Politics

Lummis receives endorsements from Enzi and Barrasso

CASPER, Wyo. – Cynthia Lummis has received two key endorsements for her U.S. Senate run. According to a press release sent Tuesday morning, Sen. John Barrasso and outgoing Sen. Mike... Read more »

02/18/20 8:50 AM

Roundup of Thursday’s Legi session: Guns, abortions and ‘sanctuary cities’

02/14/20 6:15 AM

Senate Labor Committee approves legislation that track Wyomingites’ prescription purchases

02/12/20 10:02 AM

Trump urges Congress to pass infrastructure bill introduced by Barrasso

CASPER, Wyo. — During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 4, United States President Donald Trump urged the Congress to pass America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019.... Read more »

02/05/20 10:38 AM

Enzi, Barrasso among senators urging USDA support for sugar beet farmers

CASPER, Wyo. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso are among a bipartisan group who signed a letter of support urging the Department of Agriculture to assist sugar beet... Read more »

02/04/20 1:27 PM

Wyoming lawmaker criticizes ‘women acting like sexual objects’ during Super Bowl

CASPER, Wyo. — A member of the Wyoming Legislature criticized “women acting like sexual objects on national television” following the Sunday, Feb. 2 Super Bowl. House District 31 Representative Scott... Read more »

02/03/20 1:20 PM

Expert: Coal port suit faces uphill battle to Supreme Court

January 28, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming and Montana’s joint petition to the U.S. Supreme Court last week that aims to enable a west coast coal port expansion project faces an... Read more »

01/30/20 12:07 PM

In divided America, some voters tuning out impeachment trial

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press HAMBURG, Pa. (AP) — For all the gravity of a presidential impeachment trial, Americans don’t seem to be giving it much... Read more »

01/27/20 9:04 AM

Wyoming Democrats implementing new ranked-choice voting ballots, among pioneers nationally

CASPER, Wyo. — When voters head in to primary or general elections, they may sometimes find themselves in a difficult position. Their preferred candidate may not appear electable, leading voters... Read more »

01/24/20 3:30 PM

Barrasso opposed to hearing more witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, says Republicans ‘impartial’

CASPER, Wyo. — United States Senator John Barrasso says that Republicans “will be impartial” in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Barrasso doesn’t think any more witnesses need... Read more »

01/22/20 11:37 AM

Fort Caspar Museum displays campaign memorabilia

CASPER, Wyo. — View buttons, souvenirs, and other items from 20th century political campaigns at the Fort Caspar Museum, for their latest exhibit. The exhibit; titled “Who’s Your Candidate? Political... Read more »

12/18/19 11:26 AM

Revenue report holds gains, losses and stark warnings

November 1, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile A recent report by the state’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Group, which writes the revenue projections that set the bounds of the Legislature’s budgeting process, carries... Read more »

11/05/19 9:31 AM

Casper veteran wants to serve Wyoming in the U.S. Senate

CASPER, Wyo. — Casperite Josh Wheeler is a Wyoming Army National Guard veteran who was twice deployed to Iraq. He now hopes to serve in another capacity. Wheeler, a Republican,... Read more »

10/17/19 4:36 PM

First Lady Melania Trump to visit Jackson Hole this week

Jackson Hole is a place of high profile visitors, but this week they’re preparing for someone on another level. According to reports in the Jackson Hole News & Guide, First... Read more »

10/01/19 9:35 AM

Enzi, Barrasso support U.S. withdrawal from nuclear treaty

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States will withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, effective Aug. 2. The Trump administration gave official notice of the withdrawal on Feb. 2. Wyoming’s... Read more »

08/01/19 3:41 PM

Guns, schools and Wyoming communities divided

July 30, 2019 by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile July 23 was the kind of muggy midsummer’s evening where school is the farthest thing from most people’s minds — a distant obligation that comes... Read more »

08/01/19 5:49 AM

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

Lummis sees opportunity to govern with Republican president

The idea of reentering public service in the era of a conservative Republican president has proven tantalizing to former congresswoman Cynthia Lummis. During a teleconference with media on Thursday, Lummis... Read more »

07/11/19 1:17 PM

GOP official goes armed to oppose tax increases

May 3, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile LANDER — A Republican party official wearing a holstered firearm at a legislative committee hearing sparked an exchange with Senate Revenue Committee Chairman Cale Case... Read more »

05/07/19 1:19 PM

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

April 26, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile In an effort to guard against “the infiltration of the Wyoming Republican Party by liberals and moderates,” the Campbell County Republican Party will consider a... Read more »

04/27/19 7:40 AM

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 lets private schools avoid local zoning control

March 15, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile On Friday, Gov. Mark Gordon allowed a bill stripping county authority over private school zoning to become law without his signature saying in... Read more »

03/18/19 5:00 AM

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

Vets nursing facility still headed for Buffalo after second reading, design renderings released

Buffalo remains the site for the veterans skilled nursing facility after the Senate passed House Bill 82 on second reading Wednesday, Feb. 13. A Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs... Read more »

02/13/19 2:17 PM

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

GOP, big donor lobby against LGBTQ employment protections

February 1, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The Wyoming Republican Party and a wealthy conservative donor are opposing a bill that would protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender... Read more »

02/04/19 4:50 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

Refinery group brought Wyoming “critical infrastructure” fight

January 29, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile A trade association representing oil refineries and petrochemical manufacturers across the country brought the controversial critical infrastructure bill to Wyoming, said lobbyist Matt... Read more »

01/30/19 5:25 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

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Politics

Lummis receives endorsements from Enzi and Barrasso

Roundup of Thursday’s Legi session: Guns, abortions and ‘sanctuary cities’

Senate Labor Committee approves legislation that track Wyomingites’ prescription purchases

Wyoming House bill could allow prescription purchases from Canada

Handgun purchase waiting period proposed in Wyo Legislature

Sen. Enzi issues statement on vote to acquit Trump

Trump urges Congress to pass infrastructure bill introduced by Barrasso

Enzi, Barrasso among senators urging USDA support for sugar beet farmers

Wyoming lawmaker criticizes ‘women acting like sexual objects’ during Super Bowl

Expert: Coal port suit faces uphill battle to Supreme Court

In divided America, some voters tuning out impeachment trial

Wyoming Democrats implementing new ranked-choice voting ballots, among pioneers nationally

Barrasso opposed to hearing more witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, says Republicans ‘impartial’

Fort Caspar Museum displays campaign memorabilia

Revenue report holds gains, losses and stark warnings

Casper veteran wants to serve Wyoming in the U.S. Senate

First Lady Melania Trump to visit Jackson Hole this week

Enzi, Barrasso support U.S. withdrawal from nuclear treaty

Guns, schools and Wyoming communities divided

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

Lummis sees opportunity to govern with Republican president

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 lets private schools avoid local zoning control

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

Vets nursing facility still headed for Buffalo after second reading, design renderings released

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

GOP, big donor lobby against LGBTQ employment protections

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

Refinery group brought Wyoming “critical infrastructure” fight

Visit Casper asks Council to fund CNFR ticket sales position

Council to table Liquor Ordinance changes

Crime

Community

Weekly Arrests (2/14/20 – 2/21/20)

Casper PD Incident Report Map (2/20/20 – 2/21/20)

Recent Arrests (2/20/20 – 2/21/20)

Three more juveniles arrested, more guns recovered

Casper PD Incident Report Map (2/19/20 – 2/20/20)

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Walker-Rowe, Bremer, Reese

Obituaries: Rowe, Spethman, Kelly, Murray

Obituaries: Venegoni, Johnson, Zietz, Morton

Obituaries: Reynolds, Smith, Humes, Jr., Richter

Obituaries: Knapp, Mills, Culbertson, Sander

Community

City

Natrona County School District High School Honor Rolls- 2nd Quarter

Natrona County School District Middle School Honor Rolls- 2nd Quarter

Weekly Arrests (2/14/20 – 2/21/20)

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

Natrona County Sheriff warns of phone ‘spoofing,’ possible scam

Wyoming

Education

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Honor Rolls

Natrona County School District High School Honor Rolls- 2nd Quarter

Natrona County School District Middle School Honor Rolls- 2nd Quarter

Suspect dies after jumping from vehicle during Wyoming highway chase

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

Promoted

Casper College

CC Dance Production “The Yellow Wallpaper” Adapted and Choreographed By Local Instructor

Registration For 4th Annual Be Kind to Your Mind 5k/10k/Family Fun Run and Obstacle Course Now Open

CDC+ Reading Coaching

Wyoming’s leading independent radiology group recognized for achieving the highest standard in breast ultrasound imaging

Casper College homecoming festivities to include revival of pep band and fight song

Galleries

Galleries

New 3D digital x-ray brings ‘science fiction’ into reality

Photos: David Street Station plaza lets ice slip, preps for warmer seasons