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(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

CASPER, Wyo— It was breezy and partly sunny Saturday as people from across the region turned out for the annual Wyoming Donor Dash 5K at the Tate Pumphouse. The event... Read more »

04/17/21 7:06 PM

US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration

04/17/21 3:38 PM

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

04/17/21 2:29 PM

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

04/17/21 1:36 PM

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

04/17/21 11:25 AM

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

04/17/21 10:53 AM

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

CASPER, Wyo —It will be dry and slightly warmer Saturday in central Wyoming, though temperatures will still be below normal for mid-April, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Temperatures... Read more »

04/17/21 9:49 AM

Spring storm drops 4.5 inches of snowfall on Casper, a foot in Riverton and Lander

CASPER, Wyo —4.5 inches of snowfall fell in Casper between Wednesday night and 7:00 am Friday, according to preliminary snowfall reports by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. NWS... Read more »

04/16/21 8:37 PM

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

CASPER, Wyo — Casper Police were seen deployed on South Center Street Friday night, April 16, around 7:25 pm, according to Oil City staff on the scene. Casper PD spokesperson... Read more »

04/16/21 8:02 PM

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees have announced they will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. The trustees on Monday,... Read more »

04/16/21 6:46 PM

‘No more lines:’ Natrona County Library’s Spring Book Sale returns by appointment

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County Library’s beloved book sale event will return at the end of April with a reservation system in place to eliminate waiting, the Library announced. “Because... Read more »

04/16/21 6:03 PM

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — First Lady Jennie Gordon and the University of Wyoming Extension are encouraging gardeners to “grow a little extra” this year to provide produce for their neighbors in... Read more »

04/16/21 5:27 PM

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is continuing to push back against the Biden administration’s moratorium on federal oil and gas leasing on public lands. Gordon’s office said Friday... Read more »

04/16/21 5:16 PM

‘Brew for Thought’ featuring music, food and Skull Tree beer at Casper’s Good Food Hub

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Food for Thought Project is presenting a “Brew for Thought” community celebration in collaboration with other organization in Casper. The event will take place from 5-7... Read more »

04/16/21 4:53 PM

Oil City Speaks! ‘More concerned on finding a job after the oil layoffs, not the stupid border’

CASPER, Wyo. — Hi everyone and welcome to the latest edition of Oil City Speaks! Reader comments this week got us thinking a lot about perspective, scale and how people... Read more »

04/16/21 4:07 PM

C.A.T.C. board asks City to delay cutting contract, citing impact to citizens

The Casper Area Transportation Coalition is asking the City of Casper to delay the cancellation of its contract with the transit service until at least the end of the fiscal... Read more »

04/16/21 3:53 PM

‘The Healing Garden’ is theme of Saturday’s Natrona County Master Gardeners conference

CASPER, Wyo — Spaces are still available to register for the Natrona County Master Gardeners 2021 Spring Gardening Conference. The event will take place Saturday, April 17, from 8:00 am... Read more »

04/16/21 3:28 PM

WHP: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at time of crash

Officials confirmed that nothing in the investigation indicated impaired driving and that drugs and alcohol were not being considered factors in the crash.

04/16/21 2:49 PM

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

CASPER, Wyo — Casper College will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala at the Ford Wyoming Center, Saturday, June 5. According to a CC release , the “simple and... Read more »

04/16/21 2:38 PM

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

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.

04/16/21 2:19 PM

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UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

The University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-C) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jim Creel as their tenure-track Assistant Professor in English. The English Bachelor Degree at UW-C offers students the... Read more »

04/16/21 2:15 PM

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — A $20 million “winter freight” project along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins is resuming following a winter pause, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. “Traffic... Read more »

04/16/21 1:25 PM

March storm cost Casper over half its snow removal budget; federal reimbursement sought

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Casper said Friday that it spent $509,238 for snow removal in the wake of the historic snowstorm in mid-march, more half its annual snow... Read more »

04/16/21 1:11 PM

PHOTOS: KW’s ‘Rodstock’ raises over $4K for Make-a-Wish as students, teachers showcase musical gifts

CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School raised over $4,000 for Make-a-Wish Wyoming as part of their 2021 “Rodstock” concert on Thursday, according to the Natrona County School District. “At... Read more »

04/16/21 12:44 PM

Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jeffree Star posts from Casper hospital room after crash

CASPER, Wyo, – Jeffree Star posted a photo on his Twitter account of him in his hospital room on Friday. Related Update: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at... Read more »

04/16/21 12:28 PM

UPDATE: Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover

Oil City has confirmed reports that online influencer and makeup industrialist Jeffree Star is a patient in a Casper area hospital.

04/16/21 11:42 AM

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Friday that they are proposing reducing the number of pronghorn hunting licenses for the 2021 season. “For the 2021 season,... Read more »

04/16/21 11:21 AM

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — Another winter storm system is expected to move into Wyoming starting Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “Ready for Spring?” the NWS in... Read more »

04/16/21 11:03 AM

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The University of Wyoming at Casper is excited to welcome Josh Valk as new BAS Program Director

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(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration

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

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

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

Spring storm drops 4.5 inches of snowfall on Casper, a foot in Riverton and Lander

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

‘No more lines:’ Natrona County Library’s Spring Book Sale returns by appointment

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

‘Brew for Thought’ featuring music, food and Skull Tree beer at Casper’s Good Food Hub

Oil City Speaks! ‘More concerned on finding a job after the oil layoffs, not the stupid border’

C.A.T.C. board asks City to delay cutting contract, citing impact to citizens

‘The Healing Garden’ is theme of Saturday’s Natrona County Master Gardeners conference

WHP: Jeffree Star and passenger were wearing seatbelts at time of crash

Distinguished alumni featured at Casper College 75th anniversary gala June 5

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

$20M project to build 200 new semi parking spaces on I-80 in Wyoming will impact travel starting Monday

March storm cost Casper over half its snow removal budget; federal reimbursement sought

PHOTOS: KW’s ‘Rodstock’ raises over $4K for Make-a-Wish as students, teachers showcase musical gifts

Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jeffree Star posts from Casper hospital room after crash

UPDATE: Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

Near record cold, strong winds, more snow returning to Wyoming starting Sunday

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

Snow continues today in Casper, returns Monday with sub-freezing temps

Cheney rails against plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

‘The Compass’ may get new ’boutique liquor store’ if Casper zoning changes happen

NCSO: CRC escapee captured by local law enforcement

3 face felony charges after K9 sniff leads to suspected heroin, pharmaceuticals

Cheyenne amends downtown Open Container Ordinance for alcoholic beverages

Oil City Police Calls (4/13/21 – 4/15/21)

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

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Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

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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

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(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

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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’

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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

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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