Legislature

Wyoming Legislature set to re-convene for eight-day virtual session

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature are set to re-convene on Wednesday for an eight-day virtual session. The legislature initially convened for the 2021 General Session on Jan. 12 when... Read more »

01/25/21 11:52 AM

Hearing whispers, Wyoming teens and counselors ring bell to require student suicide prevention training

01/20/21 6:02 PM

Don’t turn back time: Wyoming looking at eliminating ‘spring forward’ and ‘fall back’

01/20/21 2:39 PM

Schedule released for 3-day virtual Wyo Legislative session beginning Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo The 66th Wyoming Legislature will hold three days of virtual standing committee meetings beginning next Tuesday, January 19. The purpose of the meetings is to consider and take... Read more »

01/16/21 6:30 AM

Gordon mourns Wyoming lives lost to COVID, 190 to suicide during pandemic

(UPDATE: Since Tuesday, the Wyoming Department of Health has reported 33 more deaths related to COVID-19 in the state. CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon delivered his “State of... Read more »

01/12/21 2:58 PM

Gov. Gordon: State must live within means, defend energy, and revitalize education

“Two years ago we began to address a future for Wyoming with a more limited, efficient and transparent government,” Governor Gordon told the Legislature.

01/12/21 2:44 PM

Wyoming revenue projections see $82.2 million boost buoyed by better energy, sales tax outlook

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is looking at a more promising revenue picture than projected in the fall, buoyed by improved sales and use tax forecasts and increased oil and coal... Read more »

01/12/21 1:56 PM

Wyoming Senate elects new president, House new speaker

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature convened their 2021 General Session on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Both the Senate and House of Representatives elected new leadership during their respective virtual meetings.... Read more »

01/12/21 12:59 PM

Wyoming Legislature’s 2021 schedule finally set; pandemic leaves in-person meetings uncertain

CASPER, Wyo. — A schedule for the Wyoming Legislature’s 2021 General Session has finally been established a day before it convenes. The COVID-19 pandemic led to delays in setting the... Read more »

01/11/21 1:29 PM

Death-row exoneree and ‘lifelong conservative’ to share story with Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Ron Keine is a “lifelong conservative Republican” who was sentenced to death after being wrongfully convicted of the murder, rape and kidnapping of a University of New... Read more »

01/05/21 2:33 PM

Wyoming road usage charge would generate ~$136 million per year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is contemplating creating a road usage charge program in the state that would generate an estimated $136,450,000 per year in revenue for the state.... Read more »

01/04/21 4:44 PM

Wyoming legislators being sworn-in; 2021 General Session remains in COVID limbo

CASPER, Wyo. — Some members of the Wyoming Legislature were sworn-in at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Monday, Jan. 4. The House of Representatives and Senate are holding swearing... Read more »

01/04/21 1:43 PM

Wyoming license and registration fee hikes would generate extra $7.23 million annually

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will consider a proposal to increase motor vehicle registration and license fees during their 2021 General Session which would generate about $7.23 million in... Read more »

12/30/20 1:59 PM

Wyoming bill would quadruple driver seat belt fines, increase passenger fines 10x

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature are set to consider Senate File 11 during their up-coming 2021 legislative session which would increase some fines for people failing to wear a... Read more »

12/30/20 11:35 AM

Wyoming fuel tax hike would generate extra $60.3 million per year

CASPER, Wyo. — Fuel tax hikes being proposed in Wyoming would raise an estimated $60.3 million in extra funding for the state, according to the Wyoming Legislative Service Office (LSO).... Read more »

12/29/20 1:26 PM

Wyoming considering repealing wind energy tax exemption

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming offers a three-year tax exemption on energy produced from wind turbines. Under Wyoming Statute 39‑22‑105(b), electricity produced using wind turbines is tax exempt until three years... Read more »

12/29/20 1:00 PM

Wyoming looks to establish rules for self-driving personal and commercial vehicles

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will look to establish regulations for self-driving vehicles during their up-coming 2021 General Session. Senate File 07 would create rules for vehicles with automated... Read more »

12/17/20 4:40 PM

Wyoming Legislature may delay working days of 2021 General Session due to COVID

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature’s 2021 General Session will initially convene on Jan. 12, 2021 but may delay the working days of the session until a later date due... Read more »

12/17/20 12:13 PM

Conservatives form Freedom Caucus to challenge House GOP

Conservative members of the Wyoming House of Representatives have created a caucus to negotiate with House Republican leadership, two members of the group told WyoFile this week.

