Health

Recent Births (9/3/19 – 9/9/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

09/13/19 1:54 PM

US health officials report 3rd vaping death, repeat warning

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down... Read more »

09/06/19 1:01 PM

Complaint against Casper restaurant; health inspection finds nothing

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper restaurant received a special health inspection on Wednesday, Sept. 4 after a woman brought a complaint to the Casper-Natrona County Health Department. The woman claimed... Read more »

09/05/19 5:37 PM

Flu season coming; vaccines available but people can wait

CASPER, Wyo. — Flu season is approaching, but people don’t need to rush to get vaccinated right away. The Casper-Natrona County Health Department says that flu season runs from about... Read more »

09/05/19 4:13 PM

Casper College to celebrate nursing program’s 50th anniversary

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the nursing program with an open house from 1-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 7. The open house for the... Read more »

09/04/19 4:39 PM

Recent Births (8/19/19 – 8/24/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

08/30/19 3:15 PM

Cyanobacterial bloom advisory in place for Boysen Reservoir

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued a recreational use advisory for Boysen Reservoir in Fremont County due to what they’re calling a harmful cyanobacterial bloom.... Read more »

08/28/19 5:28 PM

Man experiences heart attack on bus, CATC considers adding AED devices

CASPER, Wyo. — A man experienced a heart attack while riding a purple route bus in Casper in July. Emergency responders transported the individual to a local hospital following the... Read more »

08/26/19 3:15 PM

Recent Births (8/12/19 – 8/19/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

08/23/19 12:17 PM

Public input on proposed air ambulance Medicaid waiver sought

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking public input on a proposed Medicaid waiver concerning air ambulance services in the state. According to a press release, residents are invited... Read more »

08/22/19 3:47 PM

Five Wyo. school districts awarded for enhancing breakfast programs

CASPER, Wyo. — Five school districts have been named the winners of the “Wyoming Breakfast Challenge.” The following districts won the challenge and will receive $1,000 to support their school... Read more »

08/22/19 1:19 PM

Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The number of breathing illnesses reported among people who vape is growing. Health officials are now looking into more than... Read more »

08/22/19 8:59 AM

As summer winds down, fall activities registration open

CASPER, Wyo. — Summer is coming to a close as kids prepare to head back to school on Sept. 3. There are a variety of fall activities offered in Casper.... Read more »

08/20/19 2:48 PM

After West Nile Virus detection, aerial mosquito spraying complete

CASPER, Wyo. — With West Nile Virus detected among a sample of mosquitoes near the Casper-Natrona County International Airport on Aug. 9, Natrona County Weed and Pest decided to conduct... Read more »

08/20/19 12:58 PM

Recent Births (8/5/19 – 8/11/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

08/16/19 12:36 PM

Wyo. Food for Thought organizes back to school food drive

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Food for Thought Project is organizing a city-wide back to school food drive on Saturday, Aug. 24. “Over 3,000 children live with hunger on a... Read more »

08/15/19 1:01 PM

CPD reminds of 24/7 drug take-back program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is reminding citizens that they accept prescription drugs, as part of a take-back program. A release sent from the CPD says that the drop... Read more »

08/14/19 3:27 PM

Rural Wyoming lacks sufficient number of physicians

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming ranks 44th in the country when it comes to the physician workforce. “With a total of 544 physicians serving a population of about 580,000 people spread... Read more »

08/13/19 2:20 PM

Cheyenne saw fifth highest heartworm disease increases in the nation in July

CASPER, Wyo. — Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes and is a threat to dogs and cats. Cheyenne had the fifth highest percentage increase in heartowrm cases among American cities... Read more »

08/13/19 1:08 PM

Natrona schools saw a ‘drastic increase’ in student vaping last year

CASPER, Wyo. — Vaping is increasingly a concern at Natrona County School District schools. Associate Superintendent Walt Wilcox says that reports of vaping at elementary, middle and high school levels... Read more »

08/12/19 7:23 PM

Two companies get NCSD bakery and bread product bids

CASPER, Wyo. — Food Services of America will be supplying the wheat hamburger buns, hot dog buns, dinner and hoagie rolls to the Natrona County School District for meals. Wheat... Read more »

08/12/19 7:07 PM

Coca-Cola and Pepsi to provide juice, flavored drinks to Natrona schools

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees decided on Monday, Aug. 12 to accept bids from two companies to provide “a la carte” drinks to schools.... Read more »

08/12/19 7:05 PM

Pizza Hut to charge school district $6.09 per pizza pie

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees has decided to accept a bid from Grand Mere Restaurant Group, which does business as Pizza Hut, to provide... Read more »

08/12/19 7:02 PM

Recent Births (7/20/19 – 8/5/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

08/09/19 3:40 PM

Exclusively breastfeeding first six months best for babies

CASPER, Wyo. — “World Breastfeeding Week” was August 1-7. “Breastfeeding, with its many known health benefits for infants, children, and mothers, is a key strategy to improve public health,” a... Read more »

08/07/19 4:17 PM

A blessing: ‘God gave us a piece of him to hold’

The lights at the Wyoming Medical Center flickered on Wednesday morning just before Gypsy Weber was born. Gypsy’s mom, Kaylee Waller, noticed it as the staff prepared to perform a... Read more »

