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Grand Teton National Ballpark? Visitors call it a field of nightmares.
by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile MOOSE, WYOMING—The news shot around Grand Teton National Park’s Jenny Lake on Sunday like the crack of a well-hit baseball echoing off the walls of Cascade Canyon. The Trump administration and Major League Baseball are scouting the park for a…
(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…
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…
Natrona County gas prices hold steady as state average climbs
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County gas prices stabilized over the past week, holding at an average of $4.21 per gallon Monday, according to AAA data. Wyoming’s statewide average rose 2 cents to roughly $4.49 per gallon, while the national average tracked by AAA remained at $4.47 per…
Rain chances on Monday, seasonably mild conditions ahead in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. –– The new work and school week kicks off with a possible shot of moisture, followed by mild fall-like conditions through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will see chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with blustery…
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (9/16/26–9/22/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Congratulations to all of the happy couples applying for marriage licenses in Natrona County. Here is a list of those who applied for a marriage license from Sept. 16 through Sept. 22. All filings are reported to Oil City News by the County Clerk’s Office. The log…
Natrona County divorce filings (9/14/26–9/21/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is a list of those who filed for a divorce from Sept. 14 through Sept. 21. All filings are reported to Oil City News by the Natrona County District Court. The log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the divorces in Natrona County. The…
Warm Saturday brings gusty winds to Casper; rain chances increase late Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents will enjoy a warm and pleasant Saturday afternoon across Natrona County, though tightening pressure gradients and a weak cold front bringing gusty winds and a minor risk of light rain will frame the remainder of the day. According to the National…
What will ‘super’ El Nino bring to landlocked, parched Wyoming?
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile What does the “super” El Nino weather pattern gathering strength near the equator in the Pacific mean for landlocked Wyoming thousands of miles away? For starters, less-than-average wind this winter. Additionally, between now and late spring, the…
Oil City Weekly: E-edition for Sept. 24–Oct. 2, 2026
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Mild yet blustery weekend ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Warm temperatures, stiff breezes and chances of showers are in store for the weekend in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 75 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the…
Mild conditions continue through weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Pleasant weather will stick around this week, with some showers possible early next week in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday and Friday will see highs in the mid-70s, with sunny to mostly sunny skies. Some morning…