Weather

Wind chills 5 below zero, snow may return by weekend

CASPER, Wyo. – The latest winter push left a skiff of snow in the Casper area on Sunday night, but the cold temperatures will remain. The National Weather Service in... Read more »

12/09/19 5:02 AM

Snow likely to return to Casper Sunday night, strong winds to blow

12/06/19 4:23 PM

Crash closes I-80 eastbound between Rawlins and Laramie

12/06/19 8:44 AM

Traffic chaos as semi crashes block I-80 and other roadways for over three hours in Rawlins

12/05/19 8:01 PM

Casper sunny, high near 38 Thursday, winds to pick up Friday

12/05/19 8:58 AM

Thanksgiving blizzard strands 12 people on White Mountain near Rock Springs

12/04/19 10:26 AM

Thanksgiving storm makes November in Casper second wettest on record

CASPER, Wyo. — November tended to be colder and wetter than average in a variety of Wyoming communities. Casper saw the second wettest November on record, with the National Weather... Read more »

12/04/19 10:11 AM

Majority of Wyoming highways, including I-25, I-80 reopen

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming saw multiple road closures throughout much of Tuesday, Dec. 3. Those included full closures between Laramie and Rawlins on I-80 and a variety of closures for... Read more »

12/03/19 8:38 PM

De-icer product purchases up to $300,000 authorized in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — “Ice Slicer” is a melting compound product the City of Casper uses to clear streets after snowstorms. The city council approved a one-year contract with Desert Mountain... Read more »

12/03/19 7:47 PM

New closures in effect on I-25, I-80 near Cheyenne; ‘extreme blow over risk’

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 closed this morning between Laramie and Rawlins due to crashes and winter conditions. That portion of I-80 remains closed on the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 3.... Read more »

12/03/19 1:08 PM

Puppies rescued in Utah, had been sheltering in a sheep carcass (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A couple rescued three puppies they found while snowmobiling in Utah on Sunday, Dec. 1. “On Sunday afternoon Search & Rescue was up at the Monte Cristo... Read more »

12/03/19 11:27 AM

Crashes and weather close I-80, US 287 near Laramie to all traffic

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins is closed to all traffic due to winter conditions and crashes, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Some of that portion... Read more »

12/03/19 10:19 AM

Some of I-25, I-80 in Wyo. closed to ‘light, high profile vehicles’ due to wind, ice

CASPER, Wyo. — Portions of both I-25 and I-80 are closed to “light, high profile vehicles due to gusting winds and slick conditions.” The interstates are open to other traffic.... Read more »

12/02/19 5:46 PM

Casper Mountain Road reopens after several day closure

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain Road, or WY 251, has reopened. The road had been closed since Nov. 30 following a snow storm which dumped 24.5 inches on the mountain.... Read more »

12/02/19 12:45 PM

Mills Town Hall closed, council work session postponed

CASPER, Wyo. — The Mills Town Hall is closed on Monday, Dec. 2. “Please stay in today if you can,” the town said on Facebook. “Due to poor conditions out... Read more »

12/02/19 11:29 AM

Snow blocking your street? City of Casper says to let them know

CASPER Wyo. — With snow from the recent storm still lingering in Casper, some side and residential streets may be difficult or impossible to navigate. The city says they are... Read more »

12/02/19 10:53 AM

Casper Mountain road closed, 24.5 inches fell during storm

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain Road, or WY 251, remains closed the morning of Monday, Dec. 2. The road was closed as of 12:51 pm, Nov. 30, according the the... Read more »

12/02/19 8:58 AM

Schools open, but no NCSD transportation to Midwest

CASPER, Wyo. – Schools will be open today and on schedule, according to the Natrona County School District. However, there will be no bus transportation to Midwest. “Please direct questions... Read more »

12/02/19 5:29 AM

I-25 remains closed Monday morning after briefly reopening on Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. – Thanksgiving leftovers of a winter storm that caused countless travel headaches during the holiday continues to haunt Casper. I-25 is again closed from Cheyenne to Buffalo after... Read more »

12/02/19 5:26 AM

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper was a lonely, snowy island unto itself on Saturday as a storm pummeled the region this weekend. Roads leading into and out of Casper were closed... Read more »

11/30/19 2:33 PM

Winter storm: Casper parade a go today, Bar Nunn’s postponed, some business close

CASPER, Wyo. – A winter’s blast won’t stop Casper’s annual downtown Christmas parade, according to the Casper Police Department. “At this point everything’s on track with minimal changes on my... Read more »

11/30/19 9:37 AM

I-90 closes westbound near Sheridan, other Wyo. highways close

CASPER, Wyo. — Westbound lanes of I-90 are closed from the Montana state line to Ranchester, Wyoming due to winter conditions. Westbound lanes on US 87 is also closed in... Read more »

11/29/19 4:42 PM

Another round of wintry weather to hit Northern Rockies

RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — Another round of intense wintry weather is expected to hit the Northern Rockies through Saturday. Blizzard warnings have been issued in central and northeastern Wyoming, while... Read more »

11/29/19 3:30 PM

Black ice, no unnecessary travel on some of I-25 and other Wyoming highways

CASPER, Wyo. — Portions of I-25 and I-90 are seeing black ice conditions in Wyoming on Friday, Nov. 29. “No Unnecessary Travel” advisories are in effect for areas of I-25... Read more »

11/29/19 1:13 PM

65 mph winds and blizzard warnings across southeast Wyoming

CASPER,m Wyo. — High Wind Warnings are in effect in southeast Wyoming on Friday. “Wind gusts in excess of 65 MPH are expected across all of southeast Wyoming and the... Read more »

11/29/19 10:56 AM

Winter Storm Warning to impact Casper area travel Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Natrona County, and officials say a storm will affect travel in the area. Periods of snow... Read more »

11/29/19 1:43 AM

Casper Mountain may see up to 18 inches of snow this weekend

(Casper, WY) — The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a new “Winter Weather Message” related to a previously issued Winter Storm Warning for Natrona County between 2pm Friday... Read more »

11/28/19 6:40 PM

I-80 reopen between Cheyenne and Laramie

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne is reopen. Black ice conditions are present on portions of both I-80 and I-25, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The... Read more »

11/28/19 7:13 AM

Winter storm watch issued for Natrona County: up to 11 inches possible through Sat

(Casper, WY) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday and Saturday, November 29th and 30th. Snow is expected to move into the area Friday... Read more »

11/28/19 12:42 AM

Winter storm threatens to scramble Thanksgiving travel plans

By JEFF BAENEN, COLLEEN SLEVIN and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A day after bringing havoc to the Rocky Mountains, a powerful winter storm rolled across the Midwest... Read more »

11/27/19 11:29 AM

Snow in Casper to return by weekend, up to 18 inches on Casper Mountain possible

CASPER, Wyo. – Weather-weary holiday travelers aren’t out of the woods just yet. If travelers made their Thanksgiving destinations in spite of a powerful storm closed highways and cancelled flights... Read more »

11/27/19 5:21 AM

I-80 reopen, but black ice on both interstates in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation no longer lists any closures for I-80 in the state. Much of the interstate had been closed throughout Tuesday, Nov. 26. Black... Read more »

11/26/19 6:53 PM

Colorado hit with as much as 3 feet of snow in 24 hours; Casper sees 4 inches

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area saw about four inches of snow in the last 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. During that same time period, about 12... Read more »

11/26/19 2:39 PM

Casper-Natrona airport seeing cancellations with weather conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — With snow on the ground, some flights at the Casper-Natrona County International Airport have been cancelled. United Airlines Flight 4540 to Denver was scheduled to depart at... Read more »

11/26/19 10:12 AM

Nearly 500 flights cancelled at DIA as Thanksgiving approaches

CASPER, Wyo. — Thanksgiving is two days away, but snow may be impacting travel for some trying to get home. There are nearly 500 flight cancellations at the Denver International... Read more »

