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Breaking: Mullen Fire doubles again, grows to 69,138 acres Saturday

CASPER, Wyo — John Peterson, incident command spokesman on the Mullen Fire burning in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, told Oil City News at 4:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 26, that... Read more »

09/26/20 4:51 PM

WDH: Wyoming COVID deaths now number 50

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health says the total number of deaths from COVID-19 in Wyoming is now 50. According to a release issued on Wednesday morning, the... Read more »

09/23/20 9:03 AM

Mills police ask for info on vandals who caused $60,000 worth of damage at school

CASPER, Wyo. – Mills Police are looking for information on a vandalism case from earlier this summer that resulted in more than $60,000 worth of damage at Mountain View School.... Read more »

09/22/20 5:41 AM

1 home destroyed, another damaged after fire in north Casper on Monday night

CASPER, Wyo. – Firefighters responded to the 1100 block of North Lincoln Street just after 11 p.m. on Monday after several callers reported a residential home with “large amounts of... Read more »

09/22/20 4:47 AM

Natrona County crews deployed to Mullen Fire in Med Bow

Natrona County Fire District crews have been sent to work on the Mullen Fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest. “This fire is the large wildfire burning in southern Wyoming,... Read more »

09/21/20 10:11 AM

(NEW MAPS) Evacuations in effect for Keystone, pre-evac notice for Centennial Valley and Albany

CASPER, Wyo — Albany County Emergency Management Agency has ordered the evacuation of the Keystone area in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest as the Mullen Fire is “rapidly approaching” the... Read more »

09/20/20 3:04 PM

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

CASPER, Wyo — The Mullen Fire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest grew to over 7,000 acres by 4:00 pm Saturday, according to the latest Inciweb update from the US... Read more »

09/19/20 6:05 PM

Crews responding to fire at refinery east of Evanston Saturday afternoon

Note: A previous version of the story stated the fire was near Evansville, not Evanston, Wyoming. Oil City apologizes for the error. CASPER, Wyo– Uinta County Law Enforcement Services sent... Read more »

09/19/20 12:30 PM

WHSAA announces wrestling, basketball plans

The Wyoming High School Activities Association has announced that the Wyoming Department of Health has approved plans for beginning high school basketball and wrestling on schedule. “The format from the... Read more »

09/17/20 12:36 PM

UW ‘hopeful’ of possible return of athletics soon

University of Wyoming president Ed Seidel issued a statement on Thursday saying he is “hopeful” of a return to competition in light of yesterday’s Big Ten Conference’s announcement of their... Read more »

09/17/20 11:20 AM

WDH reports 3 new COVID-related deaths, total now 49

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health has reported three new deaths related to COVID-19. In a release issued on Thursday morning, the WDH says the new deaths bring... Read more »

09/17/20 9:25 AM

CY Middle School ‘gas odor’ returns Tuesday morning

A gas odor was discovered again at CY Middle School on Tuesday morning, the following morning after the school was evacuated for gas odors on Monday afternoon.

09/15/20 7:51 AM

2 NCHS students, 1 Southridge staffer test positive for COVID

CASPER, Wyo. – Three people involved in the Natrona County School District have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the NCSD, the Casper/Natrona County Health Department notified the district on... Read more »

09/09/20 4:38 PM

Multiple COVID-19 cases associated with Casper rehab facility

The 14 total cases linked with the facility since early August include three patients, nine recently tested staff and two other staff members tested in early to mid August.

09/09/20 2:22 PM

Watch Live: Governor Gordon COVID-19 update (9/9/20)

Wyoming's Governor Mark Gordon is scheduled to hold a media briefing at 2 pm, Wednesday, September 9 in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference room in the State Capitol Building in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

09/09/20 1:58 PM

Storm causes power outage for 12,000 in Wyo, 170,000 in Utah

Thousands are without power Tuesday after a powerful winter-like storm rolled through the west on Monday night. According to Rocky Mountain Power, as of noon today there were still 12,000... Read more »

09/08/20 12:38 PM

(PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO) County fire warden: Garden Creek Fire contained Saturday

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County Fire Warden Mike Haigler told Oil City News at 5:23 p.m. Saturday, September 5, that the fire that burned off the south side of Garden... Read more »

09/05/20 5:52 PM

(NEW PHOTOS, UPDATE) Casper Mountain residents should be prepared to evacuate to south

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is warning Casper Mountain residents to be prepared to for possible evacuations due a wildfire burning off Garden Creek Road Saturday, September... Read more »

09/05/20 4:49 PM

UPDATE, NEW PHOTOS: Evacuations in progress as fire burns on Garden Creek Road

CASPER, Wyo — Evacuations are in progress along Casper Mountain road as a wildland fire burns off Garden Creek Road Saturday afternoon. “Evacuations west of Casper Mountain Road,” Natrona County... Read more »

09/05/20 3:25 PM

(PHOTOS) Structure burning on Casper Mountain Saturday afternoon, evacuations in progress

CASPER, Wyo — An Oil City reporter on the scene said a structure is on fire off Garden Creek Road Saturday afternoon, September 5. Casper Fire-EMS, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and... Read more »

09/05/20 2:23 PM

Natrona County School evacuated out of “abundance of caution”

All students and staff are reported safe.

