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Natrona County Arrest Log (7/11/24 – 7/15/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
A Big Wildfire Is Now Burning In Natrona County
Summertime in Wyoming is prime time for wildfires across the state, and there's a big one burning in a remote area of Natrona County. The Oregon Trail Fire has already burned over 1500 acres and is still burning 18-20 miles north of Oregon Trail Road near Prospect Hill Interpretive Site.
Natrona County School District’s Enrollment Continues to Decrease
The Natrona County School District's enrollment last year decreased, and it's projected to decrease further this year. The district estimates there will be about 12,289 students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. This will mark a decade-long drop in attendance. Staffing has been reduced as a result along with state...
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/8/24–7/14/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.”
Supporters of senior citizen service district host second town hall Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — Several organizations that support Natrona County seniors will sponsor a second town hall meeting Thursday evening to discuss a proposed Natrona County Senior Citizens Service District which will be on the Aug. 20 primary election ballot. The event will be at the Central Wyoming Senior Services...
No lawyer? A new program in Casper could help you navigate the court system.
CASPER—Walking into the Natrona County Townsend Justice Center is a bit daunting. You’re met with security, asked to part with electronic devices and then shepherded through a metal detector. Take a quick right, then left, and just past the elevator you arrive at the Natrona County Court Navigator...
Wildfire causes power outages in Casper, surrounding areas
Jul. 15—A wildfire near the Dave Johnston Power Plant caused widespread power outages in Casper and surrounding municipalities, according to a spokesman for Rocky Mountain Power. More than 20,000 customers in Natrona County found themselves sans power on Monday afternoon. Rocky Mountain Power spokesman Jonathan Whitesides told the Star-Tribune...
Man pleads guilty after Evansville hotel drug bust; more charged in District Court
CASPER, Wyo. — A Colorado resident with Torrington roots pleaded guilty to federal meth distribution charges on Wednesday in a case that saw the seizure of 2.6 pounds of methamphetamine and 2,730 fentanyl pills from an Evansville hotel on March 19. One source told Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation...
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