News across Natrona County
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Jake Bigelow
Every week, Oil City News presents VOICES, a series of questions designed for members of the community to share their upcoming events and activities, happening throughout Casper. Each week, a new voice will be heard. This week’s edition of VOICES features Jake Bigelow, an owner…
Habitat seeks candidates for 2 new neighboring homes to be built in Evansville
CASPER, Wyo. –– Two different families could become future neighbors in the latest building project by Habitat for Humanity, the Heart of Wyoming. A plot of land in Evansville has been secured by the organization for two future homes, making it the first time they’ve built in…
Ahead of Sunday vigil for victims of domestic violence, DA Itzen reflects on community’s role in prevention
CASPER, Wyo. — “It’s haunting,” Natrona County District Attorney Dan Itzen told Oil City News on Thursday as he reflected on domestic violence cases he’s seen in his 26 years as a prosecutor. “We all probably know somebody in our lives that has been affected by it,” Itzen said.…
Casper volunteers remove litter and invasive species along Platte River
CASPER, Wyo. — More than 100 volunteers joined city and federal workers Saturday to remove trash and eradicate invasive trees along the North Platte River as part of the 19th annual Platte River Revival Volunteer Day. The cleanup, organized in conjunction with National Public…
Platte River Trails, Central Wyoming Trails Alliance partner on west Casper project
CASPER, Wyo. — Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have more local amenities to enjoy, as miles of new multi-use trails are coming to west Casper through a project led by Platte River Trails. The project, which planners have dubbed the Trails West Recreation Area, aims to establish a…
People Behind Progress: Community Over Competition
What makes a city a place people are proud to call home? It’s easy to point to the visible things: thriving local businesses, public art, live music, community events, restaurants filled with familiar faces, and gathering places where people actually want to spend their time.…
Natrona County Library honors ‘book lady’ Dolly Parton to kick off Dolly Day festivities
CASPER, Wyo. — Late country music star Dolly Parton famously said that she wants to be remembered first and foremost as “the book lady,” for founding the Imagination Library. On Friday, the Natrona County Public Library honored that legacy by kicking off the inaugural Dolly Day…
Fort Caspar Museum places final headstones in project to honor fallen soldiers
CASPER, Wyo. — With the addition of the final 19 headstones, the Fort Caspar Museum recently completed its years-long project to add markers for the soldiers who died while serving at the 19th century military fort. The project was spearheaded by Casper historian and author…
Wyoming Community Service Providers honors direct support professionals at Casper banquet
CASPER, Wyo. — On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Wyoming Community Service Providers gathered at The M in downtown Casper to recognize and honor 16 direct support professionals, or DSPs for their work throughout Wyoming. At the event, 16 different DSPs were named and honored, and the…
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Whitney Asay
Every week, Oil City News presents VOICES, a series of questions designed for members of the community to share their upcoming events and activities happening throughout Casper. Each week, a new voice will be heard. This week’s edition of VOICES features Whitney Asay, executive…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Inducts Seven Alumni into 2026 Hall of Fame
Casper — Seven former Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming members were inducted into the organization’s Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony Wednesday, September 16, celebrating the lasting impact of the Club on their lives and the ways they have carried those lessons into…
Wyoming State Bar honors two Casper lawyers with awards
CASPER, Wyo. — Two Casper attorneys earned top honors from the Wyoming State Bar last week: Champion of Justice recipient Pam Brondos and the late David A. Kubichek, who was honored posthumously with the President’s Award. Brondos was presented with her award last week at the…