News in Casper
Colorado woman gets 11 years in federal prison for role in drug ring
CASPER, Wyo. — The Department of Justice recently announced that a Colorado woman has received more than 11 years in federal prison for her role as a distributor in a multi-state drug trafficking ring that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl across state…
Festival of Trees, Teddy Bear Tea return to benefit Special Olympics Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The annual Festival of Trees and Teddy Bear Tea events will return for their 38th year to help support Special Olympics Wyoming. That’s according to a press release from Special Olympics Wyoming, which states that the annual holiday events are happening in late…
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (9/23/26–9/24/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls…
Casper PD Incident Report logs (9/23/26–9/24/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and…
Obituaries: Frady; Ballard; Jimenez; Schaad; Scott
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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…
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/23/26–9/24/26)
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…
Your Thursday, Sept. 24 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Thursday is here once again, which means Friday is only a day away. Tomorrow, tomorrow, you’ll love it tomorrow. But you can love today too, because there’s a ton going on all throughout town. From an Open Mic Night to May Be Fern at Citiwerks Cafe & Coworking,…
Mild conditions continue through weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Pleasant weather will stick around this week, with some showers possible early next week in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday and Friday will see highs in the mid-70s, with sunny to mostly sunny skies. Some morning…
‘It’s killing me’: Soaring fuel prices pound Wyoming’s food providers and producers
CASPER, Wyo. –– Rapidly rising fuel prices are eating into the budgets of Wyoming organizations that help local producers and those facing food insecurity. “Transportation is not an easy task, and any one of my transportation routes is pretty much a 500-mile round trip,” said Eat…
Residents voice data center concerns at Wyoming Outdoor Council forum
CASPER, Wyo. — Concerns and skepticism surrounding the impacts of the planned Prometheus Hyperscale data center project, as well as data centers more broadly, took center stage Wednesday at a forum hosted by the Wyoming Outdoor Council. The Prometheus Hyperscale Data Center is a…
Jury deliberates for 20 minutes before convicting Casper man on all counts in child sexual abuse case
“It’s unfortunate that a young lady in the community was hurt like this,” District Attorney Dan Itzen said.