News across Natrona County
(OPINION) Everyone thinks everyone else is a bad driver
Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. The vote is in: Casper drivers…
Mild midweek, blustery and warmer as weekend approaches
CASPER, Wyo. –– Mild conditions will continue, with a bit of a warming trend and return of winds in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will be sunny, mild and calm, with a high in the low 70s and mild breezes expected. Overnight will…
Attorney general urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated prices on generic drugs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Attorney General Keith G. Kautz is encouraging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation regarding generic drug purchases. He’s also encouraging them to submit a claim for compensation by visiting this website. A release from the AG’s office says…
Oil City Weekly: E-edition for Oct. 1–9, 2026
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A flood of Chinese soda ash has Wyoming’s industry swimming in troubled waters
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile After decades of quietly chugging along as the state’s largest global export commodity, reaping an annual $1.3 billion, Wyoming’s trona mining and soda ash industry is navigating troubled waters. In addition to diminishing demand — primarily for…
Calm, mild conditions remain midweek in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Weather will continue to be pleasant and calm, with blustery winds returning later this week in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s and mild afternoon…
Malnutrition killed Wyoming pronghorn in peak summer as vegetation withered during record heat, severe drought
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile On a Tuesday in early August, Brandon Scurlock received the second notification in as many days that one of the 50 GPS-collared pronghorn he’s been monitoring died. An old female, PH143, had keeled over in the willows along the receded shoreline of Big…
Pokes in the Pros: Week 3
CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has produced several NFL players currently making an impact. Here’s how they did in the most recent week’s slate of games. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills Allen had a relatively shaky outing on Sunday, but it didn’t cost his team as the Bills…
Grand Teton National Ballpark? Visitors call it a field of nightmares.
by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile MOOSE, WYOMING—The news shot around Grand Teton National Park’s Jenny Lake on Sunday like the crack of a well-hit baseball echoing off the walls of Cascade Canyon. The Trump administration and Major League Baseball are scouting the park for a…
(LETTERS) Opinion on Trump, Proposition 1, abortion and Casper College Constitution Day
Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. My opinion of President Trump…
Pleasant, mild fall-like days ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Mild conditions will continue throughout the week in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday and Wednesday will be sunny with highs in the low 70s. Mild breezes are expected, with overnight temperatures landing at around 40…
Natrona County gas prices hold steady as state average climbs
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County gas prices stabilized over the past week, holding at an average of $4.21 per gallon Monday, according to AAA data. Wyoming’s statewide average rose 2 cents to roughly $4.49 per gallon, while the national average tracked by AAA remained at $4.47 per…