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Affidavit: Witness claims victim and suspect both brandished guns before fatal shooting

by Trevor T. Trujillo November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

Casper man facing felony murder charge following alleged altercation.

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Suspect booked on 2nd Degree Murder charge

by Trevor T. Trujillo November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

Police officials say the investigation remains ongoing.

Posted inEmergency

CPD investigating vehicle-on-bicycle hit-and-run

by Trevor T. Trujillo November 9, 2021November 16, 2021

The Casper Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist in Casper Monday evening. Investigators are asking the public for information. Casper Police report that officers responded to the area of South McKinley Street and East 15th Street in Casper around 6:15 p.m. on November 8. “The involved vehicle […]

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Juvenile struck outside Cheyenne school dies

by Trevor T. Trujillo November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

The Cheyenne Police Department is reporting that a juvenile was struck by a vehicle and died from their injuries, outside of a Laramie County school.

Posted inCity

Natrona County rejects ‘sixth cent’ tax in Tuesday’s special election

Greg Hirst, Oil City News by Greg Hirst November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County voters have defeated a proposal to take on a “sixth cent” temporary special purpose tax during a special election Tuesday, November 2. 53.16% of the ballots cast were against the proposal and 46.84% were in favor, according to unofficial results posted on the county’s website. 7,060 ballots were cast. With […]

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Garbage truck strikes Casper PD cruiser near CY and Wyoming Blvd

by Trevor T. Trujillo November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

The Casper Police Department says that a garbage truck struck a Casper PD vehicle that was responding to an emergency call, as well as two other vehicles, in a crash at CY Avenue and Wyoming Boulevard in Casper.

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FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

by Trevor T. Trujillo October 21, 2021October 22, 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — An announcement from a Federal Bureau of investigation office in Denver is confirming that human remains found in Florida belong to Brian Laundrie. The FBI Denver Division sent a press release out late Thursday afternoon making the announcement. “A comparison of dental records confirmed that the human remains found in the T. […]

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Leisure pool at Casper Aquatic Center closed until Oct. 23

by Trevor T. Trujillo October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials have announced the immediate closure of the leisure pool at the Casper Family Aquatic Center until later this week. According to a statement from the City of Casper, the pool at will be closed temporarily for an unforeseen mechanical repair. “The repairs will take place over the next two days and […]

Posted inCrime

Inmate escapes custody during prisoner transport, recaptured after manhunt

by Trevor T. Trujillo October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

The fugitive was identified as John L. Ortega, 29, originally of Rock Springs.

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Wyoming issues Amber Alert for Idaho 6-year-old

Greg Hirst, Oil City News by Greg Hirst October 11, 2021October 12, 2021

An Amber alert has been issued for 6-year-old Kingston Solis, last seen Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 in Jerome, Idaho. Kingston is 4 feet tall, 80 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He is missing his two top front teeth. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, gray shoes, and a […]

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NCHS closes at 3:20 p.m. Thursday; police with long guns and K-9 units on scene

by Trevor T. Trujillo October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

UPDATE: At 3:23 p.m. NCSD stated, “NCHS was evacuated today due to a specific report of a safety concern at NCHS. There has been no direct safety concern reported to any other schools. School operations are continuing as normal at all other schools. Local law enforcement is at NCHS investigating the report, as such you […]

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Emergency crews respond to reports of fire alarm at Casper school (PHOTOS)

by Trevor T. Trujillo September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

Emergency crews are responding to Natrona County High School September, 23 following a fire alarm at the school.

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Evansville school placed on brief lockdown

by Trevor T. Trujillo September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Officials are saying that a Natrona County School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday. All staff and students are reported safe. “Evansville Elementary went on a brief precautionary lockdown due to a report of a suspicious person within the proximity of the school grounds,” Natrona County School District #1 officials said in a written […]

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UPDATE: One dies, Casper PD assists with investigation after Wednesday fire

by Trevor T. Trujillo September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

“[Another] adult was found inside the home and immediately transported to a local hospital where tragically, the individual was pronounced deceased,” Casper Police say.

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Suspect in Schroeder homicide investigation appears in court

by Trevor T. Trujillo September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

A suspect in a Natrona County homicide investigation has been officially charged in the case, following an Initial Appearance in Natrona County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

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One in custody after police presence near Boxelder Drive

Oil City News Logo by Oil City Staff September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — One person is in custody following a foot chase near Boxelder Drive in Casper Thursday. Casper Police Department officials say that officers were in on-foot pursuit with an individual with a warrant in that area. “The individual has now been arrested and the scene resolving,” says Casper PD spokesperson Rebekah Ladd. “Officers […]

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Casper PD, NCSO investigate homicide of Casper man

by Trevor T. Trujillo September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

Area law enforcement say that they are investigating the homicide of a Casper man that had previously been reported missing.

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Kansas resident dies Monday in van rollover on Interstate 80

Greg Hirst, Oil City News by Greg Hirst August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — One man died Monday in a rollover crash on Interstate 80 east of Laramie, according to a preliminary report by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP). The crash happened around 10:39 a.m., the report said.  WHP said 44-year-old Kansas resident Brian Lewis was eastbound on I-80 in the right lane near mile marker 324. His […]

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Doctor who went missing near Gannett Peak found deceased

Greg Hirst, Oil City News by Greg Hirst August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that a Wyoming doctor who went missing Sunday near Gannett Peak has been found deceased. Cheyenne resident Thor Hallingbye, 41, had reportedly gotten separated from his group Sunday morning, according to the Associated Press. “More details will be released when they are available in a […]

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“We hate to lose her”: Carter Napier confirms Councilperson Lutz’s departure

by Trevor T. Trujillo August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

Lutz’s successor will ultimately be appointed by Council to fill out the rest of her term.

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UW in 2021: Indoor mask mandate through at least September 20

by Trevor T. Trujillo August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

UW’s Board of Trustees Wednesday, August 11, approved a fall semester plan that “strongly encourages and incentivizes COVID vaccinations,” the UW announcement said. The plan also requires masks indoors through at least Sept. 20 under circumstances to be communicated to the campus early next week.”

Posted inCommunity

City of Casper: Lawn watering may resume twice per week

by Trevor T. Trujillo August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

The City of Casper has announced that people may resume watering their lawns, albeit under guidelines, starting Wednesday.

Posted inEmergency

Natrona County drowning victim identified

by Trevor T. Trujillo August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

A spokesperson for the Natrona County Coroner’s Office confirmed that they were investigating a rural area drowning death, in concert with the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office.

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