City

Fire officials stand ready on the Fourth of July — ‘Prime time’ for fires

CASPER, Wyo — Casper-Fire and EMS and Natrona County Fire District (NCFD) officials are standing by this Fourth of July in the midst of a partial fire ban, Red Flag warnings,... Read more »

07/04/20 5:09 PM

Evansville PD steps up code enforcement, animal control, and community relations with new officer position

07/03/20 7:53 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/30/30 – 7/1/20)

The reported nature of the call may not necessarily represent the actual situation upon law enforcement arrival.

07/01/20 10:53 AM

Partial Fire ban in effect for Natrona County July 1

CASPER, Wyo — A partial fire ban will be in effect July 1 for Natrona County. The Board of County Commissioners approved the resolution with the consultation of the Bureau... Read more »

06/30/20 8:04 PM

Food for Thought’s Summer Markets returning to David Street Station in July

CASPER, Wyo – The Wyoming Food for Thought Project said today in a release that the Summer Farmers Markets are returning to David Street Station. Markets will be every Tuesday... Read more »

06/30/20 2:54 PM

Casper’s newest brewery pays homage to town’s blue-collar roots

CASPER, Wyo. – The workers of Sperry Drilling all got together in a new Casper brewery recently. It’s not the first time they’d gather to talk about work while sharing... Read more »

06/30/20 7:45 AM

Casper Fire reminds people not to set off personal fireworks as July 4 approaches

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department reminded people not to set off personal fireworks in a Monday, June 29 statement. “It’s hot and dry out there, Casper,” the department... Read more »

06/29/20 5:52 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/26/20 – 6/29/20)

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 »

06/29/20 11:23 AM

Casper Police investigate projectile shot through home window

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper Police are investigating after a residential window was shot on Wednesday morning. Brenda Reynolds Jennings told Oil City News that what appears to be a pellet... Read more »

06/27/20 5:54 AM

Oil City Police Calls (6/25/20 – 6/26/20)

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 »

06/26/20 12:07 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/24/20 – 6/25/20)

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 »

06/25/20 10:20 AM

Oil City Police Calls (6/23/20 – 6/24/20)

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 »

06/24/20 12:23 PM

Wyo Supreme Court censures Casper attorney after 2 DUI arrests

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Supreme Court has censured Casper attorney Todd H. Hambrick in response to two separate DUI arrests. According to a release issued on Wednesday morning, Hambrick... Read more »

06/24/20 9:29 AM

Casper City Council consider limiting repetitive public comments at meetings

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will look at how they accept public comment during regular council meetings. Since moving to an online meeting format due to COVID-19, the... Read more »

06/23/20 8:45 PM

Casper considers ban on feeding feral cats to cut down on euthanizations

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are considering changes to the city’s animal care and control ordinance which have been recommended by the city’s animal protection officers. The city... Read more »

06/23/20 7:52 PM

Natrona Assessor says ‘record’ number of property value appeals filed in 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Assessor Matt Keating attended the Casper City Council’s Tuesday, June 23 work session to discuss property assessments. Keating was asked to speak to the city... Read more »

06/23/20 6:16 PM

Tune is as Casper City Council discuss property taxes, pet laws

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are set to hold a work session beginning at 4:30 pm Tuesday, June 23. Two main topics of discussion are listed on the... Read more »

06/23/20 4:34 PM

Oil City Police Calls (6/22/20 – 6/23/20)

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 »

06/23/20 10:17 AM

Casper animal protection officers request changes to protect people and pets

CASPER, Wyo. — Animal protection officers have requested a variety of changes to Casper’s animal care and control ordinance. The city council adopted updates to the ordinance on Feb. 19,... Read more »

06/22/20 4:47 PM

Casper reports 375 animal bites in 2019, down 21.7% from prior year

CASPER, Wyo. — Partially motivated by concern over animal bites in the city, the Casper City Council adopted a new animal care and control ordinance on Feb. 19, 2019. The... Read more »

06/22/20 3:31 PM

After ‘numerous’ property value complaints, Natrona assessor to address Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Clerk Fleur Tremel says in a memo to the city council that “many Casper citizens have voiced their concerns” regarding changes to their property value... Read more »

06/22/20 2:52 PM

Fire damages two Casper homes, cause determined to be accidental

Fire crews responded to an early morning structure fire in Casper, that left two homes uninhabitable. Investigators believe improperly discarded smoking materials were the cause of the blaze. At approximately... Read more »

06/22/20 10:52 AM

Oil City Police Calls (6/19/20 – 6/22/20)

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 »

06/22/20 10:20 AM

Energy work, live music at Saturday’s Solstice Celebration

CASPER, Wyo — After the cancellation of March’s Holisitc Expo due to the coronavirus, Casper citizens got their chance to browse essential oils and seek the services of massage therapists... Read more »

