Weather

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

CASPER, Wyo —It will be dry and slightly warmer Saturday in central Wyoming, though temperatures will still be below normal for mid-April, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Temperatures... Read more »

04/17/21 9:49 AM

Spring storm drops 4.5 inches of snowfall on Casper, a foot in Riverton and Lander

04/16/21 8:37 PM

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

04/16/21 1:25 PM

March storm cost Casper over half its snow removal budget; federal reimbursement sought

04/16/21 1:11 PM

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

04/16/21 11:03 AM

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

04/16/21 5:43 AM

VIDEO: ‘Widespread road impacts’ in Wyoming overnight as freezing drizzle changes to heavy snow

CASPER, Wyo. — Areas of southeast Wyoming have been dealing with freezing drizzle and the Wyoming Department of Transportation said on Thursday afternoon that “widespread road impacts” are expected overnight.... Read more »

04/15/21 3:39 PM

With crashes, snow and fog on I-80, I-25 and other Wyoming highways, drivers urged to ‘take it slow’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reported crashes on both I-25 and I-80 in Wyoming on Thursday, April 15. A crash on I-80 at around 10:55 am... Read more »

04/15/21 2:31 PM

I-80 in Wyoming to see up to a foot more snow; 10-15 inches, ‘dangerous mountain travel’ expected in the Snowies

CASPER, Wyo. — People planning travel on I-25 and I-80 in Wyoming may want to avoid overnight and early morning travel again on Thursday night and Friday morning. I-80 saw... Read more »

04/15/21 11:56 AM

I-80 reopens in Wyoming but black ice persists; ‘no unnecessary travel’ on I-25 Casper-Douglas

CASPER, Wyo. — Interstate 80 in Wyoming has re-opened to travel in both directions across Wyoming, but black ice is impacting I-80 travel near Cheyenne as of 9:45 am Thursday,... Read more »

04/15/21 9:58 AM

NWS: Snow ‘heavy at times’ Thursday, hazardous travel conditions expected

CASPER, Wyo. – A winter storm is expected to drop several inches of snow in the Casper area, and up to 10 inches in some parts of central and southeastern... Read more »

04/15/21 6:03 AM

350 miles of I-80 closed early Thursday as winter storm hits area

CASPER, Wyo. – Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Evanston is closed in both directions due to winter weather and rolling closures.

04/15/21 5:28 AM

More heavy snow expected in Wyoming; whiteout conditions, up to 18 inches in some areas

CASPER, Wyo. — Some areas of Wyoming are expected to see more heavy snow overnight Wednesday and through Friday. Whiteout conditions are expected in some areas with 12-18 inches possible... Read more »

04/14/21 3:37 PM

I-80 closed between Cheyenne and Rock Springs as storm moves through region

Much of Interstate 80 is closed on Wednesday morning between Cheyenne and Rock Springs due to winter conditions and rolling closures, according to WYDOT. The closures come as another winter... Read more »

04/14/21 7:51 AM

Up to 6 inches of snow, ‘hazardous travel’ predicted for Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued numerous advisories across much of Wyoming as a winter storm prepares to move through the region. According to the... Read more »

04/14/21 5:23 AM

Wyoming snow forecasts upgraded; 6-8 inches on Casper Mountain, up to 6 inches in Natrona

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton have issued updated forecast information calling for more snow in areas of Wyoming from Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. Casper Mountain... Read more »

04/13/21 4:17 PM

‘Waves’ of snow to impact I-80 corridor in Wyoming; 60+ mph gusts may cause power outages

CASPER, Wyo. — A “two wave winter event” is expected to impact areas along the I-80 corridor in Wyoming beginning Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. “This... Read more »

04/13/21 12:15 PM

More snow, unusually cooler temperatures throughout week in Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. – Temperatures will remain unusually cool on Tuesday before snow returns this evening and sticks around through Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, sporadic snow... Read more »

04/13/21 5:28 AM

VIDEO: Midweek snow showers expected to bring 2-3 inches to Casper, up to a foot in Fremont County

CASPER, Wyo — Widespread snow showers are expected to begin Tuesday evening from a system moving from the southeast into central Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in... Read more »

