News across Natrona County
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Jake Bigelow
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 Jake Bigelow, an owner…
Habitat seeks candidates for 2 new neighboring homes to be built in Evansville
CASPER, Wyo. –– Two different families could become future neighbors in the latest building project by Habitat for Humanity, the Heart of Wyoming. A plot of land in Evansville has been secured by the organization for two future homes, making it the first time they’ve built in…
Ahead of Sunday vigil for victims of domestic violence, DA Itzen reflects on community’s role in prevention
CASPER, Wyo. — “It’s haunting,” Natrona County District Attorney Dan Itzen told Oil City News on Thursday as he reflected on domestic violence cases he’s seen in his 26 years as a prosecutor. “We all probably know somebody in our lives that has been affected by it,” Itzen said.…
Casper volunteers remove litter and invasive species along Platte River
CASPER, Wyo. — More than 100 volunteers joined city and federal workers Saturday to remove trash and eradicate invasive trees along the North Platte River as part of the 19th annual Platte River Revival Volunteer Day. The cleanup, organized in conjunction with National Public…
Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 5)
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. Friday, Oct. 2 Class 4A Class 3A Class 2A Class…
Casper’s historic Grant Street Grocery announces permanent closure after weekend
CASPER, Wyo. –– A beloved piece of Casper’s neighborhood fabric for more than a century will go dark after business hours this weekend, according to its owners. The impending closure of Grant Street Grocery & Market was announced in a Facebook update posted on Friday afternoon…
Tourism Keeps the Lights On for the People and Places We Rely On
Did you know that hospitality and tourism is Wyoming’s second largest industry? Millions of visitors from all over the world travel here to experience our parks, outdoor recreation, history, arts and culture, and Natrona County plays host to hundreds of thousands of those…
Benson Boone show a hit for local economy, per Visit Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The recent Casper concert by pop star Benson Boone generated more than $700,000 in direct local spending, according to data from Visit Casper. The Sept. 3 performance at the Ford Wyoming Center, a stop on Boone’s Wanted Man Tour, injected $734,067 directly into…
Weekly Death Notices (9/26/26–10/3/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here are the compiled death notices published by Oil City News and Natrona County funeral homes from Sept. 26 through Oct. 3. Birth and death dates included below are reported as provided in that person’s obituary.
(LETTER) We must hold abusive men accountable
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. Dear Casper, I will start this…
Natrona County health and food inspections (9/25/26–10/1/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department,…
Your Sunday, Oct. 4 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Sunday is here, and it’s the perfect day to relax, recharge and reinvigorate so that you’re ready for the upcoming week. It’s also the perfect day for some morning yoga or to meet new people. From a Doll and Toy Show to brunch at ART 321, a live performance from…