12/09/20 12:15 PM

Proposed budget cuts pound Wyoming’s public services

Gov. Mark Gordon last week sent proposed budget cuts to the Wyoming Legislature that slash public services and weaken the already thin safety net supporting Wyoming’s most vulnerable.

11/30/20 5:24 AM

Gordon proposes eliminating SIPA and other accounts to simplify Wyoming balance sheet

CASPER, Wyo — In addition to a $515 million reduction in state spending reductions on health, higher education, and corrections, Governor Mark Gordon’s proposed 2021-2022 supplemental budget aims to simplify Wyoming’s... Read more »

11/16/20 8:41 PM

Gordon “acutely aware” of proposed cuts’ impact on education, health care, and Main Street Wyoming

CASPER- What was a projected $1.5 million budget shortfall in May would be reduced to $300 million if the legislature approves Governor Mark Gordon’s proposed Supplemental Budget unveiled Monday, Nov.... Read more »

11/16/20 6:46 PM

Wyoming state public defender to address costs of death penalty Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — State Public Defender Diane Lozano will participate in an online conversation about the death penalty in Wyoming on Friday, according to the Wyoming Conservatives Concerned About the... Read more »

11/11/20 2:53 PM

Extra one-penny sales tax proposed to help fund K-12 education in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration have identified a $515 million funding gap for K-12 education based on revenue projections as the state deals... Read more »

11/09/20 7:02 PM

LIVE- Election Results: Wyoming State House Districts 28, 30, 36, 37, 38, 56, 57, 58 & 59

This Was Post Updated at: 9:39 pm Absentee and Election Day ballots – 46 of 46 precincts reporting Unofficial election results for Natrona County races. Oil City News is proud... Read more »

11/03/20 9:39 PM

Campbell County Rep Roy Edwards has died at 66

CASPER, Wyo — Campbell County House District 53 Rep Roy Edwards died Monday morning, Nov. 2, the day before the general election. Campbell County officials notified Wyoming legislators of Edwards’s... Read more »

11/02/20 8:12 PM

Wyoming’s revenue woes could force NCSD to shutter more schools, layoff hundreds

CASPER, Wyo. — What would a 16% reduction in state funding guaranteed to the Natrona County School District look like? How would it affect how schools operate? How many teachers... Read more »

10/26/20 8:15 PM

Casper councilman and HD 38 challenger Johnson says Libertarians could surprise in state races

CASPER, Wyo — “Statewide we’ve come a long way,” Shawn Johnson told Oil City News of the Wyoming Libertarian Party, which he became chair of this spring. “We’ve banded together during... Read more »

10/26/20 2:45 PM

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Conservatives Concerned about the Death Penalty and the Wyoming Interfaith Network are organizing an online forum to talk about repealing the death penalty in the... Read more »

10/22/20 9:21 AM

Dem Gilmore seeks return to House 59 Seat, with wages and health care top of mind

CASPER, Wyo — “I’m probably considered a Republican in the other 49 states,” Mike Gilmore told Oil City News. He’s the Democratic candidate for the Wyoming House from District 59,... Read more »

10/20/20 2:54 PM

‘Paradigm shift:’ Road User Charge would treat roads as a metered utility in Wyo

CASPER, Wyo– Drivers of the estimated 700,000 registered vehicles in Wyoming could soon be paying a rate by the mile rather than a fuel tax. Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)... Read more »

10/04/20 2:02 PM

WBC closing Relief and Mitigation Funds on Sept. 15

“We have decided to close applications in order to reallocate leftover funds to best serve the ongoing needs of Wyoming businesses later in the year.” said Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell

09/11/20 11:26 AM

Dedication honoring Bataan Death March survivor set for Tuesday in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Center Street Bridge in Casper will be named in honor of Dr. Leonard L. Robinson, a World War II veteran and survivor of the Bataan Death March.... Read more »

09/03/20 12:56 PM

O’Hearn to be sworn in Thursday to represent Natrona in Wyoming House

CASPER, Wyo. — Kevin O’Hearn was appointed by the Natrona County Commissioners on Tuesday to the House District 59 seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives. O’Hearn will fill the... Read more »

07/29/20 11:20 AM

Mills town official and Army vet Kevin O’Hearn looks to lead House District 59

CASPER, Wyo. — Kevin O’Hearn’ came to Mills in 1963 with his mother and father and nine siblings. They were on their way to California and stopped to help his... Read more »

07/21/20 10:58 AM

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, July 17 press conference that between impacts from COVID-19 and a weakened energy sector, the state has lost about... Read more »

07/15/20 6:20 PM

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Conservatives Concerned About the Deatlh Penalty said on Monday, July 13 that they support Governor Mark Gordon’s consideration of implementing a moratorium on the death... Read more »

07/13/20 1:00 PM

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Legislature

Wyoming Legislature set to re-convene for eight-day virtual session

Hearing whispers, Wyoming teens and counselors ring bell to require student suicide prevention training

Don’t turn back time: Wyoming looking at eliminating ‘spring forward’ and ‘fall back’

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to meet at Capitol Thursday, Jan 28

Wyoming Outdoor Council urging legislators not to ‘decimate’ rooftop solar

Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

Schedule released for 3-day virtual Wyo Legislative session beginning Tuesday

Gordon mourns Wyoming lives lost to COVID, 190 to suicide during pandemic

Gov. Gordon: State must live within means, defend energy, and revitalize education

Wyoming revenue projections see $82.2 million boost buoyed by better energy, sales tax outlook

Wyoming Senate elects new president, House new speaker

Wyoming Legislature’s 2021 schedule finally set; pandemic leaves in-person meetings uncertain

Death-row exoneree and ‘lifelong conservative’ to share story with Wyoming

Wyoming road usage charge would generate ~$136 million per year

Wyoming legislators being sworn-in; 2021 General Session remains in COVID limbo

Wyoming license and registration fee hikes would generate extra $7.23 million annually

Wyoming bill would quadruple driver seat belt fines, increase passenger fines 10x

Wyoming fuel tax hike would generate extra $60.3 million per year

Wyoming considering repealing wind energy tax exemption

Wyoming looks to establish rules for self-driving personal and commercial vehicles

Wyoming Legislature may delay working days of 2021 General Session due to COVID

Conservatives form Freedom Caucus to challenge House GOP

Proposed budget cuts pound Wyoming’s public services

Gordon proposes eliminating SIPA and other accounts to simplify Wyoming balance sheet

Gordon “acutely aware” of proposed cuts’ impact on education, health care, and Main Street Wyoming

Wyoming state public defender to address costs of death penalty Friday

Extra one-penny sales tax proposed to help fund K-12 education in Wyoming

LIVE- Election Results: Wyoming State House Districts 28, 30, 36, 37, 38, 56, 57, 58 & 59

Campbell County Rep Roy Edwards has died at 66

Wyoming’s revenue woes could force NCSD to shutter more schools, layoff hundreds

Casper councilman and HD 38 challenger Johnson says Libertarians could surprise in state races

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

Dem Gilmore seeks return to House 59 Seat, with wages and health care top of mind

‘Paradigm shift:’ Road User Charge would treat roads as a metered utility in Wyo

WBC closing Relief and Mitigation Funds on Sept. 15

Dedication honoring Bataan Death March survivor set for Tuesday in Casper

O’Hearn to be sworn in Thursday to represent Natrona in Wyoming House

Mills town official and Army vet Kevin O’Hearn looks to lead House District 59

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

Crime

Crime

Suspect accused of threatening people with a knife

PHOTOS: 34 waterfowl carcasses found wasted; fifth such case in Idaho since late December

Recent Arrests (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Oil City Police Calls (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Casper PD releases photos of suspect vehicle in parking lot hit-and-run

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Johnson, Ordes, Oien, Shepherd, Edwards

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

Obituaries: Geis, Wentz, Tice, Hick

Obituaries: Olson, McInroy, Myers, Wassenberg

Community

Community

NCHS enclosed, elevated walkway to be constructed for ~$696K

NCSD estimates CARES funding support to reach about $34.87 million

Food for Thought see 50% increase in Natrona children needing weekend food bags in 2020

Highway Patrol identifies pedestrian struck and killed by school bus last week

Wyoming hospitals see COVID patient count drop under 70; over 33K in Cowboy State get first vaccine dose

Wyoming

Community

NCHS enclosed, elevated walkway to be constructed for ~$696K

NCSD estimates CARES funding support to reach about $34.87 million

Highway Patrol identifies pedestrian struck and killed by school bus last week

Game and Fish urges anglers to be aware of dangerous ice conditions

Gordon unveils ‘Wyoming Innovation Network’ effort to bolster education and diversify economy

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Casper Medical Imaging

Casper Medical Imaging raises bar for outpatient venous treatments in Wyoming

Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

Telepresence Robots in the UW at Casper Counseling Classroom

307 First Advocates for Review of New Cody Regional Office Project Award

Wyoming Housing Network Offers Housing Help in Uncertain Times

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Former fire-ravaged Alpenglow space shines after gut-rehab in downtown Casper

PHOTOS: Pro-Trump supporters reconvene at Casper park, cruise downtown