Obituaries are a complimentary service of County 17. To order a free or custom obit, please follow the link at
Oil City News
Oil City News is Central Wyoming's largest locally owned, independent news platform. We specialize in hyperlocal coverage of the people, places and events that shape the community we love. Oil City's award-winning staff or Casper-based, professional journalists are dedicated to bringing readers stories fast, first and forever free.
More Stories from this Author
Gordon signs five bills into Wyoming law Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon announced the signature of five bills into law on Wednesday. The governor's website provides a
Judge rules Wyoming is failing constitutional mandate to fund education
"It’s about empowering educators with the resources, support, and respect they deserve," Judge Amen wrote.
Former UW Cowboy Josh Allen wins NFL MVP with the Bills
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen was honored on Thursday night with the 2024 AP NFL
Wyoming Downs, Casper-based Derby Club owners enter joint venture
CASPER, Wyo. — The owners of Wyoming Downs LLC will be joining business forces with the Casper-based owners of Derby
C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, Oct. 28
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Oct. 28. This information was
Arrests, Arraignments for Tuesday, Oct. 29
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the
C17 Crime Clips for Monday, Oct. 28
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette from Friday and the weekend. This
C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Oct. 25
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette on Thursday and early Friday. This
Arrests, Arraignments for Friday, Oct. 25
CASPER, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the
Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, Oct. 24
CASPER, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the
C17 Crime Clips for Wednesday, Oct. 23
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette on Tuesday, Oct. 22, obtained through
Arrests, Arraignments for Wednesday, Oct. 23
CASPER, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the
Game and Fish asks hunters to submit harvest surveys
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to know how hunts went throughout the state this year.
Gordon awards $9.6 million through WIP for Wyoming workforce programs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon awarded $9.63 million in competitive funding to 27 workforce development, innovation and research programs
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in grants to Wyoming nonprofits
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Wyoming Humanities, the state’s affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, recently granted nine different nonprofit
Teton Pass roadway collapses; long-term closure expected
JACKSON, Wyo. — The roadway alongside Teton Pass at mile marker 12.8 has collapsed, according to a Teton County Wyoming
Want to quit smoking in 2024? American Lung Association offers free resources, tips for dropping tobacco.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — This time of year, thousands of people across Wyoming make resolutions to take on personal challenges, accomplish
Top environmental stewards awarded at Wyoming Weed and Pest Conference
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council, or WWPC, celebrated the achievements of four distinguished individuals at its
Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy grows to over $2B in 2022
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy increased to $2.02 billion, or 4.1% of the state’s GDP, according to the
Governor Gordon’s budget proposal starts with $20 million in property tax relief and savings
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has introduced a budget proposal for the next two years, focusing on sustainable spending while
(VIDEO) Ring of Fire eclipse to illuminate Wyoming skies on Oct. 14
CASPER, Wyo. — A unique astronomical event is on the horizon for Wyoming. On Oct.14, an annular solar eclipse, commonly
F.E. Warren AFB airman killed in Colorado Humvee incident identified
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — F.E. Warren Air Force Base has identified the airman who died in a Humvee incident in Colorado
Yellowstone National Park sees surge in recreation visits in August
CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park reported a significant increase in recreational visits this August, with numbers reaching 846,389. This
1 dead, 1 injured in Park County motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash on WY 296 near Cody resulted in one fatality and another person injured.
CyberWyoming’s student challenge focuses on safeguarding internet-connected medical devices
The third annual Cyber-In-A-Box School Video Challenge focuses on the subject of medical internet of things items.
Wyoming Democratic Party voices support for former library executive director
CASPER, Wyo. — After the Campbell County Library Board voted on Friday to terminate the employment of library Executive Director
CNFR 2023 championship day results: Gillette’s Haiden Thompson takes 1st in Women’s All Around
Gillette College's own Haiden Thompson took first place in Women's All Around.
(PHOTOS) NWS in Riverton captures stunning views of Northern Lights on Thursday night
Staff working overnight at the National Weather Service in Riverton’s office were treated to an amazing spectacle Thursday as the
USDA conservation funding now available
Farmers, ranchers and landowners interested in any of the following programs need to apply by March 20, for funding in