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Wyoming House candidates discuss the energy sector and diversification at Washington Park

CASPER, Wyo –Candidates for contested seats in the Republican Primary for Wyoming’s State House of Representatives were featured at the second Politics in the Park event at the Washington Park... Read more »

07/14/20 1:56 AM

Victims’ relatives most vocal opponents of man’s execution

07/13/20 9:16 PM

PHOTOS: Comet expected to be visible around sunset through mid-August in Wyoming

07/13/20 5:35 PM

Yellowstone biologist to discuss bison safety in online broadcast Tuesday

07/13/20 5:07 PM

Wyoming’s statewide COVID-19 public health orders extended through July 31

07/13/20 4:52 PM

Wyoming finalizing rules for two COVID business relief programs totaling $225 million

07/13/20 4:38 PM

‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera found dead at California lake

Rivera played singing cheerleader Santana Lopez for six seasons on the Fox musical-comedy "Glee." She is the third major cast member from the show to die in their 30s.

07/13/20 4:05 PM

Yellowstone visitations down 49% so far in 2020, but trending up

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park said on Monday, July 13 that 667,290 visited the park in 2020 through the end of June. That amounts to a 49% decrease in... Read more »

07/13/20 3:41 PM

California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms, churches

July 13, 2020 By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday extended the closure of bars and indoor dining statewide... Read more »

07/13/20 3:31 PM

Monday: 39 new lab confirmed COVID cases reported in Wyoming

UPDATE: Recovery data for Monday has been added to this article. CASPER, Wyo — 39 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Wyoming as of 3 pm... Read more »

07/13/20 3:19 PM

Donations to state agencies will help Wyoming wildlife avoid traffic collisions

CASPER, Wyo — According to Wyoming Game and Fish, nearly 6,000 big game animals like deer, pronghorn, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats die each year from collisions with... Read more »

07/13/20 3:15 PM

60 year old Natrona County man identified as dead after Alcova area shooting incident

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Coronor’s Office have identified Collin James Jones as the person who died in a Friday, July 10 shooting incident near Alcova Marina. Jones, 60,... Read more »

07/13/20 3:03 PM

14 year old girl dies from injuries in dune buggy rollover in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A 14 year old girl succumbed to injuries she sustained during a dune buggy rollover on Sunday, July 12, according to the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).... Read more »

07/13/20 2:48 PM

F.E. Warren releases new details on upcoming Cheyenne airshow

CHEYENNE, Wyo – F.E. Warren Air Force Base has released new details on the Wings Over Warren Airshow they are set to host on July 22, 2020. According to airbase... Read more »

07/13/20 2:20 PM

Strong thunderstorms with hail, 40-60 mph winds forecast in SE Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says there is a chance of “isolated to scattered stronger storms from 1-7 pm” Monday, July 13. The NWS says those... Read more »

07/13/20 2:02 PM

UW Construction Program moves closer to national accredidation

CASPER, Wyo — After a favorable recommendation, the University of Wyoming (UW) Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering’s Construction Management Program has received “candidate status” from the American Council of... Read more »

07/13/20 1:49 PM

UW research probes rural, urban attitudes toward environmental protection

CASPER, Wyo — Rural voters in the American West have a strong commitment to environmental protections and conservation, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of... Read more »

07/13/20 1:46 PM

Oil City Police Calls (7/10/20 – 7/13/20)

The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call; as the call was first received.

07/13/20 1:24 PM

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Conservatives Concerned About the Deatlh Penalty said on Monday, July 13 that they support Governor Mark Gordon’s consideration of implementing a moratorium on the death... Read more »

07/13/20 1:00 PM

PHOTOS: Volunteers help remove graffiti from Bridger-Teton boulders in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Forest Service said on Sunday, July 12 that they received help from volunteers to remove graffiti from some boulders in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.... Read more »

07/13/20 12:32 PM

US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June

The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.

07/13/20 12:19 PM

Gordon: State to cut budget by more than $250 million

With the economic impacts of declining energy markets and the COVID-19 pandemic taking their toll on the state's revenue, governor Mark Gordon has announced more specific plans to cut into the projected budget.

07/13/20 12:14 PM

Wheatland Reservoir #3 under investigation for possible harmful algae blooms

UPDATE: The Wyoming DEQ say they plan to sample the possible blooms which were reported on July 8 at Wheatland Reservoir #3. CASPER, Wyo. — Harmful cyanobacterial blooms, also known... Read more »

07/13/20 11:56 AM

Monday: 17 COVID patients hospitalized in Wyoming, three at WMC

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reports that 17 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized across the state as of Monday, July 13. That is an increase from the number of patients... Read more »

07/13/20 11:38 AM

US grapples with pandemic as WHO warns ‘no return to normal’

Tensions mounted over how the United States is grappling with a resurgent coronavirus outbreak Monday, as global health officials warned that the pandemic will only intensify worldwide unless officials adopt comprehensive strategies to combat it.

07/13/20 11:12 AM

Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years

The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.

07/13/20 11:00 AM

Judge seeks more details on Trump’s clemency for Roger Stone

A federal judge on Monday demanded more information about President Donald Trump's decision to commute the prison sentence of longtime ally Roger Stone.

07/13/20 10:57 AM

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Seton House is Thriving and Growing

CASPER, Wyo. — Single-parents and their children looking for a new start have found the support and stability at Seton House to change their lives. These opportunities would not be... Read more »

07/13/20 10:48 AM

NCSO seeks information on damage to Game and Fish vehicles, boat at Alcova Marina

On July 5, WYG&F reported attempting to launch their boat from the Alcova Marina, but found that the drain plug from the bottom of the boat had been removed.

