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Loaner jackets again depleted at Platte River stations, committee says

CASPER, Wyo. — The Respect Our River Committee said Saturday that recently restocked life jackets have rapidly dwindled from loaner stations along the North Platte. “We restock them, and they... Read more »

07/31/21 9:39 PM

Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires

07/31/21 8:30 PM

(PHOTOS) Central Wyoming Hospice marks 40 years with Governors Invitational Golf Classic

07/31/21 4:08 PM

NWS forecast: Casper most likely to see storms Monday and Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Cooler weather is in store for Casper this weekend, with storm chances likely return at the beginning of the business week. Casper lies outside a flash flood... Read more »

07/31/21 10:23 AM

Casper Mountain Road reopens Saturday following washout closure Friday night

CASPER, Wyo — Casper Mountain Road is open in both directions as of 9:44 am Saturday, said the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The road had been closed due to a... Read more »

07/31/21 10:08 AM

Evictions loom after Biden and Congress fail to extend ban

July 31, 2021 By LISA MASCARO, MICHAEL CASEY and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A nationwide eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday night after President Joe Biden and Democrats... Read more »

07/31/21 8:56 AM

Demonstrators raise awareness on World Day Against Trafficking in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Demonstrators returned to Conwell Park ahead of a thunderstorm Friday as part of a global day of demonstration against human trafficking. World Day Against Trafficking is held... Read more »

07/30/21 8:55 PM

(PHOTOS) Casper Mountain Road closed Friday due to flooding

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit the Closures and Advisories page on the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain Road is closed from SW... Read more »

07/30/21 7:53 PM

Flood advisory issued for Casper due to thunderstorm Friday night

CASPER, Wyo. — A flood advisory has been issued for Casper Friday evening by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. “A [thunderstorm] with heavy rain could cause localized flooding... Read more »

07/30/21 6:50 PM

Bob Odenkirk says he had a small heart attack, will be back

July 30, 2021 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — “Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk said Friday that he “had a small heart attack” but will “be back soon.” The 58-year-old actor... Read more »

07/30/21 5:46 PM

Oil City Speaks! ‘Grass is dumb in the best of times…Lawns are dumb’

CASPER, Wyo. — Happy Friday! What do you think of the water restrictions impacting the Casper area? Who gets to decide what it means to be a “real” conservative? Do... Read more »

07/30/21 4:47 PM

Updated weekend events roundup: baseball, live music, FF1 horse show, dog show, outdoor market

CASPER, Wyo. — There’s no shortage of events for residents and visitors to visit and enjoy this weekend in the Oil City. The Horseheads — Casper’s Expedition League ball club... Read more »

07/30/21 4:19 PM

Jason’s Friends Foundation helping those in need

CASPER, Wyo. — Jason’s Friends Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the families of children suffering from cancer, brain or spinal cord tumors, or other severe illnesses. They work... Read more »

07/30/21 4:03 PM

Casper Agg Assault suspect accused of battery, wielding knife

According to an affidavit filed in Circuit Court, the suspect is accused of entering a home where he was not invited, pushing a victim, and wielding a knife while making threatening comments.

07/30/21 3:40 PM

Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others

"The most important takeaway is actually pretty simple. We need more people to get vaccinated," White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said.

07/30/21 3:13 PM

Recent Births (7/12/21 – 7/26/21)

The recent births list is provided by Wyoming Medical Center and is published as received.

07/30/21 2:58 PM

5-year-old boy missing from Idaho town

Law enforcement officials in Idaho are searching for a 5-year-old boy that they describe as "missing and endangered."

07/30/21 2:31 PM

EXPLAINER: Will Wyoming do enough to limit evictions?

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire Saturday, after the Biden administration extended the original date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. Many of them lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic and had fallen months behind on their rent.

07/30/21 2:24 PM

Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan

By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan on Friday with a bipartisan group of senators helping it... Read more »

07/30/21 1:09 PM

Justice says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department, in a reversal, says the Treasury Department must provide the House Ways and Means Committee former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, apparently ending a long legal showdown over the records.

07/30/21 12:58 PM

Casper area police, firefighters playing charity softball game for Natrona SafeRide

CASPER, Wyo. — First responders in the Casper area are set to play in a charity softball game meant to support the Natrona County SafeRide program. The game will take... Read more »

07/30/21 12:57 PM

Lummis says tech, social media companies should disclose government censorship requests

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and four other senators introduced the “PRESERVE Online Speech Act” in the Senate on Friday. Lummis’s office says the legislation would require... Read more »

07/30/21 12:42 PM

Mills police ask for help in locating missing teen

Per the Mills Police Department, posted on Facebook on Friday: The Mills Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing 17 year old female. Brooke McQueary ran... Read more »

07/30/21 12:25 PM

10 Wyoming prison staff, two inmates test positive for COVID in last week

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections announced on Friday that in the past week, a total of 12 inmates and correctional staff have tested positive for COVID-19. 10... Read more »

07/30/21 12:14 PM

Exxon posts $4.7B in Q2 profit as demand for fuel rebounds

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil swung back to a second-quarter profit and topped expectations as demand for fuel recovered from lows reached earlier in the pandemic.

07/30/21 12:11 PM

Wyoming joins brief arguing Supreme Court should leave elective abortion regulations to states

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced Thursday that Wyoming has joined 23 other states in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that argues regulation... Read more »

07/30/21 12:09 PM

Casper Fire-EMS Department promotes Graff to captain, Andersen to engineer

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department announced on Friday the promotion of Mark Graff to the position of captain and the promotion of Dane Andersen to the position of... Read more »

07/30/21 11:41 AM

Two injured in I-25 crash extracted by Casper firefighters using ‘jaws of life’

CASPER, Wyo. — A crash near milepost 188 on Interstate 25 on Thursday, July 29 resulted in two occupants of a vehicle involved in the crash becoming stuck inside. Casper... Read more »

07/30/21 11:25 AM

Casper, Evansville firefighters quash wildland fire likely caused by fireworks

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department received some mutual aid from the Evansville Fire Department when responding to a wildland fire near Lake McKenzie on Wednesday. Casper Fire-EMS Engineer... Read more »

07/30/21 11:13 AM

VIDEO: Lightning storm causes havoc for Casper firefighters

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area saw a significant amount of lightning on Thursday night and early Friday, making for a busy night for the Casper Fire-EMS Department. Recently promoted... Read more »

07/30/21 11:01 AM

Trump urged Justice officials to declare election ‘corrupt’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the 2020 election results “corrupt” in a December phone call, according to handwritten notes from one of the participants in the conversation.

07/30/21 10:27 AM

Rain expected to help minimize Crater Ridge Fire activity on Bighorn National Forest

CASPER, Wyo. — While the Crater Ridge Fire on the Bighorn National Forest remains 0% contained, precipitation is expected to help minimize the blaze’s activity on Friday. The area of... Read more »

07/30/21 10:16 AM

VIDEO: 5,295-acre Deer Creek 2 Fire in NE Wyoming 50% contained

CASPER, Wyo. — The 5,295-acre Deer Creek 2 Fire burning in Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan County is 50% contained, according to Friday morning updates from the Bureau of Land Management.... Read more »

07/30/21 10:06 AM

Worker pay rises strongly as businesses fight to fill jobs

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Wages and salaries rose at a healthy pace in the three months ended in June as employers competed to find enough... Read more »

07/30/21 9:53 AM

Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack on an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire killed two crew members off Oman in the... Read more »

07/30/21 9:48 AM

Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Christina Darling finally replaced her 2006 Chevrolet Equinox after it broke down several times while picking her children up from day care. But the 31-year-old mother of two was struggling to keep up with the car payments.

07/30/21 9:39 AM

CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge

New evidence showing the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions has prompted U.S. health officials to consider changing advice on how the nation fights the coronavirus, internal documents show.

07/30/21 9:33 AM

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Loaner jackets again depleted at Platte River stations, committee says

Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires

(PHOTOS) Central Wyoming Hospice marks 40 years with Governors Invitational Golf Classic

Weekly arrest report: (7/23/21 – 7/30/21)

Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year

Harvey Weinstein: 1 sexual assault count dismissed, for now

NWS forecast: Casper most likely to see storms Monday and Tuesday

Casper Mountain Road reopens Saturday following washout closure Friday night

Evictions loom after Biden and Congress fail to extend ban

Demonstrators raise awareness on World Day Against Trafficking in Casper

(PHOTOS) Casper Mountain Road closed Friday due to flooding

Flood advisory issued for Casper due to thunderstorm Friday night

Bob Odenkirk says he had a small heart attack, will be back

Oil City Speaks! ‘Grass is dumb in the best of times…Lawns are dumb’

Updated weekend events roundup: baseball, live music, FF1 horse show, dog show, outdoor market

Jason’s Friends Foundation helping those in need

Casper Agg Assault suspect accused of battery, wielding knife

Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others

Recent Births (7/12/21 – 7/26/21)

5-year-old boy missing from Idaho town

EXPLAINER: Will Wyoming do enough to limit evictions?

Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan

Justice says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress

Casper area police, firefighters playing charity softball game for Natrona SafeRide

Lummis says tech, social media companies should disclose government censorship requests

Mills police ask for help in locating missing teen

10 Wyoming prison staff, two inmates test positive for COVID in last week

Exxon posts $4.7B in Q2 profit as demand for fuel rebounds

Wyoming joins brief arguing Supreme Court should leave elective abortion regulations to states

Casper Fire-EMS Department promotes Graff to captain, Andersen to engineer

Two injured in I-25 crash extracted by Casper firefighters using ‘jaws of life’

Casper, Evansville firefighters quash wildland fire likely caused by fireworks

VIDEO: Lightning storm causes havoc for Casper firefighters

Trump urged Justice officials to declare election ‘corrupt’

Rain expected to help minimize Crater Ridge Fire activity on Bighorn National Forest

VIDEO: 5,295-acre Deer Creek 2 Fire in NE Wyoming 50% contained

Worker pay rises strongly as businesses fight to fill jobs

Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed

Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit

CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report: (7/23/21 – 7/30/21)

Harvey Weinstein: 1 sexual assault count dismissed, for now

Casper Agg Assault suspect accused of battery, wielding knife

Recent Arrests (7/29/21 – 7/30/21)

Affidavit: Suspect accused of raping minor in Natrona County in 2020

Obituaries

AP

Ron Popeil was the sizzle of American ingenuity, personified

ZZ Top legend Dusty Hill dies at age 72

Obituaries: Mertz, Sehlmeyer, Maxwell, Ake

Wyo U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi was known as consensus-builder in polarized Washington

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi dies at age 77

Community

Community

Loaner jackets again depleted at Platte River stations, committee says

(PHOTOS) Central Wyoming Hospice marks 40 years with Governors Invitational Golf Classic

Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year

NWS forecast: Casper most likely to see storms Monday and Tuesday

Casper Mountain Road reopens Saturday following washout closure Friday night

Wyoming

Community

Loaner jackets again depleted at Platte River stations, committee says

Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year

(PHOTOS) Casper Mountain Road closed Friday due to flooding

119 new COVID-19 cases confirmed Friday, active case count rises by 18

EXPLAINER: Will Wyoming do enough to limit evictions?

Promoted

Events

Gaslight presents two outdoor concerts in August 38 Special and Joe Nichols

WPDN Tom Reese Profile

Drive Wyoming Roads? Have a say in their improvement

Dancing with the Stars of Casper is putting the Villains center stage this year!

Rocky Mountain Behavioral Healthcare and Park Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are looking for psychologists and providers

Galleries

City

Glowing success: Local artisan brightens streets of Casper with neon (PHOTOS)

Let’s yak about it: why yaks have become so popular (PHOTOS)