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Posted inBreaking News
Deputies make arrest in South Washington Street shooting case
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man is facing aggravated assault charges following a May 11 shooting on South Washington Street that injured a 16-year-old boy, the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Authorities arrested Sebastian Belden, 21, of Casper, on May 23 around 7:30 p.m. without incident. He is currently being held at the Natrona […]
Posted inEnergy
Natrona County’s average gas price rises slightly, remains Wyoming’s cheapest
CASPER, Wyo. — A month-long slide in Natrona County’s average gas price ended in the past week as the average ticked upward a penny as the national average dropped by the same amount. The nation’s average price of gasoline rose, then fell, and remains just below its week-ago level at $3.13 per gallon, according to […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (5/23/25–5/27/25)
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 […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (5/21/25–5/22/25)
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 […]
Posted inLatest News
Natrona County commissioners review preliminary FY26 budget requests
CASPER, Wyo. — Facing an anticipated $3 million drop in property tax revenue, the Natrona County Board of Commissioners reviewed its preliminary $64.88 million budget for fiscal year 2026, scrutinizing requests from various departments and entities for staffing, program funding and facility maintenance. The expected drop in revenue underscores the need for budgets to be […]
Posted inCounty Government
Natrona County commissioners address public records, road vacation, lease renewals
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners convened Tuesday to address a diverse agenda, including updates on ongoing legal matters and road projects, public hearings on land use and public records, and further discussion regarding state land leases on Casper Mountain. Deputy County Attorney Leda Pojman gave an update on Title 25 […]
Posted inSchools
As Wyoming gets rid of gun-free zones, schools wrestle with limited control
By Joseph Beaudet, Klark Byrd, Rachel Finch, Jasmine Hall, Hector Martinez, Braden Schiller and Ivy Secrest In Campbell County, a place where nearly 90% of voters are registered Republicans, public schools already allow workers to carry concealed guns on school property. Still, the district found itself busy this spring revising those rules ahead of a […]
Posted inBusiness
Travel brings Natrona County $377.8M, supports 3,400 jobs in 2024
CASPER, Wyo. — Tourism significantly boosted Natrona County’s economy in 2024, injecting nearly $378 million in direct spending and supporting over 3,400 jobs, and local tax revenues saw a slight increase along with increased visitor expenditures, according to a new economic analysis. The report, prepared for the Wyoming Office of Tourism by Dean Runyan Associates, details the […]
Posted inEnergy
Natrona County gas prices continue to fall amid national rise
CASPER, Wyo. — Even as the nation’s average price of unleaded gasoline returned to a rise after just one week, climbing 6.1 cents compared to a week ago, Natrona County’s average continued to fall for its fourth straight week. The national average now stands at $3.14 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (5/16/25–5/19/25)
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 […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (5/15/25–5/16/25)
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 […]
Posted inLocal Schools
Public weighs in on proposed NCSD1 campus gun policy
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District 1 hosted a public forum Thursday to gather community input on its proposed policy for complying with the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act, which permits authorized staff and volunteers to carry concealed firearms on school grounds following specific training and permitting requirements. The session saw mixed reactions […]
Posted inPeople
5 from Casper earn degrees, college honors
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper students who have gone on to further their education are graduating and receiving end-of-year honors. Among those are:
Posted inLatest News
Wyoming governor orders flags to half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset Thursday, May 15 to recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2025. Congress established Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week in 1962 through a joint […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (5/13/25–5/14/25)
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 […]
Posted inSchools
NCSD1 trustees hear pleas for skilled trades investment
CASPER, Wyo. — Amid rumors of program cuts, the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees faced a wave of public support for its Career and Technical Education programs and the Pathways Innovation Center during Tuesday’s meeting, with community members emphasizing the critical role of skilled trades in the local economy. While district officials […]
Posted inSchools
NCSD1 trustees have 1st reading for sex-based facility use policy
CASPER, Wyo. — A new policy mandating the use of designated facilities based on biological sex was introduced by the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday. Following the dictates of a new state statute, the proposed “Exclusive Use Designated Facilities” policy outlines specific rules for restroom, changing room and sleeping area access […]
Posted inSchools
NCSD1 board hears 1st reading of updated in-school cellphone use policy
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District 1 trustees introduced an updated policy concerning the use of personal cellphones and other technology by students and staff Tuesday. This policy, identified as Board Policy 5376 and titled “Student and Staff Use of Personal Cell Phones and Other Technology,” was presented for its first reading. The policy […]
Posted inSchools
NCSD1 trustees approve $476K in projects, contracts, $1.27M maintenance plan
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved several contracts for facility projects, a resource contract and a list of major maintenance recommendations for the 2024–25 fiscal year. The board unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included recommendations for various bids and contracts. Among the items were contracts […]
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Theodore, Charlotte top list of popular baby names in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Theodore and Charlotte were the most popular names chosen for newborns in Wyoming in 2024, according to data released by the Wyoming Department of Health. The WDH’s Vital Statistics Services reviewed official Wyoming birth certificates to determine the leading names. For male newborns, Theodore was the top choice, followed in order by […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County Recent Arrests (5/12/25–5/13/25)
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 […]
Posted inSchools
NCSD1 committee drafts concealed carry, campus firearm rules
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District 1 Board Policy Committee finalized plans on Monday for training and qualifications related to firearms for employees and volunteers, moving forward with a new policy that aligns with a state law allowing concealed carry on school grounds. The proposed rule is a response to the Wyoming Repeal Gun […]