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Wyoming DCI investigating ‘suspicious death’ of Goshen woman found in her home

CASPER, Wyo. — The Goshen County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday that they responded the the report of a deceased female in her home at around 10 am Monday, May... Read more »

05/18/21 11:54 AM

Wyoming reports at least 327 wolves; G&F says population above de-listing criteria for 19th year in a row

05/18/21 11:45 AM

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast 30% below average in the North Platte River Basin

CASPER, Wyo. — The North Platte River Basin above Glendo Dam is expected to see below average spring snowmelt runoff through July, the Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of... Read more »

05/18/21 10:44 AM

Casper ‘COVID Block Party’ giving away CNFR, ZZ Top, Foreigner tickets, vaccines and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department will be hosting a “COVID Block Party” on Friday, May 21 at the Eastridge Mall parking lot in Casper. “Anyone who is... Read more »

05/18/21 10:28 AM

Recent Arrests (5/17/21 – 5/18/21)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

05/18/21 10:22 AM

Casper College archivist layoff fuels growing concern over ‘irreplaceable collection’

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper historians, students, journalists and researchers have viewed the massive collection at Casper College’s Western History Center (WHC) as an essential and invaluable resource for decades. “I... Read more »

05/18/21 9:07 AM

GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote and positioning his party as opposed to investigations of the attack.

05/18/21 8:42 AM

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years ago. But after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, he says he’s picked the habit up again.

05/18/21 4:38 AM

Biden raises cease-fire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu

President Joe Biden expressed support for a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but he stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more than 200 people, most of them Palestinian.

05/18/21 4:32 AM

Oil City Speaks! ‘Cancel culture has been around as long as humans have’

CASPER, Wyo. — Happy Monday out there everyone and welcome to the latest edition of Oil City Speaks! Do you sense some spring energy in the buzz around Casper and... Read more »

05/17/21 7:22 PM

Arizona Republicans fight back against election fraud claims

May 17, 2021 By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The top Republicans in Arizona’s largest county gave an impassioned defense of their handling of the 2020 election... Read more »

05/17/21 7:17 PM

Giuliani lawyers: Feds treat him like drug boss or terrorist

May 17, 2021 By LARRY NEUMEISTER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys for Rudy Giuliani say a covert warrant that prosecutors obtained for his Apple iCloud... Read more »

05/17/21 7:10 PM

Game and Fish says hunting has helped stabilize gray wolf population, manage conflicts

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers say gray wolf populations have reached stable levels, thanks in part to hunting in the northwest corner of the state.... Read more »

05/17/21 6:35 PM

High court won’t make unanimous jury requirement retroactive

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that prisoners who were convicted by non-unanimous juries before the high court barred the practice a year... Read more »

05/17/21 3:37 PM

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyo reach 3-month high over weekend; 178 new cases confirmed

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 178 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Friday during their 3 pm update on Monday, May 17. There have been 49,951 total confirmed... Read more »

05/17/21 3:27 PM

Casper to see ~$9.12M boost under American Rescue Plan; Natrona ~$15.5M

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is expected to receive $9,115,340 in support under the American Rescue Plan Act, according to the National League of Cities. Natrona County can... Read more »

05/17/21 3:23 PM

Gordon says Wyoming will be ‘laser-focused’ in use of $1B in American Rescue Plan funds

CASPER, Wyo. — With Wyoming set to see around $1 billion in federal funding under the American Rescue Plan, Governor Mark Gordon says the state will use the funding strategically.... Read more »

05/17/21 2:50 PM

Cheney on buzz about presidential run: ‘I am right now focused on my re-election in Wyoming’

CASPER, Wyo. — When asked on Sunday what it would take for her to run for president, Wyoming’s U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney deflected. “I am right now focused on my... Read more »

05/17/21 2:25 PM

Woodworker’s Supply consolidates, closing Casper location

CASPER, Wyo. – Casper’s Woodworker’s Supply location is closing after more than three decades in business. “We’re exiting the location, reluctantly and sadly, but unfortunately having to do so,” said... Read more »

05/17/21 2:24 PM

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Optimal Physical Therapy is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician for Optimal Pediatric Therapy

Front Office Assistant position opening at Optimal Pediatric Therapy

Optimal Pediatric Therapy is looking for the right person to join our awesome team in the position of Front Office Assistant! This is a full-time position with benefits including, health,... Read more »

05/17/21 2:08 PM

City of Mills gets nod from state business council for $1.9 million development grant

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors recommended approving a $1.9 million grant request by the City of Mills  to  develop a five-acre lot of riverfront property. “The... Read more »

05/17/21 2:06 PM

City of Casper software upgrade Tuesday will impact information services

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Casper said it will upgrade its financial software Tuesday, May 18, impacting the ability to provide certain information to citizens. “This upgrade will make... Read more »

05/17/21 1:24 PM

Heavy metal acts In this Moment, Black Veil Brides scheduled for Oct. 7 in Casper

CASPER, Wyo — The heavy metal bands In This Moment and Black Veil Brides will perform at the Ford Wyoming Center Thursday Oct. 7, according to a release by Spectra... Read more »

05/17/21 1:13 PM

Target latest retailer to ease mask restrictions in stores

CAPSER, Wyo. – Target joins a growing number of national retailers in easing mask orders inside their stores. In a press release issued on Monday, the retailer said “given the... Read more »

05/17/21 12:49 PM

Poll: 8 of 10 Republicans familiar with Cheney agree with ouster

A majority of Republicans who have been following developments that led to Rep. Liz Cheney being ousted from her House leadership position by the GOP last week agree with the... Read more »

05/17/21 12:31 PM

French television crew shoot history features in Wyoming

Sweetwater Now – May 16, 2021 GREEN RIVER — A French television crew was in Rock Springs and Green River this week shooting a feature about Sweetwater County history. Headquartered in Paris,... Read more »

05/17/21 12:18 PM

Gaetz associate pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges

By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation into Rep.... Read more »

05/17/21 12:03 PM

Large crowds illegally parking to watch grizzlies in NW Wyoming causing safety concerns

CASPER, Wyo. — Large crowds of people illegally parking their vehicles along U.S. Highway 26 near Togwotee Pass to watch a grizzly with cubs have been causing safety issues and... Read more »

05/17/21 11:58 AM

Black bears active near Curt Gowdy after numerous conflicts with people in 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Saturday that black bears are again active and have been spotted near Curt Gowdy State Park. “In 2020, there... Read more »

05/17/21 11:38 AM

Wyo. law enforcement mourns death of retired K9

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of a deputy K9 who had retired from service late last year.

05/17/21 10:56 AM

Supreme Court to weigh rollback of abortion rights

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to a showdown over abortion in a case that could dramatically alter nearly 50 years of rulings... Read more »

05/17/21 10:55 AM

Inmate arrested after escape from Montana women’s prison

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A woman who escaped from the Montana Women’s Prison in Billings has been captured. Members of a U.S. Marshals Service violent offender task force arrested Lisa... Read more »

05/17/21 10:53 AM

Casper thunderstorms may bring hail Monday and throughout week

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area may see some thunderstorms and isolated showers this week and some of the storms could produce hail, according to the National Weather Service in... Read more »

05/17/21 10:49 AM

22-year-old killed in crash outside Laramie

CASPER, Wyo. — Preliminary information published by the Wyoming Department of Transportation has listed the identity of a 22-year-old person who was killed in a single-vehicle crash outside of the... Read more »

05/17/21 10:15 AM

One dead in motorcycle crash near Lander

Preliminary reports indicate that one person is dead following a single-motorcycle crash near the community of Lander.

05/17/21 9:59 AM

Oil City Police Calls (5/14/21 – 5/17/21)

Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map and guide to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City.

05/17/21 9:32 AM

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Wyoming DCI investigating ‘suspicious death’ of Goshen woman found in her home

Wyoming reports at least 327 wolves; G&F says population above de-listing criteria for 19th year in a row

Strong thunderstorms, heavy downpours, hail possible in areas of Wyoming

Spain, Morocco square off after 7,000 migrants arrive by sea

The blockbuster movie makes a comeback this summer

Changed by pandemic, many workers won’t return to old jobs

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast 30% below average in the North Platte River Basin

Casper ‘COVID Block Party’ giving away CNFR, ZZ Top, Foreigner tickets, vaccines and more

Recent Arrests (5/17/21 – 5/18/21)

Casper College archivist layoff fuels growing concern over ‘irreplaceable collection’

GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

Biden raises cease-fire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu

Oil City Speaks! ‘Cancel culture has been around as long as humans have’

Arizona Republicans fight back against election fraud claims

Giuliani lawyers: Feds treat him like drug boss or terrorist

Game and Fish says hunting has helped stabilize gray wolf population, manage conflicts

High court won’t make unanimous jury requirement retroactive

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyo reach 3-month high over weekend; 178 new cases confirmed

Casper to see ~$9.12M boost under American Rescue Plan; Natrona ~$15.5M

Gordon says Wyoming will be ‘laser-focused’ in use of $1B in American Rescue Plan funds

Cheney on buzz about presidential run: ‘I am right now focused on my re-election in Wyoming’

Woodworker’s Supply consolidates, closing Casper location

Front Office Assistant position opening at Optimal Pediatric Therapy

City of Mills gets nod from state business council for $1.9 million development grant

City of Casper software upgrade Tuesday will impact information services

Heavy metal acts In this Moment, Black Veil Brides scheduled for Oct. 7 in Casper

Target latest retailer to ease mask restrictions in stores

Poll: 8 of 10 Republicans familiar with Cheney agree with ouster

French television crew shoot history features in Wyoming

Gaetz associate pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges

Large crowds illegally parking to watch grizzlies in NW Wyoming causing safety concerns

Black bears active near Curt Gowdy after numerous conflicts with people in 2020

Wyo. law enforcement mourns death of retired K9

Supreme Court to weigh rollback of abortion rights

Inmate arrested after escape from Montana women’s prison

Casper thunderstorms may bring hail Monday and throughout week

22-year-old killed in crash outside Laramie

One dead in motorcycle crash near Lander

Oil City Police Calls (5/14/21 – 5/17/21)

Crime

Community

Wyoming DCI investigating ‘suspicious death’ of Goshen woman found in her home

Recent Arrests (5/17/21 – 5/18/21)

Oil City Police Calls (5/14/21 – 5/17/21)

Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation

Recent Arrests (5/14/21 – 5/17/21)

Obituaries

Obituaries

Wyo. law enforcement mourns death of retired K9

Obituaries: Rhodes Jr., Souders, McNeely, McLaughlin, Curuchet

Obituary: Donna J McMurry

Obituaries: De La Rosa, Eklund

Obituaries: Bournes, Aeschliman

Community

Community

Wyoming DCI investigating ‘suspicious death’ of Goshen woman found in her home

Wyoming reports at least 327 wolves; G&F says population above de-listing criteria for 19th year in a row

Strong thunderstorms, heavy downpours, hail possible in areas of Wyoming

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast 30% below average in the North Platte River Basin

Casper ‘COVID Block Party’ giving away CNFR, ZZ Top, Foreigner tickets, vaccines and more

Wyoming

Animals

Wyoming reports at least 327 wolves; G&F says population above de-listing criteria for 19th year in a row

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast 30% below average in the North Platte River Basin

Game and Fish says hunting has helped stabilize gray wolf population, manage conflicts

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyo reach 3-month high over weekend; 178 new cases confirmed

Casper to see ~$9.12M boost under American Rescue Plan; Natrona ~$15.5M

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Employment

Front Office Assistant position opening at Optimal Pediatric Therapy

UW at Casper’s New BAS Concentration

Wyoming Medical Center first in state to offer non-surgical Gastric Balloon Placement for weight loss

Optimal Pediatric Therapy looking for a Rehabilitation Technician

Passion for the Law: The Story of Ryan Ford

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PHOTOS: Park students help plant trees in City Park

(PHOTOS) La Cocina wins Taco Fest; pineapple tacos from Grant Street a sleeper hit