News in Casper
DogFest, benefiting Platte River Trails, brings doggos and their humans together for day of fun in the sun
CASPER, Wyo. — The number of dogs walking along the Platte River on Saturday was nothing to throw a ball at, as The Tate Pumphouse hosted the now-annual DogFest, benefitting Platte River Trails. “This is our second year,” said Rachel Spear, executive director of Platte River…
Battle for the Rockies: Central Wyoming Fairgrounds host MHA-Indian Relay Races
CASPER, Wyo. — The stands were packed on Saturday as dozens of teams and hundreds of riders gathered at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds for Battle for the Rockies: MHA-Indian Relay Races. “MHA” refers to the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, and the event is taking place over…
1 dead, 1 in custody after midnight shooting in north Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — A man is dead after a reported shooting in north Casper around midnight last night. “The apparent shooter is in custody and is cooperating with police,” the Casper Police Department said in a morning release Saturday, Sept. 19. Shortly after midnight Saturday,…
Supreme Court finds Wyoming must spend more on teachers, strikes down other funding demands
by Rebecca Huntington, WyoFile, and Owen Houtakker, Wyoming Tribune Eagle In a highly anticipated decision, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state has failed to adequately fund K-12 teacher salaries and properly account for inflation. But the court struck down…
Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 3)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here’s a look at the high school football scores from this week across Wyoming. Scores including local schools (in Natrona County) are in bold. Only varsity-on-varsity games involving Wyoming schools are listed below. Thursday, Sept. 17 Class 1A 9-man Friday, Sept.…
Weekend weather system brings rain, thunderstorm threats to Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A passing weather system tracking across the state Saturday will bring another round of showers and potential thunderstorms to central and northern Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. While the heaviest precipitation risk and flood…
Your Saturday, Sept. 19 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Saturday is here once again, and with it comes a slew of events and activities happening all throughout town! It’s a busy day in Casper, with a variety of things happening for people of all ages. From the MHA-Indian Relay Races to Funky Junk Fall Edition, a Fall…
Funky Junk Fall Edition marks the return of autumn at David Street Station
CASPER, Wyo. — While the first “official” day of autumn is Sept. 21, the return of Funky Junk, two days prior, is what really ushers in the fall season…at least in Casper. Funky Junk Fall Edition is returning to David Street Station on Sept. 19, and the entire community is…
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Chris Sorenson
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 Chris Sorenson, Director…
Intersection of Conwell and 12th to be closed Sept. 22–27
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper recently announced that the intersection of 12th and Conwell streets will be closed, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 a.m. It is expected to be reopened by Tuesday, Sept. 29. “We have an urgent need to replace a sanitary sewer manhole that is…
Feds say Rawlins man distributed 23 pounds of meth in Wyoming; 18 years imposed
CASPER, Wyo. — A Rawlins man got an 18-year sentence in federal prison this week as the reported lead distributor in a multi-county methamphetamine conspiracy case that led to dozens of arrests and decade-plus federal sentences for three Casper residents. The investigation found…
Feds say Rawlins man distributed 23 pounds of meth in Wyoming; 18 years imposed
CASPER, Wyo. — A Rawlins man got an 18-year sentence in federal prison this week as the reported lead distributor in a multi-county methamphetamine conspiracy case that led to dozens of arrests and decade-plus federal sentences for three Casper residents. The investigation found…