News across Natrona County
People Behind Progress: Community Over Competition
What makes a city a place people are proud to call home? It’s easy to point to the visible things: thriving local businesses, public art, live music, community events, restaurants filled with familiar faces, and gathering places where people actually want to spend their time.…
Natrona County Library honors ‘book lady’ Dolly Parton to kick off Dolly Day festivities
CASPER, Wyo. — Late country music star Dolly Parton famously said that she wants to be remembered first and foremost as “the book lady,” for founding the Imagination Library. On Friday, the Natrona County Public Library honored that legacy by kicking off the inaugural Dolly Day…
Natrona County District Court criminal case hearings (9/21/26–9/25/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The following are arraignments, judgments and sentences rendered in criminal cases in Natrona County District Court last week. This may not be a comprehensive log and is based on hearings attended by Oil City News, filings provided by the clerk of district court,…
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (9/28/26-9/29/26)
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 Fire-EMS Chief Jacob Black announces retirement
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire-EMS Department Chief Jacob Black will retire on Oct. 2, following a 25-year career with the local fire department. The announcement came Tuesday in a release from the city. Black was sworn in as fire chief on Sept. 26, 2022, and since then City Manager…
(LETTERS) Opinion on Trump, Proposition 1, abortion and Casper College Constitution Day
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. My opinion of President Trump…
Casper Ice Arena expansion breaks ground with ceremony, speeches
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper officials and youth hockey organizers broke ground Monday on a $17.7 million expansion of the Casper Ice Arena, adding a second sheet of ice to relieve decades of facility overcrowding. The event featured speeches from Travis St. John, president of the…
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/28/26–9/29/26)
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 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Tuesday is here, which means it’s only one day away from the middle of the week! Congratulations on making it this far. There’s a ton going on in Casper today, and you’re invited to all of it. From an art studio open class to a NoH8 Photo Shoot, bar league trivia…
Pleasant, mild fall-like days ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Mild conditions will continue throughout the week in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday and Wednesday will be sunny with highs in the low 70s. Mild breezes are expected, with overnight temperatures landing at around 40…
NCSD policy committee considers AI guidelines
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District 1 leadership is considering an official policy on artificial intelligence, which was presented Monday during the Board Policy Committee’s meeting. According to Associate Superintendent Amy Rose, the unauthorized use of artificial…
Parents arrested after 2-year-old hospitalized from apparent overdose of Kratom-related product
CASPER, Wyo. — The parents of a 2-year-old were arrested last week on misdemeanor charges of child endangerment after their child apparently accessed a tablet of a kratom-related product. The mother, 27, took the child to the hospital after she said she found the child “droopy…