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 Crossland performed his quirky folk songs using weathered guitars and banjos. He’s developed a loyal local following with his dry wit and music that describes […]
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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 have carried soldiers over enemy territory and to bases far from home, but they are now used to educate and stand tribute to their World […]
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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 water cannons and pelted with candy from the passing floats. Fair week continues at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds with the daily carnival, rodeo and fair […]
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Casper Chase 5K honors fallen Wyoming soldiers (Gallery)
American flags waved gently, and photos of soldiers lined the sidewalk. Laces are tied, and water bottles filled as participants meet at the starting line. Runners of all ages gathered at City Park on the warm Tuesday morning to honor Wyoming’s fallen soldiers. The annual race, held before the start of the parade, raises money […]
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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 enjoyment echoed throughout the grounds. The crowd was sparse but ready for a good time. The fair is open every day this week. Rodeo events […]
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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 doors to be the first ones in at 10 am. The crowd continued steadily throughout the morning and early afternoon. Booths lined the arena floor […]
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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 and families line the sidewalks. Games will continue until 4 pm on Saturday and run from 8 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Game schedules […]
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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 all enjoyed the free food, yard games, and entertainment. The event provided a space for teens to enjoy a warm summer night without the influence […]
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Home at last- Remains of Laramie veteran return after 77 years (PHOTOS)
LARAMIE, Wyo. — WWII Veteran, Machinist Mate First Class George Hanson, who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has returned to his community for the for the first time since his death in 1941. A motorcade escorting Hanson’s remains back to Laramie from Colorado, reached its destination Wednesday night, just after 11:00 […]
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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 Elizabeth Neal Forsling created stories of witches and fairies inhabiting the area as a way to entertain her children. Casper locals portray the various characters […]
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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 opened up with the Western Thunder Marching Band and the UW cheerleaders. Cheerleaders gave out sparkly stickers and fan-favorite Pistol Pete posed for photos. The […]
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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 turned around and looked at me,” said Dorman. After three years volunteering at the annual Camp POSTCARD, it was the Natrona County Sheriff Deputy’s turn […]
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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 City News
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Photo Gallery: Weekend of PRIDE, NIC Fest and Rockabilly
One of the most eventful weekends of the summer just past. With the 2019 NIC Fest, Casper PRIDE weekend, CNFR kickoff and a performance by the legendary rockabilly act Reverend Horton Heat, it was impossible not to find something to do. We couldn’t get to everything, but here’s some of what we did see. Photos […]
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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 dancers kicked off Casper PRIDE Week and coincided with this month’s Downtown Art Walk. It also was a big event ushering this year’s NIC Fest, […]
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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 be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through the season. The Downtown Development Authority, which manages the plaza, released a listing of reoccurring […]
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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 Events Drive, making their way through the Old Yellowstone District before finally ending at the finish line at Crossroads Park. 2019 results will be posted […]
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Photo Gallery: 2019 KWHS Graduation Ceremonies
Over 450 students crammed into the tunnels under the Casper Events Center bleachers before marching out in groups during the 2019 Kelly Walsh High School commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 31. “Country Roads” by John Denver was played by the KW Chamber Orchestra, and the KW Combined Choirs performed “On My Wy” by Phil Collins. […]
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Photo Gallery: NCHS 2019 Graduation Ceremonies
Natrona County High School held its 122nd commencement ceremony on Thursday evening. Nearly 340 graduating students lined the halls at the Event Center before marching down the stadium isles to their seats on the floor. The NCHS Symphonic Band played “Pomp and Circumstance,” and the NCHS Vocal Jazz singers performed the 2019 class song, a […]
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Photo Gallery: 2019 Roosevelt High graduation ceremonies
Students, family and faculty gathered in the Casper Events Center to celebrate the 2019 graduating class of Roosevelt High School on Thursday afternoon. The roughly 43 grads sat in front as speakers and fellow classmates praised their efforts and accomplishments. “To my classmates if you do remember anything from my speech, remember this: You’re each […]
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Photos: A somber Memorial Day service in Casper honors the fallen
CASPER, Wyo – Clouds darkened the sky above the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day on Monday, May 27 in Evansville. Hundreds of small flags marking the graves fluttered in the wind, their bright colors contrasting against the dark sky. People paying their respects braved the drizzle and rain on the grounds as […]
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CPD: All clear after Dean Morgan receives bomb threat (PHOTOS)
CASPER, Wyo. — All students, staff and faculty are safe and normal school operations have resumed at Dean Morgan Junior High School following a bomb threat on Friday, May 24. The Casper Police Department issued a release at 2:38 p.m. giving updates on the situation: On May 24th at 12:35 pm, the Casper Police Department […]
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Congratulations to the Class of 2019! #OCgrads
Class of 2019, represent! Today, we’re celebrating 2019 graduates, and we’d like to commend you for all of your hard work, dedication and perseverance. Earlier this week, Oil City invited readers to send in a special greeting and a photo to honor their grads, and we’ve published their notes in the section below. If you […]
