Weather

Records topple as heat wave bakes Wyoming this week

CASPER, Wyo. — A number of new record highs were set in central and northern Wyoming on Monday and Tuesday as a heat wave blankets the west. According to the... Read more »

07/28/21 1:00 PM

As fuels dry, Crater Ridge Fire grows to 564 acres, still 0% contained

CASPER, Wyo. — Dry, hot weather Saturday led to increased activity and acreage burned by the Crater Ridge Fire in the Medicine Wheel Ranger District of the Bighorn National Forest. ... Read more »

07/25/21 3:58 PM

Air quality alert extended in Wyoming as wildfire smoke settles over state

CASPER, Wyo. — Wildfire smoke from California and surrounding states will continue to settle over Wyoming this weekend, leading to poor air quality and decreased visibility. The Wyoming Department of... Read more »

07/24/21 2:15 PM

Lingering haze and climbing temps expected in central and western Wyoming into next week

CASPER, Wyo. — Smoke should linger while temperatures gradually rise over the next few days in western and central Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. ... Read more »

07/24/21 9:54 AM

Greybull breaks record reaching 107 degrees; Casper ties record set in 1943

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming saw multiple locations break or tie heat records for July 19 on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Greybull saw the hottest temperatures... Read more »

07/21/21 4:09 PM

Record heat recorded Monday: Greybull hits 107 degrees, Worland 106

CASPER, Wyo. — Many locations in the central and western Wyoming region broke record high temperatures Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Wyoming Sun Belt areas... Read more »

07/20/21 8:04 PM

Thunderstorms possible every day in Casper through Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area has a chance of thunderstorms every day from Tuesday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Western and central Wyoming are... Read more »

07/20/21 2:30 PM

NWS: Fire dangers elevate as temps near 100 in western, central Wyo

CASPER, Wyo. – Much of western and central Wyoming is experiencing critical fire conditions as drought conditions and high temperatures continue, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton.

07/19/21 6:44 AM

Red Flag Warnings across much of Wyoming; thunderstorms could spark new fires Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Red Flag Warnings will be in effect across much of western and central Wyoming from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, July 16, according to the National Weather... Read more »

07/16/21 10:10 AM

Record heat possible with triple-digit highs expected to return to Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says in a hazardous weather outlook for western and central Wyoming that record high temperatures will be possible from Saturday through... Read more »

07/15/21 3:11 PM

VIDEO: Lightning strikes power pole, causing small fire on Casper Mountain Road

CASPER, Wyo. — Over the last two days, the Casper Fire-EMS Department responded to a total of 40 calls for emergency service, according to morning updates provided on Wednesday and... Read more »

07/15/21 1:30 PM

Storm featuring hail capable of damaging roofs, vehicles moves through Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne said at around 3:24 p.m. Wednesday that radar indicated that a severe thunderstorm located about 12 miles west of Cheyenne was... Read more »

07/14/21 3:45 PM

‘Potent round of severe storms’ likely in Wyoming; 70+ mph winds, golf ball–sized hail, heavy rainfall possible

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne said on Tuesday afternoon that a “potent round of severe storms” is likely to impact northern and eastern Wyoming on Tuesday... Read more »

07/13/21 2:46 PM

Chance of thunderstorms through Friday in Wyoming; 100+ degree temps this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — Areas throughout Wyoming could see thunderstorms every day through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. In the Casper area, there is a 40% chance... Read more »

07/13/21 12:53 PM

Dry thunderstorms, increased lightning expected in Red Flag Warning areas in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming could see some extreme weather throughout the week in addition to air quality issues due to smoke from distant wildfires. While the Cowboy State itself is... Read more »

07/12/21 4:53 PM

Air Quality Alerts due to wildfire smoke expand to more of Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — While Air Quality Alerts over the weekend were issued for the western and northwestern parts of Wyoming, such alerts have been issued for additional areas on Monday.... Read more »

07/12/21 4:24 PM

NWS: Critical fire weather in central Wyoming possible this week as temps rise

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton is warning of possible fire danger as the week progresses. According to the NWS, dry, hot and windy conditions along with... Read more »

07/12/21 11:20 AM

Parade rain, haze or shine? Widespread smoke in Casper, thunderstorms possible Tuesday

UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Riverton have updated their forecast for the Casper area. They are now calling for a slight chance of rain between 11 am and 1... Read more »

07/12/21 11:12 AM

NWS: Wildfire smoke will increase across Wyoming Saturday; air quality alert in the west

CASPER, Wyo — Smoke from wildfires in northern California and southern Oregon will continue to move into Wyoming Saturday. The smoke is expected to get thicker through the day and... Read more »

07/10/21 9:08 AM

Air Quality Alert in effect across western Wyoming due to wildfire smoke through Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — An Air Quality Alert is in effect across much of western Wyoming, including Yellowstone National Teton Park and Grand Teton National Park, through 1 pm Sunday. The... Read more »

07/09/21 1:55 PM

Red Flag Warnings across much of Wyoming; Casper Mountain could reach 90-degree heat

CASPER, Wyo. — Red Flag Warnings are set to take effect across much of Wyoming on Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. With strong winds and... Read more »

07/08/21 10:16 AM

Red Flag Warning to take effect in Natrona Thursday; 96 degree heat, winds could create erratic fire behavior

CASPER, Wyo. — A Red Flag Warning will go into effect in Natrona County from 1-9 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The Casper area is... Read more »

07/07/21 6:00 PM

Casper may see more rain but firefighter says people should prepare for wildfires

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area has seen some rainstorms over the last week and could potentially see more precipitation this week. Rain is not in the forecast for Wednesday... Read more »

07/07/21 12:26 PM

Amid drought, Colorado rafters flock to oases while they can

The summer activity on the Cache La Poudre River in northeastern Colorado reflects the precarious situations of rivers and lakes in dry regions

07/06/21 6:59 AM

NWS: Strong thunderstorms moving east across Natrona County Monday night

CASPER, Wyo. — A line of strong thunderstorms is moving east across Natrona County Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. At 7:35 p.m., the storms... Read more »

07/05/21 7:12 PM

Tropical Storm Elsa moving across west Cuba, then to Florida

July 5, 2021 By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Tropical Storm Elsa swept over western Cuba with strong rain and winds Monday, and forecasters said it would move... Read more »

07/05/21 5:21 PM

Showers likely, storms possible Monday in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Monday should see cooler temperatures in central and western Wyoming, with strong chances of showers and thunderstorms, especially in the north, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)... Read more »

07/05/21 9:24 AM

Sunny, 20% chance of storms forecast around Casper for Fourth of July festivities

CASPER, Wyo. — Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms are in the forecast for the central and western Wyoming region throughout the holiday weekend and into next Tuesday, according to the... Read more »

07/03/21 8:49 AM

Dust devil spotted near Wyoming wildfire caused by prairie dog contacting live, downed electric line

CASPER, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department said on Thursday that firefighters responded at around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday to a grass fire on North Highway 59 near milepost 150.... Read more »

07/01/21 12:39 PM

Chance of showers, thunderstorms next six days; Casper’s high near 91 degrees on Independence Day

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area could potentially see some rain every day from Thursday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton’s forecast. There is a 20%... Read more »

06/30/21 10:55 AM

Casper to see July 4 heat near 90 degrees; showers, thunderstorms possible Independence Day weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area is expected to see mostly clear, sunny conditions throughout the week. Temperatures are expected to climb as the area moves toward Independence Day celebrations,... Read more »

06/28/21 12:10 PM

Showers around Casper could persist through Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — Showers will continue in central and western Wyoming Sunday and Monday before a warming trend throughout the week, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Showers... Read more »

06/27/21 10:32 AM

Regional storms bring over an inch of rain to Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Several locations in Casper reported well over an inch of rainfall between Thursday and Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. The close... Read more »

06/26/21 9:32 AM

NWS: Cloudy, rainy, 66 degrees in Casper today

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County gets a break from summer weather today as the region gets a much-needed shot of moisture.

06/25/21 7:25 AM

Casper likely to see rain; 80% chance Friday before 90+-degree temps return next week

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area is likely to see some rain over the next two days. Thursday has a 60% chance of precipitation, increasing to 80% on Friday, according... Read more »

06/23/21 4:41 PM

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Weather

Records topple as heat wave bakes Wyoming this week

Risk of heavy rainfall, flash flooding as thunderstorms return to Wyoming

Casper likely to see thunderstorms, cooler temps as week progresses

NWS: High temps reach 95 to 106 in central Wyo today

NWS: Central Wyoming to swelter under high heat, smoky haze

Air quality alert extended into Monday for western and central Wyoming

As fuels dry, Crater Ridge Fire grows to 564 acres, still 0% contained

Air quality alert extended in Wyoming as wildfire smoke settles over state

Lingering haze and climbing temps expected in central and western Wyoming into next week

Greybull breaks record reaching 107 degrees; Casper ties record set in 1943

Record heat recorded Monday: Greybull hits 107 degrees, Worland 106

Thunderstorms possible every day in Casper through Monday

NWS: Fire dangers elevate as temps near 100 in western, central Wyo

Red Flag Warnings across much of Wyoming; thunderstorms could spark new fires Friday

Record heat possible with triple-digit highs expected to return to Wyoming

VIDEO: Lightning strikes power pole, causing small fire on Casper Mountain Road

Storm featuring hail capable of damaging roofs, vehicles moves through Wyoming

‘Potent round of severe storms’ likely in Wyoming; 70+ mph winds, golf ball–sized hail, heavy rainfall possible

Chance of thunderstorms through Friday in Wyoming; 100+ degree temps this weekend

Dry thunderstorms, increased lightning expected in Red Flag Warning areas in Wyoming

Air Quality Alerts due to wildfire smoke expand to more of Wyoming

NWS: Critical fire weather in central Wyoming possible this week as temps rise

Parade rain, haze or shine? Widespread smoke in Casper, thunderstorms possible Tuesday

NWS: Wildfire smoke will increase across Wyoming Saturday; air quality alert in the west

Air Quality Alert in effect across western Wyoming due to wildfire smoke through Sunday

Red Flag Warnings across much of Wyoming; Casper Mountain could reach 90-degree heat

Red Flag Warning to take effect in Natrona Thursday; 96 degree heat, winds could create erratic fire behavior

Casper may see more rain but firefighter says people should prepare for wildfires

Amid drought, Colorado rafters flock to oases while they can

NWS: Strong thunderstorms moving east across Natrona County Monday night

Tropical Storm Elsa moving across west Cuba, then to Florida

Showers likely, storms possible Monday in Casper

Sunny, 20% chance of storms forecast around Casper for Fourth of July festivities

Dust devil spotted near Wyoming wildfire caused by prairie dog contacting live, downed electric line

Chance of showers, thunderstorms next six days; Casper’s high near 91 degrees on Independence Day

Casper to see July 4 heat near 90 degrees; showers, thunderstorms possible Independence Day weekend

Showers around Casper could persist through Monday

Regional storms bring over an inch of rain to Casper

NWS: Cloudy, rainy, 66 degrees in Casper today

Casper likely to see rain; 80% chance Friday before 90+-degree temps return next week

Crime

AP

Sheriff: Boy says he killed father, body found in Wyoming

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Obituaries

AP

Ron Popeil was the sizzle of American ingenuity, personified

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Community

City

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