Health

Casper mayor to address surging COVID situation Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Steve Freel briefly addressed the surging COVID-19 situation in the area during the city council’s Tuesday, Oct. 20 meeting. “We’re not in a good spot... Read more »

10/20/20 7:45 PM

WDH: Record 68 COVID patients hospitalized in Wyoming Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reports that a record 68 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized across the state on Monday, Oct. 19. The WDH also reported a record... Read more »

10/19/20 4:52 PM

Monday: Record 251 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 51 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 251 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm update Monday, Oct. 19. That is the record-highest number of new lab... Read more »

10/19/20 3:18 PM

Sunday: 194 new coronavirus cases confirmed by labs in Wyoming, 20 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 194 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 9 am update Sunday, Oct. 18 . Wyoming has now seen a total of... Read more »

10/18/20 9:22 AM

US resorts adapt to new normal of skiing amid pandemic

October 17, 2020 By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Helmet, goggles, skis? Check. Hand sanitizer, face covering, reservation? Check. Roughly seven months after the coronavirus cut the ski... Read more »

10/17/20 11:28 AM

Saturday: 142 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming, 55 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 142 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 9 am update Saturday, Oct. 17 . Wyoming has now seen a total of... Read more »

10/17/20 9:17 AM

Six new COVID-19 cases reported Friday among NCSD students and staff

CASPER, Wyo. — Four more students and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, the Natrona County School District said on Friday, Oct. 16. The newly announced cases include:... Read more »

10/16/20 4:18 PM

38 new COVID-19 cases reported this week at Casper College

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College reported 38 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff on Friday, Oct. 16. 37 of the new cases are among students and one... Read more »

10/16/20 3:57 PM

Gov. Gordon: no “enforcement” in Wyo National Guard’s limited contact tracing role

CASPER, Wyo — Governor Mark Gordon clarified in a media release Friday that the role of the Wyoming National Guard in assisting with contact tracing is very limited. “Due to the... Read more »

10/16/20 2:47 PM

Contact tracers running into struggles as COVID surges in Casper and Natrona

CASPER, Wyo. — Health officials in Natrona County are asking that people respond to COVID-19 contact tracing calls from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department (CNCHD) and ensure they are giving... Read more »

10/16/20 1:04 PM

UW sorority house to shelter-in-place after 7 COVID cases

A University of Wyoming sorority house is under a shelter in place order after seven cases of COVID-19 were detected. According to a UW release issued on Thursday afternoon, the... Read more »

10/16/20 11:49 AM

Recent Births (10/2/20 – 10/11/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — A sincere and loving welcome to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list is... Read more »

10/16/20 11:47 AM

Thursday: 175 lab-confirmed COVID cases reported in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health reported 175 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming on Thursday, with 23 probable cases reported. The total number of COVID-19 lab-confirmed... Read more »

10/15/20 3:09 PM

WMC unable to accept most patients from outside Natrona; dealing with staff COVID positives

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Medical Center is dealing with a surge in COVID-19 patients at the hospital and are not accepting patients from outside of Natrona County, with the... Read more »

10/15/20 2:39 PM

Evansville Fire-EMS cancels annual Halloween event

CASPER, Wyo. – Rising COVID-19 concerns has caused Evansville Fire-EMS to cancel their annual haunted house event. The cancelation was announced on social media on Wednesday. The department said the... Read more »

10/15/20 1:09 PM

Gordon allocates $90 million in CARES Act funds to help Wyoming agriculture recover

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming received about $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding to respond to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and this funding must be expended by the end... Read more »

10/15/20 12:53 PM

Dr. Fauci: Rethink usual plans for Thanksgiving

Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans should rethink their usual plans for Thanksgiving gatherings, citing increased coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.

10/15/20 11:09 AM

PHOTOS: Hunters, anglers reminded Wyoming harmful algae bloom risks persist

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality said on Thursday, Oct. 15 that harmful cyanobactertial blooms continue to pose risks in the state this autumn. “Although most blooms... Read more »

10/15/20 10:10 AM

Herd immunity argument ‘ludicrous,’ Natrona health officials say

CASPER, Wyo. — Health experts in Natrona County aren’t buying an argument pushed by some people skeptical of efforts to limit the transmission of COVID-19 who think that the virus... Read more »

10/14/20 7:04 PM

Natrona health officer: COVID won’t close schools again unless ‘absolutely necessary’

CASPER, Wyo. — While Wyoming is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and the Wyoming Medical Center had a record 21 COVID patients as of Wednesday afternoon, the surge isn’t... Read more »

10/14/20 6:19 PM

Gordon directs CARES funds to provide free, at-home COVID testing to Wyoming residents

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health announced on Wednesday, Oct. 14 that Governor Mark Gordon has directed federal CARES Act dollars to provide “free, at-home COVID-19 testing” to... Read more »

10/14/20 5:11 PM

Health experts: Wyoming’s COVID surge is ‘tip of the iceberg’

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper health experts held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Wyoming Medical Center to emphasis the troubling trends occurring in the state with COVID-19. Wyoming’s... Read more »

10/14/20 5:07 PM

Wednesday: 174 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 3,191 cases in last month

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 174 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Oct. 14 update. Wyoming has now seen a total of 6,914... Read more »

10/14/20 3:07 PM

First lady: Barron Trump positive for COVID, no symptoms

Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has no symptoms.

10/14/20 2:27 PM

Wyoming may use $1.89 million in CARES Act funds to expand Natrona wireless service

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting via webinar at 1 pm Friday, Oct. 16 to consider awarding a roughly $1.89... Read more »

10/14/20 1:36 PM

‘It’s weird’: UW students describe unrecognizable college experience

University of Wyoming students are having a semester unlike any other. A phased return saw students arrive on campus in waves, gradually filling a campus resplendent with hand sanitizer stations, social-distance floor stickers and banners reminding Pokes to cover their faces.

10/14/20 10:23 AM

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Health

Casper mayor to address surging COVID situation Thursday

NCSD: Nine new COVID cases among students and staff this week, total up to 62

Tuesday: 146 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 300 active cases in Natrona

Wyoming’s COVID related death count climbs to 61; four announced Tuesday

Governor to hold Wednesday briefing on COVID, Elections

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

WDH: Record 68 COVID patients hospitalized in Wyoming Monday

Monday: Record 251 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 51 in Natrona County

Sunday: 194 new coronavirus cases confirmed by labs in Wyoming, 20 in Natrona County

US resorts adapt to new normal of skiing amid pandemic

Saturday: 142 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming, 55 recoveries

Six new COVID-19 cases reported Friday among NCSD students and staff

38 new COVID-19 cases reported this week at Casper College

Gov. Gordon: no “enforcement” in Wyo National Guard’s limited contact tracing role

Contact tracers running into struggles as COVID surges in Casper and Natrona

UW sorority house to shelter-in-place after 7 COVID cases

Recent Births (10/2/20 – 10/11/20)

Thursday: 175 lab-confirmed COVID cases reported in Wyoming

WMC unable to accept most patients from outside Natrona; dealing with staff COVID positives

Evansville Fire-EMS cancels annual Halloween event

Gordon allocates $90 million in CARES Act funds to help Wyoming agriculture recover

Dr. Fauci: Rethink usual plans for Thanksgiving

PHOTOS: Hunters, anglers reminded Wyoming harmful algae bloom risks persist

Herd immunity argument ‘ludicrous,’ Natrona health officials say

Natrona health officer: COVID won’t close schools again unless ‘absolutely necessary’

Gordon directs CARES funds to provide free, at-home COVID testing to Wyoming residents

Health experts: Wyoming’s COVID surge is ‘tip of the iceberg’

Wednesday: 174 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 3,191 cases in last month

First lady: Barron Trump positive for COVID, no symptoms

Wyoming may use $1.89 million in CARES Act funds to expand Natrona wireless service

‘It’s weird’: UW students describe unrecognizable college experience

Powell: Casper would take surge in domestic violence cases seriously, why not COVID-19?

Laramie PD seeks to locate dog that bit man Saturday night

COVID hospitalizations in Wyoming dip below 50 but remain high

Tuesday: 112 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 101 more people recover

Three more COVID related deaths among Wyoming residents raises total to 57

UW Survey: More than half of Wyomingites support indoor mask ordinances

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Poll: New angst for caregivers in time of COVID-19

NCSD using $1.53 million in CARES Act funds for network improvements project

Crime

Crime

High-speed pursuit on I-25 ends safely north of Cheyenne

Oil City Police Calls (10/19/20 – 10/20/20)

Recent Arrests (10/19/20 – 10/20/20)

Three bull moose illegally shot and killed in Idaho; fourth moose likely survived

Two arrested after WHP finds nearly 97 lbs. of marijuana in vehicle

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Hool, Maben, Pendleton, Lay, Rush

Obituaries: Ferguson, Houser, Sr., Taylor, Cardinal

PHOTOS: Casper mourning death of former Mayor Richard Shamley

Obituaries: Sasser, Penton

Obituaries: Aksamit, Gulley, Rhoades, Sorell, Stewart

Community

Animals

‘Endless tyranny?’: residents petition county for relief from barking dogs

Natrona County lifts partial fire ban in effect since July 1

Casper bars can stay open two hours later on Halloween night

Casper mayor to address surging COVID situation Thursday

Powell on COVID surge in Casper: Patriotism means taking care of community

Wyoming

Crime

High-speed pursuit on I-25 ends safely north of Cheyenne

Entire lake in Montana may be drained to eradicate invasive clams

Dem Gilmore seeks return to House 59 Seat, with wages and health care top of mind

Meteor shower featuring Halley’s Comet debris peaking early Wednesday

VIDEO: ‘A lot of snow’ coming to Wyoming will help quash Mullen Fire

Promoted

Community

Meet the judges of this years Dancing with the Stars of Casper

Casper’s Own Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Featured in LAND Magazine

Don Halberg running write-in campaign for Natrona County Coroner

PHOTOS: This family business aims to carry the people they serve through the times they need it most

Drivers should use a car seat or booster until child passenger meets these 5 criteria

Galleries

City

David Street Station runner-up in Strong Communities Award (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Casper celebrates the season with downtown Fall Fest over weekend