Wyoming

Winter storm could bring up to 2 feet of snow to Casper Mountain, up to 8 inches in town

CASPER, Wyo — A winter storm watch is in effect Monday night and Tuesday for central Wyoming and the Bighorn and Wind River mountains, said the National Weather Service (NWS). Converse... Read more »

10/17/21 4:48 PM

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

10/17/21 4:08 PM

Casper could see at least 2-4 inches of snowfall on Tuesday

10/17/21 8:37 AM

Next shot of winter could bring over 10 inches of snow to the Bighorns, 2-4 inches in Natrona County

10/17/21 8:26 AM

Idaho man dies in two-vehicle crash near Cokeville Wednesday

10/16/21 6:59 PM

Montana and Wyoming see increase in coal production

10/16/21 4:27 PM

Gray lends support to demonstrators against Seton House vaccine requirement

CASPER, Wyo. — Over a dozen turned out in North Casper Saturday outside the offices of Seton House to protest a forthcoming requirement that families staying at the facilities be... Read more »

10/16/21 2:32 PM

Former Cowboy Logan Wilson touts Wyoming roots in new Cincinnati Bengals video

From the County10 News Desk Casper-native, former Wyoming Cowboy, and Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has turned a lot of heads this season. Wilson currently leads Cincinnati in tackles this... Read more »

10/16/21 9:22 AM

NWS: Mild fall temps will be short-lived; Tuesday will be ‘messy’ with widespread precipitation

CASPER, Wyo. — Mild and seasonable fall weather is expected this weekend in western and central Wyoming before the next blast of winter next Monday and Tuesday, according to the... Read more »

10/16/21 9:10 AM

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

October 16, 2021 By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Like other ranchers across the country, Rusty Kemp for years grumbled about rock-bottom prices paid for the... Read more »

10/16/21 8:32 AM

50 bison to be released on the Wind River Reservation Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — Fifty bison will be released Saturday morning, October 16, with twenty-five each for both the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. “As partners with the National Wildlife Federation,... Read more »

10/15/21 7:47 PM

Yellowstone crews scale back search for Utah conservationist

October 15, 2021 OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The National Park Service has scaled back the search for Kim Crumbo, a conservationist from Utah who disappeared along with his brother during... Read more »

10/15/21 5:44 PM

Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. and State of Wyoming flag will be flown at half-staff statewide starting at midnight Friday and through Saturday, October 16. Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance... Read more »

10/15/21 4:58 PM

Natrona County legislative redistricting work session to be held Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — As the Wyoming Legislature prepares to redraw the geographic boundaries of political districts from which representatives are elected, the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee... Read more »

10/15/21 1:55 PM

SE Wyoming highways, including I-80, closed to light, high-profile traffic

CASPER, Wyo. — Interstate 80 and US 30/287 between Walcott Junction and Laramie are closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to blow over risk, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced... Read more »

10/15/21 1:37 PM

Gordon’s order cuts break to businesses on unemployment insurance

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order (EO) that will “provide significant tax relief to eligible Wyoming businesses,” according to release from the governor’s office Friday.... Read more »

10/15/21 1:13 PM

Wyoming Legislature appears to have enough votes for anti-vaccine mandate special session

CASPER, Wyo. — Enough members of the Wyoming Legislature have apparently voted in favor of holding a special session that would aim to consider legislation that would push back against... Read more »

10/15/21 8:55 AM

Teacher and staff illnesses force week-long school closure in Ten Sleep

CASPER, Wyo. — A “large number” of teachers and staff out due to illness has forced Washakie County School District #2 to halt in-person classes until Wednesday, October 20. Washakie... Read more »

10/14/21 3:50 PM

‘Defiant Five’ win temporary freedom in Wyoming wild horse roundup

As the BLM began its roundup of 4,300 wild horses, a feisty band put on a show evading wranglers. Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile SUPERIOR — Their manes and tails... Read more »

10/14/21 9:26 AM

One dead after suspected DUI crash in Cheyenne on Tuesday

One person is dead after his vehicle was hit from behind at a high rate of speed on Tuesday night in Cheyenne.

10/14/21 5:17 AM

No dismissal decision yet in case against employer over vaccine, masks

No decision was made in the 9th Judicial District Court Wednesday afternoon in a lawsuit where a man is suing his former employer over mandated vaccine and mask use in... Read more »

10/13/21 4:42 PM

Wyoming preparing to challenge Biden vaccine mandate in courts once rule is finalized

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Wednesday that the governor and Attorney General Bridget Hill are preparing a legal challenge to “the threat of the Biden... Read more »

10/13/21 11:03 AM

DCI investigating Casper PD employee accused of fighting with citizen while off-duty

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation has declined to comment on a case involving a Casper Police Department employee who is accused of fighting with a citizen... Read more »

10/13/21 10:22 AM

Midwest schools will go virtual Wednesday due to weather

CASPER, Wyo. — Midwest Schools will implement a Classroom-Based Virtual Education (Temporary Virtual Learning Day) on Wednesday, October 13 due to weather, the Natrona County School District announced Tuesday. The... Read more »

10/12/21 8:24 PM

Interstate 80 closed westbound from Laramie to Rawlins in rolling closure

CASPER, Wyo. — Interstate 80 from Rawlins to Laramie is closed to westbound traffic in a rolling closure, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. As of the... Read more »

10/12/21 5:35 PM

Keaton Weber is new Game and Fish wildlife biologist in Wheatland

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Keaton Weber as the new wildlife biologist in Wheatland. Weber replaces Martin Hicks, who was promoted to Wildlife Management Coordinator... Read more »

10/12/21 4:04 PM

Rifle discharge kills California man hunting in Washakie County

CASPER, Wyo. — A California man has died as the result of an accidental rifle discharge while elk hunting with his son in Washakie County, authorities said. The joint release... Read more »

10/12/21 3:23 PM

Crash on Interstate 90 near Gillette expected to cause delays

UPDATE: The alert was cancelled at 3:56 p.m. CASPER, Wyo. — A crash on Interstate 90 Tuesday afternoon is expected to cause delays for the westbound traffic, according to the... Read more »

10/12/21 2:16 PM

Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to protect Second Amendment on some federal lands

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso have introduced legislation they say will ensure individuals can carry a firearm on land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of... Read more »

10/12/21 2:05 PM

Trustees defend spending on NC pool, tennis courts as parents complain about dearth of reading skills

CASPER, Wyo. — Several parents complained to the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees on Monday about what they perceive as a lack of focus on teaching students the... Read more »

10/12/21 1:11 PM

NC Rec Board grants $50K toward summer reading program; $25K for playground equipment at Excel Academy

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board has granted funding to a number of different entities in the county, Natrona County School District Board of Trustees Chair... Read more »

10/12/21 12:37 PM

Teton County coroner: Gabby Petitio died by strangulation

October 12, 2021 Associated Press, Oil City Staff CASPER, Wyo —Twenty-two-year-old Gabby Petito was killed by strangulation, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue said at news conference Tuesday. By Wyoming state... Read more »

10/12/21 12:34 PM

Wyoming legislative leaders commit to vaccine mandate-focused special session if majority want it

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader and Speaker of the House Eric Barlow issued a joint statement on Tuesday in which they committed to holding a special session... Read more »

10/12/21 11:54 AM

Wyoming coroner set to announce how Gabby Petito was killed

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities in Wyoming plan to announce Tuesday how they believe slain traveler Gabby Petito was killed. Teton County Coroner Brent Blue is scheduled to announce the... Read more »

10/12/21 8:44 AM

Kanye West lists Cody ranch for $11 million, buys Malibu house for $60 million

Business man and hip-hop megastar Kanye West has listed his ranch in Cody for sale, possibly bringing his Wyoming adventure to a close. According to the Cody Enterprise, the West... Read more »

10/12/21 4:40 AM

Evansville appoints new public works director

CASPER, Wyo. — The Town of Evansville appointed Robert Lewallen as its new public works director at its regular meeting Monday, October 11. Lewallen was previously the assistant to public... Read more »

10/11/21 8:17 PM

Catellier dispels rumor that NCSD wants to bring back mask mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — Masks have been optional for Natrona County School District students and staff since the start of the 2021-2022 school year and will continue to be so, according... Read more »

10/11/21 7:46 PM

Stage III debuts ‘definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas’ on Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. — Stage III Community Theater is debuting “The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful,” the “definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas,” this Thursday. All proceeds from this... Read more »

10/11/21 4:46 PM

Oct. Werner Wildlife series looks at “What, to a Paleontologist, is a Mammal?”

CASPER, Wyo. — “What, to a Paleontologist, is a Mammal?” Popular Tate Geological Museum Collections Specialist JP Cavigelli will answer the question with his talk at the Werner Wildlife Museum... Read more »

10/11/21 4:19 PM

Cowboys ranked first in nation after fall rodeo sweep; T-bird men second in region

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Cowboys rodeo team swept all five rodeos of the fall slate and are ranked first nationally, leading by over 1,200 points. Meanwhile, the... Read more »

10/11/21 2:50 PM

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Wyoming

Winter storm could bring up to 2 feet of snow to Casper Mountain, up to 8 inches in town

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

Casper could see at least 2-4 inches of snowfall on Tuesday

Next shot of winter could bring over 10 inches of snow to the Bighorns, 2-4 inches in Natrona County

Idaho man dies in two-vehicle crash near Cokeville Wednesday

Montana and Wyoming see increase in coal production

Gray lends support to demonstrators against Seton House vaccine requirement

Former Cowboy Logan Wilson touts Wyoming roots in new Cincinnati Bengals video

NWS: Mild fall temps will be short-lived; Tuesday will be ‘messy’ with widespread precipitation

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

50 bison to be released on the Wind River Reservation Saturday

Yellowstone crews scale back search for Utah conservationist

Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

Natrona County legislative redistricting work session to be held Monday

SE Wyoming highways, including I-80, closed to light, high-profile traffic

Gordon’s order cuts break to businesses on unemployment insurance

Wyoming Legislature appears to have enough votes for anti-vaccine mandate special session

Teacher and staff illnesses force week-long school closure in Ten Sleep

‘Defiant Five’ win temporary freedom in Wyoming wild horse roundup

One dead after suspected DUI crash in Cheyenne on Tuesday

No dismissal decision yet in case against employer over vaccine, masks

Wyoming preparing to challenge Biden vaccine mandate in courts once rule is finalized

DCI investigating Casper PD employee accused of fighting with citizen while off-duty

Midwest schools will go virtual Wednesday due to weather

Interstate 80 closed westbound from Laramie to Rawlins in rolling closure

Keaton Weber is new Game and Fish wildlife biologist in Wheatland

Rifle discharge kills California man hunting in Washakie County

Crash on Interstate 90 near Gillette expected to cause delays

Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to protect Second Amendment on some federal lands

Trustees defend spending on NC pool, tennis courts as parents complain about dearth of reading skills

NC Rec Board grants $50K toward summer reading program; $25K for playground equipment at Excel Academy

Teton County coroner: Gabby Petitio died by strangulation

Wyoming legislative leaders commit to vaccine mandate-focused special session if majority want it

Wyoming coroner set to announce how Gabby Petito was killed

Kanye West lists Cody ranch for $11 million, buys Malibu house for $60 million

Evansville appoints new public works director

Catellier dispels rumor that NCSD wants to bring back mask mandate

Stage III debuts ‘definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas’ on Thursday

Oct. Werner Wildlife series looks at “What, to a Paleontologist, is a Mammal?”

Cowboys ranked first in nation after fall rodeo sweep; T-bird men second in region

Crime

AP

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says

Weekly arrest report: (10/8/21 – 10/16/21)

Suspect accused of taking wallet at gunpoint

Natrona County Arrests (10/14/21 – 10/15/21)

Oil City Police Calls (10/14/21 – 10/15/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: McVay, Braig, Kline, Schukman, Sr.

Obituary: Gene Kessner (May 25, 1972 – October 6, 2021)

Obituaries: Whitehead, Hahn, Richards

Obituaries: Cogdill, Dort, Babcock, Lightfoot

Community

Community

Winter storm could bring up to 2 feet of snow to Casper Mountain, up to 8 inches in town

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

Spotlight Lounge hosting open jam nights on Sundays

Burlesque troupe hosting Rocky Horror Picture Show at Backwards Distillery

Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios

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City

PHOTO GALLERY: First snowstorm of season hits Natrona County on Tuesday

PHOTOS: NCHS celebrates 125 years during pep rally Thursday night

PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds gather at Casper service to honor life of Lt. Daniel Dundas

PHOTOS: First responders make procession to memorial for Lt. Daniel Dundas

PHOTOS: Snow falls on Casper Mountain as trees reach peak colors

National/World

AP

Coast Guard: 1,200-foot ship dragged California oil pipeline

Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios