Since Monday, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department received confirmation of 5 additional cases. This brings the total to 38 positive COVID-19 cases in Natrona County. Casper Natrona County Health Department spokesperson Hailey Bloom released the following information on four of this week’s cases: Case #35 – is a female in her twenties whose exposure is […]
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CDC spends three days in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — A team from the Centers for Disease Control spent approximately three days in Natrona County, as part of a longer visit by officials to the State of Wyoming. According to officials from the Casper Natrona County Health Department, a team of 5 employees from the CDC in Atlanta arrived in Wyoming earlier […]
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases up to 305 in Wyoming, probable cases up to 107
CASPER, Wyo. — Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have increased to 305 in Wyoming as of 3 pm Friday, April 17, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Probable cases have increased to 107. “Probable Cases include a total count of people who are identified to be a close contact to a laboratory confirmed […]
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Nearly $707 million in payroll loans approved for Wyoming small businesses
CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming small businesses have been approved for over $707 million in emergency loans as of April 13, according to a Small Business Administration report. The total number will be higher as days following the report are tallied. As of April 13, the SBA approved 5,730 Paycheck Protection Loans in Wyoming, totaling $706,932,317 […]
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EOC announces Willard Community Shelter for those awaiting COVID-19 tests
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Emergency Operations Center has announced the establishment of a facility at the former Willard school, that will serve as a “Community Medical Shelter,” during the coronavirus caused COVID-19 global pandemic. Willard will be the second such facility to be utilized as a Community Medical Shelter, the other facility, at […]
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Watch Live: Natrona County EOC COVID-19 Briefing (4/17/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple agencies in the city of Casper and Natrona County, under the Emergency Operations Center, have announced that they will hold briefings throughout the week concerning public health related to coronavirus cause COVID-19. Oil City News is committed to bringing these press briefings to our community live whenever possible.
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Wyoming employers, health officials protect privacy of those positive for COVID-19
CASPER, Wyo. — When Casper Mayor Steve Freel announced that all who had attended two house parties last weekend had been directed to self-isolate after a healthcare worker who attended tested positive for COVID-19, some criticized the parties as irresponsible and said officials should reveal the identities of attendees. That won’t be happening. Both state […]
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Community Health Center’s Open and Offering Telehealth and Telephonics Options for Care
CASPER, Wyo. — Community Health Center would like to remind the public that we are open for business in the Casper, Riverton, Dubois & Lander locations. Please call our clinic first and a healthcare professional will conduct a phone screen to determine appropriate visit options. We are taking every precaution to protect you and our staff […]
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Homeless food and shelter needs rising; Wyoming Rescue Mission funding drops amid COVID-19
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Rescue Mission say that they have seen an increased demand for some services among the Casper area’s homeless population amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. “We are always concerned about the homeless community, and that has only increased during this time,” the mission’s Marketing & Events Manager Jenny Stedillie said in […]
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Wyoming Food Bank sees 100 percent increase in deliveries since COVID-19 shutdowns
CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies has more than doubled its food deliveries across the state since early March. Director Tony Woodell, who calls the increase in demand “stunning,” says it’s a clear indicator of how the sudden shutdown of businesses is affecting people across the state. “Every community is impacted,” said […]
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Oil City Police Calls (4/16/20 – 4/17/20)
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 Oil City. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD Incident Summary […]
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NCSO warns of ongoing scam calls
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an ongoing scam that investigators say they continue to receive reports of. “We have been receiving reports regarding a reoccurring and popular scam,” said Sgt. Taylor Courtney in an email to media April 17, 2020. “In this scam attempt, citizens are contacted by […]
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Kanye: ‘Yeezy Campus’ in Wyoming will transform architecture and ‘take us out of the box’ (VIDEO)
CASPER, Wyo. — Musician Kanye West has plans to transform ranch land he owns near Cody into a “Yeezy Campus.” West said that the reason he initially searched for land in Wyoming was to house the “Yeezy Campus” and told GQ Magazine in an interview published on Thursday, April 16 that he has a 4,500 […]
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‘Extremely windy’ on I-25 near Chugwater, blowing snow, slick spots on I-80
CASPER, Wyo. — Both I-25 and I-80 are open across Wyoming but windy conditions and blowing snow are being reported in some areas as of 10:30 am Friday, April 17 I-25 near Chugwater is “extremely windy” with crosswinds from the west blowing snow across the interstate, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation Public Information Officer […]
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Snowfall and low temps break records in parts of Wyoming following storm
CASPER, Wyo. — Both Laramie and Cheyenne have seen some weather records broken in the last two days. Cheyenne Airport recorded a new record low temperature for April 17, notching a new record low of 5 degrees at 4:24 am Friday. “This replaces the old record of 8 degrees set back in 1901,” the Natrional […]
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Today’s tiny COVID concert: Prairie Wildfire
All this month, Oil City News is rolling out a series of tiny COVID concerts*, one-song sets from local artists who aim to lift our readers’ spirits while also sharing their gifts with the community they love. Today’s tiny COVID concert comes to us from Prairie Wildfire, a trio of gals from Buffalo, Wyoming playing […]
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Two Wyoming State Hospital patients test positive for COVID-19, linked to WBI in Casper
Two patients recently transferred to the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus caused COVID-19, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. “Both adult females arrived Monday at WSH, a state-run psychiatric facility and part of WDH. They had been transferred from a Casper behavioral health facility that has been at […]
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Additional Natrona County case brings COVID-19 count to 38
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department has announced an additional case of coronavirus caused COVID-19 in the community. Officials with CNCHD point out that this brings the Natrona County case totals to 38 confirmed cases. “We will be providing more information on this case and other rapidly developing updates as soon as it […]
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Wyoming health official concerned about Trump’s suggestion to ease COVID restrictions early
President Trump mentioned western states while discussing his plan to ease restrictions intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 during a press conference on Thursday. The guidelines, titled “Opening Up America Again,” use three phases with specific state-by-state criteria that must be met before easing restrictions. Asked if the regulations of 30-day mitigation efforts to […]
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Denver Bronco star Von Miller tests positive for COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to NFL insider, Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos perennial Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller has tested positive for COVID-19. This story is breaking and will be updated as more information is made available. This article originally appeared on Cap City News. Used with permission.
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I-80 reopens across Wyoming, weather advisories also lifted on I-25
CASPER, Wyo. — A stretch of I-80 was closed for much of the day between Laramaie and Rock Springs in Wyoming. All closures have now been lifted along I-80 and the Wyoming Department of Transportation lists no weather advisories for the interstate as of 3:30 pm Thursday, April 16. Advisories along I-25 have been lifted […]
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Positive COVID-19 cases in Wyoming approach 300, with an additional 105 probable cases
CASPER, Wyo. — Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have climbed to 296 in Wyoming as of 3 pm Thursday, April 16 with 6,427 tests complete. There are an additional 105 “probable cases” in the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. “Probable Cases include a total count of people who are identified to […]
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Students overcome internet, cell reception obstacles to participate in courses
The following was submitted by the University of Wyoming An academic landscape routed by coronavirus has agriculture students at the University of Wyoming adopting an “improvise, adapt and overcome” attitude. Undergraduate student Ty Paisley, who lives north of Wheatland, is listening to courses via podcast through Bluetooth in a tractor while working because COVID-19 doesn’t […]
