontier renews lease in order to re-apply for microbrewery license
CASPER, Wyo. — Frontier Brewing Company and Taproom have renewed a lease on their 117 East Second Street location. The City of Casper says that Frontier’s lease was set to expire on April 1 and that the “owners communicated to city staff their plans on moving their business and going on a month to month […]
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‘Oil City Beer Company’ seek license to operate in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper may be getting a new water hole in 2020. Oil City Beer Company, LLC. have applied for a new microbrewery license to operate in Casper. The city council is expected to set March 17 as the public hearing date for consideration of the company’s application. The city says that Oil City […]
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Casper identifies architect for $3 million City Hall upgrades
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is planning to renovate City Hall for about $3 million. The city is proposing a $313,260 contract with State Line No. 7 Architects to provide design and construction administration services for the project. The city council is expected to consider a resolution to authorize that contract during their […]
