Recent Births (6/2/18 – 6/10/18)
Hearty congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families, and friends! The recent births list is provided by Wyoming Medical...
View ArticleCasper Fire-EMS: Let dispatch know if you become separated from your water craft
With the approach of summer, as people begin to enjoy outdoor activities, Casper Fire-EMS and area agencies are asking the public’s assistance when it comes to watercraft in the Platte River or other...
View ArticleConflict looms as Wyoming seeks more Green River water
June 12, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Wyoming is advancing a water storage project on the Green River that seems like a no-brainer; Modify the Fontenelle Reservoir dam to make an additional...
View ArticleRecent Arrests (6/14/18)
Here is a recap of recent law enforcement activity. All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from...
View ArticleNational rig count falls by 3 to 1,059; Texas loses 4
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by three this week to 1,059. At this time a year ago there were 933 active rigs. Houston oilfield services...
View ArticleWyoming wildfire prompts public lands closures
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has closed about 100 square miles (nearly 260 square kilometers) of public land straddling the Colorado-Wyoming state line because of a wildfire. About 25 square...
View ArticleWeekend Events Roundup for June 16-17
SATURDAY 6th Annual Father’s Day Event at Washington Park Mark your calendars for the Father’s Day Event! A FREE fun filled day at Washington Park including bounce houses, slides, a BBQ, snow cones and...
View ArticleHundreds of Colorado wildfire evacuees return to homes
By The Associated Press Hundreds of Colorado residents who were forced to evacuate from a wildfire were allowed to return home Friday, while crews in Wyoming were encouraged when a fire there moved...
View ArticleQBs Sam Darnold, Josh Allen learn from greatest at US Open
By TERRIN WAACK, AP Sports Writer SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Darnold and Josh Allen are spending their weekend watching greatness, and for once it’s not other football players. They’re at Shinnecock...
View ArticleFamily separation policy starts dividing Republicans
Jun 18, 2018 By JILL COLVIN , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The emotional policy of separating children from their parents is also starting to divide Republicans and their allies as Democrats turn...
View ArticleObituaries: Henley, Bochmann, Truchot, Steinle
Delores “Grandma Smooch” I. Henley, 76, passed away on June 13, 2018 in Casper, WY. Delores enjoyed having family dinners mainly Thanksgiving. She loved to cook from scratch her specialty being...
View ArticleEvents roundup for Monday, June 18
Lunch on the Lawn at David Street Station Bring your brown-bag lunch from home, order one to go from a downtown restaurant, or an onsite food truck and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine! While you...
View ArticleChance of isolated showers and thunderstorms today- DayWeather Podcast
Cool and cloudy with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday. Highs 60s and 70s, lows 40s and 50s. The post Chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms today- DayWeather Podcast...
View ArticleMontana river searched after person seen falling from bridge
REED POINT, Mont. (AP) — Searchers are combing the Yellowstone River in southern Montana after someone was seen falling from a bridge. Stillwater County Search and Rescue says the person, identified...
View ArticleWoman strangles rabid bobcat to death in front yard in Georgia
HARTWELL, Ga. (AP) — A 46-year-old woman strangled a rabid bobcat after the animal attacked her in her front yard in northeast Georgia. The Athens-Banner Herald reports DeDe Phillips of Hart County...
View ArticleNCSO seeks suspect on warrant for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine
The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lorie Kay Batchelor. NCSO officials say that Batchelor is currently wanted for 1 count of Conspiracy to Deliver...
View ArticleRecent Arrests (6/15/18-6/17/18)
Here is a recap of recent law enforcement activity. All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from...
View ArticleWyoming wildfire 85 percent contained
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) – A wildfire that has burned about 31 square miles (80.3 square kilometers) in southern Wyoming is now 85 percent contained thanks to rainy weather over the past couple of days....
View ArticleThree arrested and accused of Meth Possession and Child Endangerment
Three individuals were arrested in Casper on Friday night, June 15th, after it was alleged that they were in possession of illegal drugs, while around as many as seven children. According to Casper...
View ArticleTrump announces plans for Pentagon to create ‘Space Force’
By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Vowing to reclaim U.S. leadership in space, President Donald Trump announced Monday he is directing the Pentagon to create a new “Space...
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