Politics

Gaetz plans on ‘racking up frequent flier miles’ on Cheney-chiding trip to Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) announced that he plans to come to an event outside of the Wyoming State Capitol building on Thursday to... Read more »

01/25/21 3:28 PM

Cheney plans to counter Democrats’ ‘attack’ on Wyoming energy production in new role

01/25/21 3:07 PM

Petroleum Association of Wyoming supports Cheney as a ‘champion’ of Wyoming industry in D.C.

01/25/21 1:29 PM

Florida’s Gaetz traveling to Wyoming Capitol to speak out against Cheney

01/25/21 12:11 PM

More than 70 Wyoming legal experts sign letter asking Lummis to reject her Electoral College vote

01/20/21 10:44 AM

Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’

01/20/21 10:12 AM

Carbon County Republican Committee Votes to Censure Rep. Cheney

CARBON COUNTY — Not only has the Carbon County Republican Party unanimously voted to formally censure Wyoming Congresswoman and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), but they have asked her to... Read more »

01/20/21 4:51 AM

State GOP says Cheney’s vote to impeach Trump doesn’t represent Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Republican Party has responded to the “whirlwind” created by U.S. House Representative Cheney’s Liz Cheneys vote to endorse the impeachment of President Donald Trump. “There... Read more »

01/15/21 9:29 PM

Lawmakers defied mask orders at session kick-off in Capitol

January 13, 2021 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The majority of state lawmakers who attended the kickoff of the 66th Wyoming Legislature in person Tuesday defied public health orders by not wearing face... Read more »

01/15/21 11:17 AM

Majority of House members vote for 2nd impeachment of Trump

By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, JONATHAN LEMIRE and ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for... Read more »

01/13/21 2:28 PM

No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney to vote to impeach Trump

No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney to vote to impeach Trump, says there's "never been a greater betrayal" by a president.

01/12/21 3:54 PM

Pelosi: House ‘will proceed’ to impeachment of Trump

January 10, 2021 By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, ALAN FRAM and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to... Read more »

01/10/21 5:08 PM

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Wyo capitol building on Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As hundreds cheered, former Rep. Scott Clem took direct aim at Wyoming governor Mark Gordon and Wyoming’s health officials during a rally on Monday in front of... Read more »

01/04/21 4:01 PM

Gordon wants Supreme Court to hear Texas’ election lawsuit, but says Wyoming won’t jump in now

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said in a statement on Thursday that he strongly supports the Supreme Court hearing a lawsuit filed by the Texas attorney general against... Read more »

12/10/20 4:08 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

Survey: 48% of Wyomingites voted early, most by mail amid COVID pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming said on Friday that a survey conducted by the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) found that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the way... Read more »

11/23/20 5:22 PM

Gordon on COVID: ‘I think all things are on the table’

During a live press conference on Friday morning, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon insisted his administration is considering taking stronger actions on COVID-19, yet offered no specifics or exact timelines.

11/13/20 10:42 AM

COVID-19 present in Gillette lawmakers’ church before death

November 6, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Videos and social media posts indicate COVID-19 infections reached the congregation of a church headed by one state lawmaker and attended by Rep. Roy Edwards,... Read more »

11/10/20 5:34 AM

Wyo statehouse shifts further right with election of new lawmakers

Amid record voter turnout in a presidential year, Republicans in the Wyoming Legislature picked up one seat each in the House and Senate.

11/09/20 9:26 AM

Voters approve taxes across state, but three big issues lose

November 5, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. WyoFile Voters approved multi-million-dollar tax propositions Tuesday for public works in Sheridan, Niobrara and Crook counties but rejected new sales taxes in Park and... Read more »

11/08/20 8:51 AM

‘Rainbow wave’ of LGBTQ candidates run and win in 2020 election

This article originally ran on The Conversation on Nov. 4. Timothy R. Bussey, Kenyon College More LGBTQ candidates ran for office in the United States in 2020 than ever before... Read more »

11/04/20 1:53 PM

LIVE- Election Results: US President & Vice President; Wyo US Senate; Wyo US Rep; Wyo. Const. Amend.; Wyo. Supreme Court

This Was Post Updated at: 12:53 a.m. 23 of 23 counties reporting Unofficial election results for State races. Oil City News is proud to provide these results fast and free! Official results will... Read more »

11/03/20 11:59 PM

Cathey appears to retain Casper City Council seat in tight race

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Councilman Steve Cathey has retained his seat representing Ward III, according to unofficial results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Vote tallies from all precincts... Read more »

11/03/20 10:34 PM

Engebretsen to represent Ward II on the Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Lisa Engebretsen has secured one of two available seats representing Ward II on the Casper City Council, according to unofficial results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office.... Read more »

11/03/20 10:23 PM

Knell to represent Ward I on the Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Bruce Knell secured the second most votes in the race for two available seats on Ward I of the Casper City Council, according to unofficial results from... Read more »

11/03/20 10:15 PM

Pollock lands seat on the Casper City Council

CASPER, Wyo. — Amber Pollock secured the most votes in the race for two available seats on Ward I of the Casper City Council, according to unofficial results from the... Read more »

11/03/20 10:10 PM

Dave North wins seat as a Natrona County Commissioner

CASPER, Wyo. — Dave North has won one of two seats available on the Natrona County Commission, according to Natrona County’s unofficial election results. Votes from all precincts and absentee... Read more »

11/03/20 9:51 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

LIVE- Election Results: Municipal Councils; NCSD Trustees; CC Trustees

This Was Post Updated at: 9:22 pm The Following are reported as absentee and all precincts: Unofficial election results for Natrona County races. Oil City News is proud to provide... Read more »

11/03/20 9:22 PM

Kanye West writes self in for US President, in Wyoming’s Park County (VIDEO)

According to the Twitter feed, this was West's first time voting in a US election.

11/03/20 8:16 PM

“The words ‘thank you’ are not enough:” Lummis issues statement following win

CASPER, Wyo — Former Wyoming Congressman and U.S. Senate elect has issued the following statement Tuesday, Nov. 3, following her victory as called by the Associated Press: “Tonight, the words... Read more »

11/03/20 7:47 PM

If primary turnout trend holds, Wyo could set record for ballots cast Nov. 3

CASPER, Wyo — 2020 could be a year of record turnout for Wyoming voters. If the same percentage of the voting age population that turned out for August 18 primary turns... Read more »

11/03/20 7:07 PM

Candidate round-up: Natrona County Commission

CASPER, Wyo — Two of the five seats on the Natrona County Commission are up for election this November 3. Below are highlights and links to the profiles of the... Read more »

11/01/20 5:32 PM

UW Survey: Wyoming voters prefers Trump over Biden by ‘substantial margin’

Wyoming voters strongly approve of President Trump, according to what may be the least surprising survey this year. According to the latest survey by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Survey... Read more »

10/30/20 1:53 PM

Historic lineup, stark contrasts: Wyo’s congressional races

October 27, 2020 by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile On Aug. 18, as the country commemorated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, voters in Wyoming — which granted women the right to... Read more »

10/30/20 12:08 PM

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says career politicians failed to act on Wyo revenue decline

CASPER, Wyo — “People say they’re tired of career politicians, but they’re not really voting what they say,” Wendy Degroot told Oil City News. Degroot, a Libertarian, is challenging Republican... Read more »

10/27/20 9:09 PM

CC board vet and candidate Susan Miller extolls enrollment numbers, quality faculty

CASPER, Wyo — Susan D. Miller, a 24 year veteran on the Casper College Board of Trustees, told Oil City News in an email that her respect for the everyday... Read more »

10/26/20 3:22 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

‘300 a day:’ Record early turnout for voting in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo — As many as 300 people a day have been voting early at the Natrona County Courthouse, according to County Clerk Tracy Good at a county commissioner’s work... Read more »

10/23/20 5:51 PM

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Politics

Gaetz plans on ‘racking up frequent flier miles’ on Cheney-chiding trip to Wyoming

Cheney plans to counter Democrats’ ‘attack’ on Wyoming energy production in new role

Petroleum Association of Wyoming supports Cheney as a ‘champion’ of Wyoming industry in D.C.

Florida’s Gaetz traveling to Wyoming Capitol to speak out against Cheney

More than 70 Wyoming legal experts sign letter asking Lummis to reject her Electoral College vote

Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’

Carbon County Republican Committee Votes to Censure Rep. Cheney

State GOP says Cheney’s vote to impeach Trump doesn’t represent Wyoming

Lawmakers defied mask orders at session kick-off in Capitol

Majority of House members vote for 2nd impeachment of Trump

No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney to vote to impeach Trump

Pelosi: House ‘will proceed’ to impeachment of Trump

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Wyo capitol building on Monday

Gordon wants Supreme Court to hear Texas’ election lawsuit, but says Wyoming won’t jump in now

Conservatives form Freedom Caucus to challenge House GOP

Proposed budget cuts pound Wyoming’s public services

Survey: 48% of Wyomingites voted early, most by mail amid COVID pandemic

Gordon on COVID: ‘I think all things are on the table’

COVID-19 present in Gillette lawmakers’ church before death

Wyo statehouse shifts further right with election of new lawmakers

Voters approve taxes across state, but three big issues lose

‘Rainbow wave’ of LGBTQ candidates run and win in 2020 election

LIVE- Election Results: US President & Vice President; Wyo US Senate; Wyo US Rep; Wyo. Const. Amend.; Wyo. Supreme Court

Cathey appears to retain Casper City Council seat in tight race

Engebretsen to represent Ward II on the Casper City Council

Knell to represent Ward I on the Casper City Council

Pollock lands seat on the Casper City Council

Dave North wins seat as a Natrona County Commissioner

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

LIVE- Election Results: Municipal Councils; NCSD Trustees; CC Trustees

Kanye West writes self in for US President, in Wyoming’s Park County (VIDEO)

“The words ‘thank you’ are not enough:” Lummis issues statement following win

If primary turnout trend holds, Wyo could set record for ballots cast Nov. 3

Candidate round-up: Natrona County Commission

UW Survey: Wyoming voters prefers Trump over Biden by ‘substantial margin’

Historic lineup, stark contrasts: Wyo’s congressional races

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says career politicians failed to act on Wyo revenue decline

CC board vet and candidate Susan Miller extolls enrollment numbers, quality faculty

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

‘300 a day:’ Record early turnout for voting in Natrona County

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

COVID-19

NCSD celebrating school COVID declines; eyeing late Feb/March for staff vaccinations

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

COVID-19

NCSD celebrating school COVID declines; eyeing late Feb/March for staff vaccinations

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

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