EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — Setting off fireworks within Evansville could now result in being slapped with a fine, as the Evansville Town Council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting their use. Evansville […]
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5 free things to do in Casper on Saturday (6/29/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s not the Fourth of July quite yet, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a number of free and fun goings-on within Casper that can help get […]
Pickleball courts installed at Casper Tennis Complex near Highland Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Driving past the Highland Park tennis courts might look a little different now, as two tennis courts have been converted into eight courts for pickleball. The Casper […]
Wyoming’s WIC Program helps thousands of families
CASPER, Wyo. — Free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals are offered to thousands of families across the state by the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the […]
5 free things to do in Casper on Friday (6/28/24)
Casper, Wyo. — July is just around the corner, and it’s too nice outside to spend the whole weekend at home. Money isn’t necessary to enjoy it, either. Here are […]
A new lease on life: 68 year-old runner reflects on life after near-death experience
CASPER, Wyo. — Bill Burch has been a runner nearly his whole life. At 10 years old at Poison Spider School in Casper, Burch discovered his passion for running, and […]
School district offers free meals all summer through Summer Food Service Program
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Food Service is offering free meals to all children ages 18 and under from June through August at three different Casper locations. […]
(PHOTOS) County Fire contained structure fire Tuesday; one barn destroyed
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Fire District, alongside assistance from Casper Fire-EMS, the county sheriff’s office, Bar Nunn Fire and BLM Fire, contained a structure fire Tuesday afflicting a […]
City Council moves forward in adoption process of I-Code revisions
CASPER, Wyo. — During the Casper City Council’s Tuesday work session, councilors gave approval for the City of Casper to move forward in adopting a series of building codes to […]
Casper City Council finalizes list of potential 6th-Cent tax projects to go on November ballot
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council finalized its recommended list of projects that the Specific Purpose Sixth-Cent Sales Tax would fund if voted for by Casper residents. All but […]
Fundraiser deadline extended for Casper Ice Arena expansion
CASPER, Wyo. — In the Casper City Council’s Tuesday, June 25 work session, councilors granted the Casper Amateur Hockey Club an extension on the organization’s deadline for fundraising for an […]
Advance Casper CEO speaks to City Council about current projects during Tuesday work session
CASPER, Wyo. — During the Casper City Council’s Tuesday work session, councilors heard from Advance Casper CEO Justin Farley on some of the public–private organization’s recent projects, including the Casper […]
Casper City Council to hear updates on ice arena expansion fundraiser; will consider extending project deadline
CASPER, Wyo. — During its June 25 work session, the Casper City Council expects to hear a comprehensive update on the current Casper Ice Arena Expansion Fundraiser from the Casper […]
(LETTERS) Location is everything for mine operations
Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the […]
Luther Classical College of Casper breaks ground on Casper’s first Lutheran college
CASPER, Wyo. — Staff, faculty, prospective students and Lutherans from across the state gathered June 4 to break ground on the forthcoming Luther Classical College of Casper. The school is […]
Wyoming Historic Preservation Office seeks public input for statewide historic preservation plan
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office is beginning its public input sessions for the development of the next 10-year statewide historic preservation plan, including two sessions in […]
National gas prices mostly stable as Natrona County’s average falls 5 cents
CASPER, Wyo. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline remained mostly stable, inching up just 0.3 cents from a week ago to $3.41, while the Natrona County […]
‘Just as a mom’: 1st-time Casper City Council visitor offers idea for pedestrians
CASPER, Wyo. — Brittany Tanner had never attended a Casper City Council meeting, much less spoke during one. Tuesday’s meeting was her first, and she had a thing or two […]
Natrona County voters to decide on tax for Senior Citizen Service District
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming Senior Services, Natrona County Meals on Wheels and Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. hosted a town hall meeting Thursday, June 20 to discuss a proposed Natrona […]
State Historic Preservation Office seeks public comments
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office is beginning to receive public comments for the development of the next 10-year statewide historic preservation plan, according to a press […]
Yipes! Stripes! Casper crews paint 2nd, 12th streets Monday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper city crews will be laying down traffic stripes on two major east–west streets on Monday, according to a press release from the City of Casper. Crews […]
5 free things to do in Casper on Saturday (6/22/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — If an action-packed Friday wasn’t enough and you want to keep the good times rolling on Saturday, you’re in luck, because Casper is going to be alive […]
(PHOTOS) Horses and riders rest up after re-creating stretch of Pony Express route
CASPER, Wyo. — Riders with the National Pony Express Association made a pit stop at Casper’s Trails Center on Friday as part of their yearly re-creation of the historic Pony […]