Weather

Strong thunderstorms with hail, 40-60 mph winds forecast in SE Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says there is a chance of “isolated to scattered stronger storms from 1-7 pm” Monday, July 13. The NWS says those... Read more »

07/13/20 2:02 PM

Wildfire in Sybille Canyon 30% contained, estimated at 290 acres

CASPER, Wyo. — The “Clemons” wildfire burning in Sybille Canyon west of Wheatland is estimated as 30% contained and at about 290 acres, according to Melissa Mokry with Wyoming State... Read more »

07/09/20 1:36 PM

NWS: Fire danger critical in Natrona County through Wednesday evening

While temperatures won't be as high today as they were on Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Riverton is still warning of high fire danger.

07/08/20 6:05 AM

Aggressive seaweed smothers one of world’s most remote reefs

July 7, 2020 By CALEB JONES Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Researchers say a recently discovered species of seaweed is killing large patches of coral on once-pristine reefs and is... Read more »

07/07/20 1:20 PM

(UPDATE) Muddy Mountain wildfire extinguished Monday evening

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County Fire District (NCFD) officials said Monday evening they have contained a fire south of Circle Drive on Muddy Mountain. Officials said it was caused by... Read more »

07/06/20 9:12 PM

Fire and emergency crews kept busy over holiday weekend (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County Fire District (NCFD), Casper Fire-EMS and partner agencies around Casper had a busy Fourth of July weekend, including multiple wildfires and 911 calls, including: I-25... Read more »

07/06/20 4:20 PM

BREAKING: Crews responding to wildland fire on Muddy Mountain

July 6, 2020 CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County Fire District (NCFD) officials and Casper-Fire EMS confirmed that crews were responding to a wildland fire on Muddy Mountain around 3:00 pm... Read more »

07/06/20 3:36 PM

NWS: Fire warnings issued, 96 degree highs expected by Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – An unusually dry spring has given way to a hot summer, which the National Weather Service in Riverton says has elevated fire dangers in Natrona County. The... Read more »

07/06/20 6:24 AM

Significant thunderstorm advisory for Bar Nunn, Mills, Sunday; Red Flag Warning in effect.

Update: A Red Flag Warning is in effect around Natrona County. A significant weather advisory, saying a strong thunderstorm will be in Mills and Bar Nunn around 4:00 pm. CASPER,... Read more »

07/05/20 3:57 PM

Red Flag Warning in effect until Wednesday for central Wyo

Update: A Red Flag Warning is in effect for areas around Natrona County from Monday at 1:00 pm to Wednesday at 8:00 PM CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service... Read more »

07/05/20 9:37 AM

Elevated fire weather in Natrona County; NWS warns Wyomingites of fireworks danger

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton said on Friday, July 3 that elevated fire weather conditions will occur between noon and 8 pm in parts of Wyoming.... Read more »

07/03/20 12:45 PM

Thunderstorms, hail possible in Wyoming on Friday and July 4

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton issued a hazaradous weather outlook on Friday, July 3. The outlook calls for possible thunderstorms that “could produce strong wind gusts... Read more »

07/03/20 12:35 PM

Red flag fire warning issued for Natrona County on Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. – With dry conditions and gusty winds in the forecast, the National Weather Service in Riverton has put Natrona County under a red flag warning through most of... Read more »

07/01/20 5:28 AM

Partial Fire ban in effect for Natrona County July 1

CASPER, Wyo — A partial fire ban will be in effect July 1 for Natrona County. The Board of County Commissioners approved the resolution with the consultation of the Bureau... Read more »

06/30/20 8:04 PM

Showers, thunderstorms, pea-sized hail possible in Wyoming into Tuesday evening

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton issued a “special weather statement” at 3:41 pm calling for “widely scattered showers and a few thunderstorms” in parts of Wyoming... Read more »

06/30/20 4:04 PM

NWS: Thunderstorms and hail possible Monday night in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton is predicting a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight, with the possibility of high winds and hail. According to the NWS,... Read more »

06/29/20 5:29 AM

NWS Riverton issue flash flood and severe weather warnings

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued flash flood warnings for mainly rural areas of west central Sublette County, Excessive rainfall will result in debris flow moving... Read more »

06/28/20 1:43 PM

NWS: Showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday for central Wyoming.

