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DAYTON, Wyo. — Public and private infrastructure in western Sheridan County is increasingly threatened by the uncontained Elk Fire, which began with a lightning strike Friday. Officials have closed a large area, including recreational areas, but the fire has already caused destruction in several locations. A...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne police arrested an 18-year-old student, Tyler Bathke, following a lockdown at East High School. Bathke turned himself in on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and now faces a felony charge for making terroristic threats. The incident occurred on Thursday, Sept. 26, when ...

Jim Brownlee: 1953 – 2024 Remembering the wonderful life of James (Jim) Russle Brownlee, who lived a full and vibrant 71 years. He passed away on September 23, 2024, surrounded by love at Lifecare Center of Casper, Wyoming. Jim’s journey began in Marquette, Michigan, on March 11, 1953, as the beloved son of Robert Willis Brownlee and Margerie Anne Stonehouse. He cherish...

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Dr. Frederick William “Eric” Cubin III wants his old job back. In April, Gov. Mark Gordon removed him from the Wyoming Board of Medicine for his February support of a bill to regulate gender-affirming surgeries for children. On Aug. 29, C...

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 represent all of the arrests made in a given time period. T...

CASPER, Wyo. — The city of Casper received about $8 million in federal grants since passing its fiscal year budget last summer, and the Casper City Council approved a budget amendment allowing it to spend those dollars at its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct 1. The g ...

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to driving over and trapping a fellow Frosty’s bar patron under his truck in May. James Sack, who was 55 when arrested, entered the plea to the single count of DUI resulting in serious bodily injury during his arraignment before Natrona County District Court Judge Kerri Johnson. Felony ...

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming 4-H program is inviting youth ages 5–18 to join its ranks during National 4-H Week, which takes place Oct. 6–12. This year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” highlights the program’s commitment to developing leadership skills and preparing young people for success, a news release said. Wyoming 4-H, a program of the Univers...

CASPER, Wyo. — This coming weekend, children ages 7–14 will be able to learn about some of the animals that used to roam the Earth at the Tate Geological Museum’s “Mesozoic Monsters” presentation. The free event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5. T...

CASPER, Wyo. — A cold front moving through the region today will bring significantly cooler temperatures, with highs averaging 15–35 degrees lower than yesterday’s record-breaking warmth. A freeze is possible tonight, particularly in the lower elevations of the Bighorn Basin and Wind River Basin and in Natrona County’s lower elevations, where freeze watches have been issued. Casper was among the c