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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

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

The University of Wyoming at Casper is pleased to welcome Josh Valk, Ph.D., MBA, MSPsy, MIS as the Director of their Bachelor of Science (BAS) Program in Casper, Wyoming. The... Read more »

04/16/21 10:58 AM

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

(Jackson, WY) – Montana’s “Mountain Journal” is reporting that the first images of Grand Teton National Park-area grizzly bear 399 and her cubs are beginning to emerge.

04/16/21 7:18 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. – Snow showers and patchy fog are in store today before clearing by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. However, a cold blast with... Read more »

04/16/21 5:43 AM

Cheney rails against plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday criticized plans by the Biden administration to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan before this year’s 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

04/16/21 5:31 AM

Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Suzanne Young: March 1, 1966 ~ April 11, 2021 (age 55) Suzanne Lynn (Langen) Young, 55, of Glenrock, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions. She... Read more »

04/16/21 5:22 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2021 Wyoming Outdoor Expo is taking place virtually this year due to COVID-19 and the “ExpoLive” event will be held online from May 6-8. The Wyoming... Read more »

04/15/21 5:17 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s east side development “The Compass at Centennial Hills” may get a new “boutique liquor store” if the Casper City Council approves removing some zoning restrictions that... Read more »

04/15/21 4:49 PM

NCSO: CRC escapee captured by local law enforcement

The Natrona County Sheriff's Office has announced that a suspect, who was identified as an escapee from a Natrona County work release program, has been taken back into custody.

04/15/21 4:44 PM

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

Three suspects are facing drug-related felony charges, after law enforcement reported finding suspected heroin, along with controlled pharmaceuticals during a police search, assisted by a K9 unit.

04/15/21 4:13 PM

Cheyenne amends downtown Open Container Ordinance for alcoholic beverages

CHEYENNE, Wyo – During the April 12th Cheyenne City Council meeting, the Governing Body passed an ordinance to amend open container sales and consumption exemptions. The ordinance now permits the possession of... Read more »

04/15/21 3:36 PM

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

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...

04/15/21 3:32 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The  Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 61 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, April 15 update. There have been 48,394 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/15/21 3:13 PM
Older Posts

Crime

Crime

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

04/17/21 11:25 AM

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

04/17/21 9:58 AM

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

04/16/21 8:02 PM

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

04/16/21 2:19 PM

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

04/16/21 10:51 AM

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

04/16/21 5:22 AM

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

04/15/21 5:49 AM

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

04/14/21 7:44 AM

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

04/13/21 5:50 AM

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

04/09/21 10:57 AM

Community

Community

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

04/17/21 7:06 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

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

04/17/21 11:10 AM

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

04/17/21 10:53 AM

Wyoming

Arts

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

04/17/21 9:49 AM

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

04/16/21 6:46 PM

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

04/16/21 5:27 PM

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

04/16/21 5:16 PM

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Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

04/16/21 2:15 PM
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The University of Wyoming at Casper is excited to welcome Josh Valk as new BAS Program Director

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

04/16/21 10:58 AM
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Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

04/14/21 9:08 AM
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The sun sets over a barn in Wyoming

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

04/13/21 2:19 PM
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Security officer keeps an eye on the premises

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

04/12/21 11:47 AM

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

04/14/21 12:10 PM

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards

04/10/21 5:48 PM

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

04/10/21 5:15 PM

(PHOTOS) Wyoming winds claim beloved leaning tree in Washington Park

03/29/21 7:03 PM

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

03/16/21 1:34 PM

National/World

AP

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

04/17/21 11:10 AM

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

04/17/21 9:58 AM

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

04/17/21 9:23 AM

AP Interview: Beijing says US ‘too negative’ toward China

04/16/21 7:22 PM

FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year

04/16/21 4:38 PM
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