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service in Riverton is predicting showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday for central and western Wyoming. Showers are expected to spread over the central basins... Read more »

06/27/20 7:13 PM

BLM performing controlled burn in Big Piney area

CASPER, Wyo — The Bureau of Land Management is performing a prescribed burn in the Big Piney area, according to social media post by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office. The... Read more »

06/27/20 10:19 AM

NWS: Sunny today in Wyoming; increasing chance of storms into next week

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting mostly sunny skies for the Cowboy State today. Casper’s high temperature is forecast at 87 degrees, and with breezes between... Read more »

06/27/20 8:53 AM

Fire bans on Game and Fish lands in Platte and Goshen Counties

CASPER, Wyo —The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is instituting fire bans in Platte and Goshen Counties. Goshen County Beginning Monday, June 29 a partial fire ban will be in... Read more »

06/26/20 5:21 PM

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Cheyenne

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne. The warning is in effect until 4:15 pm, Friday, June... Read more »

06/26/20 3:36 PM

Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible in Casper area Friday afternoon

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton’s forecast for the Casper area says scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible after 4 pm Friday, June 26. “Mostly Sunny skies... Read more »

06/26/20 2:31 PM

Rocky Mountain Fire officials: 174,624 acres burned across 5 states in 2019

CASPER, Wyo — 174,624 acres burned in 5 Rocky Mountain states in 2019, according to the Rocky Mountain Area (RMA) Coordination Center’s Fire Information Coordinator Larry Helmerick. As of June... Read more »

06/26/20 2:06 PM

Natrona and Johnson Counties could see ‘severe’ storm activity on Thursday afternoon

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton is warning of the possibility of “strong to severe thunderstorms” on Thursday afternoon. The NWS says Natrona County and Johnson County... Read more »

06/25/20 8:29 AM

NWS: Hail, strong gusts and downpours possible today in Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton is warming of the possibility of strong hail and rainstorms this afternoon in central Wyoming. According to the NWS, strong to... Read more »

06/25/20 5:28 AM

Golf-ball sized hail possible in severe thunderstorms Thursday in SE Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne said on Wednesday, June 24 that severe thunderstorms in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle could bring hail to the region.... Read more »

06/24/20 5:20 PM

Casper Fire-EMS extinguishes fire near Mike Lansing Field Monday

CASPER, Wyo — Casper Fire-EMS responded to a wildland fire near Crossroads Park this afternoon. Fire officials said on social media they are seeing higher than normal incidence of wildland... Read more »

06/22/20 5:13 PM

Chance of thunderstorms in western, central Wyoming, including Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton issued a “hazardous weather outlook” for western and central Wyoming on Monday, June 22. In the Casper area, there is a... Read more »

06/22/20 9:45 AM

More rain today? See NWS radar simulation for Sunday evening in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — Showers hit Casper around 2:00 pm Sunday afternoon. Below is the National Weather Service (NWS) Cheyenne’s simulated radar loop for rain cloud activity the rest of the... Read more »

06/21/20 2:35 PM

NWS predicts warmth for first weekend of summer

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service is predicting warming temperatures in Wyoming for the first official weekend of summer. It will be sunny with highs near 80 degrees in... Read more »

06/20/20 8:23 AM

NWS: Thunderstorms possible tonight for Gillette and Cheyenne

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service is reporting two areas of thunderstorm activity in Wyoming Friday evening, June 19. Central and Northern Wyoming A strong thunderstorm will remain over... Read more »

06/19/20 6:59 PM

NWS: chance of thunderstorms starting Friday and into the week in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a hazardous weather outlook calling for a chance of thunderstorms in parts of Wyoming starting Friday, June 19 and... Read more »

06/19/20 1:59 PM

PHOTOS: Rare ‘derecho’ snaps trees on Casper Mountain; regional winds up to 110 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — A rare “derecho” storm which started in Utah and Colorado and swept northeast into Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota on June 6-7 produced wind gusts... Read more »

06/18/20 2:38 PM

BLM: Restrictions in effect Friday in Johnson County due to high fire danger

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management – Wyoming said on Thursday, June 18 that Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect in Johnson County on Friday. The... Read more »

