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This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

Here is a weekly recap of recent law enforcement activity. The recent arrests log represents law enforcement contact with individuals who were arrested, and the charges that are recommended against... Read more »

02/16/19 8:05 AM

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

The Veterans’ Skilled Nursing Facility bill failed in a House concurrence vote Friday, Feb. 15. The Senate version of the bill that passed on third reading Thursday contained amendments to... Read more »

02/15/19 12:00 PM

Emergency crews respond to Friday fire in Casper (PHOTOS)

Emergency crews were called out to the 1100 block of Nebraska Avenue in Casper after receiving reports of smoke and possible fire. The call was received at approximately 10:50 a.m.... Read more »

02/15/19 11:26 AM

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

02/15/19 10:16 AM

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

A memorial service for Angela Reiss, 66, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m., at the LDS Stake Center, 3931 West 45th St. in Casper. She died Feb.... Read more »

02/15/19 5:05 AM

Senate passes Buffalo version of vets’ nursing facility bill

The Senate passed a bill on third reading that would place the Wyoming Veterans’ Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo instead of Casper or Sheridan. The bill was passed on Thursday,... Read more »

02/14/19 5:43 PM

Council to authorize $8 million loan application to fight pipeline corrosion

Casper City Council was asked to make a resolution authorizing an $8 million loan application at their Tuesday, Feb. 12 work session. The proposed application would be submitted to the... Read more »

02/14/19 4:34 PM

Casper teachers: Improving student behavior requires adult mindset changes

Principals and teachers from Casper schools told the Natrona County school board about a support system district schools are in the process of implementing. They spoke at the Monday, Feb.... Read more »

02/14/19 3:27 PM

Couple arrested after police report finding drugs in trailer

Casper police say that two people were arrested on recommended drug charges, after a search of their trailer yielded controlled substances. According to law enforcement paperwork, Shawn P. Allen and... Read more »

02/14/19 1:17 PM

Council discusses property annexations anticipating 2020 Census

City Council discussed annexing certain properties into the City of Casper at their Tuesday, Feb.12 work session. City Manager J. Carter Napier suggested Council look into adding some properties in... Read more »

02/14/19 11:49 AM

Downtown redevelopment proposals deadline today

The City of Casper’s RFP (Request for Proposals) for redeveloping the old Plains Furniture and adjacent properties expires at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14th, according to city officials. The applications... Read more »

02/14/19 11:47 AM

Recent Arrests (2/13/19)

02/14/19 9:59 AM

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

Mike H. Cotton, July 21, 1949 – February 9, 2019 Mike was born on July 21, 1949 to O.C and Bernestine Cotton in Amarillo, Texas. After a long battle with... Read more »

02/14/19 9:03 AM

Council talks mandatory training for liquor servers

The Casper City Council discussed what Mayor Charlie Powell called “friction points” in the proposed new liquor ordinance, during a Tuesday, Feb. 12 Council work session. The discussion concluded with... Read more »

02/13/19 4:03 PM

City Council discuss parking congestion near Kelly Walsh

Casper City Manager J. Carter Napier discussed congested parking concerns with City Council at their Tuesday Feb. 12 meeting. Napier raised the issue because Council had received requests for assistance... Read more »

02/13/19 2:36 PM

Death penalty repeal getting first serious debate in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Repealing the death penalty is getting a serious look in Wyoming for the first time amid concern the sentencing option is expensive and may not deter... Read more »

02/13/19 2:31 PM

NCSO Warrant Watch- Maher, Houser, Knox, Nelson, Otterholt

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says that they’re looking for several individuals with active warrants in Natrona County. The Following information and book-in photos are provided by the Natrona County... Read more »

02/13/19 1:29 PM

Man dies in rollover crash

The Wyoming Highway Patrol has released information on the death of a Gillette man, during a rollover crash on a US Highway in Wyoming. According to a WHP statement, on... Read more »

02/13/19 11:12 AM

Pathways students fixing up 1977 Camaro and 1997 Ford truck for auction (PHOTOS)

Pathways Innovation Center auto program students were fixing up and decking out a car and truck for auction on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Auto class instructor Troy Corson said his class... Read more »

02/13/19 10:51 AM

Recent Arrests (2/12/19)

02/13/19 10:02 AM

Sonny Pilcher may testify at Cercy sentencing

A former Casper business man maybe called to testify in the sentencing of Tony Scott Cercy later this month. According to documents filed in Natrona County District Court by Special... Read more »

02/13/19 8:59 AM

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Tierney Dawn Lehman was born in Casper WY on July 27th, 1984 to Billy Unangst and Tammy Foster. Tierney’s family relocated to Las Vegas when she was 3 and this... Read more »

02/13/19 5:30 AM

Councilman Freel offers new liquor ordinance amendment—gets thumbs up

Councilman Steve Freel recommended new changes to the proposed liquor ordinance at the Tuesday, Feb. 12 City Council meeting. Council has been considering changing the liquor ordinance to make it... Read more »

02/12/19 7:12 PM

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

For over 60 years now, a tall sign with a blast of neon and sharp shapes has been making its distinctive statement on a quiet corner in central Casper. When... Read more »

02/12/19 4:17 PM

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

The Veterans’ skilled nursing facility is again slated to be located in Buffalo after the Senate rejected an amendment to place the facility in Casper, on Monday, Feb. 11. The... Read more »

02/12/19 12:33 PM

Woman faces recommended charges; after allegedly bringing drugs into jail

Police say that a woman who was arrested on an outstanding warrant, was recommended for additional charges after she was alleged to have brought controlled substances into the Natrona County... Read more »

02/12/19 12:10 PM

Recent Arrests (2/11/19)

02/12/19 10:00 AM

Pro-LGBTQ teens recount vulgar conversation with Sen. Hutchings

February 11, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Students from Cheyenne’s Central High School approached their senator, Republican Lynn Hutchings, because they wanted to lobby for protections against job discrimination based on sexual... Read more »

02/12/19 8:36 AM

Paradise Valley students serenade school board in with Mandarin song

Paradise Valley dual language immersion students sang a Mandarin Chinese song to the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees at the start of their Monday, Feb. 11 meeting. The... Read more »

02/11/19 9:57 PM

Softball players swing again for school sanctioning

Softball coaches, players, and their parents attended the Monday, Feb. 11 Natrona County School District Board of Trustees meeting—for a second at bat. Some of the softball advocates previously spoke... Read more »

02/11/19 9:43 PM

Wyoming GOP leaders respond complaint against Senator who conflated homosexuality to bestiality, pedophilia

Wyoming GOP leadership responded to a simmering controversy today regarding a complaint about comments allegedly made by a Republican senator. According to reports, students from Cheyenne Central High School spoke... Read more »

02/11/19 5:21 PM

SLC woman arrested, recommended for drug charge in Casper

Police say that a Salt Lake City woman was arrested in Casper, after being found to be driving without a license and was allegedly possession of suspected Methamphetamine. Police say... Read more »

02/11/19 2:45 PM

Tip leads to arrest of woman on warrant, recommended drug charges

A woman wanted for a Probation and Parole revocation warrant, was arrested at a Casper area motel, police say. The woman is also alleged to have been in possession of... Read more »

02/11/19 1:57 PM

Vehicle alarm leads to drug arrest

Reports of a vehicle alarm and a suspicious person led to the arrest of a man on recommended drug possession charges, according to police reports. Records show that Dwayne Ellis... Read more »

02/11/19 1:40 PM

Wyoming inmate dies in Mississippi of apparent suicide

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming inmate has died of an apparent suicide at a prison in Mississippi. Wyoming Department of Corrections officials said Monday that 38-year-old Charles Edward Jones... Read more »

02/11/19 12:42 PM

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Latest News

This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

Further details released in Friday fire

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

Emergency crews respond to Friday fire in Casper (PHOTOS)

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

Senate passes Buffalo version of vets’ nursing facility bill

Council to authorize $8 million loan application to fight pipeline corrosion

Casper teachers: Improving student behavior requires adult mindset changes

Couple arrested after police report finding drugs in trailer

Council discusses property annexations anticipating 2020 Census

Downtown redevelopment proposals deadline today

Recent Arrests (2/13/19)

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

Council talks mandatory training for liquor servers

City Council discuss parking congestion near Kelly Walsh

Death penalty repeal getting first serious debate in Wyoming

NCSO Warrant Watch- Maher, Houser, Knox, Nelson, Otterholt

Man dies in rollover crash

Pathways students fixing up 1977 Camaro and 1997 Ford truck for auction (PHOTOS)

Recent Arrests (2/12/19)

Sonny Pilcher may testify at Cercy sentencing

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Councilman Freel offers new liquor ordinance amendment—gets thumbs up

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

Woman faces recommended charges; after allegedly bringing drugs into jail

Recent Arrests (2/11/19)

Pro-LGBTQ teens recount vulgar conversation with Sen. Hutchings

Paradise Valley students serenade school board in with Mandarin song

Softball players swing again for school sanctioning

Wyoming GOP leaders respond complaint against Senator who conflated homosexuality to bestiality, pedophilia

SLC woman arrested, recommended for drug charge in Casper

Tip leads to arrest of woman on warrant, recommended drug charges

Vehicle alarm leads to drug arrest

Wyoming inmate dies in Mississippi of apparent suicide

Crime

Crime

This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

Police report woman found with drugs, after she requests to be taken to jail

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

Chuck Green, who reported on Oswald’s death for AP, dies

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Obituaries: Short, McClew

Community

City

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

Recent Births (1/28/19 – 2/10/19)

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

Further details released in Friday fire

Wyoming

Emergency

WHP credits safety belts with saving multiple lives in four-vehicle crash

Wyoming lawmakers advance energy equipment tax break

I-80 reopened in Wyoming; winter storm in western Wyoming

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Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

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