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Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections is highlighting skills and programs within the department that may help incarcerated individuals to improve themselves. In a written statement sent to media... Read more »

01/16/20 11:31 AM

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/15/20 – 1/16/200

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map are provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For... Read more »

01/16/20 11:07 AM

Recent Arrests (1/15/20 – 1/16/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/16/20 9:17 AM

Casper PD shines light on stalking

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department took to social media Thursday morning to explain several aspects of stalking. According to Wyoming statue, the crime of stalking is described as... Read more »

01/16/20 7:10 AM

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that will come before the Wyoming Legislature in February would make some amendments to the state’s definition of the crime of “voyeurism.” The punishment for... Read more »

01/15/20 5:38 PM

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Rowland, Whitney, Swingholm, Palmer

CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Police Department says that they’re looking for individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Evansville... Read more »

01/15/20 3:06 PM

Casper Police Dept. Incident Report Map (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map are provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For... Read more »

01/15/20 10:35 AM

Recent Arrests (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/15/20 8:37 AM

Woman, man died in apparent murder-suicide in Gillette

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A 36-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in northeastern Wyoming, police said. Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson said a relative... Read more »

01/14/20 9:42 PM

Man faces charges after colliding with Cheyenne apartment buildings

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A Cheyenne man was cited for a DUI and reckless driving after a crash on the northeast side of Cheyenne in the early hours on Sunday morning,... Read more »

01/14/20 1:43 PM

Prosecutors to pursue charges against owner of 61 animals

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Prosecutors plan to pursue criminal charges against a woman who had 61 animals removed from her home last week. “We’re looking into the appropriate charges,” Natrona... Read more »

01/14/20 1:08 PM

Recent Arrests (1/13/20 – 1/14/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/14/20 9:16 AM

Case of 2 missing kids grows to include deaths, cult rumors

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two dead spouses, two missing children and rumors of a cult. Confusion is growing around a series of mysterious deaths and... Read more »

01/14/20 5:00 AM

Police warn of scam; caller claims to be local law enforcement

CASPER, Wyo. — Police in Wyoming are warning of a reported scam attempt, where the caller poses as a member of local law enforcement. The Cheyenne Police Department says they have... Read more »

01/13/20 3:55 PM

One arrested after I-25 chase

Wyoming Highway Patrol Officials are reporting that a Colorado resident is in custody following a pursuit that took place Sunday. A resident of Boulder, Colorado, was arrested after fleeing a traffic... Read more »

01/13/20 2:35 PM

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/10/20 – 1/13/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons,... Read more »

01/13/20 1:48 PM

Casper police seek public help identifying suspect in Walmart shoplifting case

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person suspected of committing crimes at the west side Walmart. The department says that they... Read more »

01/13/20 12:40 PM

Recent Arrests (1/10/20 – 1/12/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/13/20 9:49 AM

Truck collides with apartment in Cheyenne

During the early morning hours officers were dispatched to an accident near US 30 and Hayes, in the Capital City. According to initial police reports on scene, the subject vehicle... Read more »

01/12/20 10:19 AM

Casper PD Incident Report Log (1/9/20 – 1/10/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons,... Read more »

01/10/20 10:08 AM

Recent Arrests (1/9/20 – 1/10/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/10/20 9:18 AM

Governor Gordon declares January ‘Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On January 9th, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced on Social Media that he has signed a proclamation that declares January as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month.... Read more »

01/09/20 3:57 PM

Over 1,000 animals killed illegally in Utah in 2019

CASPER, Wyo. — 1,050 animals were illegally killed in Utah in 2019. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources say that is a slight increase over 2018. “The total combined value... Read more »

01/09/20 3:49 PM

CPD to receive donation of safety equipment

CASPER, Wyo. — An organization has announced the donation of safety equipment for 44 officers at the Casper Police Department, as part of a larger donation going out to law... Read more »

01/09/20 2:37 PM

Wanted man arrested, recommended for felony drug charge

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police say that a man wanted on several warrants was arrested this week, and found to be in possession of a suspected controlled substance. Details released... Read more »

01/09/20 12:58 PM

Details released in K9 assisted drug arrests

CASPER, Wyo. — Details have been released surrounding the arrest of two Colorado individuals, after a Casper Police K9 search of the suspect’s vehicle found suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Michelle Kay... Read more »

01/09/20 12:43 PM

Students write letters to Casper PD for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

CASPER, Wyo. — Thursday, January 9, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, in the United States. The Casper Police Department received cards from students at the Natrona County School District. The... Read more »

01/09/20 12:15 PM

Two men sentenced to jail for trespassing on to cone of Old Faithful Geyser

CASPER, Wyo. — A Colorado man and a New York man have been sentenced for trespassing on to the cone of Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Geyser. “Eric Schefflin, 20,... Read more »

01/09/20 11:14 AM

Mills PD Warrant Watch- Shreve, Stanley, Carter, Lee, Drake

CASPER, Wyo. — The Mills Police Department says that they’re looking for several individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Mills... Read more »

01/09/20 10:00 AM

Recent Arrests (1/8/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/09/20 8:06 AM

Deputies at Wyoming jail now required to wear body cameras

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Deputies who work in a Wyoming county jail are now required to wear body cameras, the first program of its kind in the state, Sweetwater County... Read more »

01/08/20 11:44 AM

Recent Arrests (1/7/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/08/20 9:25 AM

Pharmacies say prescribers bear opioid crisis responsibility

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Doctors and other healthcare practitioners who write prescriptions bear ultimate responsibility for improper distribution of opioids to patients, not pharmacists who... Read more »

01/08/20 9:18 AM

Weinstein charged with sex crimes in LA on eve of NY trial

By ANDREW DALTON, TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors charged Harvey Weinstein on Monday with sexually assaulting two women on successive... Read more »

01/08/20 9:14 AM

Crime

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Yellowstone visitors recognized for reporting child abuse and neglect of six children to park rangers

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/15/20 – 1/16/200

Recent Arrests (1/15/20 – 1/16/20)

Casper PD shines light on stalking

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

Evansville PD Warrant Watch- Rowland, Whitney, Swingholm, Palmer

Casper Police Dept. Incident Report Map (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

Recent Arrests (1/14/20 – 1/15/20)

Woman, man died in apparent murder-suicide in Gillette

Man faces charges after colliding with Cheyenne apartment buildings

Prosecutors to pursue charges against owner of 61 animals

Recent Arrests (1/13/20 – 1/14/20)

Case of 2 missing kids grows to include deaths, cult rumors

Police warn of scam; caller claims to be local law enforcement

One arrested after I-25 chase

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/10/20 – 1/13/20)

Casper police seek public help identifying suspect in Walmart shoplifting case

Recent Arrests (1/10/20 – 1/12/20)

Truck collides with apartment in Cheyenne

Casper PD Incident Report Log (1/9/20 – 1/10/20)

Recent Arrests (1/9/20 – 1/10/19)

Governor Gordon declares January ‘Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month’

Over 1,000 animals killed illegally in Utah in 2019

CPD to receive donation of safety equipment

Wanted man arrested, recommended for felony drug charge

Details released in K9 assisted drug arrests

Students write letters to Casper PD for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Two men sentenced to jail for trespassing on to cone of Old Faithful Geyser

Mills PD Warrant Watch- Shreve, Stanley, Carter, Lee, Drake

Recent Arrests (1/8/20)

Deputies at Wyoming jail now required to wear body cameras

Recent Arrests (1/7/19)

Pharmacies say prescribers bear opioid crisis responsibility

Weinstein charged with sex crimes in LA on eve of NY trial

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Community

Breaking News

WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Wyoming

Breaking News

WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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This New Year’s Eve Don’t Shoot Your Eye Out!

Galleries

Breaking News

Casper’s New Year’s baby born after Denver detour (Photos)

Backstory: Christmas in Casper over the decades (PHOTOS)

Photos: A photographic look back at 2019 in the Oil City

Park School students, staff brave cold to break ground for new building (Photos)

The Christmas Cottage continues business of spreading holiday cheer in Casper

National/World

AP

Top Iran leader: Trump is a ‘clown’ who will betray Iranians

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally