Gallery: Oil City News's 2025 Year in Photos

Gallery: Oil City News's 2025 Year in Photos

CASPER, Wyo. –– The United States is undoubtedly in an era of political and cultural upheaval. However, Wyoming’s towns and communities still offer moments of beauty, joy and whimsey. Here is a look back at Oil City News’s staff picks of favorite images from the year 2025. Thank you to all of the people who briefly allowed us glimpses into their lives to help tell the little and big stories of our communities. Have a safe New Year’s celebration …

2025 Year in Review: Stories from our communities

There were so many wonderful stories from our communities during 2025. Take a look back at the stories that made us a smile (or maybe shed a tear or two) – and see if you can guess what was our most popular read. 18. Horses lead the way to healing in the Snowy Mountains by Edwina Mason Former Army officer Ali Coulton has married her military experience with her understanding of horses to help others heal. Photo: Ali Coulton. When Ali Colton talk…

2025 Year in Review: Stories from the Illawarra community

The best of the Illawarra community shone through in so many wonderful stories during 2025. Take a look back at the stories that made us a smile (or maybe shed a tear or two) – and see if you can guess what was our most popular read. 20. A proud old builder revisits first home built in Koonawarra estate 60 years ago by Michele Tydd Neil Kirkwood in front of the first home built in the Koonawarra housing estate. Photo: Michele Tydd. Neil Kirkwood…

2025 Year in Review: 15 community stories from across the Riverina

2025 has flown past in the blink of an eye. As always, it’s the people who made our communities strong this year. Here are 15 stories showcasing the highs, the lows, the histories and the human stories of our region. 15. Wagga cookie queen celebrates magical ‘re-birthday’ seven years after lifesaving transplant by Marguerite McKinnon Jenny Nixon celebrating her seventh “re-birthday”. Photo: Supplied. Wagga baker Jenny Nixon was celebrating the s…