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Congratulations to the Class of 2019! #OCgrads

Class of 2019, represent! Today, we’re celebrating 2019 graduates, and we’d like to commend you for all of your hard work, dedication and perseverance. Earlier this week, Oil City invited... Read more »

05/19/19 9:00 AM

City: Snowplow crews ‘made headway though the night’

As most of Casper slept, the city’s snow plow crews prowled the streets as they continued to clear the remains of a major snowstorm that hit most of Wyoming yesterday.... Read more »

03/14/19 6:10 AM

NCSD: Schools in Casper and Midwest open today

The Natrona County School District says that most schools will be open today, Thursday, March 14. Red Creek and Alcova schools, however, will be closed today. There will be no... Read more »

03/14/19 5:50 AM

University of Wyoming cancels Thursday classes

The National Weather Service blizzard warning remains in effect in the Laramie area until 6 p.m. MDT Thursday. This storm system is expected to continue to bring extremely dangerous blizzard... Read more »

03/13/19 9:50 PM

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

Crews respond to Tuesday night fire

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a structure fire on the 500 block of South Conwell Street in Casper. At 10:45 pm March 12, smoke is visible over the... Read more »

03/12/19 10:46 PM

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

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

WMC releases statement on early morning shooting

UPDATE 3/4/19 12:00 noon- The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Mitchell Taylor, at a press conference Monday morning. The Wyoming Medical Center has released a statement to media regarding the... Read more »

03/04/19 10:06 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

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

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

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 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

Amber Alert (CANCELLED)- 12-year-old Zane Leo Armour

Update: The Amber Alert in this case has been cancelled. AMBER Alert on Zane Leo Armour. Height 4 Foot 7 and Weight 110 pounds. Brown Hair and Brown Eyes. He... Read more »

01/22/19 10:52 AM

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

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

Bodies found in burnt cars as Calif. fire incinerates town

Nov 09, 2018 By DON THOMPSON and PAUL ELIAS , Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Five people were found dead in their burned-out vehicles after a Northern California wildfire... Read more »

11/09/18 3:58 PM

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

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

Wednesday night Emergency response in Mills

(Update 3:45 pm, 10/18/18)- Mills police confirm one dead in Wednesday night incident. Related Story: 1 dead, 1critically injured in shooting incident (VIDEO) (Update 2:23 am, 10/18/18)- Mills police confirm that... Read more »

10/18/18 12:13 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

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

Fatal vehicle-on-pedestrian collision reported on Cole Creek Road Thursday night

State, county, and local emergency crews were dispatched to an area of Cole Creek Road, south of Geary Dome Road, Thursday night.

10/04/18 11:20 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

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

School District Central Services on “Lockout”

08/23/18 8:14 AM

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Breaking News

Congratulations to the Class of 2019! #OCgrads

Celebrate your grad on Oil City News

Alcohol use and vehicle speed investigated in rollover death of 16-year-old

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

Natrona County Schools are closed today

NWS: ‘Dangerous’ winter storm in the making

Crews respond to Tuesday night fire

No evidence of shots found at Werner Court building

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

Casper Police seek information on WMC shooting suspect

WMC releases statement on early morning shooting

Man in custody after opening fire in Wyoming Medical Center

Police: Suspect arrested in Tuesday morning home shooting

NCSO seeks info missing 20-year-old-woman

Emergency crews respond to Friday fire in Casper (PHOTOS)

C85 Wonder Bar to close

One dead in three-car wreck near Gillette

County Coroner identifies man who died in shooting

Amber Alert (CANCELLED)- 12-year-old Zane Leo Armour

Winter storm warning for central Wyoming issued

NCSD statement: Sexual assault investigation at Dean Morgan

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

Bodies found in burnt cars as Calif. fire incinerates town

Unofficial 2018 State of Wyoming General Election Results

Missing girl found by Natrona County Sheriff’s Dept.

Coroner identifies man killed in Mills shooting

Wednesday night Emergency response in Mills

Equipment failure responsible for Wednesday morning power outage

Casper Sears and Kmart stores to close

Emergency crews respond to Sunday evening house fire

Fatal vehicle-on-pedestrian collision reported on Cole Creek Road Thursday night

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

Lockout lifted at NCSD Central Services

Officer: no active threat at Central Services

School District Central Services on “Lockout”

Crime

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Man arrested in May shooting now faces recommended drug charges

Cheyenne Police seek information on armed robbery (VIDEO)

Recent Arrests (6/13/19)

‘Good time’ rolling soon to a jail near you?

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Community

Community

Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

Streaming service lets Casper Planetarium add more summer programming

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

Roscoe- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Father facts and dad data for Father’s Day

Wyoming

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Students hear shooting story directly from wounded officer (PHOTOS)

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

Wyoming man fined $500 for fatal accident in Nebraska

Cheyenne Police seek information on armed robbery (VIDEO)

West Nile virus detected in Laramie mosquito sample

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Last chance! Enter to win a V.I.P. CNFR package from Oil City News

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