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Firefighters respond to small brush fire near Bryan Stock Trail

CASPER, Wyo. — Fire crews have responded to a small brush fire near Bryan Stock Trail and Metro Road on Friday, June 19, according to the Natrona County Fire District... Read more »

06/19/20 2:24 PM

New rules pass to protect against unsafe, unsanitary rental conditions in Casper

06/16/20 8:29 PM

Casper adopts new budget that authorizes $132.38 million in spending for coming fiscal year

06/16/20 6:41 PM

Mayor: Casper to hold July 4 fireworks show

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Steve Freel said at the beginning of the Tuesday, June 16 council meeting that an aerial fireworks show will be held on July 4 at... Read more »

06/16/20 6:22 PM

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council look to adopt new budget and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council’s Tuesday, June 16 meeting begins at 6 pm. The council will look to adopt a new budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. They will... Read more »

06/16/20 6:02 PM

Casper City Council look to resume in-person meetings, open City Hall

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council discussed the option to resume in-person council meetings ahead of their Tuesday, June 16 meeting. City Manager Carter Napier noted that the state’s... Read more »

06/16/20 5:58 PM

Proposed four year plan calls for $222 million in transportation projects in the Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (which assists Casper, Mills, Evansville, Bar Nunn, and Natrona County governments) are proposing amendments to a plan that would involve $222... Read more »

06/16/20 4:09 PM

Casper announces re-opening of three public pools

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper Aquatics Division announced on Tuesday, June 16 that three public pool facilities will re-open this summer. The Casper Family Aquatic Center, Mike Sedar... Read more »

06/16/20 3:11 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/15/20 – 6/16/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

06/16/20 10:17 AM

‘Pride’ of Casper or ‘toy soldiers’? Army of armed citizens sparks debate

CASPER, Wyo. — Firearms big and small were visibly present surrounding George Floyd demonstrations during the first week of June in downtown Casper. Scores of citizens with handguns, long guns,... Read more »

06/16/20 6:20 AM

Ralliers say City Council’s Unsafe Structures ordinance violates Fourth Amendment

CASPER, Wyo — By 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 13, twenty citizens had gathered in Pioneer Park in downtown Casper to speak out against aspects of the city council’s Ordinance No. 12-20... Read more »

06/13/20 7:03 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/11/20 – 6/12/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

06/12/20 12:52 PM

NCSD identifies objectives in reopening schools in a COVID-19 world

The Natrona County School District #1 officials are saying that proactive and targeted planning is underway to reopen schools for summer learning and next fall. The statement echoing similar sentiments... Read more »

06/11/20 12:55 PM

CATC phone lines down, alternative number offered for Thursday

Update: CATC says as of 8:23 a.m. that phones are repaired and operations are back to normal. CASPER, Wyo. — The Caper Area Transportation Coalition, otherwise known as CATC, is... Read more »

06/11/20 6:49 AM

Casper Municipal Golf Course project $40K revenue drop in 2020 due to COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The delayed start of the golf season at the Casper Municipal Golf Course has lead the city to project revenues will be down $40,000 in 2020. The... Read more »

06/09/20 7:31 PM

Casper looks to replace Municipal Golf Course pump station for $115,800

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will look to replace a pump station for the Links Course at the Casper Municipal Golf Course. “On June 3, the pump station... Read more »

06/09/20 7:08 PM

City asked to partner for ‘Grow Casper,’ large community garden and event space project

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Community Greenhouse Project are working to transform a 5.83 acre piece of land near Rocky Mountain Oncology into a large community greenhouse, market and event... Read more »

06/09/20 6:09 PM

Council support Casper pool openings as soon as health orders allow; season may be short

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council indicated their support for the city to move forward on plans to re-open the Casper Family Aquatics Center, Mike Sedar Aqua Park and... Read more »

06/09/20 5:17 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/5/20 – 6/9/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

06/09/20 4:30 PM

Casper looking at $2.04 million in added spending to cover shortfalls, unanticipated costs

