Galleries

2019 Oil Bowl (Photo Gallery)

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County High School hosted crosstown rival Kelly Walsh High School during the 55th annual Oil Bowl on Friday, October 11. Winds vanished as temperatures dipped, giving... Read more »

10/12/19 6:34 AM

National Guard soldiers deploy to Middle East (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Members of the Wyoming National Guard received a police escort as they caravanned to the Natrona County International Airport on Monday afternoon. Soldiers in A Battery, 2nd... Read more »

09/10/19 12:30 PM

Casper Naturalization Ceremony: ‘I encourage you to make us a more diverse and skilled country’ (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Jesus Davila was living in a small town in northern Mexico with his family when he first came to America as a migrant worker in the sugar... Read more »

09/04/19 3:10 PM

Hugs and tears as new school year kicks off (PHOTOS)

Like all schools in the Natrona County School District, Verda James Elementary buzzed on Tuesday morning with the start of another school year. Parents hugged their children and choked back... Read more »

09/03/19 10:13 AM

North speaks, Bright honored at annual Boys & Girls Club breakfast

CASPER, Wyo. – Speeches by Sen. John Barrasso, Governor Mark Gordon and conservative commentator Lt. Col. Oliver North brought plenty of applause on Wednesday morning, but it’s a painting that... Read more »

08/28/19 11:09 AM

Man’s quest to mow lawns in 50 states brings him to Casper (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – Rodney Smith Jr. is on a mission. Again. The founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service is traveling the country for the sixth time, mowing lawns in... Read more »

08/28/19 6:14 AM

Photos: Music under the stars during WSO’s Pops in the Park concert on Saturday

The third-annual “Pops in the Park” outdoor performance by the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra filled central Casper with music on Saturday evening. On a near-perfect Casper summer night, hundreds packing lawn... Read more »

08/26/19 6:05 AM

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

CASPER, Wyo. — David Street Station buzzed with energy on Saturday as the second 5150′ Festival kicked off, bringing a full day of live music and local vendors to downtown... Read more »

08/25/19 11:20 AM

Summer comes to a close as Casper College students return to campus (Gallery)

In preparation for the start of classes on Monday, Casper College students were busy Thursday morning moving their belongings into the resident halls on campus. “I like getting the chance... Read more »

08/15/19 11:22 AM

Love is the cure: Medical emergency leads to hospital wedding

CASPER, Wyo. – Jim and Robin Guith sat anxiously together in the Wyoming Medical Center chapel on Wednesday morning. It was just about an hour before Jim was scheduled to... Read more »

08/14/19 11:45 PM

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Summer is a time of play and relaxation for kids. It’s also a time when school age children tend to lose some of the skills they learn during the year.... Read more »

08/13/19 4:39 PM

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s been nearly a month since workers at the Metro Animal Shelter lost their break room. Metro was barely able to find space for the dozens of... Read more »

08/12/19 12:01 PM

Check Out OC’s Top Five Events – Friday, August 9

It is summertime in the city and events are in full swing around the community! From live music and food events to family-friendly celebrations, fun-filled days are on the horizon.... Read more »

08/09/19 5:00 AM

Families enjoy a National Night Out with the Casper Police (Gallery)

Tuesday evening, David Street Station was packed with families enjoying the National Night Out with the Casper Police Department and the Food For Thought Summer Market. Lights flashed, sirens echoed,... Read more »

08/07/19 11:35 AM

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Casper’s Hall of Justice missed out on some interesting times. The building that houses the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Sheriff’s Office was completed in 1977. Its flourecent-lit walls... Read more »

08/07/19 6:02 AM

Country stars close out Beartrap Festival

Afternoon clouds made for a cooler day at the festival, but the sun made its appearance just as Sunday’s last two acts took the stage. Ned LeDoux played songs old... Read more »

08/04/19 6:42 PM

The Meadow fills for 2019 Beartrap Summer Festival (Gallery)

Lawn chairs lined the grass in front of the stage as music resonated through the meadow all day. With plenty of sunshine, food, and beer in sight, Beartrap Summer Festival... Read more »

