News across Natrona County

Platte River Trails, Central Wyoming Trails Alliance partner on west Casper project
CASPER, Wyo. — Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have more local amenities to enjoy, as miles of new multi-use trails are coming to west Casper through a project led by Platte River Trails. The project, which planners have dubbed the Trails West Recreation Area, aims to establish a…

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.…

Three local start-ups win Advance Casper’s Start-Up Challenge
CASPER, Wyo. — Three local start-ups won Advance Casper’s Start-Up Challenge on Wednesday, putting them in position to return to pitch for a portion of a $50,000 pool of seed money. The winners included Kaleb Koslowsky with Legacy AI Technologies, Micheal Clyde and Cian Melker…

Wyoming basketball family rallies around Josh Davis after cancer diagnosis
CASPER, Wyo. — University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Famer Josh Davis learned early in his college basketball career that overthinking on the court could paralyze his game. Now, the former Cowboys standout is leaning on that same mindset as he faces an unexpected opponent:…

Local startups to compete in Casper Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night tonight
CASPER, Wyo. — Five local startups will pitch their businesses to a panel of five judges and the Casper community tonight during Advance Casper’s annual Pitch Night for the Casper Start-Up Challenge. The winner will receive $50,000 in seed funding, personalized mentorship and…

Oil City News welcomes new feature writer and photojournalist
Greetings to the Oil City News readers. I am excited to introduce myself to you all as the new features writer and photojournalist here at Oil City News. I am looking forward to putting down roots here in Casper and to becoming a part of your community. As the features writer at…

Kelly Walsh swimmers decry cancellation over Oil Bowl scheduling conflict
CASPER, Wyo. — Four members of the Kelly Walsh High School girls swim and dive team addressed the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees at its Monday meeting to protest the cancellation of an upcoming home meet, which they say was done to allow more parking for the…
Your Thursday, Oct. 1 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Thursday is here once again, which means Friday is only a day away. Tomorrow, tomorrow, you’ll love it tomorrow. But you can love today too, because there’s a ton going on all throughout town. From an Open Mic Night to a virtual author talk with the author of the…
Mild midweek, blustery and warmer as weekend approaches
CASPER, Wyo. –– Mild conditions will continue, with a bit of a warming trend and return of winds in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will be sunny, mild and calm, with a high in the low 70s and mild breezes expected. Overnight will…

Attorney general urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated prices on generic drugs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Attorney General Keith G. Kautz is encouraging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation regarding generic drug purchases. He’s also encouraging them to submit a claim for compensation by visiting this website. A release from the AG’s office says…

‘Denim & Diamonds’ Butterfly Ball returns to Casper to fund pediatric cancer research
CASPER, Wyo. — The Olivia Caldwell Foundation is inviting adults to prom with its signature Butterfly Ball event, happening on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. The OCF announced that tickets will officially go on sale Oct. 13 and this year’s theme is “Denim & Diamonds.” Dubbed…

Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/30/26)
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 Jared Holbrook represented the state. All…