Emergency

Baldwin: Killing of cinematographer was ‘tragic accident’

Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer on the Western "Rust," and director Joel Souza were shot Thursday in the desert on the outskirts of Santa Fe.

10/22/21 1:47 PM

Crews respond to Tuesday morning fire in Casper

A fire Tuesday, just before noon, appears to have been caused by an improperly used extension chord, according to an announcement from fire officials.

10/19/21 7:25 PM

PHOTOS: Crash blocks central Casper intersection during snowy afternoon

CASPER, Wyo. – A two-car crash blocked the intersection of Fifth and Wolcott Streets on Tuesday afternoon. A witness says the crash happened when one vehicle on Fifth drove into... Read more »

10/19/21 5:06 PM

Space heater blamed for Monday fire in Casper

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

10/19/21 12:27 AM

Fire district gives tips for citizens to help crews during winter storms

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Fire District gave a pair of tips in response to a citizen question about how they could assist their local fire department during winter... Read more »

10/15/21 6:25 PM

74-year-old Wyoming man dies after three-vehicle crash on I-80

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming resident Arnold Olguin, 74, died after a crash on Interstate 80 near Evanston on Wednesday, October 13, according to a preliminary crash report filed by the... Read more »

10/14/21 10:41 AM

Oil City Police Calls (10/8/21 – 10/14/21)

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

10/14/21 8:27 AM

One dead after suspected DUI crash in Cheyenne on Tuesday

One person is dead after his vehicle was hit from behind at a high rate of speed on Tuesday night in Cheyenne.

10/14/21 5:17 AM

Rifle discharge kills California man hunting in Washakie County

CASPER, Wyo. — A California man has died as the result of an accidental rifle discharge while elk hunting with his son in Washakie County, authorities said. The joint release... Read more »

10/12/21 3:23 PM

Wyoming issues Amber Alert for Idaho 6-year-old, police say to look out for white Kia

UPDATE: The Amber Alert has been cancelled (8:30 p.m.) CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol has relayed an Amber Alert for a missing 6-year-old boy from Idaho, Kingston James... Read more »

10/11/21 8:32 PM

At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

October 11, 2021 By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SANTEE, Calif. (AP) — A small plane crashed in a densely populated San Diego suburb Monday, killing at least two people, including... Read more »

10/11/21 5:00 PM

PHOTOS: Crash closes Outer Drive in Casper, two taken to hospital with minor injuries

CASPER, Wyo. — Emergency vehicles responded to a crash involving two vehicles on Outer Drive (WYO 258) in Casper on Monday afternoon. The crash occurred near the intersection of South... Read more »

10/11/21 3:31 PM

Off-duty Park County deputy rescues juvenile trapped in submerged vehicle

CASPER, Wyo. — The Park County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that an off-duty deputy rescued a juvenile who was trapped in a submerged off-road vehicle in a canal after... Read more »

10/07/21 3:54 PM

NCHS closes at 3:20 p.m. Thursday; police with long guns and K-9 units on scene

UPDATE: At 3:23 p.m. NCSD stated, “NCHS was evacuated today due to a specific report of a safety concern at NCHS. There has been no direct safety concern reported to... Read more »

10/07/21 3:14 PM

NCHS evacuated over safety threat; police and fire vehicles arriving

UPDATE: NCHS is closing at 3:20 p.m. and NCSD has announced where parents may pick up students. CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School has been evacuated due to a... Read more »

10/07/21 2:49 PM

Crews respond to Wednesday fire

CASPER, Wyo. — No injuries have been reported in a fire whose cause remains under investigation Thursday morning. According to a statement released by Casper Fire-EMS, crews responded at approximately... Read more »

10/07/21 8:09 AM

Police: Student opens fire at Texas high school; 4 hurt

A person, identified by police as a student, opened fire inside a Dallas-area high school during a fight, injuring four people before he fled, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. The... Read more »

10/06/21 11:23 AM

Woman burned rescuing her dog from Yellowstone hot spring

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A woman from Washington state suffered burns from her shoulders to her feet when she tried to rescue her dog from a Yellowstone National... Read more »

10/05/21 5:06 PM

Hunter mauled by grizzly in Wyoming flown by helicopter to Montana hospital

CASPER, Wyo. — A hunter was mauled by a grizzly bear on Saturday, October 2, calling 911 at around 7:38 a.m., according to the Park County Sheriff’s Office. The man... Read more »

10/05/21 10:51 AM

PHOTOS: Wyoming launches new missing persons database, listing 71 cases dating back to 1974

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is hosting a new missing persons database on its website. The new database has 71 missing persons cases dating back... Read more »

09/30/21 4:32 PM

Body of Texas man missing since August found in Wyoming at base of Teton Pass

CASPER, Wyo. — Teton County Search and Rescue said on Tuesday, September 28 that the body of Houston, Texas man Robert “Bob” Lowery, 46, was located at the base of... Read more »

09/29/21 1:12 PM

Rollover crash claims life of 29-year-old man

A single vehicle rollover near the Wyoming city of Rock Springs has claimed the life of a 29-year-old driver. The victim of the crash has been identified in a preliminary... Read more »

09/28/21 4:50 PM

Casper Police: Lt. Daniel Dundas has died

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police Lt. Daniel Dundas has died. The announcement was made through a social media post sent out by the Casper Police Department on Monday night. The... Read more »

09/27/21 8:26 PM

Basin, Wyoming police seeking assistance in locating juvenile missing since Friday

County 10 September 27, 2021 In a post on the Basin Police Department Facebook page, authorities announced they are seeking assistance in locating 16-year-old David Long. David is about 5’7” with... Read more »

09/27/21 5:55 PM

At least 3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana

By AMY BETH HANSON and TAREK HAMADA Associated Press JOPLIN, Mont. (AP) — At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and... Read more »

09/26/21 8:15 AM

NCSO investigating body found near community of Hiland

The Natrona County Sheriff's Office has announced an investigation into a body found in Natrona County this month, and is asking for information from the community.

09/23/21 2:11 PM

Garbage can fire cause of Thursday response at NCHS

Fire officials say that a response from Casper Fire-EMS to a Natrona County high school was the result of a restroom garbage can fire. Students and staff were evacuated from the building while emergency crews were on scene Thursday.

09/23/21 11:50 AM

Emergency crews respond to reports of fire alarm at Casper school (PHOTOS)

Emergency crews are responding to Natrona County High School September, 23 following a fire alarm at the school.

09/23/21 8:36 AM

Evansville school placed on brief lockdown

Officials are saying that a Natrona County School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday. All staff and students are reported safe. “Evansville Elementary went on a brief precautionary lockdown... Read more »

09/22/21 1:55 PM

Search for 74-year-old man missing in Yellowstone continues by foot, helicopter and boat

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park said on Wednesday that search efforts continue for Kim Crumbo, 74, after he was reported as missing on Sunday. Crumbo’s half-brother Mark O’Neill, 67,... Read more »

09/22/21 11:06 AM

Man, 67, found dead at lake in Yellowstone; search on for half-brother, 74, a former Navy Seal

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park said in a press release Tuesday that search and rescue teams have located the body of Mark O’Neill, 67. O’Neill’s body was discovered on... Read more »

09/21/21 11:59 AM

Casper Police seeking missing person Darren Thunehorst, last seen in August

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department said on Tuesday, September 21 that it is asking the public to help locate missing person Darren Thunehorst, age 39. Thunehorst was last... Read more »

09/21/21 11:09 AM

Wyoming resident dead after rolling truck ‘end-over-end’ near Lingle

One person is dead after being ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol preliminary report, Caleb Brenner, 18, was heading northbound on US... Read more »

09/20/21 9:38 AM

FBI surveys Bridger-Teton camp sites in search for Petito, seeks assistance from late August campers

CASPER, Wyo. — The FBI and partner agencies are conducting ground surveys at the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in connection with the search for... Read more »

09/18/21 8:09 PM

Cheyenne PD seeks missing teen runaway

Please check the Cheyenne PD Facebook page for possible updates. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department is looking for 17-year-old runaway Gracie Steege, according to social media release Saturday... Read more »

09/18/21 3:02 PM

Older Posts

Emergency

Baldwin: Killing of cinematographer was ‘tragic accident’

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

Sheriff: Baldwin fired shot on movie set that killed woman

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

Oil City Police Calls (10/18/21 – 10/20/21)

Inmate escapes custody during prisoner transport, recaptured after manhunt

Crews respond to Tuesday morning fire in Casper

PHOTOS: Crash blocks central Casper intersection during snowy afternoon

Space heater blamed for Monday fire in Casper

Fire district gives tips for citizens to help crews during winter storms

74-year-old Wyoming man dies after three-vehicle crash on I-80

Oil City Police Calls (10/8/21 – 10/14/21)

One dead after suspected DUI crash in Cheyenne on Tuesday

Rifle discharge kills California man hunting in Washakie County

Wyoming issues Amber Alert for Idaho 6-year-old, police say to look out for white Kia

At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

PHOTOS: Crash closes Outer Drive in Casper, two taken to hospital with minor injuries

Off-duty Park County deputy rescues juvenile trapped in submerged vehicle

NCHS closes at 3:20 p.m. Thursday; police with long guns and K-9 units on scene

NCHS evacuated over safety threat; police and fire vehicles arriving

Crews respond to Wednesday fire

Police: Student opens fire at Texas high school; 4 hurt

Woman burned rescuing her dog from Yellowstone hot spring

Hunter mauled by grizzly in Wyoming flown by helicopter to Montana hospital

PHOTOS: Wyoming launches new missing persons database, listing 71 cases dating back to 1974

Body of Texas man missing since August found in Wyoming at base of Teton Pass

Rollover crash claims life of 29-year-old man

Casper Police: Lt. Daniel Dundas has died

Basin, Wyoming police seeking assistance in locating juvenile missing since Friday

At least 3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana

NCSO investigating body found near community of Hiland

Garbage can fire cause of Thursday response at NCHS

Emergency crews respond to reports of fire alarm at Casper school (PHOTOS)

Evansville school placed on brief lockdown

Search for 74-year-old man missing in Yellowstone continues by foot, helicopter and boat

Man, 67, found dead at lake in Yellowstone; search on for half-brother, 74, a former Navy Seal

Casper Police seeking missing person Darren Thunehorst, last seen in August

Wyoming resident dead after rolling truck ‘end-over-end’ near Lingle

FBI surveys Bridger-Teton camp sites in search for Petito, seeks assistance from late August campers

Cheyenne PD seeks missing teen runaway

Crime

City

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

Natrona County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

WDOC ‘continues to manage’ COVID-19 outbreak at detention facilities

Natrona County Arrests (10/20/21 – 10/21/21)

Obituaries

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Obituary: TONY C. SCHOTT

Community

Community

Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

Casper Parks & Rec: Aquatic Center leisure pool to remain closed

Dirty Axe in downtown Casper to permanently close

Poinsettia sales to benefit David Street Station

(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

Wyoming

Community

Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

Williams sworn into State House of Representatives

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Wyo Dems, GOP in pitched battle over special COVID legislative session

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

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Local realtor dancing for a great cause as one of Casper’s stars

Last call to attend this year’s Dancing With The Stars of Casper

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Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering ensures the journey to ranch ownership is a dream

Mental Illness Awareness Week: There is help, and hope

Galleries

City

(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

PHOTOS: Central Casper home gets spooky Halloween makeover