News in Casper
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.
Morad Park to be closed to dogs on Saturday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper recently announced that Morad Park will be closed to dogs on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The park, located at 2800 Wyoming Blvd., will close to dogs for Platte River Revival Volunteer Day, a National Public Lands Day event. A release…
Wyoming Behavioral Institute Welcomes Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Maddison Hussey, MD
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Maddison Hussey, MD joined the medical staff at Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper this month. Child and adolescent psychiatrists complete advanced training focused specifically on the emotional, developmental and psychiatric needs of young…
Portion of I-25 in Casper to close overnight to continue sewer upgrades
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently announced that a portion of Interstate 25, within the current construction zone, will close overnight on Saturday, Sept. 26 to allow for infrastructure work related to an ongoing reconstruction project. I-25 will…
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/23/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Sweet presided while Assistant District Attorney Maridi Choma represented the state. All…
Casper Fire-EMS Department to donate pair of old firetrucks to Casper College fire science program
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Fire-EMS Department will donate two of its older fire engines to the Casper College fire science program. The firetrucks being donated are two 1999 American LaFrance pumpers that have reached the end of their useful operational life after 27 years of…
No Mollie’s Pack, Yellowstone wolves killed, state reports after hunt area’s quick close
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday. Dan Smith, a Wyoming Game and Fish Department…
State Forestry Division picks City of Casper for ‘Forestry Program of the Year’ award
CASPER, Wyo. — Flexing a strong record of urban forestry work, the City of Casper is now officially the state’s 2026 Wyoming Urban & Community Forestry Program of the Year. The State Forestry Division recently recognized the city during its annual Wyoming Tree Academy in…
Casper PD Incident Report logs (9/22/26–9/23/26)
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…