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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 in a release from the city on Tuesday. Black was sworn in as fire chief on Sept. 26, 2022, and since then he has…
(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…
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/28/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Monday. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Nichole Collier presided while Assistant District Attorney Sam Froshner represented the state. All…
Casper Area MPO opens public comment on transit study
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has opened a public comment period for its Casper Area Transit route and schedule analysis. Area residents have until Oct. 27 to submit feedback on the study, which proposes short- and long-term changes to local…
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (9/25/26–9/28/26)
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…