08/04/19 9:55 AM

Downtown Casper fills with music and families (Gallery)

With not even a breeze in sight Thursday evening, the streets of downtown Casper quickly filled with people celebrating Rock the Block and August’s Art Walk. From business to business,... Read more »

08/02/19 11:28 AM

Teenage Bottlerocket brings a night of Wyoming punk back to Casper

Classic punk riffs and striking vocals filled The Gaslight Social on Thursday night. A small mosh pit broke out on the floor as the stage lights quickly changed from blue... Read more »

07/26/19 12:38 PM

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

There are snakes and there are bears. Probably multiple snakes, but at least one bear. These are the two casual warnings given by Audubon Rockies community naturalist Zach Hutchinson one... Read more »

07/26/19 5:24 AM

Photo Gallery: Jalan Crossland plays David Street Station

CASPER, Wyo. – One of Wyoming’s most enduring singing and picking troubadour performed a free solo show at the David Street Station outdoor plaza on Friday evening. Ten Sleep’s Jalan... Read more »

07/13/19 7:26 AM

Last flying B-24 plane lands at airport, open for tours and rides

The annual Wings of Freedom Tour landed at the Casper/Natrona County International Airport this week allowing visitors to tour and ride in historic World War II bomber planes. These planes... Read more »

07/11/19 12:10 PM

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

Like countless communities around the globe, Casper loves its parades. Casper College Western History Center archivist Vince Crolla searched the college’s collection for the best parade photos made over the... Read more »

07/09/19 4:47 PM

Photo Gallery: 2019 Parade Day packs downtown

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper came out in droves to enjoy the annual Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Downtown Parade on Tuesday morning. Children screamed with delight while being hit by... Read more »

07/09/19 2:12 PM

Central Wyoming Fair celebrates 2019 opening weekend (Gallery)

Saturday night’s stormy weather didn’t stop fair-goers from enjoying the opening weekend of the Central Wyoming Fair. Following the downpour, the neon lights kicked back on and the screams of... Read more »

07/07/19 10:18 AM

Casper’s first Comic Con brings pop culture fans together (Gallery)

Superheroes, villains, princesses, video game characters, and more roamed the Events Center yesterday for the opening day of Casper’s first Comic Con. Fans of all ages lined up at the... Read more »

06/30/19 11:37 AM

Oil City Street Slam takes over downtown Casper (Gallery)

This weekend, Wyoming’s largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament takes over downtown Casper. Teams of all age divisions play in a festival-like style all day Saturday and Sunday as friends... Read more »

06/29/19 12:32 PM

Casper youth becomes undead for Zombie Ball (Gallery)

Thursday night, David Street Station was alive with the undead for the Youth Empowerment Council’s Zombie Ball. Many came in costume for the chance at Zombie King and Queen, and... Read more »

06/28/19 10:58 AM

Photo Gallery: 2019 Crimson Dawn Midsummer’s Eve

Hundreds gathered on a crisp, summer solstice evening on Casper Mountain for the annual Crimson Dawn Midsummer’s Eve on Friday, June 21. The festival started 90 years ago after homesteader... Read more »

06/22/19 7:47 AM

UW pep rally filled with Cowboy spirit (Gallery)

A sea of brown and gold filled David Street Station Thursday night for the University of Wyoming Pep Rally. Despite the looming gray clouds, the crowd buzzed as the evening... Read more »

06/21/19 5:03 AM

Ruff day: K9 officers thrill camp kids, bruise counselors (Photo Gallery)

During a camp counselor meeting on Wednesday night, Justin Dorman began to realize the next day would be memorable. “They said ‘who wants to take a bite suit’ and everyone... Read more »

06/13/19 4:57 PM

Photo gallery: 2019 CNFR kicks up the dirt on Tuesday night

The first evening performance of the 2019 CNFR kicked off on Tuesday night. Performances start at 7 p.m. at the Casper Events Center through Saturday. Photos by Dan Cepeda, Oil... Read more »

06/12/19 8:42 AM

Photos: Art of PRIDE show kicks off big NIC weekend

The Art of PRIDE show on Thursday evening was the start of a busy weekend in Casper. The show, which featured dancers, music and singing by drag queens, and fire... Read more »

06/07/19 2:10 PM

Photos: Splash pad open, summer schedule released for David Street Station

Water at the David Street Station splash pad started flowing at 10 a.m. on Saturday, kicking off the 2019 summer season at the outdoor public plaza. The splash pad will... Read more »

06/03/19 9:31 AM

Photo Gallery: 2019 Casper Marathon

Runners from all over the globe lined up at the Casper Events Center early Sunday morning for the annual Casper Marathon. Runners started at 6 a.m. sharp, turning east on... Read more »

06/03/19 5:44 AM

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Galleries

2019 Oil Bowl (Photo Gallery)

Backstory: Remembering the Rex, Casper’s first luxury theater (Photos)

First responders help teach kids, drivers about school safety (Photos)

Bright colors welcome first day of autumn (PHOTOS)

Moving ceremony welcomes 23 orphaned veterans to final resting place (PHOTOS)

KWHS club learns ancient art of making Japanese kites (PHOTOS)

National Guard soldiers deploy to Middle East (Photos)

Casper Naturalization Ceremony: ‘I encourage you to make us a more diverse and skilled country’ (Photos)

Hugs and tears as new school year kicks off (PHOTOS)

North speaks, Bright honored at annual Boys & Girls Club breakfast

Man’s quest to mow lawns in 50 states brings him to Casper (Photos)

Photos: Music under the stars during WSO’s Pops in the Park concert on Saturday

Casper gathers for second annual 5150′ Festival (Gallery)

Summer comes to a close as Casper College students return to campus (Gallery)

Love is the cure: Medical emergency leads to hospital wedding

Summer Readers party in the park to mark achievement (Photos)

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

Check Out OC’s Top Five Events – Friday, August 9

Families enjoy a National Night Out with the Casper Police (Gallery)

Backstory: Police’s hidden museum of Casper crime and prevention (Photos)

Country stars close out Beartrap Festival

The Meadow fills for 2019 Beartrap Summer Festival (Gallery)

Downtown Casper fills with music and families (Gallery)

Teenage Bottlerocket brings a night of Wyoming punk back to Casper

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

Photo Gallery: Jalan Crossland plays David Street Station

Last flying B-24 plane lands at airport, open for tours and rides

Backstory: Parades of Casper’s Past (Photos)

Photo Gallery: 2019 Parade Day packs downtown

Central Wyoming Fair celebrates 2019 opening weekend (Gallery)

Casper’s first Comic Con brings pop culture fans together (Gallery)

Oil City Street Slam takes over downtown Casper (Gallery)

Casper youth becomes undead for Zombie Ball (Gallery)

Photo Gallery: 2019 Crimson Dawn Midsummer’s Eve

UW pep rally filled with Cowboy spirit (Gallery)

Ruff day: K9 officers thrill camp kids, bruise counselors (Photo Gallery)

Photo gallery: 2019 CNFR kicks up the dirt on Tuesday night

Photos: Art of PRIDE show kicks off big NIC weekend

Photos: Splash pad open, summer schedule released for David Street Station

Photo Gallery: 2019 Casper Marathon

Crime

Breaking News

Worland man charged with arson, drugs and illegal weapons possession

Recent Arrests (10/11/19 – 10/13/19)

Identity of Sweetwater County Detention Center inmate who died released

Weekly Arrests (10/4/19 – 10/10/19)

Warrant Roundup (10/9/19)

Obituaries

Breaking News

Obituaries: Horton, Ordes

Obituaries: Broderick, Middaugh

Obituaries: Armstrong, Jones, Norris

Obituaries: Bredemeyer, Rosberg, Amick

Obituaries: Collums, BeLow

Community

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

Wyoming

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

Promoted

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Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

CDC responds with hope – finding your path

State Farm® Agents Mike Lougee, Eric Brinkerhoff and Jason Paris Helps Firefighters Reduce Fire Dangers

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Symmetry Trailers

ServeWyoming and Casper College invite you to shape the future of service!

National/World

AP

Fort Worth cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman

US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes