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Natrona County commissioners make cuts to proposed fifth-cent funding asks
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners finalized a tentative $14,142,557 allocation plan for the upcoming One Cent — commonly known as the fifth-cent — sales tax cycle,...
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Casper officials outline priorities for estimated $80.8M in proposed...
CASPER, Wyo. — During a work session Tuesday, Casper officials agreed to designate the city’s estimated $80.8 million share of fifth-cent sales tax revenues — should voters renew the tax this November...
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Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (10/13/26–10/14/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy...
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Wyoming Business Council’s Josh Dorrell stepping down as CEO
CASPER, Wyo. — Josh Dorrell, CEO of the Wyoming Business Council since 2020, is stepping down from his position after a special meeting Oct. 14. The WBC’s Board of Directors will immediately begin...
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No black-footed ferrets found in Meeteetse, 40 years after a rescue saved the...
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile Wyoming wildlife managers are reporting that no black-footed ferrets are being detected in the cradle of the species’ conservation: the Absaroka Range foothills outside of...
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Obituaries: Bassler; Bricker; Shamion; Weinrich
Reva F. Bassler: 1952 – 2026 Celebration of Life visitation for Reva F. Bassler age 74 of Plainview, Nebraska will be April 17, 2027 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Plainview, Nebraska. Reva passed...
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Natrona County Commission defends amendment halting Prism gravel mine at...
CASPER, Wyo. — On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Natrona County Commission’s impromptu solution two years ago to halt a notably unpopular proposed gravel mine on state-owned land at the base of Casper...
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Natrona County planning board supports downsized Dinosolar project with 2029...
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Natrona County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously supported plans to downsize the long-delayed Dinosolar project west of Bar Nunn. The request also would extend...
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UW grad student accused of poisoning colleague arrested at L.A. Airport with...
CASPER, Wyo. — A Chinese national doing graduate work at the University of Wyoming was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport last week after Albany County authorities filed a felony arrest...
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Wyoming judge upholds decision to exclude Cheyenne man’s AI candidate from...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming judge has upheld Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s decision to keep a U.S. Senate candidate off the November ballot due to failure to comply with name requirements. The...
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Shop with a Cop applications open for Natrona County families in need this...
CASPER, Wyo. — The Shop with a Cop program will return to Natrona County this holiday season to offer families in need a chance for their child to go shopping for holiday gifts with local police...
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Natrona County Recent Arrests (10/13/26–10/14/26)
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...
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Amid Wyoming’s mental health struggles, governor hopes successor prioritizes...
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile JACKSON—Wyoming is among five states with the highest suicide rates in the nation. In recent years, it has fallen from No. 1 to the second and third spots. “It’s got a...
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(LETTERS) College AI use, Prop 1 support and Byrd support
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...
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Your Wednesday, Oct. 14 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Happy Hump Day! Wednesday is here, which means you made it halfway through the work week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of events and...
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Rainy Wednesday in Casper area; overnight mountain snow possible
CASPER, Wyo. –– Rain, snow and possible freezing overnight temperatures are ahead this week as a cold front moves through central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton,...
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Casper officials debate building code updates
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper councilors and staff engaged in a lengthy and at times contentious debate during a Tuesday City Council work session over a proposed overhaul of Title 15, the section of the...
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NCSD touts CTE achievements with 444 career credentials earned in 2025–26...
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District 1 students were awarded more than 400 industry-recognized credentials in the 2025–26 school year, according to district officials in a comprehensive...
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Casper Police Department’s ’26 area initiatives yield results, per chief
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper Police Department effort to tailor policing to specific parts of the community through public involvement has led to a drop in several types of crime, Chief Shane Chaney...
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