Oil City News

https://OilCity.news
Screenshot of the Oil City News website
Oil City News LLC is a nonpartisan, locally owned, independent media organization based in Casper, Wyoming, and the largest locally owned news platform in Central Wyoming. The outlet specializes in hyperlocal coverage of the people, places, and events that shape Casper and surrounding communities within 50 miles, delivering accurate, impartial reporting free to all readers with no paywall. Its website generates approximately 2 million monthly page views, placing it among the largest news websites in Wyoming.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Casper, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2014
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Casper and Central Wyoming

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Sports
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Shawn Houck
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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