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From Laramie Live, Oil City News and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Laramie Live9 minutes ago
Chuck Gray Wins Wyoming Congressional Race, on Laramie LiveThe Associated Press called the race at 9:40 p.m., confirming Gray's decisive lead.
Oil City News12 minutes ago
Election 2026: Wyoming, Natrona County voters retain all judges, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Three Natrona County judicial seats were up for retention in Tuesday’s election, and voters opted to retain them all. Locally, Natrona County voters retained Seventh District Judges Kerri M. Johnson and Daniel Forgey. Johnson received 14,629 votes in favor with 4,109 votes against. Forgey netted 14,211 votes in favor with 4,837 votes
Cap City News12 minutes ago
Election 2026: Short elected as Wyoming secretary of state, on Cap City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Converse County Commissioner Robert Short will be Wyoming's next secretary of state. In Tuesday's race, called by the Associated Press at
Cap City News17 minutes ago
Election 2026: Gray to succeed Hageman as Wyoming’s next US House representative, on Cap City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has chosen to send Secretary of State Chuck Gray to Washington, D.C., to fill the state's lone U.S. House of Representatives seat
Casper Star-Tribune21 minutes ago
Natrona County elected officer, commissioner results, on Casper Star-TribuneThe commission race delivered a narrow victory at the top and a return to familiar leadership, while uncontested county offices revealed another story about voter participation.
Oil City News32 minutes ago
Election 2026: County fire, Casper Mountain fire, Senior Citizen’s Service, county conservation districts elect directors, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Tuesday’s ballot included the director races for the Natrona County Fire, Casper Mountain Fire, Senior Citizen’s Service and Natrona County Conservation districts. Four of the races were uncontested, including one of two full-term Natrona County Fire District director spots in which John Bentley was the sole candidate. Three candidates sought the two
Oil City News36 minutes ago
Election 2026: Childress to succeed Boyer as Bar Nunn mayor; Jarrard, Melissa Childress take council seats, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Bar Nunn has chosen its next mayor. Voters in Tuesday’s election picked Brian Childress to succeed outgoing Mayor Peter Boyer, who vacated the position in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Rep. Bill Allemand in Wyoming House District 58. Childress received 515 votes, good for 65.27% of the vote, to Councilman Tim Ficken’s
Cowboy State Daily41 minutes ago
Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, on Cowboy State DailyPartly sunny skies across Wyoming on Wednesday. Mostly cloudy overnight, gradually becoming mostly clear in some areas. Highs from the low 40s to mid 50s. Lows in the 20s and low 30s.
Casper Star-Tribune41 minutes ago
They’re back: One Casper College trustee returns after two years as election results reshape local education boards, on Casper Star-TribuneOne familiar face is returning to the Casper College board after two years away, while an anticipated showdown over local education leadership never materialized.
Oil City News43 minutes ago
Election 2026: Natrona County voters approve 2% lodging, fifth-cent taxes, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County voters have renewed their support for the optional Fifth Cent retail sales tax and the 2% lodging tax that applies to hotels and other short-stay operations. In Tuesday’s election, the 2% lodging tax received 17,719 votes in favor to 4,213 votes against. The tax is paid by visitors who stay
Oil City News46 minutes ago
Election 2026: Applegate, Kinder and McConnaughey voted to Casper College Board of Trustees, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Three of seven Casper College Board of Trustees candidates have been voted onto the board. In Tuesday’s election, the top three vote-getters were Dave Applegate, Anna Kinder and Ryan McConnaughey. They defeated challengers Liz Batton, Fatima Bujosa, Euginie Burkett and Marshall Stewart. Applegate received the most votes at 8,824, followed by Kinder
Oil City News52 minutes ago
Election 2026: Gierke unseats Blackford for Evansville mayor; new faces to join Town Council, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Evansville will see yet another change in leadership after Tuesday’s general election as voters chose challenger Phil Gierke to unseat interim Mayor Ernie Blackford. Gierke was among the five candidates seeking to fill Blackford’s seat after Blackford was named interim mayor in November 2025 following the resignation of former mayor Candace Machado.
Oil City News56 minutes ago
Election 2026: Hobza, Bond, Haskins, Wingerter elected to Casper City Council, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Casper voters have elected their next City Council, sending four candidates, including two incumbents, to City Hall. Ward I voters chose Brett Hobza, who earned 1,871 votes, good for 50.9% of the vote, compared to challenger Jessie Bell’s 1,785 votes. A retired architect and planner, Hobza’s campaign was focused on housing affordability,
Oil City News1 hour ago
Election 2026: Juarez retains Mills mayoral seat; Butcher, Sutherland remain on council, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Mills Mayor Leah Juarez successfully retained her seat Tuesday, defeating her challenger, City Council President Brad Neumiller. In Tuesday’s election, Juarez received 493 votes to Neumiller’s 367. Juarez sought reelection with a focus on stretching city dollars, improving public safety and managing local growth. During her term in office, she said she
Oil City News1 hour ago
Casper PD to join Wyoming drug enforcement initiative, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department will join other departments throughout the state in a program of alcohol, tobacco and kratom inspections headed by the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police, or WASCOP. The compliance monitoring program mandates local law enforcement to perform two inspections per year for every establishment in Casper
Oil City News2 hours ago
Casper Council OK’s pair of annexation requests, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted at its Tuesday meeting to approve annexation and zoning measures for two separate properties, bringing a half-acre commercial parcel along Bryan-Evansville Road and a quarter-acre residential parcel creating the Nissen Addition into the city limits. The city approved the annexation and General Industrial zoning for approximately 0.5
Casper Star-Tribune2 hours ago
PHOTOS: Big crowd, big night. See inside WYO Sports Ranch’s Election Night Watch Party, on Casper Star-TribuneThe energy was high and the crowd was ready as WYO Sports Ranch brought the community together for an exciting election night watch party filled with conversation, anticipation, and memorable
Casper Star-Tribune3 hours ago
Wyoming voters pick Hageman for US Senate, Gray for House, on Casper Star-TribuneWyoming officially has its next members of Congress in Rep. Harriet Hageman and Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray.
Casper Star-Tribune3 hours ago
AP calls governor's race for Barlow, on Casper Star-TribuneEric Barlow is now governor-elect of Wyoming.
Oil City News3 hours ago
2026 General Election Results Live: Natrona County, local cities and towns, Casper College and more, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — General election polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results are provided by the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Contested races include Natrona County Board of Commissioners; Casper City Council Wards I, II and III; Evansville mayor and Town Council; Mills mayor and City Council; Bar Nunn mayor and Town Council; and
Oil City News3 hours ago
2026 General Election Results Live: Wyoming Senate, House of Representatives races, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — General election polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results are provided by the Associated Press. Contested races include Wyoming House Districts 36, 37, 38, 57, 58 and 59. Uncontested races include Wyoming Senate Districts 27 and 29 and Wyoming House Districts 35, 56 and 62. All results are unofficial until
Oil City News3 hours ago
2026 Wyoming General Election Results Live: US House/Senate and statewide races, Prop 1, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — General election polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results are provided by the Associated Press. Contested races include U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Wyoming’s statewide races: governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction. Uncontested races include Wyoming treasurer and auditor. All results are unofficial until certified by county
Oil City News4 hours ago
(VIDEO) Casper City Council to vote on building code updates, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — After weeks of debate among city staff, the Casper City Council will consider ultimately approving a series of updates to the city’s building codes at its Tuesday meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Casper City Hall, located at 200 N. David St. Under the proposed ordinance, Casper
Oil City News4 hours ago
Natrona County commissioners appoint board members, approve burial assistance, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of Commissioners appointed five people to local boards and approved burial assistance for an indigent resident during a brief Tuesday meeting. Gathering at 5:30 p.m. at the Natrona County Courthouse, commissioners moved through their consent agenda while voters across the county cast ballots on Election Day. The board
WyoFile6 hours ago
Wyomingites go to the polls to vote on the economy, the state's next governor and 'change', on WyoFileA proposition to cut the residential property tax by half divided voters, as did the current state of politics and the economy.
Casper Star-Tribune8 hours ago
Election Day through the lens: Natrona County voters head to the polls, on Casper Star-TribuneNatrona County voters are making their voices heard as they head to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. From voters casting their ballots to the activity at polling
Cowboy State Daily8 hours ago
Court Upholds Wind Lease That Made Chuck Gray And Mark Gordon Fight For Months, on Cowboy State DailyThe Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a state board's lease for a Converse County wind project, that Gov. Mark Gordon and Chuck Gray fought about for more than a year. "Do you want to step outside?” Gordon asked Gray at one point.
Oil City News9 hours ago
Natrona County commissioners to approve board appointments during brief Tuesday meeting, on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Five board appointments and an indigent burial assistance request appear on the consent agenda for the Natrona County Board of Commissioners meeting today. Commissioners are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the second-floor courtroom of the Natrona County Courthouse, 200 N. Center St. The meeting will be broadcast live on the county’s
WyomingNews.com10 hours ago
Diocese, Casper church deny knowledge of alleged abuse, on WyomingNews.comYour Wyoming Link10 hours ago
Applications open for Shop with a Cop in Natrona County, on Your Wyoming LinkThe holiday season is approaching and Natrona County law enforcement is preparing to spread some Christmas cheer.
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Oil City News10 hours ago
Casper PD Incident Report logs (11/2/26–11/3/26), on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD
Oil City News10 hours ago
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (11/2/26–11/3/26), on Oil City NewsCASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The NCSO Incident
Cowboy State Daily11 hours ago
Mills Man Pleads Not Guilty To Threatening To Kill Man With "Monster Of A Handgun", on Cowboy State DailyA 28-year-old Mills man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to pointing a “monster of a handgun” at a couple in his truck and threatening to kill the man. A neighbor said he was waving the "massive" gun around and “screaming get the (expletive) out of my truck.”
The Sheridan Press11 hours ago
Mother-daughter duo expands Casper boutique to Sheridan, on The Sheridan PressA Casper boutique is expanding with a new location in downtown Sheridan, and owner Amanda Jones said the store will have “a little bit of everything for everybody.”
My Country 95.513 hours ago
Here’s What Casper Dog Owners Need To Know About Park Rules, on My Country 95.5Casper's got two spots where your dog can actually run free, but there are some ground rules everyone needs to follow.
Casper Star-Tribune13 hours ago
Election Day is here, and 5,000 Natrona County voters have already cast their ballot, on Casper Star-TribuneA surge in early voting signals heightened interest in an election with major implications for homeowners, local governments and Wyoming’s political future.
K2 Radio13 hours ago
Casper Community Gathers To Pack Winter Bags With United Way, on K2 RadioCasper's Metro Coffee teams up with United Way on November 10 to fill winter bags. Warm drinks and warm hearts.
Casper Star-Tribune14 hours ago
Wyoming lawmakers want tougher penalties. These 11 bills could change criminal law in ways you might not expect, on Casper Star-TribuneFrom higher fines to decades behind bars, lawmakers are proposing changes that could reshape criminal punishment across Wyoming.
Casper Star-Tribune15 hours ago
This Casper man beat a felony. But the charge alone cost him a job offer and his wife, who admitted to the crime, on Casper Star-TribuneA Natrona County man's felony theft case unraveled months after he was charged, leaving questions about the evidence, the prosecution's decisions and the personal cost of an accusation that never
Casper Star-Tribune16 hours ago
Millions have diabetes. Many don't even know it. A free Casper class aims to change that, on Casper Star-TribuneWith more than 40 million Americans living with diabetes and millions unaware they have it, a free Casper class is offering a chance to learn what everyone should know about
In brief
The short notes of Good Day Casper’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Election DayNatrona County Clerk Tracy Good said the office had processed 5,121 in-person ballots as of Friday, more than at this point in 2022.
Natrona County Clerk Tracy Good said the office had processed 5,121 in-person ballots as of Friday, more than at this point in 2022. If you're still holding a mailed ballot, it has to reach the clerk's office by the close of polls today.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Oil City News
Gas pricesNatrona County's average gas price fell 8 cents in a week to $4.03 per gallon, the lowest in Wyoming, according to AAA data.
Natrona County's average gas price fell 8 cents in a week to $4.03 per gallon, the lowest in Wyoming, according to AAA data. The statewide average is $4.30 and the national average is $4.16.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Oil City News
Rodeo canceledThe Great American PRCA Rodeo set for Sat., Nov.
The Great American PRCA Rodeo set for Sat., Nov. 7 at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds has been canceled over feed-related health concerns involving its bucking horses. Stock contractor Dona Vold Larsen told Oil City News the illness is non-communicable and the horses are recovering. All tickets purchased will be refunded.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Wyoming News Now, Oil City News
ChamberCasper native Dr. Nicholas Whipps is the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce's new executive director, effective Nov.
Casper native Dr. Nicholas Whipps is the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce's new executive director, effective Nov. 2. Board Chair Cece Tolin said he understands "what makes Casper special." My Country 95.5 says he worked with veterans at Casper College before moving to the city and its recreation department.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Wyoming News Now, My Country 95.5
VolleyballDefending champs Kelly Walsh (4A), Lovell (3A), Big Horn (2A) and Cokeville (1A) return to Casper for the Wyoming State Volleyball Championships.
Defending champs Kelly Walsh (4A), Lovell (3A), Big Horn (2A) and Cokeville (1A) return to Casper for the Wyoming State Volleyball Championships. First serve is Thursday at 1 p.m. for all four classifications at the Ford Wyoming Center.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Casper Star-Tribune