06/18/20 11:21 AM

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Weather

Strong thunderstorms with hail, 40-60 mph winds forecast in SE Wyoming

Red Flag Warning for multiple counties in hot and breezy Wyoming

NWS: Temps to reach 100+ in parts of Wyo, fire danger critical

Update: Clemons fire near Wheatland 60% contained

NWS: calm and hot Saturday, winds and fire watch return Sunday

NWS: High fire risk as temps hit 94 degrees today, 97 by Sunday

Wildfire in Sybille Canyon 30% contained, estimated at 290 acres

NWS: Fire danger critical in Natrona County through Wednesday evening

Aggressive seaweed smothers one of world’s most remote reefs

(UPDATE) Muddy Mountain wildfire extinguished Monday evening

Fire and emergency crews kept busy over holiday weekend (VIDEO)

BREAKING: Crews responding to wildland fire on Muddy Mountain

NWS: Fire warnings issued, 96 degree highs expected by Tuesday

Significant thunderstorm advisory for Bar Nunn, Mills, Sunday; Red Flag Warning in effect.

Red Flag Warning in effect until Wednesday for central Wyo

Elevated fire weather in Natrona County; NWS warns Wyomingites of fireworks danger

Thunderstorms, hail possible in Wyoming on Friday and July 4

Red flag fire warning issued for Natrona County on Wednesday

Partial Fire ban in effect for Natrona County July 1

Showers, thunderstorms, pea-sized hail possible in Wyoming into Tuesday evening

NWS: Thunderstorms and hail possible Monday night in Natrona County

NWS Riverton issue flash flood and severe weather warnings

NWS: Showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday for central Wyoming.

BLM performing controlled burn in Big Piney area

NWS: Sunny today in Wyoming; increasing chance of storms into next week

Fire bans on Game and Fish lands in Platte and Goshen Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Cheyenne

Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible in Casper area Friday afternoon

Rocky Mountain Fire officials: 174,624 acres burned across 5 states in 2019

Natrona and Johnson Counties could see ‘severe’ storm activity on Thursday afternoon

NWS: Hail, strong gusts and downpours possible today in Casper area

Golf-ball sized hail possible in severe thunderstorms Thursday in SE Wyoming

Casper Fire-EMS extinguishes fire near Mike Lansing Field Monday

Chance of thunderstorms in western, central Wyoming, including Casper

More rain today? See NWS radar simulation for Sunday evening in Wyoming

NWS predicts warmth for first weekend of summer

NWS: Thunderstorms possible tonight for Gillette and Cheyenne

NWS: chance of thunderstorms starting Friday and into the week in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Rare ‘derecho’ snaps trees on Casper Mountain; regional winds up to 110 mph

BLM: Restrictions in effect Friday in Johnson County due to high fire danger

Crime

Crime

Laramie Man Charged with Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree

Brawls reported among large gatherings of juveniles in downtown Casper

Laramie attorney disbarred by the Wyoming Supreme Court

Oil City Police Calls (7/14/20 – 7/15/20)

Recent Arrests (7/14/20 – 7/15/20)

Obituaries

AP

‘Mythbusters’ star Grant Imahara dies from brain aneurysm

Obituaries: Snodgrass, Bennett, Sutherland

‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera found dead at California lake

Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

Obituaries: Larson, Reddy, Bicek, McIntosh, Darling, Hardee

Community

Community

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Gordon says masks ‘probably will have a place in schools reopening’ in August

Governor Gordon: ‘There is no constitutional right to infect someone else’

Wyoming governor expresses support for businesses requiring face coverings

Watch Live: Governor to discuss budget cuts, COVID-19

Wyoming

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UPDATE: Wyoming wildfire grows to 7,800 acres, containment estimate decreases 10%

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot

Governor welcomes back 115th Field Artillery Brigade and 153rd Airlift Wing

YNP fire danger raised to ‘high’

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Cassity Dental Arts

Bringing modern ideas and bright smiles to downtown Casper’s southside

Seton House is Thriving and Growing

A Legacy Written in Stone

Traffic Safety Agency Describes The Dangers of Driving With Children Unbuckled

Former Coroner Connie Jacobson endorses James Whipps for NC Coroner

Galleries

Community

PHOTO GALLERY: Casper’s BMX scene pedals hard in COVID era

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