04/12/21 8:08 PM

Widespread snow expected in central Wyo Tuesday night through Thursday

CASPER, Wyo — Temperatures will remain below normal this week, and widespread snow showers are expected Tuesday night through Thursday in central Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)... Read more »

04/12/21 5:11 PM

15 ‘extreme weather events’ cost Wyoming nearly $5B in damages, White House says

CASPER, Wyo. — 15 “extreme weather events” from 2010-2020 cost Wyoming “up to $5 billion in damages,” the White House said in an information sheet released on Monday. President Joe... Read more »

04/12/21 2:30 PM

Snow, colder temps in store this week in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. – Spring temperatures are apparently on spring break this week, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The NWS says temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees... Read more »

04/12/21 5:57 AM

Casper forecast: Week of cooler temperatures in store, snow likely Tuesday through Thursday

CASPER, Wyo — A week of cooler temperatures is in store for the western and central Wyoming, with snow showers possible or likely in Casper Tuesday through Saturday, according to... Read more »

04/11/21 10:37 AM

Snow showers and high winds to begin impacting Wyoming interstates Saturday night

CASPER, Wyo — A strong cold front moving through Wyoming Saturday night will bring widespread winds, with some areas under advisory status, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Portions... Read more »

04/10/21 6:13 PM

NWS: Cold front Saturday night to bring snow showers, colder temps into next week

CASPER, Wyo — Dry and breezy conditions across western and central Wyoming Saturday are creating some elevated fire weather conditions ahead of a strong cold front moving into the region... Read more »

04/10/21 10:28 AM

VIDEO: Drivers should watch for black ice as snow returns to Wyoming; gusts up to 50 mph possible

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is notifying drivers to watch for snowfall overnight Thursday and into Friday morning which could create some black ice conditions in areas... Read more »

04/08/21 3:26 PM

Riverton student wins contest to name new Wyoming supercomputer

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) said on Thursday that a Fremont County School District student has won a statewide competition to name a new supercomputer... Read more »

04/08/21 3:00 PM

3-5 inches of snow expected on Casper Mountain starting Thursday night

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area is expected to see some snow starting Thursday night and into Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. 3-5 inches of... Read more »

04/08/21 10:45 AM

Wyomingites encouraged to take #SafePlaceSelfie to prepare for severe weather

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne say that Wednesday, April 7 is #SafePlaceSelfie day. They are encouraging people to take a photo of themselves in a safe... Read more »

04/07/21 3:25 PM

Study: Drought-breaking rains more rare, erratic in US West

April 6, 2021 By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Rainstorms grew more erratic and droughts much longer across most of the U.S. West over the past half-century... Read more »

04/06/21 4:45 PM

Casper may see rain and snow showers all week; up to 4 inches on Casper Mountain Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area may see some rain and snow showers throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend, according the forecast from the National Weather... Read more »

04/06/21 11:25 AM

NWS: ‘Cold burst’ and snow to move through Natrona County and Wyo today

CASPER, Wyo. – A quick-moving burst of cold and snow is cooling Wyoming on Tuesday after a few days of record or near-record high temperatures. According to the National Weather... Read more »

04/06/21 5:54 AM

Dry thunderstorms may add to fire risk in areas of Wyoming Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — A chance of dry thunderstorms could add to the risk of fire in east central, south central and southeast Wyoming on Monday, according to the National Weather... Read more »

04/05/21 11:40 AM

Wyoming basins see 10-15% decrease in snowpack; central areas in ‘extreme drought’

CASPER, Wyo. — Much of Wyoming is experiencing drought conditions with the central part of the state in “extreme drought,” the second highest level of drought indicated by the U.S.... Read more »

04/05/21 10:46 AM

Casper sees record heat over Easter weekend; temps to drop as chance of rain and snow returns

CASPER, Wyo. — Easter weekend in Casper saw record-breaking high temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Saturday matched the record high temperature for April 3 set back... Read more »

04/05/21 10:16 AM

Rain and snow may return to Casper; 8-10 inches expected in western Wyoming mountans

CASPER, Wyo. — After a warm Easter weekend, snow is expected to return to parts of Wyoming starting Monday evening. 8-10 inches of snow is expected in the Teton and... Read more »

04/05/21 9:55 AM

Widespread record high temps expected this weekend in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo —Widespread record high temperatures are forecast across Wyoming Easter weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). “Several locations are expected to break records this weekend,” NWS said.... Read more »

04/03/21 11:59 AM

NWS: Casper saw snowiest, wettest March on record

CAPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service said Casper had the wettest and snowiest March on record in 2021, with 50.9 inches of snow recorded. That’s 40 inches above normal,... Read more »

04/03/21 10:06 AM

‘Good possibility’ Casper’s Easter Sunday will break record-high temperature set in 1939

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is expected to see above normal temperatures this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “There is a good possibility of record breaking temperatures,”... Read more »

04/01/21 4:21 PM

Possible record-setting heat, fire weather in Wyoming; Casper to reach near 80 degrees Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — Parts of Wyoming are expected to see elevated fire weather conditions on Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. That includes Natrona County, southeastern... Read more »

04/01/21 10:55 AM

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Weather

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

Spring storm drops 4.5 inches of snowfall on Casper, a foot in Riverton and Lander

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

March storm cost Casper over half its snow removal budget; federal reimbursement sought

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

VIDEO: ‘Widespread road impacts’ in Wyoming overnight as freezing drizzle changes to heavy snow

With crashes, snow and fog on I-80, I-25 and other Wyoming highways, drivers urged to ‘take it slow’

I-80 in Wyoming to see up to a foot more snow; 10-15 inches, ‘dangerous mountain travel’ expected in the Snowies

I-80 reopens in Wyoming but black ice persists; ‘no unnecessary travel’ on I-25 Casper-Douglas

NWS: Snow ‘heavy at times’ Thursday, hazardous travel conditions expected

350 miles of I-80 closed early Thursday as winter storm hits area

More heavy snow expected in Wyoming; whiteout conditions, up to 18 inches in some areas

I-80 closed between Cheyenne and Rock Springs as storm moves through region

Up to 6 inches of snow, ‘hazardous travel’ predicted for Natrona County

Wyoming snow forecasts upgraded; 6-8 inches on Casper Mountain, up to 6 inches in Natrona

‘Waves’ of snow to impact I-80 corridor in Wyoming; 60+ mph gusts may cause power outages

More snow, unusually cooler temperatures throughout week in Casper area

VIDEO: Midweek snow showers expected to bring 2-3 inches to Casper, up to a foot in Fremont County

Widespread snow expected in central Wyo Tuesday night through Thursday

15 ‘extreme weather events’ cost Wyoming nearly $5B in damages, White House says

Snow, colder temps in store this week in Natrona County

Casper forecast: Week of cooler temperatures in store, snow likely Tuesday through Thursday

Snow showers and high winds to begin impacting Wyoming interstates Saturday night

NWS: Cold front Saturday night to bring snow showers, colder temps into next week

VIDEO: Drivers should watch for black ice as snow returns to Wyoming; gusts up to 50 mph possible

Riverton student wins contest to name new Wyoming supercomputer

3-5 inches of snow expected on Casper Mountain starting Thursday night

Wyomingites encouraged to take #SafePlaceSelfie to prepare for severe weather

Study: Drought-breaking rains more rare, erratic in US West

Casper may see rain and snow showers all week; up to 4 inches on Casper Mountain Tuesday

NWS: ‘Cold burst’ and snow to move through Natrona County and Wyo today

Dry thunderstorms may add to fire risk in areas of Wyoming Monday

Wyoming basins see 10-15% decrease in snowpack; central areas in ‘extreme drought’

Casper sees record heat over Easter weekend; temps to drop as chance of rain and snow returns

Rain and snow may return to Casper; 8-10 inches expected in western Wyoming mountans

Widespread record high temps expected this weekend in Wyoming

NWS: Casper saw snowiest, wettest March on record

‘Good possibility’ Casper’s Easter Sunday will break record-high temperature set in 1939

Possible record-setting heat, fire weather in Wyoming; Casper to reach near 80 degrees Sunday

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

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UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

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UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

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Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards