Emergency

Juvenile injured in Saturday Casper shooting

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police are saying that one is injured following an early Saturday morning shooting incident in Casper. Police Department officials say at around 12:45 am Saturday morning,... Read more »

09/21/19 7:19 AM

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department has released the names of the two deceased individuals from yesterday’s shooting. Police say that the victims are Adrien Butler, 37, of Cheyenne, and... Read more »

09/17/19 2:09 PM

Drug connection suspected in Cheyenne shooting on Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Police suspect illegal drugs played a role in a Monday evening shooting that has killed two people and seriously injured two others in Wyoming’s capital city... Read more »

09/17/19 11:29 AM

Cheyenne PD: 2 adults dead, 2 juveniles injured in shooting incident

CASPER, Wyo. — Police officials in Cheyenne say that two adults are dead and two juveniles injured, after a shooting incident Monday afternoon. One suspect is in custody in the case.... Read more »

09/16/19 8:16 PM

Vehicle of man missing from Mills found, some details released

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who was reported missing from the Town of Mills last week. Sheriff’s officials say that the man’s vehicle... Read more »

09/16/19 11:08 AM

Alcova search: crews focus on area indicated by K9s

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Sheriff’s Officials say that K9 units have helped searchers to focus on an area of Alcova Reservoir, while looking for a missing fisherman. The K9s were... Read more »

09/16/19 10:30 AM

1 dead in semi-trailer truck crash near Rock River

One person is dead after a single commercial vehicle crash near Rock River on Friday afternoon. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol report, Simons, Georgia resident Thomas Dunham, 61, was... Read more »

09/16/19 8:49 AM

NCSO: Submersible being used for search; avoid Alcova near Fremont Canyon

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says that submersible equipment has been brought in to help search for a missing fisherman, and they’re asking residents and visitors to avoid... Read more »

09/14/19 10:21 AM

Searchers using K9 units for Alcova search

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Sheriff’s officials say that K9s are being used to help to search the Alcova Reservoir for a fisherman that fell overboard from a boat, last week.... Read more »

09/13/19 10:14 AM

Device that prompted bomb scare was in car on caller’s property

CASPER, Wyo. — Sheriff’s Department officials say that a device that prompted an explosives response from local emergency crews, was on the property of the person who called authorities. The bomb... Read more »

09/13/19 9:58 AM

SUV driver killed in crash with school bus in Wyoming

RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol says a 44-year-old man has died after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a school bus carrying a middle school football... Read more »

09/11/19 10:55 AM

WHP: All involved in pedestrian-vs.-vehicle crash suspected of alcohol use

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers say that all three people involved in a vehicle on pedestrian crash; the driver, the passenger, and the victim; are suspected of being under... Read more »

09/10/19 4:56 PM

18-year-old dies in rollover crash

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has released information on a fatal crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old driver. Sydney Ancira, resident of Nebraska, was identified as... Read more »

09/10/19 9:10 AM

Search continues in Alcova for missing fisherman

CASPER, Wyo. — Divers are continuing to search for a man who fell from a boat while fishing in a reservoir southwest of Casper. The Natrona County sheriff’s office says... Read more »

09/09/19 3:26 PM

Missing kayaker rescued near Firehole Canyon over the weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at approximately 8:30 pm, Sweetwater County deputies say that they responded to the Green River and the upper part of Flaming Gorge Reservoir... Read more »

09/09/19 1:39 PM

Staff members extinguish fire near Natrona County School

CASPER, Wyo. — Staff members from a Natrona County School put out a grass fire that began burning near Midwest School’s playground on September 6, 2019; according to emergency officials. An... Read more »

09/09/19 11:16 AM

Wyoming man dies in motorcycle crash on Friday

A Wyoming man has died after his motorcycle was involved in a crash on US Highway 20 near Thermopolis on Friday afternoon. According to a report from the Wyoming Highway... Read more »

09/09/19 8:51 AM

Crews search for missing man at Alcova Reservoir

A search effort is underway for a man who fell from a boat into Alcova Reservoir while fishing on Saturday evening. According to an social media post by the Natrona... Read more »

09/08/19 3:25 PM

Hot Springs County officials search for missing juvenile

UPDATE: Subject has been located and is safe, according to Hot Springs County authorities. CASPER, Wyo. — Officials in Hot Springs County, Wyoming say that they’re seeking the public’s help locating... Read more »

09/06/19 11:46 AM

2 dead after crash near Rawlins

Two people are dead after a crash on I-80 east of Rawlins on September 2. According to a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer heading westbound... Read more »

09/04/19 10:18 AM

Joint Release: Five homes deemed “unable to occupy” after Labor Day explosion

CASPER, Wyo. — Five homes have been classified as “unable to occupy” after being damaged by a Labor Day explosion rocked a Casper neighborhood near the intersection of West 39th... Read more »

09/03/19 5:25 PM

Person found safe during weekend North Platte Search and Rescue effort

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Officials are saying that a missing person was recovered safely Sunday night, after a Search and Rescue effort on the North Platte River between the River... Read more »

09/03/19 2:07 PM

Overnight evacuations ordered in Jackson fire

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Fire managers say residents of about 30 evacuated homes in Jackson won’t be allowed to return before Tuesday as crews battle a wildfire on a hill... Read more »

09/03/19 8:46 AM

Fast-moving wildland fire burns 87 acres around Zero Road on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County Fire District responded to a wildland fire in the area of 10 Mile Road and Zero Road on Monday evening, according to a release... Read more »

09/03/19 4:59 AM

Explosion visible in home security footage (VIDEO)

Thanks to Facebook user Doug Doherty, Oil City News has obtained video of today’s home explosion in the Valley Hills area. The video depicts the blast of the explosion, along... Read more »

09/02/19 6:29 PM

Explosion rocks west Casper neighborhood (Photos)

Oil City News has received multiple reports of an explosion in West Casper, in the area of 39th and Arroyo. Initial reports place the location of the actual incident at... Read more »

09/02/19 12:53 PM

Dorian strikes Bahamas with record fury as Category 5 storm

By RAMÓN ESPINOSA Associated Press McLEAN’S TOWN CAY, Bahamas (AP) — Hurricane Dorian struck the northern Bahamas as a catastrophic Category 5 storm Sunday, its record 185 mph (297 kph)... Read more »

09/01/19 6:37 PM

Pedro Mountain Fire 27% contained at over 15,000 acres

CASPER, Wyo. — Several storm cells dropped some rain on the Pedro Mountain Fire Friday, however the weather hindered rather than helped firefighting efforts, as the cells brought along strong winds.... Read more »

08/31/19 9:53 AM

Two arrested on multiple felonies after search warrant served on Casper home (Photos/VIDEO)

UPDATE 7:30 pm 8/29/19: The Casper Police Department told media at a press conference this evening, that the two men arrested in this incident are suspected in other crimes and... Read more »

08/29/19 4:37 PM

Fire Department releases statement on restaurant fire

Casper Fire-EMS has released a statement on a fire at FireRock Steakhouse earlier today. According to the release, the call came in around 10:46 a.m. for a report of a... Read more »

08/29/19 2:44 PM

Crews respond to Thursday fire at Fire Rock restaurant (PHOTOS)

CASPER — Emergency crews responded to a fire call at a Casper restaurant Thursday morning. According to Casper Fire-EMS, calls were received approximately 10:15 am, August 29, 2019; reporting visible... Read more »

08/29/19 11:12 AM

Casper Ramkota Hotel evacuated during early morning fire scare

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper Fire-EMS units responded to a report of a structure fire at the Ramkota Hotel on North Poplar Street early this morning. According to a release, the... Read more »

08/29/19 4:54 AM

New fire detected on eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials at Yellowstone National Park say that a campsite on the eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake is closed, after reports were received of a half-acre fire in the... Read more »

08/27/19 4:46 PM

Car drives into North Platte River in Mills (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – A car ended up in the North Platte River in Mills on Tuesday afternoon. According to Mills Police Detective Terry Good, a suspect was reportedly driving erratically... Read more »

08/27/19 3:30 PM

One dies in Sunday Wyoming rollover

CASPER, Wyo. — On August 25, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 1 on Wyoming 24 near Hulett, Wyoming. Wyoming Highway Patrol say that they responded around 9:32 pm, for... Read more »

08/27/19 8:55 AM

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Emergency

Juvenile injured in Saturday Casper shooting

Casper police investigate sound of “shots fired” near school

Five Natrona County Schools placed on “precautionary lockout” Friday morning

Body recovered from Alcova Reservoir

One dead in Thursday crash south of Laramie

K9 units being brought in for Casper Mountain search

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims

Drug connection suspected in Cheyenne shooting on Monday

Cheyenne PD: 2 adults dead, 2 juveniles injured in shooting incident

Vehicle of man missing from Mills found, some details released

Alcova search: crews focus on area indicated by K9s

1 dead in semi-trailer truck crash near Rock River

NCSO: Submersible being used for search; avoid Alcova near Fremont Canyon

Searchers using K9 units for Alcova search

Device that prompted bomb scare was in car on caller’s property

SUV driver killed in crash with school bus in Wyoming

WHP: All involved in pedestrian-vs.-vehicle crash suspected of alcohol use

18-year-old dies in rollover crash

Search continues in Alcova for missing fisherman

Missing kayaker rescued near Firehole Canyon over the weekend

Staff members extinguish fire near Natrona County School

Wyoming man dies in motorcycle crash on Friday

Crews search for missing man at Alcova Reservoir

Hot Springs County officials search for missing juvenile

2 dead after crash near Rawlins

Joint Release: Five homes deemed “unable to occupy” after Labor Day explosion

Person found safe during weekend North Platte Search and Rescue effort

Overnight evacuations ordered in Jackson fire

Fast-moving wildland fire burns 87 acres around Zero Road on Monday

Explosion visible in home security footage (VIDEO)

Explosion rocks west Casper neighborhood (Photos)

Dorian strikes Bahamas with record fury as Category 5 storm

Pedro Mountain Fire 27% contained at over 15,000 acres

Two arrested on multiple felonies after search warrant served on Casper home (Photos/VIDEO)

Fire Department releases statement on restaurant fire

Crews respond to Thursday fire at Fire Rock restaurant (PHOTOS)

Casper Ramkota Hotel evacuated during early morning fire scare

New fire detected on eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake

Car drives into North Platte River in Mills (Photos)

One dies in Sunday Wyoming rollover

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