Politics

Enzi, Barrasso push for ‘Operation Safe Return’ at southern border

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s delegates in the United States Senate are among 9 senators to sign a letter pushing the Trump administration to implement a new program at the U.S.-Mexico... Read more »

07/18/19 5:30 PM

Cheney, Barrasso make a visit to Chamber banquet

Much of Wyoming’s delegation made a visit to the 116th Annual Casper Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Thursday afternoon at The Hangar in Bar Nunn. According to Chamber... Read more »

04/26/19 5:40 AM

School district says students won’t be excused for climate change strike

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District issued an announcement on Thursday, April 25 saying that they are aware of a climate change strike scheduled for next week. United... Read more »

04/25/19 3:40 PM

Governor vetoes bill proposing Wyoming sue the State of Washington

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon vetoed a bill that would have authorized a lawsuit against the State of Washington on Monday, March 18. House Bill 251 would have allowed Wyoming to... Read more »

03/18/19 12:42 PM

Senate Management Council to rule on Hutchings LGBTQ complaint

March 7, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Weeks after Cheyenne high school students sparked furor after describing vulgar statements by their state senator in the halls of the temporary Capitol building, the Senate... Read more »

03/12/19 2:48 PM

‘New sheriff’ Gordon reins in Legislature’s budgeting process

February 28, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile To cheers from the Wyoming Republican Party and even some lawmakers, Gov. Mark Gordon took a swipe at the Legislature’s budgeting process with a strongly... Read more »

03/01/19 1:24 PM

Stifled by leadership, wind tax proponents look to voters

February 26, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Proponents of a steeper wind tax in Wyoming intend to put the issue on the 2020 ballot after Speaker of the House Steve Harshman (R-Casper)... Read more »

02/27/19 5:49 AM

Companies, activists unite against corporate income tax

February 15, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Simmering opposition to a corporate income tax pushed by leading lawmakers came to a boil last week when corporate lobbyists and lawyers joined Republican party... Read more »

02/18/19 7:20 AM

Wyoming GOP leaders respond complaint against Senator who conflated homosexuality to bestiality, pedophilia

Wyoming GOP leadership responded to a simmering controversy today regarding a complaint about comments allegedly made by a Republican senator. According to reports, students from Cheyenne Central High School spoke... Read more »

02/11/19 5:21 PM

Legislature Round-up: abortion reporting, e-cigarettes, ‘Wyoming’s Tomorrow’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a variety of actions of Wednesday, Feb. 6. Here is a round-up of some of Wednesday’s action: The House passed a bill adding requirements for abortion... Read more »

02/07/19 10:19 AM

Gloves come off in Senate v. House budget brawl

February 6, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile In a dramatic bit of parliamentary maneuvering, the Wyoming Senate suspended its rules Wednesday at the direction of its leadership to introduce four alternative budget... Read more »

02/07/19 10:01 AM

Legi. Round-up: Medicare, livestock re-branding, lifetime fishing licenses and more

The Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives took a variety of Legislative action Monday, February 4. Here is a round-up of some of Monday’s activity: The Senate passed a bill... Read more »

02/05/19 8:28 AM

Legislature Round-up: Hathaway expansion bill passes, film-making incentive bill fails and more

The Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives were busy on Thursday, Jan. 31. Here is a round-up of some of the legislative action that took place yesterday in Cheyenne: A... Read more »

02/01/19 9:07 AM

Mayor Powell optimistic about Casper’s future: “Long term, I’m bullish”

Casper Mayor Charlie Powell says that he sees good things in the city’s future. He wants to work with Council and do what he can to help make those things... Read more »

01/31/19 4:29 PM

Legislature Round-up: January 30

Three bills passed on third reading in the Wyoming Legislature Wednesday, January 30. The Senate unanimously passed a bill amending language governing school boards’ power to suspend and expel students.... Read more »

01/31/19 8:39 AM

Senate plays chicken with school districts over funding

January 30, 2019 by Andrew Graham,WyoFile An education budget cut in the Senate budget bill could leave the Legislature vulnerable to school district lawsuits, education advocates said Wednesday. On Tuesday evening the... Read more »

01/31/19 5:57 AM

Visit Casper asks Council to fund CNFR ticket sales position

Visit Casper presented the City Council with a request for $10,000 during the Council’s work session Tuesday, Jan. 29. Visit Casper wants to hire a contracted group sales manager to... Read more »

01/29/19 6:46 PM

Council to table Liquor Ordinance changes

Update: Assistant City Manager Fleur Tremel provided a clarification to Oil City regarding the timing of the Council’s tabling of the Liquor Ordinance. She said that Council is expected to... Read more »

01/29/19 5:29 PM

Never ‘Fall Back’: Wyoming House passes ‘Mountain Daylight Time’ bill

The Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 14, a bill proposing that Wyoming no longer adjust its clocks during daylight savings time. The House passed the bill on Monday,... Read more »

01/29/19 5:00 PM

A guide to City Council’s work session agenda for today

The Casper City Council will hold a work session today, Tuesday, January 29. There are several items on the Council’s 4:30 p.m. work session agenda. Visit Casper will address the... Read more »

01/29/19 6:05 AM

Conservatives say Trump caved, but confident he’ll get wall

Jan 26, 2019 By DEB RIECHMANN and STEVE PEOPLES , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — No retreat, no surrender is how President Donald Trump frames his decision to temporarily reopen... Read more »

01/27/19 5:36 AM

Touted tax ‘modernizing’ effort staggers in week three

January 25, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Despite the early endorsement of Republican leadership, property and sales tax bills appear dead in the water at the end of the third... Read more »

01/27/19 5:18 AM

House passes bill putting veterans’ facility in Buffalo

The Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 0082 on Thursday. The passage of the bill at its third hearing January 24 establishes Buffalo as home for the Veterans’ Skilled Nursing Facility.

01/25/19 11:13 AM

Anxiety grows as unpaid Casper aviation safety professionals continue working

When David Case agreed to take over as union representative for the local chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) last year, he couldn’t have imagined what he’d... Read more »

01/25/19 10:42 AM

Former Councilman Morgan concerned about membership dues, dogs, and dram law

Jesse Morgan is no longer serving on City Council, but he is still expressing some concerns relevant to the Council. In addition to questioning whether taxpayer dollars should go towards... Read more »

01/23/19 5:42 PM

With a lodging tax passed, House eyes heavier tax lifts

January 22, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Legislative leaders in coming weeks will test the Legislature’s and the public’s appetite for changes in the state’s tax structure. House leadership celebrated... Read more »

01/23/19 5:53 AM

Council’s changes to Casper’s liquor law move forward

By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News The City Council approved changes to the City’s Liquor License Ordinance at the first reading of the changes during the Tuesday, Jan. 22,... Read more »

01/23/19 5:29 AM

As government shutdown lingers, Casper’s food banks prepare for the worst

With many federal workers missing paychecks and federal food assistance money about to run out, area food agencies are gearing up for increased need. Poverty Resistance Food Pantry manager Billy... Read more »

01/18/19 3:26 PM

Ward III’s Steve Freel talks City Council priorities

By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News Steve Freel was sworn in at the January 8 City Council meeting, joining former Mayor Ray Pacheco to represent Ward III on the... Read more »

01/17/19 11:53 AM

New Councilmember Ken Bates sees downtown as Casper’s core

By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News Ward II has a new voice on City Council and his name is Ken Bates. Bates was sworn in during the January 8... Read more »

01/17/19 8:39 AM

‘Beer and Bills’ event well attended according to Wyoming Outdoor Council

Some of Casper’s outdoor and conservation enthusiasts couldn’t turn down the prospect of beer Tuesday night.

01/16/19 5:30 PM

Shutdown threatens food programs; millions in lost wages

January 14, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Wyoming could face serious funding holes to services for its neediest residents if the partial federal shutdown drags on — a prospect for... Read more »

01/16/19 5:36 AM

Furloughed USDA employee: ‘I feel like I’m being used as a pawn’

Vivian Meek is keeping busy while she’s on furlough from the USDA. During the week, Meek is usually keeping the books and doing payroll at the USDA’s Animal and Plant... Read more »

01/14/19 3:50 PM

Small local brewers and distillers face uncertainty during government shutdown

At Casper’s new Gruner Brothers Brewery, the beer is brewed, the canning lines are ready and the labels are printed. There’s only one problem. Part of the federal government isn’t... Read more »

01/10/19 12:39 PM

Enzi to continue as Budget Committee chair; Barrasso to continue as Environment and Public Works chair

Wyoming's senators will be returning to committee chair positions they've held previously.

01/09/19 3:18 PM

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Politics

Enzi, Barrasso push for ‘Operation Safe Return’ at southern border

Lummis sees opportunity to govern with Republican president

Former Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis announces run for Enzi’s seat

Taiwanese president will not visit Wyoming this month

GOP official goes armed to oppose tax increases

Campbell Co. GOP considers resolution to purge, ‘purify’ party

Cheney, Barrasso make a visit to Chamber banquet

School district says students won’t be excused for climate change strike

Governor vetoes bill proposing Wyoming sue the State of Washington

Senate Management Council to rule on Hutchings LGBTQ complaint

‘New sheriff’ Gordon reins in Legislature’s budgeting process

Stifled by leadership, wind tax proponents look to voters

Companies, activists unite against corporate income tax

Wyoming GOP leaders respond complaint against Senator who conflated homosexuality to bestiality, pedophilia

Legislature Round-up: abortion reporting, e-cigarettes, ‘Wyoming’s Tomorrow’ and more

Gloves come off in Senate v. House budget brawl

Legi. Round-up: Medicare, livestock re-branding, lifetime fishing licenses and more

Legislature Round-up: Hathaway expansion bill passes, film-making incentive bill fails and more

Mayor Powell optimistic about Casper’s future: “Long term, I’m bullish”

Legislature Round-up: January 30

Senate plays chicken with school districts over funding

Visit Casper asks Council to fund CNFR ticket sales position

Council to table Liquor Ordinance changes

Never ‘Fall Back’: Wyoming House passes ‘Mountain Daylight Time’ bill

A guide to City Council’s work session agenda for today

Conservatives say Trump caved, but confident he’ll get wall

Touted tax ‘modernizing’ effort staggers in week three

House passes bill putting veterans’ facility in Buffalo

Anxiety grows as unpaid Casper aviation safety professionals continue working

Former Councilman Morgan concerned about membership dues, dogs, and dram law

With a lodging tax passed, House eyes heavier tax lifts

Council’s changes to Casper’s liquor law move forward

As government shutdown lingers, Casper’s food banks prepare for the worst

Ward III’s Steve Freel talks City Council priorities

New Councilmember Ken Bates sees downtown as Casper’s core

‘Beer and Bills’ event well attended according to Wyoming Outdoor Council

Shutdown threatens food programs; millions in lost wages

Furloughed USDA employee: ‘I feel like I’m being used as a pawn’

Small local brewers and distillers face uncertainty during government shutdown

Enzi to continue as Budget Committee chair; Barrasso to continue as Environment and Public Works chair

Crime

Community

Mills police investigate adult accused of assaulting juvenile teenager

Recent Arrests (7/19/19 -7/21/19)

Two arrested after police allege 8-year-old smoked from marijuana pipe

Weekly Arrests (7/12/19 – 7/18/19)

Man faces multiple charges after motorcycle chase with Evansville PD

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Trujillo

Obituaries: Gallegos, Savage, Sincliar, Coleman

Obituaries: Lewis, Johnson, Farleigh

Obituaries: Stewart, Quinn, Dunn,

Obituaries: Carter, Long, Altebaumer, Quinn, Freire-Ferrero

Community

Community

Sand volleyball court open at Washington Park

$1.25 million to build underpasses; aims to reduce wildlife collisions

Founder of Casper College KEY program retires

With tuition hikes, UW to provide new financial aid

Mills police investigate adult accused of assaulting juvenile teenager

Wyoming

AP

‘Equality summit’ planned in Wyoming school district

Founder of Casper College KEY program retires

With tuition hikes, UW to provide new financial aid

Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured on Beartooth Highway

Wyoming justices uphold kidnapping, molestation conviction

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Latest News

Free Film Friday returns with “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” July 26

Another Michael Houck Real Estate Team sneak peek

Wyoming Behavioral Institute welcomes psychiatrist Frank R. Wheeler, MD

CDC Responds with Hope Bike Fest

Adjust your calendars; ‘Yesterday’ arrives tomorrow for Free Film Friday

Galleries

Events

Photo Gallery: Jalan Crossland plays David Street Station

Last flying B-24 plane lands at airport, open for tours and rides