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Missing 1-year-old found safe

UPDATE 4/1/19 9:50 am- Further details have been released about the alleged abduction and further charges against Mijito Johnson. That story can be found here. Cheyenne police say that a... Read more »

04/11/19 10:52 PM

Casper Police Department: ‘Snow Day’ declared

The Casper Police Department says that they are currently experiencing a high volume of traffic accidents, with Wednesday’s blizzard. As part of the declaration of a “Snow Day” Casper Police... Read more »

03/13/19 8:52 AM

Natrona County Schools are closed today

The Natrona County School District says schools will be closed today. The NCSD reversed a decision earlier in the morning to keep schools open. From a NCSD email: Student and... Read more »

03/13/19 6:15 AM

NWS: ‘Dangerous’ winter storm in the making

The National Weather Service in Riverton sent out an alert by email early this morning on the winter storm that is moving its way across the west. Click here for... Read more »

03/13/19 5:07 AM

No evidence of shots found at Werner Court building

UPDATE 3/8/19 2:30 pm- Police officials say that the second floor of 800 Werner Court has been searched and released. No indication of gunfire was found. Casper Police officials say... Read more »

03/08/19 11:57 AM

Reports of shots fired on Werner Court

UPDATE (12:00 pm 3/8/19) No evidence of shots fired at Werner Court business building. Shots fired prompted a large emergency response to an area near Poplar Street and I-25. CPD... Read more »

03/08/19 11:15 AM

Alert: Casper Police seek missing 80-year-old woman

(Update 1:45 pm 3/8/19)- Police say that Anita Miller has been located. hTe Casper Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing woman. Police officials say that... Read more »

03/07/19 2:40 PM

Casper Police seek information on WMC shooting suspect

Casper Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of a suspect, before a shooting incident at Wyoming Medical Center. Mitchell Taylor, age 20, was identified as the suspect. Casper Police... Read more »

03/04/19 11:41 AM

Man in custody after opening fire in Wyoming Medical Center

UPDATE 3/4/19 noon- The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Mitchell Taylor at a press conference Monday morning. A man is in police custody after he opened fire at the Wyoming... Read more »

03/04/19 5:25 AM

CPD: Shooting victim’s wounds not survivable. Investigating event as a homicide

Casper Police held a press conference in the Summit Room of the Casper Events Center on Wednesday afternoon regarding Tuesday morning’s home shooting. According to Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters... Read more »

02/27/19 2:44 PM

Police: Suspect arrested in Tuesday morning home shooting

The Casper Police Department released a statement today on the case of the early morning home shooting on Tuesday at the 100 block of East Tenth Street in central Casper.... Read more »

02/27/19 12:06 PM

NCSO seeks info missing 20-year-old-woman

UPDATE 1:20 PM 2/20/19– The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office confirms that Cyla Parris has been located, and says that she is okay. The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says that they... Read more »

02/20/19 11:17 AM

C85 Wonder Bar to close

The C85 Wonder Bar is reportedly closing permanently, according to an employee. An employee at the Wonder Bar reached by phone confirmed reports that the business was closing. The reports... Read more »

02/08/19 1:20 PM

One dead in rollover accident near Lyman

One person died in a single-car accident near Lyman early Thursday morning. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Tyree L. Summers of Evanston, was traveling east on I-80 in... Read more »

01/24/19 6:02 PM

One dead in three-car wreck near Gillette

One person has died after a head-on collision south of Gillette on Wednesday evening. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a 2008 Ford Super Duty was traveling northbound on WY... Read more »

01/24/19 5:50 PM

County Coroner identifies man who died in shooting

A man who died in an apparent suicide on Sunday, Jan. 20, in the area of Whispering Springs in River West, near Paradise Valley, has been identified. According to County... Read more »

01/23/19 1:44 PM

Winter storm warning for central Wyoming issued

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a winter storm warning for central Wyoming on Sunday afternoon. The warning is an upgrade from a storm watch that was issued... Read more »

01/20/19 4:19 PM

School district and police respond to threats to NCHS

The Natrona County School District and Casper Police are investigating threats sent by social media, according to a press release. “As of 6:40 am this morning, we have been unable... Read more »

12/19/18 8:57 AM

NCSD statement: Sexual assault investigation at Dean Morgan

The Natrona County School District saying that a sexual assault between students is under investigation.

12/13/18 12:50 PM

Gillette teen faces 9 counts of attempted 1st-degree murder

A 14-year-old junior high school student is facing multiple murder charges in Gillette. According to the Gillette News Record, the student brought two handguns and 36 rounds of ammunition to... Read more »

11/16/18 7:16 AM

Unofficial 2018 State of Wyoming General Election Results

Unofficial election are available for Natrona County and Wyoming’s 2018 General Election. Oil City News is proud to provide these results first, fast and free! Official results will be posted... Read more »

11/07/18 7:38 AM

Federal authorities arrest person in connection to suspicious packages

(UPDATE 10/26/18 10:30) The man arrested in connection to the suspicious packages has been identified to the Associated Press by individuals close to the case. Related Story: Man in custody... Read more »

10/26/18 9:11 AM

Missing girl found by Natrona County Sheriff’s Dept.

Natrona County Sheriff's Office officials say that Tiffany Marie Wisser has been located by law enforcement and is said to be safe.

10/19/18 11:32 AM

Coroner identifies man killed in Mills shooting

The Natrona County Coroner has released the identification of the man who died after a Wednesday night shooting in Mills. According to the coroner’s press release, Michael Burdess, 43, died... Read more »

10/19/18 4:49 AM

Equipment failure responsible for Wednesday morning power outage

Officials with Rocky Mountain Power say that the initial outage began at 8:19 am

10/17/18 12:37 PM

About 2,700 customers without power in Casper this morning.

A portion of Casper is without power this morning. According to a message at Rocky Mountain Power, approximately 2,700 customers have been affected by the power outage, which started sometime... Read more »

10/17/18 8:41 AM

Casper Sears and Kmart stores to close

Casper’s Sears and Kmart stores are scheduled to close, according to a list published today at USA Today. The list coincides with the announcement that Sears Holdings has filed for... Read more »

10/15/18 9:12 AM

Emergency crews respond to Sunday evening house fire

Crews responded to a structure fire in Casper, Sunday night.

10/14/18 6:55 PM

Breaking- Major emergency response near 1600 block of S. Jefferson

Oil City is on the scene of an emergency response including armed police presence in the area of the 1600 block of South Jefferson in Casper. Casper Police Department Segeant... Read more »

09/13/18 6:09 PM

One person in custody for suspected homicide in Glenrock

One person was taken into custody for suspicion of homicide on Monday in Glenrock. According to a Converse County Sheriff’s Office release, a sheriff’s deputy and Glenrock police officer were... Read more »

08/28/18 1:39 PM

Lockout lifted at NCSD Central Services

The Natrona County School District has lifted a "Lockout" that was placed on the district's Central Services Building.

08/23/18 12:03 PM

Officer: no active threat at Central Services

(UPDATE 12:20 pm 8/23/18) The Casper Police Department says that they have concluded their investigation and do not anticipate criminal charges in the case. Casper Police Detective John Hatcher says... Read more »

08/23/18 9:46 AM

Police investigate incident in north Casper on Saturday morning

Casper Police were investigating an incident on N. Lennox Street between A and B Streets on Saturday morning. Casper Police have not released a statement, but two witnesses who declined... Read more »

08/11/18 10:55 AM

County coroner identifies body found in ditch

The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found on Tuesday in a drainage ditch near the intersection of Second Street and Beverly Street. He is identified as 46... Read more »

08/10/18 3:03 PM

Police investigate body found near 2nd & Beverly Streets

The Casper Police Department is investigating a body that was discovered in a creekbed near the intersection of 2nd and Beverly Streets in Casper

08/07/18 9:39 PM

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Breaking News

Missing 1-year-old found safe

Cheyenne Police investigate child abduction

CPD investigating Casper store robbery

City: Snowplow crews ‘made headway though the night’

NCSD: Schools in Casper and Midwest open today

University of Wyoming cancels Thursday classes

Casper Police Department: ‘Snow Day’ declared

Natrona County Schools are closed today

NWS: ‘Dangerous’ winter storm in the making

No evidence of shots found at Werner Court building

Reports of shots fired on Werner Court

Alert: Casper Police seek missing 80-year-old woman

Casper Police seek information on WMC shooting suspect

Man in custody after opening fire in Wyoming Medical Center

CPD: Shooting victim’s wounds not survivable. Investigating event as a homicide

Police: Suspect arrested in Tuesday morning home shooting

NCSO seeks info missing 20-year-old-woman

C85 Wonder Bar to close

One dead in rollover accident near Lyman

One dead in three-car wreck near Gillette

County Coroner identifies man who died in shooting

Winter storm warning for central Wyoming issued

School district and police respond to threats to NCHS

NCSD statement: Sexual assault investigation at Dean Morgan

Gillette teen faces 9 counts of attempted 1st-degree murder

Unofficial 2018 State of Wyoming General Election Results

Federal authorities arrest person in connection to suspicious packages

Missing girl found by Natrona County Sheriff’s Dept.

Coroner identifies man killed in Mills shooting

Equipment failure responsible for Wednesday morning power outage

About 2,700 customers without power in Casper this morning.

Casper Sears and Kmart stores to close

Emergency crews respond to Sunday evening house fire

Breaking- Major emergency response near 1600 block of S. Jefferson

One person in custody for suspected homicide in Glenrock

Lockout lifted at NCSD Central Services

Officer: no active threat at Central Services

Police investigate incident in north Casper on Saturday morning

County coroner identifies body found in ditch

Police investigate body found near 2nd & Beverly Streets

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