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are being asked to approve additional expenditures totaling about $2.04 million under the current fiscal year 2019-2020 budget. Financial Services Director Tom Pitlick... Read more »

06/09/20 4:23 PM

Three public pools being considered for re-opening in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will discuss the possibility of re-opening three public pools this summer during their Tuesday, June 9 work session. Pools which will be considered... Read more »

06/09/20 3:14 PM

Mountain Hops Brewhouse hopes to break into Casper’s growing craft beer scene

CASPER, Wyo. – Eric Magnuson intends on making a positive new experience out of a Mishap. After the Mishap brewery in downtown Buffalo closed, Magnuson saw an opportunity to realize... Read more »

06/09/20 12:00 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/4/20 – 6/5/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

06/05/20 11:53 AM

Fort Caspar Museum set to reopen Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — Fort Caspar Museum will begin a phased reopening on Monday, June 8. “Following CDC, state, and local health and safety guidelines, we will have restrictions in place... Read more »

06/04/20 7:43 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/2/20 – 6/4/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the... Read more »

06/04/20 4:06 PM

Casper’s disabled community asked to provide input on transportation needs

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Council of People with Disabilities are seeking input from the disabled community regarding transportation access, use and challenges, according to a notice posted by the city.... Read more »

06/04/20 12:53 PM

Casper trying to ensure Fourth of July fireworks show goes on

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Parks and Recreation Director Tim Cortez said on Wednesday, June 3 that city officials, the Casper Events Center and the Casper-Natrona County Health Department are working... Read more »

06/04/20 10:29 AM

Suspect accused of pointing guns at motorists; no evidence of connection to protests

CASPER, Wyo. — A man was arrested in Natrona County Wednesday evening on a recommended charge of Aggravated Assault after allegedly pointing a gun at passing motorists in the area... Read more »

06/04/20 10:16 AM

PHOTOS: A day of protest in Casper sees peace mixed with tension

CASPER, Wyo. – They marched silently from David Street Station to the Hall of Justice, where the Casper Police Department is housed. The silence from the protesters was in memory... Read more »

06/03/20 7:22 PM

Three taken to Wyoming Medical Center after truck carrying protesters crashes in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Further details have been made available regarding a truck crash which occurred at around 4 pm Wednesday, June 3 near demonstrations in Casper. Casper Police Department Public... Read more »

06/03/20 5:09 PM

Casper moving closer to rules aimed to protect tenants from unsafe living conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s City Council resumed consideration of a proposed ordinance aimed to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions across the city during their Tuesday, June 2 meeting. Several... Read more »

06/02/20 9:21 PM

Relaxed summer open container rules pass in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council considered scratching the idea of allowing open containers in a specific downtown area this summer during their Tuesday, June 2 meeting. Councilman Steve... Read more »

06/02/20 8:07 PM

Backwards asks Casper City Council to allow delivery of alcohol

CASPER, Wyo. — Backwards Distilling Company part owner Amber Pollock, who plans to run for a seat on the city council this fall, told the current city council that she... Read more »

06/02/20 7:32 PM

Casper construction sites with ‘wind blown material’ will require covered containers

CASPER, Wyo. — Prior to Tuesday, June 2, construction sites in Casper were not required to have covers on trash and debris containers under the municipal code. In an effort... Read more »

06/02/20 7:12 PM

Tune is as Casper City Council look to finalize new liquor ordinances and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is set to hold a meeting starting at 6 pm. The council will look to finalize changes to the city’s liquor ordinances during... Read more »

06/02/20 5:47 PM

City curtailing services to make room for Wednesday George Floyd protests in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper say that they will curtail several services offered at the Casper City Hall and the Hall of Justice on Wednesday, June 3. “We... Read more »

06/02/20 4:39 PM

Casper Police Department refutes rumors amid protest plans

CASPER, Wyo. — Black buses? Paid protestors? People coming in from out of town? Rumors are circulating around demonstrations planned in the Casper area this week, following the death of... Read more »

