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Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

CASPER, Wyo. — Influenza activity remains minimal in Wyoming and across most of the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC report that clinical... Read more »

10/29/20 5:14 PM

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

10/29/20 4:46 PM

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

10/29/20 4:23 PM

A Refreshing Thursday

10/29/20 3:32 PM

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

10/29/20 3:23 PM

Thursday: Wyoming’s COVID surge continues with 301 new confirmed cases

10/29/20 3:14 PM

WDH announces 10 COVID-related deaths on Thursday, 2 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health announced 10 deaths of people who had tested positive with COVID-19 in their update on Thursday afternoon. Today’s numbers, the largest single-day... Read more »

10/29/20 3:08 PM

Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US

Trump administration officials on Thursday stripped Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in most of the U.S., ending longstanding federal safeguards and putting states and tribes in charge of overseeing the predators.

10/29/20 2:20 PM

Study shows Wyoming last among U.S. states in mask compliance

CASPER, Wyo. – Data collected by the Delphi Group and posted by Carnegie Mellon University shows that Wyoming is in last place when it comes to mask compliance. The data... Read more »

10/29/20 1:43 PM

Record 109 COVID patients hospitalized; Wyoming continues to see fastest virus spread in the country

UPDATE: While Johns Hopkins is reporting a 55.2% COVID-19 positivity rate for the past week as of Thursday, Wyoming Department of Health spokesperson Kim Deti says that rate is not... Read more »

10/29/20 11:14 AM

Recent Arrests (10/28/20 – 10/29/20)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

10/29/20 11:09 AM

PHOTOS: Game wardens rescue two moose in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Region game wardens have helped rescue two moose during the month of October. Warden Ryan Kenneda came across a cow moose stuck... Read more »

10/29/20 10:55 AM

As Legislature hems and haws, 19 counties to vote on taxes

Voters in 19 of Wyoming’s 23 counties will face local tax propositions on their General Election ballots, including 12 new revenue measures.

10/29/20 9:18 AM

Justice Department ramps up inquiry into NY care home deaths

By BERNARD CONDON and MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department vastly expanded an inquiry Wednesday that could determine whether New York is undercounting coronavirus... Read more »

10/28/20 6:27 PM

Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana with flooding, power outages

By KEVIN McGILL, STACEY PLAISANCE and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Zeta slammed into storm-weary Louisiana on Wednesday with New Orleans squarely in its path, pelting... Read more »

10/28/20 6:21 PM

NCSD: 5 new COVID cases confirmed among students and staff; 18 so far this week

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported five new confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The district has seen 18 new confirmed cases... Read more »

10/28/20 3:24 PM

Wednesday: 253 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 3,370 confirmed cases active

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 253 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm update on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Wyoming crossed 10,000 total confirmed cases since... Read more »

10/28/20 3:08 PM

Woman arrested after ‘brief’ foot chase, faces felony Child Endangering

A Casper woman is said to have resisted arrest, and led police officers on a brief foot chase, before being taken into custody. The suspect faces a felony and a misdemeanor charge.

10/28/20 2:45 PM

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that a Lander game warden “received five reports last week of dogs harassing, attacking and mutilating... Read more »

10/28/20 2:40 PM

Former maintenance worker accused of felony burglary

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man, who was identified as a maintenance worker for an apartment building, is facing a felony charge and is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars... Read more »

10/28/20 2:18 PM

Casper Municipal Court suspends court hearings

Casper’s Municipal Court has announced that they will be suspending hearings, temporarily, beginning immediately and lasting through November 9, 2020. The announcement was made in a press release sent to... Read more »

10/28/20 1:29 PM

Grizzly bears remain active near Jackson; public urged to be vigilant

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that grizzly bears remain active in the Jackson area. “Recent sightings of a well-known marked female... Read more »

10/28/20 12:50 PM

Heeeeere’s Casperrrrr

Welcome back to the local-renown Breeze. It’s Wednesday, we’re thawing out, and we’ve prepped another batch of light content for ya. In today’s edition, check out the brand new Oil... Read more »

10/28/20 12:49 PM

Most entrances to Yellowstone set to close for season

The park annually closes roads in early November to prepare them for the winter season and snowmobile and snowcoach travel, which will begin Tuesday, December 15.

10/28/20 12:23 PM

Arch exit signals next phase of decline for Wyo coal

Wyoming’s second largest coal company confirmed last week what many miners and residents had feared: It will prepare to close its mines in the state even as it looks for a buyer for the properties.

10/28/20 11:51 AM

Report: Public awareness key as invasive weeds threaten to spread in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s Invasive Species Initiative, spearheaded by a team of 32 “experts in the field of terrestrial invasive plants,” have delivered a set of recommendations for how... Read more »

10/28/20 11:15 AM

Crash on I-80 in Wyoming causing significant congestion near Vedauwoo

CASPER, Wyo. — A crash along I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie is causing some significant congestion headed westbound. The crash has blocked the right westboung lane at milepost 329, according... Read more »

10/28/20 10:36 AM

NCSD buses to use special ‘snow stops’ when heavy snow makes streets impassable

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District said on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that their transportation division have established special “snow stops” for buses to pick up and drop off... Read more »

10/28/20 10:25 AM

Recent Arrests (10/27/20 – 10/28/20)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

10/28/20 9:53 AM

Wyoming among top five states for COVID-19 infection rate

Wyoming now ranks among the worst states for spread of the coronavirus as its residents grow weary of measures to protect themselves and state officials refrain from reimposing public-health orders to try to force compliance.

10/28/20 4:11 AM

Suspect arrested in woman’s killing on Crow Reservation

October 27, 2020 BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A suspect in the shooting death of a woman on Montana’s Crow Reservation allegedly forced the victim’s car off the road and into... Read more »

10/27/20 9:17 PM

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says Wyoming has failed to act on declining revenues for years

CASPER, Wyo — “People say they’re tired of career politicians, but they’re not really voting what they say,” Wendy Degroot told Oil City News. Degroot, a Libertarian, is challenging Republican... Read more »

10/27/20 9:09 PM

Bates: Casper’s elected officials shouldn’t name-call citizens who disagree about masks

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Councilman Ken Bates said at the end of the Tuesday, Oct. 27 work session that he thinks those elected to council should try to always... Read more »

10/27/20 8:17 PM

Haunted house hosted by Bar Nunn fire department begins Tuesday night

CASPER, Wyo — The Bar Nunn Fire Department announced that its annual haunted house is opening Tuesday night, Oct. 27, and will run through Halloween night on Saturday. The haunted... Read more »

10/27/20 7:41 PM

Disgraced self-improvement guru gets 120 years in prison in sex-slaves case

October 27, 2020 By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced self-improvement guru Keith Raniere, whose NXIVM followers included millionaires and Hollywood actors, was sentenced... Read more »

10/27/20 5:47 PM

US land agency sued over plans for southwest Colorado

October 27, 2020 DENVER (AP) — Environmental groups on Tuesday asked a judge to overturn a land use plan for southwestern Colorado approved under the tenure of a Trump administration... Read more »

10/27/20 5:29 PM

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council discuss Mike Lansing, Hogadon and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council were set to hold a work session beginning at 4:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 27 at City Hall. The council started an executive session... Read more »

10/27/20 5:11 PM

Semi-tractor accident causing delays north of Pinedale Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo— Emergency personnel are responding to a semi tractor-trailer accident at mile marker 134 on US Highway 191, Sublette County Sheriff’s office said Tuesday. The Wyoming Department of Transportation... Read more »

10/27/20 4:55 PM

NCSD reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 among students and staff Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff on Tuesday, Oct. 27. NCSD has now seen a total of 80... Read more »

10/27/20 4:43 PM

‘Casper 1’ television ‘owned by the people’ would cost $591,250 in first year

CASPER, Wyo. — Former K2TV news director Mark Hyman is set to present his vision for “Casper 1,” a television news station that would air on the City of Casper’s... Read more »

10/27/20 4:26 PM

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Latest News

Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

A Refreshing Thursday

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

Thursday: Wyoming’s COVID surge continues with 301 new confirmed cases

WDH announces 10 COVID-related deaths on Thursday, 2 in Natrona County

Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US

Study shows Wyoming last among U.S. states in mask compliance

Record 109 COVID patients hospitalized; Wyoming continues to see fastest virus spread in the country

Recent Arrests (10/28/20 – 10/29/20)

PHOTOS: Game wardens rescue two moose in Wyoming

As Legislature hems and haws, 19 counties to vote on taxes

Justice Department ramps up inquiry into NY care home deaths

Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana with flooding, power outages

NCSD: 5 new COVID cases confirmed among students and staff; 18 so far this week

Wednesday: 253 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming; 3,370 confirmed cases active

Woman arrested after ‘brief’ foot chase, faces felony Child Endangering

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

Former maintenance worker accused of felony burglary

Casper Municipal Court suspends court hearings

Grizzly bears remain active near Jackson; public urged to be vigilant

Heeeeere’s Casperrrrr

Most entrances to Yellowstone set to close for season

Arch exit signals next phase of decline for Wyo coal

Report: Public awareness key as invasive weeds threaten to spread in Wyoming

Crash on I-80 in Wyoming causing significant congestion near Vedauwoo

NCSD buses to use special ‘snow stops’ when heavy snow makes streets impassable

Recent Arrests (10/27/20 – 10/28/20)

Wyoming among top five states for COVID-19 infection rate

Suspect arrested in woman’s killing on Crow Reservation

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says Wyoming has failed to act on declining revenues for years

Bates: Casper’s elected officials shouldn’t name-call citizens who disagree about masks

Haunted house hosted by Bar Nunn fire department begins Tuesday night

Disgraced self-improvement guru gets 120 years in prison in sex-slaves case

US land agency sued over plans for southwest Colorado

VIDEO: Tune in as Casper City Council discuss Mike Lansing, Hogadon and more

Semi-tractor accident causing delays north of Pinedale Tuesday

NCSD reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 among students and staff Tuesday

‘Casper 1’ television ‘owned by the people’ would cost $591,250 in first year

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Animals

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

Recent Arrests (10/28/20 – 10/29/20)

Woman arrested after ‘brief’ foot chase, faces felony Child Endangering

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

Former maintenance worker accused of felony burglary

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Obituaries: Harned, Eagle, McCoy, Curtis, Woods, Homan

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Obituaries: Lundblade, Christian, Pekuri, Mosteller

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Obituaries: Reed, Cuin, Stairs

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Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

A Refreshing Thursday

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

Wyoming

AP

Former Wyoming US Sen. Alan Simpson recovering after stroke

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

WYDOT Releases Construction & travel report for Friday’s UW football game

Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US

PHOTOS: Beaver relocated to help reconnect floodplain, create vegetation in northern Wyoming

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Family matters: WPDN’s Steve Emery expands into family practice

Meet the judges of this years Dancing with the Stars of Casper

Casper’s Own Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Featured in LAND Magazine

Don Halberg running write-in campaign for Natrona County Coroner

PHOTOS: This family business aims to carry the people they serve through the times they need it most

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Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

David Street Station runner-up in Strong Communities Award (PHOTOS)