Trump’s military parade delayed until at least 2019
Aug 17, 2018 By LOLITA C. BALDOR , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won’t happen in 2018. Col. Rob...
View ArticleSlain Colorado mother painted rosy picture of married life
Aug 17, 2018 By KATHLEEN FOODY and JONATHAN DREW , Associated Press FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) — Shanann Watts’ Facebook page painted a portrait of a happy married life — of a woman dedicated to her husband...
View ArticleSimpson: Mark Gordon is the clear choice in the wild ride governor’s race
Written by Al Simpson, former U.S. Senator from Wyoming I’ve sure taken a few good lumps in my political life and dished out a few too! And yet, I’ve never seen anything like this recent governor’s...
View ArticleObituaries: Atkinson, Feyhl
Charles “Chuck” Atkinson, age 65, of Casper, passed away August 13, 2018 at Wyoming Medical Center. Chuck was born June 12, 1953 in Casper, Wyoming to Dale and Catherine (Jessup) Atkinson. He is...
View Article‘Pops in the Park’ outdoor concert brings cinema music to life
Most people like classical music. They just might not realize it. “I think sometimes people feel scared not so much by the music, but the formality and tradition,” said Jerry Hou, interim artistic...
View ArticleTwo arrested after search yields controlled substances
Two Natrona County women were arrested on August 16th, after Natrona County Sheriff’s Deputies say that the women admitted to possessing controlled substances. According to an affidavit from the NCSO,...
View ArticleRecent Arrests (8/16/18)
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 ArticleFake weed seen as a public health danger
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer A decade after first appearing in the United States, fake weed is seen as a growing health danger. Some marijuana smokers turned to it because it is relatively cheap...
View ArticleEvents roundup for Friday, Aug. 17
The Uprising Music Festival at Wells Park The Uprising is a FREE outdoor music festival, featuring grammy award winning Christian artists, food, fun, a family environment and a whole lot more! If music...
View ArticleUS rig count remains at 1,057; Texas gains 3 rigs
HOUSTON (AP) – The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. held steady at 1,057 this week. At this time a year ago there were 946 active rigs. Houston oilfield services company...
View ArticleElection may determine future of sage grouse
August 14, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr, WyoFile Gov. Matt Mead has asked federal officials to honor Wyoming’s greater sage grouse management plan by allowing the state to require oil and gas...
View ArticleAretha Franklin’s funeral set for Aug. 30 in Detroit
Aug 17, 2018 By MESFIN FEKADU , AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 30 in her hometown of Detroit. The late singer’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said Friday that...
View ArticleMan arrested for burglary, after being confronted by citizens
A Casper man is facing recommended burglary charges, after a liquor store employee accused the man of attempting to steal from their parked vehicle. According the police affidavit in the case,...
View ArticleStocks jump as hopes rise for progress on China trade talks
Aug 17, 2018 By MARLEY JAY , AP Markets Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose late in the day Friday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The...
View ArticleRecent Births (8/6/18- 8/11/18)
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 ArticleNatrona County School District responds to Forbes article
The Natrona County School District says that it is making more detailed records available, after an article was published on the Forbes.com website, saying that the NCSD spent nearly $10 million in...
View ArticleColorado girls’ bodies were submerged in crude oil 4 days
By KATHLEEN FOODY and JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) — The bodies of two young girls were submerged in crude oil for four days before authorities discovered them on Thursday,...
View ArticleWyoming People Trust Leland Christensen for Treasurer
Did you know that Wyoming has more than $20 billion in permanent savings? That money is set aside for Wyoming people. It is a Wyoming birthright. Wyoming’s savings take revenue from depletable mineral...
View ArticleNatrona County School District officials explain school credit card use
Officials with the Natrona County School District held a press conference on Saturday morning to address concerns over credit card expenses brought to light in a news article that published yesterday....
View ArticleRepublican insurgent gives Wyoming Senate incumbent a fight
By MEAD GRUVER, Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Years ago, orthopedic surgeon John Barrasso gave regular health advice on the evening television news, Wyoming-wide exposure that established a...
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