08/02/19 6:00 AM

Casper personal trainer running for ‘Ms. Health & Fitness’ (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Sheila Jacobs loves flamingos. She also loves fitness. Jacobs is running in a “Ms. Health & Fitness” contest. The winner will receive a $20,000 cash prize... Read more »

07/30/19 5:20 PM

Wyoming air ambulance could see Medicaid waiver plan

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health is seeking public input on a proposed Medicaid waiver plan for Wyoming air ambulance service. “Residents are invited by the Wyoming Department... Read more »

07/30/19 2:30 PM

Circumcision protesters gather in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — A group of people protesting male genital circumcision gathered at the intersection of Wyoming Boulevard and Second Street in Casper on Monday, July 22. The protesters say... Read more »

07/22/19 2:34 PM

Recent Births (7/7/19-7/12/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list... Read more »

07/19/19 12:35 PM

Masterson Place celebrates new building

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Medical Center Foundation’s new Masterson Place building is nearly complete. Masterson Place offers short-term and long-term housing for out-of-town patients traveling to receive medical care for... Read more »

07/18/19 4:32 PM

Recent Births (6/30/19 to 7/8/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — 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... Read more »

07/12/19 11:02 AM

Report dead sage grouse to help Game and Fish monitor West Nile virus

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking people to report dead sage grouse in order that they can be tested for West Nile virus. Sage grouse... Read more »

07/08/19 3:29 PM

Recent Births (6/24/19 to 6/30/19)

07/05/19 11:10 AM

Baby what a summer: WMC sees baby boom in June

Delivery nurse Sarah Wilhelm’s smartwatch confirmed what her feet were already telling her after a 12-hour shift. “It was really busy one night, and I think I ended up doing... Read more »

06/28/19 1:08 PM

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Health

Recent Births (9/3/19 – 9/9/19)

Gift of $1M honors retiring UW Dean, supports mental health

‘Severe’ lung disease from vaping reported in Wyoming

Rate of uninsured children on the rise

Show bans horses from counties in 7 states affected by virus

Recent Births (8/26/19 – 8/31/19)

US health officials report 3rd vaping death, repeat warning

Complaint against Casper restaurant; health inspection finds nothing

Flu season coming; vaccines available but people can wait

Casper College to celebrate nursing program’s 50th anniversary

Recent Births (8/19/19 – 8/24/19)

Cyanobacterial bloom advisory in place for Boysen Reservoir

Man experiences heart attack on bus, CATC considers adding AED devices

Recent Births (8/12/19 – 8/19/19)

Public input on proposed air ambulance Medicaid waiver sought

Five Wyo. school districts awarded for enhancing breakfast programs

Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases

As summer winds down, fall activities registration open

After West Nile Virus detection, aerial mosquito spraying complete

Recent Births (8/5/19 – 8/11/19)

Wyo. Food for Thought organizes back to school food drive

CPD reminds of 24/7 drug take-back program

Rural Wyoming lacks sufficient number of physicians

Cheyenne saw fifth highest heartworm disease increases in the nation in July

Natrona schools saw a ‘drastic increase’ in student vaping last year

Two companies get NCSD bakery and bread product bids

Coca-Cola and Pepsi to provide juice, flavored drinks to Natrona schools

Pizza Hut to charge school district $6.09 per pizza pie

Recent Births (7/20/19 – 8/5/19)

Exclusively breastfeeding first six months best for babies

A blessing: ‘God gave us a piece of him to hold’

Casper personal trainer running for ‘Ms. Health & Fitness’ (PHOTOS)

Wyoming air ambulance could see Medicaid waiver plan

Circumcision protesters gather in Casper

Recent Births (7/7/19-7/12/19)

Masterson Place celebrates new building

Recent Births (6/30/19 to 7/8/19)

Report dead sage grouse to help Game and Fish monitor West Nile virus

Recent Births (6/24/19 to 6/30/19)

Baby what a summer: WMC sees baby boom in June

Crime

Crime

Weekly Arrests (9/6/19 – 9/12/19)

Warrant Roundup (9/13/19)

In era of legal pot, can police search cars based on odor?

(Recent Arrests 9/12/19)

In Alaskan hometown, Native women say police ignored rapes

Obituaries

Breaking News

Obituaries: McKenzie-Moore, Lacey

Family says Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ singer, dies at 70

Obituaries: Maes, McMurtry

Obituaries: Garrison, Jumer

Spokesman: Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens dies at age 91

Community

Breaking News

Search for man missing since Tuesday to resume today

NCSO: Submersible being used for search; avoid Alcova near Fremont Canyon

Warrant Roundup (9/13/19)

Recent Births (9/3/19 – 9/9/19)

Gift of $1M honors retiring UW Dean, supports mental health

Wyoming

AP

Sen. Paul says he won’t back Cheney if she runs for Senate

Idle mines portend dark days for top US coal region

NCSO: Submersible being used for search; avoid Alcova near Fremont Canyon

Men face charges for walking on Old Faithful Geyser

Wyoming governor urges open search for university president

Promoted

Latest News

Free Foreclosure Counseling in Wyoming

Outpatient Radiology offers area’s most advanced imaging

Dancing With The Stars of Casper announces roster for 2019 ‘Vegas Night’

Scott Ortiz Appointed as Chair of the Wyoming State Committee

Casper Start-Up Challenge: Many roads to success

Galleries

Breaking News

National Guard soldiers deploy to Middle East (Photos)

Casper Naturalization Ceremony: ‘I encourage you to make us a more diverse and skilled country’ (Photos)