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Rescued exotic birds to be relocated to Colorado wildlife foundation

Eight exotic birds rescued from an extreme hoarding situation will be transferred to a wildlife foundation in Colorado for rehabilitation. According to a release from the Casper Police Department sent... Read more »

08/12/19 4:53 AM

Walgreens to close 200 stores nationwide

CASPER, Wyo. — Walgreens announced plans to close around 200 stores in the U.S., but so far Casper’s stores do not appear to be among them. According to a statement... Read more »

08/08/19 11:19 AM

Coroner releases name of pedestrian crash victim

The Natrona County Coroner has released the name of the victim of a car vs. pedestrian crash this week. Casper resident Kevin Wayne Dennis, 64, was killed on Monday night... Read more »

08/07/19 10:55 AM

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Casper’s Hall of Justice missed out on some interesting times. The building that houses the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff’s Office was completed in 1977. Its flourecent-lit walls... Read more »

08/07/19 6:02 AM

Food trucks parking permits now valid for 24 hours

CASPER, Wyo. — Those seeking mobile vendor parking permits in downtown Casper now have the ability to formally request exceptions be made to the rules. A vendor could only except... Read more »

08/06/19 9:50 PM

New fees for ‘businesses affecting public health’ coming

CASPER, Wyo. — Campgrounds, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, tattoo and cosmetic shops could soon be required to pay $25 fees to the City of Casper for health licenses. The... Read more »

08/06/19 9:21 PM

Parade amendments tabled, raise freedom of speech concerns

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper’s parade ordinance could see some amendments. But those will not happen immediately after Councilman Ken Bates offered a motion to table the vote... Read more »

08/06/19 8:34 PM

Council told food truck regulations make doing business too expensive

CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple people told the City Council that there are problems that hurt food truck owners in Casper. Several owners said on Tuesday, Aug. 8 that regulations are... Read more »

08/06/19 7:35 PM

Cathey sworn in to Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. —Former vice mayor Steve Cathey has been sworn in to his new position on the Casper City Council. He was sworn in and took the oath of office... Read more »

08/06/19 6:12 PM

Exotic birds from hoarding case may be adopted out of state

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Manager Carter Napier says that about 6-8 “exotic birds” rescued from what police official called an “extreme hoarding” case are still at the Metro Animal... Read more »

08/06/19 5:49 PM

Former vice mayor talks about rejoining City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s newest member of the City Council is Steve Cathey. Cathey, a former vice mayor, previously served on the council from 2013-2016. He ran against former Councilman... Read more »

08/06/19 12:43 PM

Whipps named new Natrona County Coroner

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Commissioners have selected a new county coroner. The commissioners selected James Whipps. Whipps was selected to replace Coroner Connie Jacobson, who announced in July... Read more »

08/06/19 11:59 AM

Police: Pedestrian hit by vehicle dies

CASPER, Wyo. – One man died after being hit by a motor vehicle last night in Casper. According to a release from the Casper Police Department, the call came in... Read more »

08/06/19 9:01 AM

Steve Cathey to join Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — The eight currently serving members of the Casper City Council have selected a candidate to fill the vacant Ward III seat left by Councilman Chris Walsh’s resignation.... Read more »

08/05/19 7:20 PM

Watch the City Council vacancy interviews live

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is interviewing candidates to fill the Ward III vacancy. The 13 candidates will answer the same set of five questions. Those interviews can... Read more »

08/05/19 4:43 PM

13 candidate profiles for Casper City Council vacancy

CASPER, Wyo. — The eight current members of the Casper City Council will interview 13 candidates on Monday to fill the vacancy left by former Councilman Chris Walsh’s resignation. Oil... Read more »

08/05/19 2:13 PM

Kendall looks to represent families on Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Emily Kendall wants to be a voice for mothers and families on the Casper City Council. She’s applied to fill the Ward III vacancy left by former... Read more »

08/05/19 10:44 AM

Two dead, two injured in single-car crash near Wheatland

Two people are dead and two injured after a single-car crash near Wheatland on July 30. According to a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a 2003 Buick Century was... Read more »

08/05/19 9:32 AM

Monday candidate interview schedule for vacant seat at City Hall

CASPER, Wyo. — The schedule for the Monday candidate interviews to fill the Casper City Council vacancy is now available. “Monday, August 5th the Council will hold a special meeting to... Read more »

08/02/19 4:39 PM

Casperites encourage history instructor to fill vacant Council seat

CASPER, Wyo. — Dr. Tanis Lovercheck-Saunders is among the candidates to fill the vacant Ward III seat on Casper’s City Council. Lovercheck-Saunders is a history instructor at Casper College and... Read more »

08/02/19 2:47 PM

Mills Town Council announces special meeting at 8 am Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Town of Mills announced that a special meeting will take place at 8 am Friday, August 2 at the Mills Courthouse. The Town Council will meet... Read more »

08/01/19 5:18 PM

Wind turbine blades will generate about $675,000 at Casper landfill (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — The disposal of approximately 1,000 wind turbine blades at the Casper Regional Landfill will generate an estimated $675,485. The disposal project began this summer and is expected... Read more »

08/01/19 4:37 PM

Public hearing for $8 million Casper sewer repair project

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper plans to borrow $8 million from the Wyoming Clean Water State Revolving Fund for a project to rehabilitate the North Platte Sanitary Sewer.... Read more »

08/01/19 11:02 AM

Cathey wants to add oil and gas, business perspectives to City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Steve Cathey has spent 42 years in the oil and gas industry and has started his own oilfield consulting and general contracting business, TCF Services, Inc. That... Read more »

07/31/19 4:48 PM

Power outage hits 4,500 customers in Casper

UPDATE 7/30/19 4:00 pm — Crews are on scene repairing “damaged equipment” and Rock Mountain Power is now showing an “estimated” restoration of power to happen before 5:30 CASPER, Wyo.... Read more »

07/30/19 1:36 PM

Haverlock would support new attractions with seat on City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Tammy Haverlock wants to fill the Ward III vacancy on the Casper City Council. “I think they need fresh insight,” the certified nursing assistant and nationally certified... Read more »

07/30/19 10:20 AM

Local video shows strange lights in Friday night sky

CASPER, Wyo. — A local video has been making its rounds online showing strange lights in the skies of above Evansville. Bradley Ries filmed the video on Friday, July 26, 2019,... Read more »

07/29/19 3:31 PM

CPD announces National Night Out at David Street Station

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has announced its annual National Night Out celebration will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Casper’s... Read more »

07/29/19 3:29 PM

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

There are snakes and there are bears. Probably multiple snakes, but at least one bear. These are the two casual warnings given by Audubon Rockies community naturalist Zach Hutchinson one... Read more »

07/26/19 5:24 AM

CPD responds to reports of door-to-door salespersons

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has released a statement regarding reports of door-to-door salespersons in the Casper area. The Casper Police Department says that they have been made aware... Read more »

07/25/19 12:18 PM

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Eckert, Harvey, Deming, Clark

CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Police Department says that they’re looking for individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Evansville Police... Read more »

07/25/19 11:43 AM

NCSO phone lines scheduled for Thurs. night maintenance

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says that non-emergent telephone lines for the department will be offline on July 25, 2019 from 5:00 pm to approximately 7:00 pm for... Read more »

07/25/19 9:10 AM

‘House concerts’ rocking Casper neighborhoods for over a decade (Photo Gallery)

CASPER, Wyo. – The unmistakable sound of live music started reverberating on a hot, sunny Tuesday afternoon in one of Casper’s big tree neighborhoods. At around 4 p.m. the lawn... Read more »

07/24/19 2:37 PM

Casper: to sprawl or not to sprawl?

CASPER, Wyo. — To sprawl or not to sprawl? That is the question a consultant for the Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization suggests people thinking about future growth in the... Read more »

07/24/19 1:48 PM

6 children taken into protective custody after methamphetamine bust

CASPER, Wyo. – Six children are in protective custody with the Department of Family Services after one of the children called 911 on Tuesday night. According to a Casper Police... Read more »

07/24/19 11:02 AM

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Rescued exotic birds to be relocated to Colorado wildlife foundation

Driver flees scene after allegedly hitting woman outside bar

Multiple properties face annexation into Casper

Escapee from Casper prison arrested in southeast Oklahoma

Wardrobe Cleaners folds after a century in business (Photos)

Food truck owners pleased to see downtown parking restrictions relaxed

Walgreens to close 200 stores nationwide

Coroner releases name of pedestrian crash victim

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Food trucks parking permits now valid for 24 hours

New fees for ‘businesses affecting public health’ coming

Parade amendments tabled, raise freedom of speech concerns

Council told food truck regulations make doing business too expensive

Cathey sworn in to Casper City Council

Exotic birds from hoarding case may be adopted out of state

Former vice mayor talks about rejoining City Council

Whipps named new Natrona County Coroner

Police: Pedestrian hit by vehicle dies

Steve Cathey to join Casper City Council

Watch the City Council vacancy interviews live

13 candidate profiles for Casper City Council vacancy

Kendall looks to represent families on Casper City Council

Two dead, two injured in single-car crash near Wheatland

Monday candidate interview schedule for vacant seat at City Hall

Casperites encourage history instructor to fill vacant Council seat

Mills Town Council announces special meeting at 8 am Friday

Wind turbine blades will generate about $675,000 at Casper landfill (PHOTOS)

Public hearing for $8 million Casper sewer repair project

Cathey wants to add oil and gas, business perspectives to City Council

Power outage hits 4,500 customers in Casper

Haverlock would support new attractions with seat on City Council

Local video shows strange lights in Friday night sky

CPD announces National Night Out at David Street Station

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

CPD responds to reports of door-to-door salespersons

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Eckert, Harvey, Deming, Clark

NCSO phone lines scheduled for Thurs. night maintenance

‘House concerts’ rocking Casper neighborhoods for over a decade (Photo Gallery)

Casper: to sprawl or not to sprawl?

6 children taken into protective custody after methamphetamine bust

Crime

AP

Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida

Casper man recommended for charge of Child Endangerment with Meth

Recent Arrests (8/21/19)

NCSO seeks info on CRC escapee

Texas executes man in 1998 slaying of college student

Obituaries

AP

Billionaire David Koch, conservative donor, dies at age 79

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79

Community

Arts

Acclaimed Violinist Sandy Cameron to share passion for music at Pops in Park concert

Check Out OC’s Top Events – Friday, August 23

Flavorful foraging: an intro to edible treats on Casper Mountain (PHOTOS)

Public input on proposed air ambulance Medicaid waiver sought

Priority transportation projects for the Casper area identified

Wyoming

AP

US fossil fuel official says tech can help coal industry

Flavorful foraging: an intro to edible treats on Casper Mountain (PHOTOS)

Charging bison damages rental car in Yellowstone (VIDEO)

Five Wyo. school districts awarded for enhancing breakfast programs

Powell may signal future rate cuts, but would they matter?

Promoted

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Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt “Honor. Celebrate. Recognize.”

2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

Toy Town’s Lego Contest

4th Annual No Cost To You Sports Physicals

Emergency Room or walk-in clinic: Do you know where to go?

Galleries

Breaking News

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

Summer comes to a close as Casper College students return to campus (Gallery)