11/26/19 9:16 AM

Numerous highway closures, crashes reported as storm slams Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – A number of major Wyoming highways are closed early Tuesday morning as a powerful winter storm moves through the area. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) says... Read more »

11/26/19 4:56 AM

Wintry weather threatens to snarl US holiday travel

By DAVID KOENIG and THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A strong storm expected to drop up to a foot of snow in parts of Colorado and Wyoming on... Read more »

11/26/19 4:26 AM

Crashes and weather close portions of I-80 Monday night

CASPER, Wyo. — Portions of Wyoming’s I-80 corridor were closed, due to winter conditions and crashes along the highway, as winter weather dropped snow and cold temperatures across much of the... Read more »

11/25/19 5:03 PM

Casper PD declares “Snow Day” for Casper Monday night

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has announced “Snow Day” rules, due to winter weather affecting the city Monday night. The Casper PD says that because of the conditions, they... Read more »

11/25/19 4:50 PM

As Casper looks at 5 inches of snow, Colorado may get slammed with 30 inches

CASPER, Wyo. — Areas in Natrona County can expect to see between 3-5 inches of snow Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. But Colorado is looking at... Read more »

11/25/19 2:46 PM

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Weather

Wind chills 5 below zero, snow may return by weekend

Snow likely to return to Casper Sunday night, strong winds to blow

Crash closes I-80 eastbound between Rawlins and Laramie

Traffic chaos as semi crashes block I-80 and other roadways for over three hours in Rawlins

Casper sunny, high near 38 Thursday, winds to pick up Friday

Thanksgiving blizzard strands 12 people on White Mountain near Rock Springs

Thanksgiving storm makes November in Casper second wettest on record

Majority of Wyoming highways, including I-25, I-80 reopen

De-icer product purchases up to $300,000 authorized in Casper

New closures in effect on I-25, I-80 near Cheyenne; ‘extreme blow over risk’

Puppies rescued in Utah, had been sheltering in a sheep carcass (PHOTOS)

Crashes and weather close I-80, US 287 near Laramie to all traffic

Some of I-25, I-80 in Wyo. closed to ‘light, high profile vehicles’ due to wind, ice

Casper Mountain Road reopens after several day closure

Mills Town Hall closed, council work session postponed

Snow blocking your street? City of Casper says to let them know

Casper Mountain road closed, 24.5 inches fell during storm

Schools open, but no NCSD transportation to Midwest

I-25 remains closed Monday morning after briefly reopening on Sunday

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)

Winter storm: Casper parade a go today, Bar Nunn’s postponed, some business close

I-90 closes westbound near Sheridan, other Wyo. highways close

Another round of wintry weather to hit Northern Rockies

Black ice, no unnecessary travel on some of I-25 and other Wyoming highways

65 mph winds and blizzard warnings across southeast Wyoming

Winter Storm Warning to impact Casper area travel Friday

Casper Mountain may see up to 18 inches of snow this weekend

I-80 reopen between Cheyenne and Laramie

Winter storm watch issued for Natrona County: up to 11 inches possible through Sat

Winter storm threatens to scramble Thanksgiving travel plans

Snow in Casper to return by weekend, up to 18 inches on Casper Mountain possible

I-80 reopen, but black ice on both interstates in Wyoming

Colorado hit with as much as 3 feet of snow in 24 hours; Casper sees 4 inches

Casper-Natrona airport seeing cancellations with weather conditions

Nearly 500 flights cancelled at DIA as Thanksgiving approaches

Numerous highway closures, crashes reported as storm slams Wyoming

Wintry weather threatens to snarl US holiday travel

Crashes and weather close portions of I-80 Monday night

Casper PD declares “Snow Day” for Casper Monday night

As Casper looks at 5 inches of snow, Colorado may get slammed with 30 inches

Crime

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

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Community

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Wyoming

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

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Casper welcomes holiday season with tree lighting and parade (PHOTOS)

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)