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UW research values Wyoming’s elk, mule deer and pronghorn at a stunning $6B
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile One way to comprehend the value of Wyoming’s elk, deer and pronghorn is to relate it to the state’s permanent mineral trust fund. The corpus of that account, which sits at over $13 billion, is fed by severance taxes on oil, gas and mineral extraction and…
Pokes in the Pros: Week 2
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 The Bills’ star quarterback continued his hot start to the 2026–27 NFL season in style on…
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,…
(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…
Title X Family Planning: A National Program with a Wyoming Impact
For more than 50 years, Title X Family Planning has been helping individuals and families across the United States access health care, information and resources to make decisions about if, when and how many children they want to have. The story of Title X began in the 1960s, when…
Despite large national gas price hikes, Natrona County drivers see 2-cent increase
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County gas prices rose about 2 cents over the past week to an average of $4.21 per gallon Monday, according to AAA data. Wyoming’s statewide average sits higher at roughly $4.49 per gallon, up 3 cents, while the AAA national average stands at $4.47 per…
Seasonably mild temperatures and conditions likely this week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Pleasant fall-like conditions are ahead in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will see some patchy fog early before clearing. Sunny skies, a high near 70 degrees and calm afternoon breezes are in store. Overnight, the…
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…