CASPER, Wyo. — Sen. John Barrasso and Gov. Mark Gordon, along with Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, attended a press conference with Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik in Casper on Monday to announce a new conservation education initiative for Wyoming schools. According to a social media post by Game and Fish, […]
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State parks to waive day-use fees on Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, in conjunction with various other state agencies, will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. As part of the celebration, day-use fees to all Wyoming state parks and historic sites that day will be waived. A primary goal of Public […]
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T-Bird Trek results announced following record turnout
CASPER, Wyo. — The 2023 T-Bird Trek is now in the history books, and the Casper College Alumni Association has released the event results. This year, the trek saw a record number of runners, with 336 participating. “We were so thrilled with the turnout this year. All of these runners helped the Casper College Alumni […]
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(PHOTOS) Local pups enjoy fun in the sun at Mike Sedar Pool
CASPER, Wyo. — Local canines had a barking good time at Mike Sedar Pool today, as the local park hosted its annual Pooch Pool Party. Dozens of dogs and dog owners took part in the festivities throughout the day, enjoying one of the final weekends of summer before fall fully sets in.
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/17/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming takes us to Tower Hill, where Steve Postema captured this beautiful sunset on Aug. 30! Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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Bring a camera to a local state park for Wyoming Walks on Monday
The free Sept. 18 event starts at 5:45 p.m. at Edniss Kimball Wilkins State Park. Meet at the Platte River Shelter parking lot.
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(PHOTOS) Green Acres Corn Maze returns for 12th year
CASPER, Wyo. — Over the years, the Green Acres Corn Maze has become one of the area’s most beloved seasonal attractions. Now in its 12th year, this weekend marks the maze’s return. Each year, the corn maze features a theme, and prior themes have included superheroes, Charlie Brown and the Super Mario video game franchise. […]
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Volunteers turn out for annual Hogadon Tune-Up
CASPER, Wyo. — A sure sign that autumn is upon us and winter is not far behind is the annual Hogadon Tune-Up, where volunteers help to prepare the slopes for the coming ski season. Now in its 28th year, the tune-up has become something of a Casper Mountain tradition over the decades. “After the first […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/16/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming will take us to the Casper Country Club for a late August sunrise as captured by David Johnson. Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/15/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming brings us home to downtown Casper, where Brenda Evans captured this sunset over David Street Station in late August. Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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Yellowstone National Park sees surge in recreation visits in August
CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park reported a significant increase in recreational visits this August, with numbers reaching 846,389. This figure shows a 45% increase from the previous year’s August total of 582,211 and a 3% bump from August 2019, which saw 820,006 visits. The upward trend isn’t limited to August alone. In 2023, the […]
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Nordic Ski Lodge construction underway on Casper Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain’s Nordic Ski Lodge construction project is in full swing, with Caspar Building Systems Inc. already undergoing site preparation in the Trails Center parking lot. Local visitors will have noticed the parking lot closure over the past few weeks as the company carries out demolition and site clearing. Set for completion […]
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Weak cold front ushers in rain, thunderstorms for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The Equality State faces a drop in the mercury today as a weak cold front takes charge, ushering in cooler temperatures and a mixture of rain showers and sporadic thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to clear from the north tonight, promising a drier and warmer weekend for those seeking sunshine, according to the […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/14/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming takes us to Saratoga, where Julie Webb captured this deer crossing the street in a calm manner. Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may share it!
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Last splash of the season for David Street Station
CASPER, Wyo. — The David Street Station Splash Pad will be closing for the season this Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 p.m. It will reopen in late May or early June next year depending on the weather, according to David Street Station Director of Events & Marketing Brooke Montgomery. Thankfully the weather this weekend is […]
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Natrona County fire captain returns to Oregon wildfire frontlines
CASPER, Wyo. — Fire Capt. Darek Pepple of the Natrona County Fire District is gearing up for another round of duty in Oregon, assisting the Pacific Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 2. The team is currently battling four significant fires — the Lookout, Horse Creek, Pothole and Bedrock fires — according to an announcement by […]
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Wyoming is killing Colorado’s wolves, again, and the state’s keeping it secret
Wyoming officials say they’re muzzled, citing statute that protects the identity of those who legally kill wolves as grounds for not sharing any information with the public or even officials south of the state line.
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Hogadon Basin Ski Area seeks rate hike amid push for self-sustainability by 2028
CASPER, Wyo. — In an effort to achieve self-sustainability by fiscal year 2028, the Hogadon Basin Ski Area may see a rise in rates for the 2023–24 ski season, pending Casper City Council approval. City staff presented a business plan in June 2023, outlining strategies to reduce expenses and boost revenue for the ski area. […]
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Invasive Starthistle weed discovered in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — The yellow starthistle, described as a highly invasive weed, has been discovered on a plot of private land in Natrona County. The weed, discovered in August, is currently being managed by the Natrona County Weed and Pest, or NCWP, District, which blocked off the area to keep wildlife and livestock away. According […]
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Wondrous Wyoming (9/11/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming takes us to Black Beach at Alcova for Saturday’s sunset. What a scene captured by Jennifer Watson, who said, “The clouds looked like Avatar clouds!” Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Casper, Natrona County or Wyoming? Submit it via Facebook Messenger or email to news@oilcity.news and we may […]
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(PHOTOS) Dog lovers take part in annual Casper College Dog Trek
CASPER, Wyo. — Dozens of local dog owners, and even more canines, filled Casper College’s campus Saturday morning for the school’s fifth annual Dog Trek. This year, the Casper College Veterans Club partnered with Project Kenny of Casper to put the event on. “Project Kenny trains service dogs for veterans. The dogs are trained primarily […]
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US Forest Service says hunters can’t use e-bikes to access backcountry, non-motorized trails
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Hunters should remember that motorized vehicle rules apply to e-bikes in the Thunder Basin National Grassland and Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service. E-bikes have been a point of contention recently with the Forest Service fielding multiple complaints from recreationists reporting inappropriate use of the vehicles by hunters […]
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Empowerment, leadership, community: Kiwanis International’s Key Leader event comes to Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — This September, the Allen H. Stewart Lions Camp on Casper Mountain prepares to host a leadership event for high school students from Wyoming, Colorado and western Nebraska. Empowering the Next Generation From Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. to Sept. 24 at 11 a.m., high school students will gather for the Key Leader […]
