Robert Parks Changes Plea In Glenrock Kidnapping Case
A Casper man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a Glenrock toddler, and triggering an Amber Alert last year, has changed his plea.
Nicholas Stone Charged With Two Counts Of Aggravated Assault
A Casper man involved in an incident that prompted four schools to lock down has made an appearance in court.
Pete White Pleads Not Guilty To Aggravated Robbery Charges
One of three men charged in a Casper liquor store robbery denies he took part.
Casper City Council Passes Second Reading of Revised Smoking Ban
Council is now one vote away from passing an amended public indoor smoking ban.
Incident Near Casper Schools Prompts Lockdown
Several Natrona County School District facilities were locked down Tuesday morning while Casper Police investigated a nearby incident.
Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]
An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon. UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that [...]
Casper News
- ●Nasty by Nature Skate Jam Hits Laramie May 25th
- ●Census Data Shows Continued Growth for Wyoming
- ●Robert Parks Changes Plea In Glenrock Kidnapping Case
- ●The 18th Annual Kids Fishing Day Event Is Set For June 1 In Casper
- ●Council Considers Proposed Fire, Police Budgets For FY14
- ●Never Flinch 5k Walk/Run 10K Walk/Run May 25th
Wyoming News
National & World News
Boston Bombing Suspect’s Hearing Rescheduled Again
Obama’s Drone Speech Welcomed In Pakistan, Yemen
First Funeral Today In Moore/AP NewsMinute
House Preserves Its Own Budget As Others Face Cuts
Report: Nation’s Kids Need To Get More Physical
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reading, writing, ‘rithmetic — and phys ed? The Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for stu...
Wyoming Highway Patrol Prepared For Memorial Day Weekend
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be out in force this Memorial Day Weekend. The patrol says it will be paying particular attention to enforcing seat belt law as part of a nationwide...
U.S. Homes Sales Tick Up To Highest In 3 1/2 Years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale. The National Association...
Moore Residents Come Home To Pick Up The Pieces
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The residents of Moore, Okla., affected by a deadly tornado are coming back to find their belongings scattered and their homes left in pieces. Monday’s tornado killed at least 24 pe...
June 1st Is Free Fishing Day In Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Both Wyoming residents and nonresidents may fish for free in the state on June 1. The Wyoming Legislature authorized Free Fishing Day in 2003. Free Fishing Day applies to all waters...
Moore Oklahoma Tornado Death Toll Revised
MOORE, Okla. (AP) _ The state medical examiner’s office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott said Tuesday morni...
Study: Casper Air Quality Improves Since Smoke Ban
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A study conducted by anti-smoking groups found that air quality improved in Casper businesses that ceased to allow smoking when a city-wide smoking ban took effect. Air quality...
Wyoming Jobless Rate Falls To 4.8 Percent
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell slightly in April to 4.8 percent. The jobless rate was 4.9 percent in March. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the state’s unemploymen...
More Tornadoes In Forecast For Central U.S. Tuesday
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., says...
Game & Fish Trapping Wolves, Grizzly Bears
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has begun trapping wolves and grizzly bears in western Wyoming. The idea behind the trapping is to help monitor the wolves and bears. The agency...
High Court To Weigh In On Legislative Prayers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town. The justices said...
Waiting To See Who Won Powerball/AP NewsMinute
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — The Florida town of Zephyrhills (ZEH’-fur-hills), population 13,000 about 30 miles northeast of Tampa, is buzzing with curiosity over who bought the single winning ticket in th...
Yellowstone Inspecting Boats For Invasive Species
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — All watercraft entering Yellowstone National Park’s lakes must first pass an inspection for invasive species. National Park Service staff will also conduct daily...
Gov. Mead’s Groundwater Test Proposal Gets Good Revie...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead’s proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites is getting favorable reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives. Mead ...
Pepsi To Remain Beverage Provider At UW
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Pepsi manufacturer and distributor Wyoming Beverage Inc. will remain the exclusive beverage provider at the University of Wyoming for the next 10 years. UW and the company have agreed...
Casper man dies in Montana crash
An 86-year-old Casper man died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Park City, west of Billings.
Sheriff: 7 Still Unaccounted For
GRANBURY, Texas (AP) — A North Texas county sheriff says seven people remain unaccounted for after a massive tornado claimed six lives. Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds says emergency responders are searching...
Warming Up Today With Thunderstorms Across The East
Craig Johnson: New Book and Longmire- Season 2 [AUDIO]
Staff, Facilities Cutbacks Expected at State-Run Parks This Summer
Kelly Smith Sentenced For Interfering With A Police Investigation
Snowy Range Road Update
A Moist, Cool Day With Warmer Weather Ahead
Smokefree Natrona County Preparing for Referendum Campaign
Casper City Council Begins Budget Review Process
Nicholas Stone Charged With Two Counts Of Aggravated Assault
Laramie Homicide Suspect Appears in Court
Pete White Pleads Not Guilty To Aggravated Robbery Charges