06/20/20 4:29 PM

Firefighters extinguish early Saturday structure fire

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire-EMS crews say they responded to a structure fire during the early morning hours on Saturday. Around 3:50 am, June 20, Casper Fire-EMS responded to a... Read more »

06/20/20 9:11 AM

City of Casper releases occupancy limits and health procedures for pools

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Casper Aquatics Division has announced occupancy limits and safety procedures for pools opening in the summer 2020 season in a media release on Friday,... Read more »

06/19/20 4:56 PM

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

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

CASPER, Wyo – The day before opening might make any first-time business owner rightly terrified. In Elizabeth Hogan’s case, she feels more like a kid at Christmas. “It’s so exciting,”... Read more »

06/18/20 6:12 AM

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

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 »

06/17/20 10:12 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council adopted a new ordinance during their Tuesday, June 16 meeting that aims to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions in Casper. As during... Read more »

06/16/20 8:29 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council adopted a new budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 during their Tuesday, June 16 meeting. The new budget authorizes $132,384,633 in expenditures over the... Read more »

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 incurs $50,000 in law enforcement overtime costs surrounding George Floyd demonstrations

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper incurred $50,000 in overtime costs to provide law enforcement security at George Floyd demonstrations during the first week of June. “The city spent... Read more »

06/16/20 5:38 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

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City

Fire officials stand ready on the Fourth of July — ‘Prime time’ for fires

Evansville PD steps up code enforcement, animal control, and community relations with new officer position

Casper Legion Post select Officer Bigelow as ‘Lawman of the Year’

NCSO warns of phone scam reported in Natrona County

Fireworks cause blaze at Casper cemetery

Oil City Police Calls (7/1/20 – 7/2/20)

Oil City Police Calls (6/30/30 – 7/1/20)

Partial Fire ban in effect for Natrona County July 1

Food for Thought’s Summer Markets returning to David Street Station in July

Casper’s newest brewery pays homage to town’s blue-collar roots

Casper Fire reminds people not to set off personal fireworks as July 4 approaches

Oil City Police Calls (6/26/20 – 6/29/20)

Casper Police investigate projectile shot through home window

Oil City Police Calls (6/25/20 – 6/26/20)

Oil City Police Calls (6/24/20 – 6/25/20)

Oil City Police Calls (6/23/20 – 6/24/20)

Wyo Supreme Court censures Casper attorney after 2 DUI arrests

Casper City Council consider limiting repetitive public comments at meetings

Casper considers ban on feeding feral cats to cut down on euthanizations

Natrona Assessor says ‘record’ number of property value appeals filed in 2020

Tune is as Casper City Council discuss property taxes, pet laws

Oil City Police Calls (6/22/20 – 6/23/20)

Casper animal protection officers request changes to protect people and pets

Casper reports 375 animal bites in 2019, down 21.7% from prior year

After ‘numerous’ property value complaints, Natrona assessor to address Casper City Council

Fire damages two Casper homes, cause determined to be accidental

Oil City Police Calls (6/19/20 – 6/22/20)

Energy work, live music at Saturday’s Solstice Celebration

Firefighters extinguish early Saturday structure fire

City of Casper releases occupancy limits and health procedures for pools

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)

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 incurs $50,000 in law enforcement overtime costs surrounding George Floyd demonstrations

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

Casper announces re-opening of three public pools

Crime

Crime

Man faces Burglary charge after shopping with allegedly stolen card

Oil City Police Calls (8/11/20 – 8/12/20)

Recent Arrests (8/11/20 – 8/12/20)

Aurora, CO Police face new lawsuit, probes after Elijah McClain’s death

Traffic stop leads to felony arrest of man in Cheyenne

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Jaramillo, Shultz, Allison

Obituaries: Wray-Ross, Stowe,

Obituaries: Hackley, Guenther, Dodge, Bay, Jr.

Obituaries: Darnall, Loftin, Grant

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Community

COVID-19

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

Thursday: 16 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, Zero in Natrona Co.

Watch Live: Gov. Gordon discusses COVID-19, schools (8/12/20)

Riverton hosts Wyoming Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Aug. 22

UW revises plan for fall semester, moves to phased return to campus

Wyoming

Emergency

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

Superintendent Balow expects all ‘Smart Start’ plans approved this week

Biden introduces VP choice Harris; much history, no crowd

Man faces Burglary charge after shopping with allegedly stolen card

Promoted

Community

Toy Town’s annual Lego competition taking place this week

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

History Repeats Itself: The Story of Steve Emery

Nonprofit agency looking for a program manager

This is what happens to an unbuckled carseat during a rollover

Galleries

Galleries

Photo Gallery: COVID-era puts new spin on YMCA spin class

PHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain