Local News
Community news from our local sources
Greater Casper 208 storieswidest scope for this area
Your Friday, Oct. 2 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s Friday once again, which means, once again, you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of events and activities happening throughout Casper on Friday. From the Battle of the Boot at the Wyo…
Warm, blustery on Friday with mild weekend ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Warm and dry conditions will continue beyond the weekend in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will be warm and blustery, with a high around 80 degrees and gusts of up to 26 mph. Skies will be clear and sunny, with the…
(Commentary) Adam Carolla talks standup, the magic of intimate venues ahead of Casper shows
CASPER, Wyo. — Two legendary comedians are coming to Casper this weekend, and they’re playing at The Rialto. Famed comedian Harland Williams is performing two shows on Saturday, Oct. 3. The night before, comedian/actor/author/podcast host Adam Carolla is also playing two shows,…
Casper Area Chamber of Commerce reveals 2026 Christmas Parade theme: Let It Glow
CASPER, Wyo. — On Thursday, the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Eiler Wealth Management Group, announced the theme of the 2026 Casper Christmas Parade. A release from the chamber says that this year’s theme is “Let It Glow.” The Casper Christmas Parade is happening in…
Investigators suspect more than $70K in property damage, driver impairment in west Casper crash on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper police say a single-vehicle crash in west Casper on Thursday caused minor injuries to the driver, who was transported for treatment. Casper Police Department spokesperson Rebekah Ladd said in an emailed statement Thursday morning that the crash on the 2000…
Wyoming elections chief applauds Supreme Court’s ruling on controversial voter data system
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily revived a controversial federal database that Wyoming and other states have uploaded their voter lists to, clearing the way for the Trump administration to use the information to verify voters’ citizenship ahead of…
Former bookkeeper sentenced to 8–10 years in prison for embezzlement of $212,858 from Special Olympics of Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — A Bar Nunn woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $213,000 from the Special Olympics of Wyoming between 2018 and 2025 as the nonprofit organization’s bookkeeper faced sentencing before Judge Catherine Wilking on Thursday morning. Christine Marie Rodriguez,…
WYO Sports Ranch and YMCA partner to present Battle for the Boot: 307 Corporate Games
CASPER, Wyo. — WYO Sports Ranch and the YMCA of Natrona County are partnering to put on a battle for the ages. The Battle for the Boot: 307 Corporate Games are happening Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 3, and they’re designed to determine the best of the best when it…
Obituaries: Adams; Overman; Plummer
Oil City News thanks Ochs Law Firm for their support of our free obituary service. To order a free or custom obit, please follow the link at our obits page.
Former bookkeeper sentenced to 8–10 years in prison for embezzlement of $212,858 from Special Olympics of Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — A Bar Nunn woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $213,000 from the Special Olympics of Wyoming between 2018 and 2025 as the nonprofit organization’s bookkeeper faced sentencing before Judge Catherine Wilking on Thursday morning. Christine Marie Rodriguez,…
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/30/26–10/1/26)
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 recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not…
Obituary: Autumn Tau Phillips
Oil City News thanks Ochs Law Firm for their support of our free obituary service. To order a free or custom obit, please follow the link at our obits page.