06/02/20 4:30 PM

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City

Firefighters respond to small brush fire near Bryan Stock Trail

Casper’s first Crumbl Cookies bakes comfort with a tech twist

Oil City Police Calls (6/16/20 – 6/17/20)

Casper 2020 July 4 Fireworks show is on, with COVID modifications

New rules pass to protect against unsafe, unsanitary rental conditions in Casper

Casper adopts new budget that authorizes $132.38 million in spending for coming fiscal year

Mayor: Casper to hold July 4 fireworks show

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council look to adopt new budget and more

Casper City Council look to resume in-person meetings, open City Hall

Proposed four year plan calls for $222 million in transportation projects in the Casper area

Casper announces re-opening of three public pools

Oil City Police Calls (6/15/20 – 6/16/20)

‘Pride’ of Casper or ‘toy soldiers’? Army of armed citizens sparks debate

Ralliers say City Council’s Unsafe Structures ordinance violates Fourth Amendment

Oil City Police Calls (6/11/20 – 6/12/20)

NCSD identifies objectives in reopening schools in a COVID-19 world

CATC phone lines down, alternative number offered for Thursday

Casper Municipal Golf Course project $40K revenue drop in 2020 due to COVID-19

Casper looks to replace Municipal Golf Course pump station for $115,800

City asked to partner for ‘Grow Casper,’ large community garden and event space project

Council support Casper pool openings as soon as health orders allow; season may be short

Oil City Police Calls (6/5/20 – 6/9/20)

Casper looking at $2.04 million in added spending to cover shortfalls, unanticipated costs

Three public pools being considered for re-opening in Casper

Mountain Hops Brewhouse hopes to break into Casper’s growing craft beer scene

Oil City Police Calls (6/4/20 – 6/5/20)

Fort Caspar Museum set to reopen Monday

Oil City Police Calls (6/2/20 – 6/4/20)

Casper’s disabled community asked to provide input on transportation needs

Casper trying to ensure Fourth of July fireworks show goes on

Suspect accused of pointing guns at motorists; no evidence of connection to protests

PHOTOS: A day of protest in Casper sees peace mixed with tension

Three taken to Wyoming Medical Center after truck carrying protesters crashes in Casper

Casper moving closer to rules aimed to protect tenants from unsafe living conditions

Relaxed summer open container rules pass in Casper

Backwards asks Casper City Council to allow delivery of alcohol

Casper construction sites with ‘wind blown material’ will require covered containers

Tune is as Casper City Council look to finalize new liquor ordinances and more

City curtailing services to make room for Wednesday George Floyd protests in Casper

Casper Police Department refutes rumors amid protest plans

Crime

Crime

Cheyenne man faces felony, accused of firing pistol during altercation

Pair faces Child Endangerment, man faces Manslaughter, in death of Casper infant

Woman faces felony after alleged shovel attack

Oil City Police Calls (7/6/20 -7/7/20)

Police searching for suspects in June Cheyenne robbery (PHOTOS)

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Broadway, Carnahan, Langley, Williams, Yovannides, Wimer, Park

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Hugh Downs, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

Obituaries: Parton, Whalen, Bradley, Finch, Warne

Obituaries: Williams, Aanestad, Page, Harbarger

Community

Animals

Wyoming Downs to expand gaming operations in Natrona County

Casper receives $10K grant to fund North Platte River wetlands improvements

Casper seeking $500K from WYDOT for west side pedestrian bridge, trail project

$2.45 million Casper Ice Arena project sees added costs, time

Casper to replace pump station at Municipal Golf Course for $125K

Wyoming

Animals

Wyoming Downs to expand gaming operations in Natrona County

Casper receives $10K grant to fund North Platte River wetlands improvements

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday

BLM: Fire west of Glenrock evolving (PHOTOS)

Laramie County confirms third coronavirus-related death

Promoted

Health

Casper Facility Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist

Three Trails EFAP Seeking Part-Time Counselor

Traffic Safety Agency Describes The Dangers of Driving With Children Unbuckled

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Data Suggests Unexpected Behavioral Health Surge On Its Way

Galleries

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PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)