09/03/20 10:46 AM

Natrona Cty. Fire: Smoke blowing in from North

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials with the Natrona County Fire District are asking citizens not to call 911 as a thick blanket of smoke covers much of Casper. Thick and heavy... Read more »

09/02/20 10:57 PM

Five student positives in a day prompts a pause for UW phased return

The University of Wyoming has paused its phased fall return plan for a five-day period to more fully assess the prevalence of COVID-19 infection among the UW community. The pause... Read more »

09/02/20 6:32 PM

New wildfire start in Hoback Canyon Sunday

CASPER, Wyo — Sublette County Emergency management sent an alert on its social media platform at 3:45 Sunday, August 30 that a new wildfire had started in Hoback canyon. The... Read more »

08/30/20 5:13 PM

Breaking: Police seek identity of school vandals in Natrona County

The Mills PD took to social media Thursday, asking for the public's help to identifying the three individuals in the released security image.

08/27/20 9:11 PM

WDH announces deaths of three Wyoming residents due to COVID-19

Among Wyoming residents, there have now been 37 coronavirus-related deaths, 2,994 lab-confirmed cases and 530 probable cases reported.

08/21/20 3:07 PM

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse made its way from coast to coast. Casper was one of the prime spots for eclipse tourists for both... Read more »

08/21/20 11:55 AM

NWS model shows California wildfire smoke blanketing Wyoming

The National Weather Service in Riverton posted animation of smoke travel from the massive wildfires in California on Thursday. The NWS says the model predicts the travel path of smoke... Read more »

08/20/20 8:50 AM

Live Unofficial Primary Election Results for Natrona County

As of 9:43 pm, all absentee and Election Day ballots were accounted for in these unofficial totals. All results are pending official announcement from the County Clerk's Office.

08/18/20 10:58 PM

Casper police respond to threats at both Casper Walmarts

"At this time we believe the threat to be unsubstantiated," Casper PD says. However, officers will reportedly remain on scene as the investigation continues.

08/18/20 7:16 PM

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

The death of a Big Horn County man who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths linked to the virus, according to a... Read more »

08/13/20 3:08 PM

UW revises plan for fall semester, moves to phased return to campus

The University of Wyoming has announced changes for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. The University is facing opening under the pressures of social distancing amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Aiming... Read more »

08/12/20 2:24 PM

Body of missing boy recovered at Firehole Canyon

Officials in say that a body matching that of a missing seven-year-old boy was recovered in Sweetwater County Tuesday evening, after being reported missing on Friday. “After nearly twelve hours... Read more »

08/11/20 9:01 PM

Casper PD issues statement on Friday’s police-involved shooting

Officers assisted the kidnapped woman outside and rendered immediate aid to stop her bleeding which was sustained from gunshot wounds.

08/11/20 12:18 PM

Unattended cooking blamed for fire that displaced one Casper family

As of late Monday evening, no injuries were reported related to this incident.

08/10/20 7:49 PM

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Breaking News

Breaking: Mullen Fire doubles again, grows to 69,138 acres Saturday

Gas leak prompting evacuations Saturday in west Casper

Evacuations ordered for Foxborough area, Albany Friday due to Mullen Fire

WDH: 120 new lab-confirmed COVID cases in state, 22 in county

UW 40-member cheer team to ‘shelter in place’ after 3 test positive for COVID

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

WDH: Wyoming COVID deaths now number 50

Mills police ask for info on vandals who caused $60,000 worth of damage at school

1 home destroyed, another damaged after fire in north Casper on Monday night

Natrona County crews deployed to Mullen Fire in Med Bow

(NEW MAPS) Evacuations in effect for Keystone, pre-evac notice for Centennial Valley and Albany

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

Crews responding to fire at refinery east of Evanston Saturday afternoon

WHSAA announces wrestling, basketball plans

UW ‘hopeful’ of possible return of athletics soon

WDH reports 3 new COVID-related deaths, total now 49

CY Middle School ‘gas odor’ returns Tuesday morning

2 NCHS students, 1 Southridge staffer test positive for COVID

Multiple COVID-19 cases associated with Casper rehab facility

Watch Live: Governor Gordon COVID-19 update (9/9/20)

Storm causes power outage for 12,000 in Wyo, 170,000 in Utah

(PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO) County fire warden: Garden Creek Fire contained Saturday

(NEW PHOTOS, UPDATE) Casper Mountain residents should be prepared to evacuate to south

UPDATE, NEW PHOTOS: Evacuations in progress as fire burns on Garden Creek Road

(PHOTOS) Structure burning on Casper Mountain Saturday afternoon, evacuations in progress

Natrona County School evacuated out of “abundance of caution”

Natrona Cty. Fire: Smoke blowing in from North

Five student positives in a day prompts a pause for UW phased return

New wildfire start in Hoback Canyon Sunday

Breaking: Police seek identity of school vandals in Natrona County

WDH announces deaths of three Wyoming residents due to COVID-19

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

NWS model shows California wildfire smoke blanketing Wyoming

Live Unofficial Primary Election Results for Natrona County

Casper police respond to threats at both Casper Walmarts

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

UW revises plan for fall semester, moves to phased return to campus

Body of missing boy recovered at Firehole Canyon

Casper PD issues statement on Friday’s police-involved shooting

Unattended cooking blamed for fire that displaced one Casper family

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