News in Casper
Sunny, mild conditions ahead in Casper area for first day of fall
CASPER, Wyo. –– Tuesday will be fittingly fall-like for the first day of the astronomical fall equinox, which officially arrives at 6:05 p.m., according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The National Weather Service in Riverton is predicting a high of 78 degrees under sunny skies,…
Rice: Just Another Gal from Casper – reviewing new Ron Franscell novel ‘Deep End’
CASPER, Wyo. –– New York Times best-selling author (and former Casperite!) Ron Franscell has done it again! He’s written a story that’ll draw you in with its colorful characters and fascinating mystery. Stop into Tommyknocker’s diner and pull up a chair with the denizens of Deaf…
Trial underway for Casper man accused of sex acts with 12-year-old girl
CASPER, Wyo. — A trial began Monday in Natrona County for a Casper man facing five counts of sexual abuse against a 12-year-old girl earlier this year. Carl James Shumaker, who was 47 at his initial appearance in January, is also charged with solicitation to engage in illicit…
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (9/18/26–9/21/26)
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 (9/18/26–9/21/26)
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…
Gillette attorney Alison Gee succeeds Craig Silva as Wyoming State Bar announces new leadership
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Bar announced Monday that Gillette attorney Alison O. Gee has taken over as president of the organization, succeeding the tenure of Casper attorney Craig Silva. The state bar announced new leadership and award recipients following its annual…
Gillette attorney Alison Gee succeeds Craig Silva as Wyoming State Bar announces new leadership
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Bar announced Monday that Gillette attorney Alison O. Gee has taken over as president of the organization, succeeding the tenure of Casper attorney Craig Silva. The state bar announced new leadership and award recipients following its annual…
(LETTERS) Poverty, pro-choice and an apology request
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 price of poverty Dear…
Sikh truck driver stabbed at Wyoming rest stop, suspect faces attempted murder charge
by Joshua Wolfson, WyoFile A Punjabi Sikh truck driver suffered multiple stab wounds when a man attacked him with a knife in the bathroom of a western Wyoming rest stop, authorities say. The driver told police the man attacked him from behind at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday at the…
(PHOTOS) KWHS Marching Band competes in northern Colorado festival over weekend
CASPER, Wyo. –– Kelly Walsh High School Trojan Marching Band director Sarah Hanson stood on a portable platform surrounded by dozens of student performers on Saturday afternoon. They were already sweating in their performance costumes after over an hour of intense practice that…
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/18/26–9/21/26)
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…
Coroner ID’s man killed in shooting last weekend in Casper
A 24-year-old Casper man has been identified as the deceased in last weekend's shooting.