CASPER, Wyo. — Thc Casper Events Center has announced new dates for the band Foreigner, who cancelled a recent Casper date amid concerns over COVID-19. “In light of current health concerns, the upcoming Foreigner concert on March 23rd, 2020 has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 22nd, 2020.” the Event Center said on Thursday. Previously purchased […]
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Mayor Orr issues statement on business restrictions in Cheyenne
Cheyenne’s Mayor and the president of City Council have released a joint statement, following the announcement on restrictions for several of Cheyenne’s businesses. The restrictions come surrounded by concern over COVID-19, an illness caused by coronavirus. “Essential city services, police, fire, sanitation, and snow removal will continue to operate,” Marian Orr and Dr. Mark Rinne […]
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COVID-19 cases in states bordering Wyoming climbs to 316
CASPER, Wyo. — As of 10:30 am Thursday, March 19, the Wyoming Department of Health reports 17 positives cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in the state. In states bordering Wyoming, a total of 316 cases are being reported by the Centers of Disease Control and Convention as of 4 pm Wednesday. That is up from between […]
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Breaking: Bars, restaurant dining among those ordered closed in Laramie County amid COVID-19 pandemic
An emergency public health order related to COVID-19 was issued in Laramie County today, according to a release. The order states that after three individuals in the City of Cheyenne tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, officials have decided to close public spaces, including all bars and restaurants dining areas. Restaurants can still offer […]
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Wyoming’s courts, governor, back stricter COVID-19 measures as cases rise to 18
Mar 18, 2020 By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press and Oil City staff CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming state courts suspended all but the most pressing in-person proceedings Wednesday while Gov. Mark Gordon overrode his own earlier remarks and fully endorsed federal guidelines to help control the coronavirus. Just a few hours after President Donald Trump […]
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Pathways residential treatment integrates art, music, and movement
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Behavioral Institute is integrating art, music therapy, and movement in the Pathways psychiatric residential treatment curriculum, through collaboration with local organizations and individuals. “We continually update our programming in the Pathways program to make it more engaging, relevant and therapeutically valuable to our patients,” says CEO Mike Phillips. “We want the […]
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Blizzard threatens SE Wyo, snow and wind in Casper today
CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service has put much of southeast Wyoming under a blizzard warning today. Travel along the Interstate 25 corridor from Douglas to the Colorado border is expected to be very difficult, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph predicted in some areas. Towns such as Wheatland, Torrington […]
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Older Adult Male in Teton County tests positive for COVID-19
St. John’s Health reports that an adult male, over the age of 60, and living in Teton County, has tested positive for COVID-19. The test was performed at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health. He contacted his provider due to flu-like symptoms and was evaluated via a telehealth […]
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Two face felony charges in Casper Burglary and Fraud case
CASPER, Wyo. — Two people are facing felony charges related to a reported burglary and fraud, that is alleged to have happened in Casper Wyoming. According to documents filed in Natrona County Circuit Court, 33-year-old Stephanie Cestnik and 49-year-old Donald Ray Hill each face separate charges related to a burglary and credit card fraud that was […]
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Bar Nunn Fire Department looking to distribute donated fruits and vegetables
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bar Nunn Fire Department said on Wednesday, March 18 that they had received some donations of fruits and vegetables. “These are perishables that we need to distribute as soon as possible,” Bar Nunn FD said on Facebook. “If you are in need of fruit or vegetables please let us know! You […]
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WMC evaluating non-emergency surgeries on a case by case basis amid COVID-19 outbreak
CASPER, Wyo. — In order to strategically plan for a limited amount of “personal protective equipment,” the Wyoming Medical Center is evaluating non-medically necessary surgeries on a case-by-case basis amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. A patient requiring a knee surgery, for example, may see that operation postponed until the WMC is confident they have sufficient personal protective equipment for […]
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How long to quarantine for COVID-19? Wyoming Department of Health offers guidelines
CASPER, Wyo. — There have been 16 cases of COVID-19 confirmed by the Wyoming Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 18. Since the number of tests available in the state are limited, there could be more people in the state with COVID-19 who have not been diagnosed. For those who have been diagnosed, the […]
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Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Parker, Jimenez, Govan, Clark
CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Police Department says that they’re looking for individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Evansville Police Department. All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official […]
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Wyoming updates COVID-19 testing priorities, WMC screening clinic sees 155 more patients
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health have updated the way they prioritize which people should receive testing for COVID-19 coronavirus. “Testing priorities have been updated to reflect the changing epidemiology of the outbreak in Wyoming,” the Wyoming Department of Health said on Wednesday, March 18. “The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory (WPHL) will prioritize […]
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All NCSD employees back on duty Wednesday, more food services beginning Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — During a press conference on Wednesday, March 18 Natrona County Spokesperson Tanya Southerland said that all NCSD employees are back on duty. “This will be a work from home model for the majority of employees,” she said. Schools will stay closed until April 5. Southerland said that the district is working to […]
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Protective equipment ‘dwindling’ for Natrona health officials, COVID-19 test kits too few
CASPER, Wyo. —Natrona County Health Officer Dr. Ghazi Ghanem said at a press conference on Wednesday, March 18 that the Casper-Natrona County Health Department and the Wyoming Medical Center are seeing some shortages of supplies. He said that “personal protective equipment” needed by medical professionals when working with sick patients are “dwindling” amid the outbreak […]
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Trials postponed, Nordic Lodge closed; otherwise “business as usual” at county
CASPER, Wyo. — Officials say that it is, for the most part, “business as usual,” with Natrona County offices. Eric Nelson, Natrona County Attorney, said he was speaking on behalf of the Natrona County Commissioners when he announced that all county offices would be open and serving the public. “We are working with Casper-Natrona County […]
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Natrona County District Court jury trials postponed until at least May 15
CASPER, Wyo. — During a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, Natrona County Attorney Eric Nelson said that jury trials at the NC District Court will be postponed amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Nelson said that district court judges have decided that “all jury trials will be postponed until May 15 or later.” He added […]
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City functions continue, but city hall to close Thursday amid virus concerns
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Hall will be closing as of Thursday, March 19 ,2020 in the wake of COVID-19 concerns. During a live press conference, Casper Public Information Officer Rebekah Ladd, city functions will still continue, but City Hall will be closed to the public. Ladd said that payments could be made at an […]
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Governor recommends using delivery or take-out, Casper mayor says eating at restaurants okay
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, March 18 press conference that people should use delivery, take-out or drive through options when ordering food from local restaurants during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. “We should use good judgement, avoid unnecessary travel, keep social gatherings to groups of fewer than 10 people, and […]
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Watch Live: City of Casper COVID-19 Daily Briefing, 3/18/20
The City of Casper has announced that they will hold press briefings each weekday at 1pm during the COVID-19 closure period. Oil City News is committed to bringing these press briefings to our community live whenever possible. If you have questions you would like us to address with local officials, please send them to news@oilcity.news. […]
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Third person tests positive for COVID-19 in Cheyenne
Wednesday morning, a third individual tested positive for COVID-19 in Cheyenne, according to a release from the City of Cheyenne. “The Cheyenne Laramie County Health Department, Emergency Management, and all elected officials in the city and county are working together collaboratively to ensure the safety of public health,” the statement continued. The statement released Wednesday […]
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Casper/Natrona dispatch center pre-screening all 911 calls for potential COVID-19 cases
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department says that all 911 calls to the Casper/Natrona Public Safety Communications Center are being subjected to new protocols due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. “Dispatchers are pre-screening all 911 calls received at the dispatch center,” the department said on Wednesday, March 18. “A list of questions are being […]
