Weather

WATCH: Mullen Fire community update on strategy, situation

CASPER, Wyo — A live community update on the Mullen Fire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest will be held at 5:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 22. Fire managers and... Read more »

09/22/20 4:57 PM

PHOTOS: Safety concerns persist after 60+ mph winds cause ‘massive’ tree shear in Wind Rivers

09/22/20 12:55 PM

Mullen Fire has grown 10,000 acres in 24 hours, ‘very close’ to Rob Roy Reservoir

09/20/20 12:08 PM

Passing front brought snow to western mountains Saturday, little moisture elsewhere

CASPER, Wyo — A cold front that brought strong gusts and Red Flag Fire conditions on Saturday also managed to bring some snow to the Teton Range The National Weather... Read more »

09/20/20 10:42 AM

Red Flag Warnings and Air Quality Alerts across Wyo this weekend

CASPER, Wyo — Smoky skies, warm temperatures, and elevated fire danger are expected across much of Wyoming today, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. The western mountains will likely... Read more »

09/19/20 9:09 AM

‘Air Quality Alert’ due to wildfire smoke in Natrona, around Wyoming through noon Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality have issued an “Air Quality Alert” for much of Wyoming due to smoky conditions from wildfires.... Read more »

09/18/20 1:21 PM

Strong cold front to bring rain to Wyoming, snow to the mountains Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that a strong cold front is expected to push into Wyoming from the west on Saturday. The front is expected... Read more »

09/17/20 12:14 PM

Thick smoke from wildfires expected to last through Friday in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Much of the Cowboy State is experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires in other states, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “Thick smoke from wildfires... Read more »

09/16/20 11:10 AM

Fire danger upgraded to Red Flag status for Monday in western, central Wyo

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton on Sunday upgraded Monday’s fire weather Watch for portions of western and central Wyoming to critical Red Flag Warnings. Unseasonably... Read more »

09/13/20 2:28 PM

Forecast: rising temps and dry conditions bring fire danger back to Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast for the western and central Wyoming regions through at least Thursday by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Low humidities, higher... Read more »

09/13/20 9:46 AM

Casper temps will rise to near 70 after cold temps lingered

CASPER, Wyo — Temperatures will continue to warm across the western and central Wyoming region today, with some areas reaching as high as the 80s, according to the National Weather... Read more »

09/12/20 10:20 AM

BLM: Muddy Mountain inaccessible due to snowfall

CASPER, Wyo — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming is reporting that the Highway 251/County Road 505 access road to the Muddy Mountain recreation area is currently impassable to cars,... Read more »

09/11/20 2:58 PM

Fog setting in along I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie; construction in the area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation said at around 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 10 that portions of I-80 are beginning to experience foggy conditions. “Some fog is settling... Read more »

09/10/20 4:06 PM

PHOTOS: ‘Massive wind event’ wallops hundreds of trees, damages Bridger-Teton lodge

CASPER, Wyo. — A “massive wind event” with gusts over 60 mph knocked over hundreds of trees and damaged the Big Sandy Lodge in the Pinedale Ranger District of the... Read more »

09/10/20 3:57 PM

PHOTOS: Labor Day snowstorm ‘carnage’ forces closure of Lander City Park

CASPER, Wyo. — The Lander Police Department said on Wednesday morning that Lander City Park is temporarily closed “as a result of the carnage sustained from the heavy wet snow.”... Read more »

09/09/20 2:24 PM

Freeze, rain and snow expected to return to Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Following the strong snowstorm that moved into Wyoming on Labor Day, more precipitation is expected later in the week. The National Weather Service in Riverton says that... Read more »

09/09/20 1:00 PM

Casper offering express lane to dump branches lost due to Labor Day snowstorm

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Solid Waste Facility have opened an express lane to allow citizens to bring tree branches lost due to the snowstorm which began on Labor Day, according... Read more »

09/09/20 12:21 PM

NWS: Wyoming sees new records set during strong early snowstorm

CASPER, Wyo. – The early winter-like storm that rolled through the west on Monday night not only left behind heavy snow and broken tree limbs, it also left some record... Read more »

09/09/20 5:40 AM

PHOTOS: Monday’s snowfall breaks historical record in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The snowstorm that began on Monday, Sept. 7 broke a record in Casper. The Oil City saw its earliest measurable snowfall on record with 2.3 inches accumulating... Read more »

09/08/20 3:26 PM

Storm shifts Aquatic Center closure plans to next Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The Casper Family Aquatic Center will be open September 9-13, the Casper Recreation Division said today. Plans to close for 3 days to replace the facility’s heating, ventilation,... Read more »

09/08/20 1:15 PM

Storm causes power outage for 12,000 in Wyo, 170,000 in Utah

Thousands are without power Tuesday after a powerful winter-like storm rolled through the west on Monday night. According to Rocky Mountain Power, as of noon today there were still 12,000... Read more »

09/08/20 12:38 PM

Summer comes to abrupt end in Rockies with snow, temp plunge

Summer came to an abrupt end in the Rockies on Tuesday as cold air from Canada caused temperatures to drop by up to 60 degrees in less than 24 hours.

09/08/20 11:52 AM

PHOTOS: Casper trees wilt, roads close after early September snowstorm

CASPER, Wyo. – The sound of cracking trees greeted Casper residents Tuesday morning after several inches of snow fell overnight. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper Mountain... Read more »

09/08/20 11:49 AM

Despite Tuesday Snow, NWS forecasts Highs in 70s this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — Despite a Winter Storm Warning being in effect for Natrona County on Tuesday, the National Weather Service is predicting highs in the 70s in a week. “An... Read more »

09/08/20 11:02 AM

Strong early September storm dumps 17 inches of snow on Casper Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain saw 17 inches of snow in the early September snow storm that began on Monday, Sept. 7. Casper saw 6.4 inches, according to “preliminary 24... Read more »

09/08/20 10:50 AM

I-80 closed across almost all of Wyoming due to weather, crashes

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 across most of Wyoming is closed as of 10 am Tuesday, Sept. 8 due to winter conditions and crashes. Many stretches of the interstate are closed... Read more »

09/08/20 10:03 AM

‘Outer Drive’ in Casper among roads closed due to weather

CASPER, Wyo. – The early winter-like storm has closed Casper’s Outer Drive on Tuesday morning, according to WYDOT. Opening time is unknown. US 20-26 between Casper and Moneta was closed... Read more »

09/08/20 6:34 AM

Weather closes US 26 from Casper, I-25 at Midwest slick

Update: Outer Drive in Casper is also closed as of 6:30 a.m. CASPER, Wyo. – WYDOT has closed US 26 between Casper and Waltman on Tuesday morning due to weather... Read more »

09/08/20 5:59 AM

NWS: Snow to taper off Tuesday, ‘bitterly cold’ lows expected overnight

CASPER, Wyo. – A blast of winter-like weather put an end to the Labor Day weekend on Monday as several inches of snow fell through central and western Wyoming. The... Read more »

09/08/20 5:25 AM

2,529 without power in Casper area as snowstorm hits; over 7K in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – 7,495 power outages are reported in Wyoming as of 1 am Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to Rocky Mountain Power. 2,529 residences are without power in the Casper... Read more »

09/08/20 1:07 AM

Highway closures expand in Wyoming as late summer snowstorm sets in

CASPER, Wyo. – Summer doesn’t technically end until Sept. 22 but Wyoming is seeing weather like it is already winter. Multiple highway closures are in effect as snow drops across... Read more »

09/07/20 9:27 PM

Closure on I-90 in Wyoming due to crash

CASPER, Wyo. – I-90 between Sundance and Moorcroft is closed in Wyoming due to a crash. The closure went into effect at 8:05 pm Monday, Sept. 7, according to the... Read more »

09/07/20 8:23 PM

PHOTOS: Snow falling on Casper Mountain; storm may make travel ‘difficult to impossible’

CASPER, Wyo. — Snow is falling on Casper Mountain at the Casper Mountain Trails Center. Natrona County web cameras showed snow starting to stick to the ground as of around... Read more »

09/07/20 7:00 PM

PHOTOS: WYDOT closes highways in northern Wyoming due to winter storm

CASPER, Wyo. — The snow storm moving into Wyoming has led to the closure of two highways in the northern part of the state. US 212 near Cody between WY... Read more »

09/07/20 6:51 PM

Snowstorm postpones Bataan Death March survivor dedication ceremony in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The snow storm moving into Casper has postponed the Leonard L. Robinson Memorial Bridge Dedication ceremony, according to House District 35 Representative Joe MacGuire. The ceremony had... Read more »

09/07/20 6:14 PM

Snow heads into Rocky Mountain states

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — An “unseasonably strong storm system for September” is expected to impact much of the U.S. Rocky Mountains this week. Snow was falling at Logan Pass in... Read more »

09/07/20 5:43 PM

PHOTOS: Snow falling along Wyoming highways, I-90, as storm moves south

CASPER, Wyo. — Snow is falling in the Cowboy State on Monday, Sept. 7 as a cold front moves in from the north. Many highways in the northern part of... Read more »

09/07/20 5:17 PM

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Weather

WATCH: Mullen Fire community update on strategy, situation

PHOTOS: Safety concerns persist after 60+ mph winds cause ‘massive’ tree shear in Wind Rivers

Patchy smoke expected to linger in Casper Tuesday; thunderstorms possible

Elevated fire weather, thunderstorms and snow forecast in Wyoming this week

Wyo meteorologist captures video of ‘thundersnow’ on Togwotee Pass over weekend

Mullen Fire has grown 10,000 acres in 24 hours, ‘very close’ to Rob Roy Reservoir

Passing front brought snow to western mountains Saturday, little moisture elsewhere

Red Flag Warnings and Air Quality Alerts across Wyo this weekend

‘Air Quality Alert’ due to wildfire smoke in Natrona, around Wyoming through noon Sunday

Strong cold front to bring rain to Wyoming, snow to the mountains Saturday

Thick smoke from wildfires expected to last through Friday in Wyoming

Fire danger upgraded to Red Flag status for Monday in western, central Wyo

Forecast: rising temps and dry conditions bring fire danger back to Wyoming

Casper temps will rise to near 70 after cold temps lingered

BLM: Muddy Mountain inaccessible due to snowfall

Fog setting in along I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie; construction in the area

PHOTOS: ‘Massive wind event’ wallops hundreds of trees, damages Bridger-Teton lodge

PHOTOS: Labor Day snowstorm ‘carnage’ forces closure of Lander City Park

Freeze, rain and snow expected to return to Wyoming

Casper offering express lane to dump branches lost due to Labor Day snowstorm

NWS: Wyoming sees new records set during strong early snowstorm

PHOTOS: Monday’s snowfall breaks historical record in Casper

Storm shifts Aquatic Center closure plans to next Monday

Storm causes power outage for 12,000 in Wyo, 170,000 in Utah

Summer comes to abrupt end in Rockies with snow, temp plunge

PHOTOS: Casper trees wilt, roads close after early September snowstorm

Despite Tuesday Snow, NWS forecasts Highs in 70s this weekend

Strong early September storm dumps 17 inches of snow on Casper Mountain

I-80 closed across almost all of Wyoming due to weather, crashes

‘Outer Drive’ in Casper among roads closed due to weather

Weather closes US 26 from Casper, I-25 at Midwest slick

NWS: Snow to taper off Tuesday, ‘bitterly cold’ lows expected overnight

2,529 without power in Casper area as snowstorm hits; over 7K in Wyoming

Highway closures expand in Wyoming as late summer snowstorm sets in

Closure on I-90 in Wyoming due to crash

PHOTOS: Snow falling on Casper Mountain; storm may make travel ‘difficult to impossible’

PHOTOS: WYDOT closes highways in northern Wyoming due to winter storm

Snowstorm postpones Bataan Death March survivor dedication ceremony in Casper

Snow heads into Rocky Mountain states

PHOTOS: Snow falling along Wyoming highways, I-90, as storm moves south

Crime

City

Oil City Police Calls (9/21/20 – 9/22/20)

Recent Arrests (9/21/20 – 9/22/20)

Mills police ask for info on vandals who caused $60,000 worth of damage at school

Jackson PD warn of sexual battery, voyeurism suspect at large

Suspect accused at shooting at the feet of neighbor

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituary: Donelle K. Lowham

Obituaries: Driscoll, Lowham, Armijo

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Obituaries: Kath, Schnepper, Rogers, Bauer, Hanson, Simon, Curtis

Obituaries: Taylor, Montgomery, Cantrell, Aston

Community

City

Wind blade disposal generates $603K for Casper since May 2019

Hosting culminating high school tournaments generates about $13.97 million for Casper area

WATCH: Mullen Fire community update on strategy, situation

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council discuss wind turbines, snow plowing and more

Lake Hattie near Laramie closed to allow aircraft to fight Mullen Fire

Wyoming

Community

WATCH: Mullen Fire community update on strategy, situation

Lake Hattie near Laramie closed to allow aircraft to fight Mullen Fire

Evansville Elementary teacher Alexis Barney named Teacher of the Year

New remote fire detected in the southeast corner of Yellowstone

Wyoming continues push for blockchain, cryptocurrency at UW technology expo Wednesday

Promoted

Community

One final drag race event for 2020 that the whole family will enjoy!

Do not throw away your shot to see the most exciting event of the year

Service-driven organization seeks applicants for Program Manager position

Scott Ortiz- Building for the Future

Local opening for a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Indian Relay Races thrills crowds at Fairgrounds in Casper

(PHOTO GALLERY) Citizens mark 9/11 anniversary with flag cruise across Casper