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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is advising Wyoming residents and visitors that strong winds and blowing snow are likely to impact the Interstate 80 and Interstate 25... Read more »

01/17/20 6:24 AM

Trump boosts school prayer, faith groups as he rallies base

By COLLIN BINKLEY and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press In a bid to solidify his evangelical base, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and took... Read more »

01/17/20 5:06 AM

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

David Gary Gardner 1971 – 2020 David Gardner, 48 went to his heavenly home, peacefully in his sleep, on January 14, 2020 but won’t be forgotten. David was born in... Read more »

01/17/20 5:00 AM

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Oil City Jobs, presented by Trademark Employment Services, is the job board dedicated to helping Oil City News readers find employment in the Casper and Natrona County area. If these... Read more »

01/17/20 4:50 AM

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Court papers say that a Cheyenne woman is facing multiple charges after she was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department in relation to a car accident that... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 PM

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police said on Thursday that they had arrested a Natrona County School District employee alleged to have sexually abused a minor. The police department provided... Read more »

01/16/20 6:27 PM

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

CASPER, Wyo. — Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 16 year old girl missing since Dec. 21, 2019. Mary Josia Hagestad of Billings may have traveled to... Read more »

01/16/20 5:58 PM

Montana man shot by police dies in hospital, officers were responding to reported robbery and assault

CASPER, Wyo. — The Missoula Police Department say that a man was taken to a hospital after being shot by police on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The man was “was later... Read more »

01/16/20 5:29 PM

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

CASPER, Wyo. — An Idaho man died after being caught in an avalanche on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Kirk Douglas Rongen, 50, of Jerome, Idaho was unable to be revived after... Read more »

01/16/20 5:01 PM

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has arrested a Natrona County School District employee on alleged charges of sexually abusing a minor. The school district issued a statement on... Read more »

01/16/20 4:20 PM

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

CASPER, Wyo. —The United States Senate passed legislation creating a new North American trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada on Thursday, Jan. 16. ““This historic bipartisan trade deal... Read more »

01/16/20 4:08 PM

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

The Casper Police Department has arrested one individual, identified as a Natrona County School District Employee, in relation to, what the police call, “an ongoing investigation.” On January 16th, 2020,... Read more »

01/16/20 4:06 PM

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Alia Scott: Reflections After One Year with WPDN

She’s one of the good guys. When Alia Scott started working for WPDN in November of 2018, she came into the practice with wide eyes and pure intentions. That wasn’t... Read more »

01/16/20 3:15 PM

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States House of Representatives delivered articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. “[House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi finally caved,” Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso... Read more »

01/16/20 3:08 PM

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

CASPER, Wyo. — The board of the Jackson Hole Airport have reached a decision to commit to cutting some carbon emissions related the the operation of the airport. The board... Read more »

01/16/20 2:31 PM

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natona County Health Department say that about 80% of all sexually active people are exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lifetimes. HPV causes about 35,000... Read more »

01/16/20 2:13 PM

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections is highlighting skills and programs within the department that may help incarcerated individuals to improve themselves. In a written statement sent to media... Read more »

01/16/20 11:31 AM

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/15/20 – 1/16/200

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map are provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For... Read more »

01/16/20 11:07 AM

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says that strong winds are expected to return to the southeast part of the state and the western Nebraska panhandle on... Read more »

01/16/20 10:58 AM

Wyoming governor says coal ‘under seige,’ supports marketing program

CASPER, Wyo. — In a letter to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says that the state’s “coal industry is under seige.” “There are market forces,... Read more »

01/16/20 10:44 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Park Service began an operation to remove mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park in early January. That operation involves aerial gunners shooting the goats... Read more »

01/16/20 9:45 AM

Recent Arrests (1/15/20 – 1/16/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

01/16/20 9:17 AM

Knife attack suspect in custody

Update 1/16/20 9:00 am: Casper Police Department confirmed that the suspect, Danielle Rickert, age 24, turned herself in. CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police Department officials say that a suspect in... Read more »

01/16/20 8:07 AM

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Oil City Jobs, presented by Trademark Employment Services, is the job board dedicated to helping Oil City News readers find employment in the Casper and Natrona County area. If these... Read more »

01/16/20 7:47 AM

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CASPER, Wyo. — On January 20, 2020, ServeWyoming will be hosting a day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Wyoming Equality Day, to honor Dr.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 AM

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Statehouse would join a small number of others around the country with outdoor monuments dedicated to real women in U.S.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:24 AM

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

CASPER, Wyo. — Today’s forecast from the National Weather service is calling for sunny skies, and a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as zero early. Breezy, with... Read more »

01/16/20 6:13 AM

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Center for Disease Control is saying that the outbreak of E. coli, linked to some Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad kits appears to be over. “Contaminated... Read more »

01/16/20 6:04 AM

Obituaries- Frank

Arnold G. Frank December 3, 1922 ~ January 9, 2020 Arnold G Frank passed away on January 9, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. He is survived by his children; Cynthia (Ronald) Norris, Patricia... Read more »

01/16/20 4:59 AM

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died.... Read more »

01/16/20 4:59 AM

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination

By EMILY McFARLAN MILLER Religion News Service (RNS) — The 16 United Methodist bishops and advocacy group leaders who negotiated a recent proposal to split the denomination explained their reasoning... Read more »

01/16/20 4:52 AM

Weinstein lawyers: ‘Circus’ atmosphere, juror tweets unfair

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As if picking a jury for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial wasn’t complicated enough, some potential jurors have been posting on... Read more »

01/16/20 4:45 AM

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming National Guard held their “Outstanding Soldier and Airman of the Year” banquet on Jan. 11. At the banquet, service members were recognized for their “outstanding... Read more »

01/15/20 5:56 PM

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that will come before the Wyoming Legislature in February would make some amendments to the state’s definition of the crime of “voyeurism.” The punishment for... Read more »

01/15/20 5:38 PM

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill that would create new regulations for wind and solar farm projects in the state. The bill would modify existing permitting... Read more »

01/15/20 5:21 PM

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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Top Iran leader: Trump is a ‘clown’ who will betray Iranians

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Trump boosts school prayer, faith groups as he rallies base

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

Police seek help locating 16 year old Billings girl missing since December

Montana man shot by police dies in hospital, officers were responding to reported robbery and assault

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Alia Scott: Reflections After One Year with WPDN

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

HPV causes about 35,000 new cases of cancer annually, Wyoming women encouraged to get tested

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/15/20 – 1/16/200

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

Wyoming governor says coal ‘under seige,’ supports marketing program

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

Recent Arrests (1/15/20 – 1/16/20)

Knife attack suspect in custody

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

Obituaries- Frank

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination

Weinstein lawyers: ‘Circus’ atmosphere, juror tweets unfair

Wyoming National Guard names top service members of the year

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

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FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

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Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

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Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

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NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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