07/13/20 10:40 AM

Weekend fatal crash near Pathfinder reservoir being investigated

Sheriff's officials say that the crash was called in approximately 7:00 pm, July 11, 2020.

07/13/20 9:55 AM

Recent Arrests (7/10/20 – 7/13/20)

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 recommended charges against them.

07/13/20 9:35 AM

Judge blocks federal executions; administration appeals

A U.S. district judge on Monday ordered a new delay in federal executions, hours before the first lethal injection was scheduled to be carried out at a federal prison in Indiana. The Trump administration immediately appealed to a higher court, asking that the executions move forward.

07/13/20 8:40 AM

US grapples with pandemic as its origins are traced in China

The United States was grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world on Monday, as Florida shattered the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in new confirmed cases.

07/13/20 7:01 AM

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Oil City Jobs is the job board dedicated to helping Oil City News readers find employment in the Casper and Natrona County area.

07/13/20 5:56 AM

Activists seek to decriminalize ‘magic’ mushrooms in DC

The posters started blanketing light posts just a few weeks after the city entered what would be a monthslong stay-at-home order. Vividly colored and bearing a three-headed mushroom, they asked Washingtonians to “reform laws for plant and fungi medicines” by making natural psychedelics “the lowest level police enforcement priority.”

07/13/20 5:46 AM

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Wyoming House candidates discuss the energy sector and diversification at Washington Park

Victims’ relatives most vocal opponents of man’s execution

PHOTOS: Comet expected to be visible around sunset through mid-August in Wyoming

Yellowstone biologist to discuss bison safety in online broadcast Tuesday

Wyoming’s statewide COVID-19 public health orders extended through July 31

Wyoming finalizing rules for two COVID business relief programs totaling $225 million

‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera found dead at California lake

Yellowstone visitations down 49% so far in 2020, but trending up

California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms, churches

Monday: 39 new lab confirmed COVID cases reported in Wyoming

Donations to state agencies will help Wyoming wildlife avoid traffic collisions

60 year old Natrona County man identified as dead after Alcova area shooting incident

14 year old girl dies from injuries in dune buggy rollover in Wyoming

F.E. Warren releases new details on upcoming Cheyenne airshow

Strong thunderstorms with hail, 40-60 mph winds forecast in SE Wyoming

UW Construction Program moves closer to national accredidation

UW research probes rural, urban attitudes toward environmental protection

Oil City Police Calls (7/10/20 – 7/13/20)

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Volunteers help remove graffiti from Bridger-Teton boulders in Wyoming

US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June

Gordon: State to cut budget by more than $250 million

Wheatland Reservoir #3 under investigation for possible harmful algae blooms

Monday: 17 COVID patients hospitalized in Wyoming, three at WMC

US grapples with pandemic as WHO warns ‘no return to normal’

Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years

Judge seeks more details on Trump’s clemency for Roger Stone

Seton House is Thriving and Growing

NCSO seeks information on damage to Game and Fish vehicles, boat at Alcova Marina

Weekend fatal crash near Pathfinder reservoir being investigated

Recent Arrests (7/10/20 – 7/13/20)

Judge blocks federal executions; administration appeals

US grapples with pandemic as its origins are traced in China

Now Hiring: The latest jobs in the OC

Activists seek to decriminalize ‘magic’ mushrooms in DC

Reports: Washington to shed ‘Redskins’ name Monday

Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

Appeals court: 1st federal execution in 17 years can proceed

21 injured in fire aboard ship at Naval Base San Diego

Sweeney: facing Wyoming’s budget crisis without raising taxes is ‘ridiculous’

Crime

City

Oil City Police Calls (7/10/20 – 7/13/20)

NCSO seeks information on damage to Game and Fish vehicles, boat at Alcova Marina

Recent Arrests (7/10/20 – 7/13/20)

NCSO investigating fatal shooting incident at Alcova

Weekly arrest report: (7/7/20-7/10/20)

Obituaries

AP

‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera found dead at California lake

Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

Obituaries: Larson, Reddy, Bicek, McIntosh, Darling, Hardee

Obituaries: Broadway, Carnahan, Langley, Williams, Yovannides, Wimer, Park

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Community

Community

PHOTOS: Comet expected to be visible around sunset through mid-August in Wyoming

Yellowstone biologist to discuss bison safety in online broadcast Tuesday

Wyoming’s statewide COVID-19 public health orders extended through July 31

Wyoming finalizing rules for two COVID business relief programs totaling $225 million

Yellowstone visitations down 49% so far in 2020, but trending up

Wyoming

AP

Victims’ relatives most vocal opponents of man’s execution

PHOTOS: Comet expected to be visible around sunset through mid-August in Wyoming

Yellowstone biologist to discuss bison safety in online broadcast Tuesday

Yellowstone visitations down 49% so far in 2020, but trending up

Public asked to report dead sage grouse during West Nile virus season

Promoted

Community

Seton House is Thriving and Growing

A Legacy Written in Stone

Traffic Safety Agency Describes The Dangers of Driving With Children Unbuckled

Former Coroner Connie Jacobson endorses James Whipps for NC Coroner

Casper Facility Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist

Galleries

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PHOTO GALLERY: Casper’s BMX scene pedals hard in COVID era

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday