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Eight sentenced after convictions related to Wyoming meth conspiracy

CASPER, Wyo. — Eight individuals convicted on charges related to their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Gillette area have been sentenced to serve time in prison,... Read more »

04/01/21 4:04 PM

Police: Gunman knew victims in California shooting

The gunman who killed four people and critically wounded a fifth at a Southern California office building knew all the victims and apparently, before opening fire, chained shut the gates to two entrances...

04/01/21 2:29 PM

Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons

In 2018, an Associated Press investigation found that 633 indigenous women made up 0.7% of open missing persons cases despite being 0.4% of the U.S. population.

04/01/21 2:21 PM

Oil City Police Calls (3/31/21 – 4/1/21)

The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call; as the call was first received.

04/01/21 8:15 AM

Recent Arrests (3/31/21 – 4/1/21)

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 recommended charges against them.

04/01/21 8:09 AM

Some Capitol riot suspects apologize as consequences sink in

The ramifications include potential job losses, financial ruin and possible time behind bars.

04/01/21 8:00 AM

Officer video shows Floyd struggle, then takedown

George Floyd's struggle with three police officers trying to arrest him, seen on body-camera video, included Floyd's panicky cries of "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" and "I'm claustrophobic!" as the officers tried to push Floyd into the back of a police SUV.

04/01/21 6:30 AM

Suspect faces new Indecent Exposure charge, after similar incident in summer 2020

A man was arrested during the evening hours of March 29, and charged with Indecent Exposure, following an incident that happened near the grounds of a Casper school.

03/31/21 2:31 PM

‘My soul is lighter’: Serial killer’s death brings closure

Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison recently, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state, Montana and California.

03/31/21 1:57 PM

PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn treasure hunter sentenced to federal prison after excavating in Fort Yellowstone cemetery

CASPER, Wyo. — A Utah man has been sentenced to serve six months in federal prison plus six months in home detention “for excavating and damaging archeological resources in the... Read more »

03/31/21 12:36 PM

Highway Patrol releases name of pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Officials with the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) have released the name of the victim who died after reportedly being struck by a vehicle last week on Nationway.

03/31/21 11:29 AM

Oil City Police Calls (3/30/21 – 3/31/21)

Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map and guide to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City...

03/31/21 10:44 AM

Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in NYC is arrested

A parolee convicted of killing his mother nearly two decades ago was arrested on charges including felony assault as a hate crime for attacking an Asian American woman near New York City's Times Square, police said early Wednesday.

03/31/21 10:16 AM

Recent Arrests (3/30/21 – 3/31/21)

The log does not contain information for juvenile offenders, suspects recommended for charges of a sexual nature, or information for persons arrested in Natrona County who have bonded or bailed out of the detention center before law enforcement releases the information.

03/31/21 8:26 AM

Suspect sought in attack on Asian American woman in NYC

Police on Tuesday blanketed the midtown Manhattan neighborhood with wanted posters and offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of the man seen on surveillance video Monday brutalizing the woman as she walked to church.

03/31/21 8:00 AM

Firefighter blocked from helping Floyd returns to stand

Witness after witness described how Chauvin was unmoved by their pleas, including the teenager who shot the harrowing video of the arrest that set off nationwide protests. She said the officer gave the crowd a "cold" and "heartless" stare.

03/31/21 5:30 AM

Driver who eluded Highway Patrol subdued on foot after getting stuck in the mud

CASPER, Wyo — A driver who eluded Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Monday was finally subdued on foot by troopers after the vehicle became stuck in the mud south in a field... Read more »

03/30/21 7:24 PM

WHP: Driver found deceased following pursuit ending in Rock Springs Monday

CASPER, Wyo — A driver who eluded Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers was found deceased in the vehicle following following a pursuit that ended in Rock Springs Monday, according to... Read more »

03/30/21 7:02 PM

Oil City Police Calls (3/26/21 – 3/30/21)

For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld.

03/30/21 10:04 AM

Pandemic masks ongoing child abuse crisis as cases plummet

And there are signs in a number of states that suggest officials are dealing with more urgent and complex cases during the pandemic, according to the analysis, though most child welfare agencies didn't provide AP thorough data on severity.

03/30/21 7:30 AM

Police: ‘No idea’ why Maryland man shot 5 people before killing self

Investigators have "no idea" why a Maryland man fatally shot his parents at their home and gunned down two other people at a convenience store before setting fire to his apartment and killing himself, a police official said Monday.

03/30/21 6:30 AM

Witness describes seeing Floyd ‘slowly fade away’

Prosecutors led off their case by playing part of the bystander video that captured Floyd's arrest on May 25. Chauvin and three other officers were fired soon after the video touched off outrage and protest, sometimes violent, that spread from Minneapolis around the world.

03/30/21 6:00 AM

Citizen fires shots at fleeing suspect vehicle during Wyoming burglary

The vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Hardin, Montana; was found unoccupied a short distance from the scene.

03/29/21 12:07 PM

Recent Arrests (3/26/21 – 3/29/21)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

03/29/21 9:43 AM

Colorado massacre spurs calls for state action on gun deaths (PHOTOS)

Colorado has a law requiring background checks on almost all gun sales. The suspect had a misdemeanor assault conviction from high school, but it didn't prevent him from buying a gun from a shop near his suburban Denver home because most misdemeanors don't block people from legal firearm purchases.

03/29/21 5:35 AM

Weekly arrest report (3/19/21 – 3/26/21)

CASPER, Wyo — Here are the week’s compiled arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

03/27/21 10:36 AM

Lawyer: Colorado shooting suspect needs mental health review

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 21, did not speak during the brief hearing except to say "yes" to a question from the judge, who advised him that he is charged with murder in the attack that killed 10 people, including a Boulder police officer.

03/26/21 10:27 AM

Oil City Police Calls (3/25/21 – 3/26/21)

For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld.

03/26/21 9:32 AM

Recent Arrests (3/25/21 – 3/26/21)

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 recommended charges against them.

03/26/21 9:09 AM

Cheyenne man suspected of Vehicular Homicide arrested after eye-witnesses followed him home

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to an affidavit filed in the case, officers with the Cheyenne Police Department arrested the man suspected of a fatal hit-and-run on Wednesday after two eye-witnesses... Read more »

03/26/21 8:08 AM

2,000 honor Boulder shooting victims; suspect hears charges

About 2,000 people gathered for a vigil honoring the 10 people killed in the Colorado supermarket shooting Thursday night, just hours after attorneys for the shooting suspect asked during his first court appearance that he receive a mental health evaluation before the case against him proceeds.

03/26/21 7:30 AM

Crime

Prosecutors examine possible payments for sex in Gaetz probe

Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

Oil City Police Calls (4/1/21 – 4/2/21)

Car rams Capitol barricade, injuring 2 officers; driver shot

Duty sergeant: Officers could have ended Floyd restraint

Daughter: Bystander disrupted attack on Asian American woman

Eight sentenced after convictions related to Wyoming meth conspiracy

Police: Gunman knew victims in California shooting

Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons

Oil City Police Calls (3/31/21 – 4/1/21)

Recent Arrests (3/31/21 – 4/1/21)

Some Capitol riot suspects apologize as consequences sink in

Officer video shows Floyd struggle, then takedown

Suspect faces new Indecent Exposure charge, after similar incident in summer 2020

‘My soul is lighter’: Serial killer’s death brings closure

PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn treasure hunter sentenced to federal prison after excavating in Fort Yellowstone cemetery

Highway Patrol releases name of pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Oil City Police Calls (3/30/21 – 3/31/21)

Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in NYC is arrested

Recent Arrests (3/30/21 – 3/31/21)

Suspect sought in attack on Asian American woman in NYC

Firefighter blocked from helping Floyd returns to stand

Driver who eluded Highway Patrol subdued on foot after getting stuck in the mud

WHP: Driver found deceased following pursuit ending in Rock Springs Monday

Oil City Police Calls (3/26/21 – 3/30/21)

Pandemic masks ongoing child abuse crisis as cases plummet

Police: ‘No idea’ why Maryland man shot 5 people before killing self

Witness describes seeing Floyd ‘slowly fade away’

Citizen fires shots at fleeing suspect vehicle during Wyoming burglary

Recent Arrests (3/26/21 – 3/29/21)

Colorado massacre spurs calls for state action on gun deaths (PHOTOS)

Weekly arrest report (3/19/21 – 3/26/21)

Lawyer: Colorado shooting suspect needs mental health review

Oil City Police Calls (3/25/21 – 3/26/21)

Recent Arrests (3/25/21 – 3/26/21)

Cheyenne man suspected of Vehicular Homicide arrested after eye-witnesses followed him home

2,000 honor Boulder shooting victims; suspect hears charges

Effort to make bestiality a crime in Wyoming close to becoming law following Sweetwater horse incident

Suspect charged with Vehicular Homicide, DUI in fatal crash involving pedestrian in Cheyenne

Recent Arrests (3/24/21 – 3/25/21)

Obituaries

Latest News

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

Wyoming

Arts

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’

Promoted

Education

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

Galleries

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

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

(PHOTOS) Wyoming winds claim beloved leaning tree in Washington Park

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

National/World

AP

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting