Author: Brendan LaChance

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

The 34th annual Casper College Humanities Festival kicks off on Wednesday, Feb. 20. This year’s fesitval is titled “Around the World” and will run from February 20-22, according to a... Read more »

02/15/19 3:51 PM

Legislature Round-up: Wyoming Beer Freedom, opioid prescription limits, midwife services and more

02/15/19 8:50 AM

Mountain Daylight Time bill fails in the Senate

02/15/19 8:07 AM

Senate passes Buffalo version of vets’ nursing facility bill

The Senate passed a bill on third reading that would place the Wyoming Veterans’ Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo instead of Casper or Sheridan. The bill was passed on Thursday,... Read more »

02/14/19 5:43 PM

School board receives 2 bids to purchase closed elementary building

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees Infrastructure Committee received two bids on the sale of the former North Casper Elementary School building, according to Infrastructure Committee Chair Clark... Read more »

02/14/19 5:10 PM

Council to authorize $8 million loan application to fight pipeline corrosion

Casper City Council was asked to make a resolution authorizing an $8 million loan application at their Tuesday, Feb. 12 work session. The proposed application would be submitted to the... Read more »

02/14/19 4:34 PM

Mills in negotiations with USA Trucking over dust, noise and runoff concerns

The Mills Town Council adopted a resolution to continue negotiations with USA Trucking, LLC during its Wednesday, Feb. 13 Council meeting. Mills residents have voiced complaints to the Council over... Read more »

02/14/19 2:31 PM

Mills Town Council: funding for abused children, Bar Nunn building inspections, fair housing and more

The Mills Town Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Here is summary of most of the Council’s Wednesday actions: The Town Council passed a resolution to enter... Read more »

02/14/19 1:26 PM

Council discusses property annexations anticipating 2020 Census

City Council discussed annexing certain properties into the City of Casper at their Tuesday, Feb.12 work session. City Manager J. Carter Napier suggested Council look into adding some properties in... Read more »

02/14/19 11:49 AM

Downtown redevelopment proposals deadline today

The City of Casper’s RFP (Request for Proposals) for redeveloping the old Plains Furniture and adjacent properties expires at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14th, according to city officials. The applications... Read more »

02/14/19 11:47 AM

Council talks mandatory training for liquor servers

The Casper City Council discussed what Mayor Charlie Powell called “friction points” in the proposed new liquor ordinance, during a Tuesday, Feb. 12 Council work session. The discussion concluded with... Read more »

02/13/19 4:03 PM

Legislature Round-up: school bus cameras, death benefits, the definition of ‘meat’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Here is a round-up of some of Tuesday’s activity: A bill that would allow video footage to assess... Read more »

02/13/19 2:40 PM

Cedar Springs Wind Energy project director briefs City Council

The Cedar Springs Wind Energy Project director Ryan Fitzpatrick gave the Casper City Council an overview of the project at the Tuesday, Feb. 12 Council meeting. The project will be... Read more »

02/13/19 2:39 PM

City Council discuss parking congestion near Kelly Walsh

Casper City Manager J. Carter Napier discussed congested parking concerns with City Council at their Tuesday Feb. 12 meeting. Napier raised the issue because Council had received requests for assistance... Read more »

02/13/19 2:36 PM

Community Health Center welcomes new leadership

Three new members joined the Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming according to a Wednesday, Feb. 13 CHCCW press release. Dr. Robert Day is the center’s new chief medical officer... Read more »

02/13/19 12:12 PM

Pathways students fixing up 1977 Camaro and 1997 Ford truck for auction (PHOTOS)

Pathways Innovation Center auto program students were fixing up and decking out a car and truck for auction on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Auto class instructor Troy Corson said his class... Read more »

02/13/19 10:51 AM

High winds close Hogadon chair lift

The Prospector chair lift at Hogadon Basin Ski area is closed Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to high winds according the the Parks and Recreation Department. The department said that Hogadon... Read more »

02/13/19 9:23 AM

Councilman Freel offers new liquor ordinance amendment—gets thumbs up

Councilman Steve Freel recommended new changes to the proposed liquor ordinance at the Tuesday, Feb. 12 City Council meeting. Council has been considering changing the liquor ordinance to make it... Read more »

02/12/19 7:12 PM

Steering Committee compare NCSD school performance to rest of Wyoming

The Natrona County School District Academic Steering Committee discussed statewide school performance during their Monday, Feb. 11 meeting. The review was conducted as part of the school board’s efforts to... Read more »

02/12/19 2:08 PM

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

The Veterans’ skilled nursing facility is again slated to be located in Buffalo after the Senate rejected an amendment to place the facility in Casper, on Monday, Feb. 11. The... Read more »

02/12/19 12:33 PM

Legislature Round-up: hunting dogs, online education, ‘Wild Horse Highway’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Monday Feb. 11. Here is a round-up of some of that activity: The House passed a bill on third reading that... Read more »

02/12/19 8:53 AM

Paradise Valley students serenade school board in with Mandarin song

Paradise Valley dual language immersion students sang a Mandarin Chinese song to the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees at the start of their Monday, Feb. 11 meeting. The... Read more »

02/11/19 9:57 PM

City Council February 12 work session agenda: liquor ordinance, wind energy, parking and more

The Casper City Council will hold a regular work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 in the Council Meeting Room at City Hall. The agenda for the work session... Read more »

02/11/19 12:03 PM

Legislature Round-up: probation, grizzly bears, archaeology sites and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Friday, Feb. 8. Here is a round-up of some of that activity: The House passed a bill that would authorize the... Read more »

02/11/19 8:47 AM

Skilled nursing facility: officials say Casper the right choice for veterans

The Veteran’s Skilled Nursing Facility bill is still moving around the Legislature. The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended the bill on Friday, Feb. 8. and it is now scheduled for a... Read more »

02/08/19 5:35 PM

Students push for salamander as Wyo. State Amphibian

A bill moving through the Wyoming Legislature would name the blotched tiger salamander as the official state amphibian. Bill SF 50 passed on second reading in the House Friday, Feb.... Read more »

02/08/19 1:16 PM

Elkhorn Village Addition gets go-ahead from Council

The City Council approved a subdivision agreement to create the “Elkhorn Village Addition,” at the Tuesday, Feb. 5 Caper City Council meeting. It was the third hearing for the re-plat,... Read more »

02/07/19 3:58 PM

Platte River Trails Trust luncheon invite—will unveil new trails projects, chat history and more

The Platte River Trails Trust will be hosting an annual meeting Wednesday, Feb. 20. The PRTT is inviting the public to the luncheon, which will go from 11:30 a.m. to... Read more »

02/07/19 3:55 PM

Carbon capture for coal-fired power plants receives County Commissioners support

The Natrona County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution supporting carbon capture and CO2 utilization projects at coal-fired power generation facilities. The resolution was adopted at the Tuesday, Feb. 5... Read more »

02/07/19 2:34 PM

Refuge during severe cold provided at Wyoming Rescue Mission

The Wyoming Rescue Mission has plenty of shelter for individuals to get out of the extreme cold. The Mission is providing hot meals and said it has more shelter available... Read more »

02/07/19 11:16 AM

Legislature Round-up: abortion reporting, e-cigarettes, ‘Wyoming’s Tomorrow’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a variety of actions of Wednesday, Feb. 6. Here is a round-up of some of Wednesday’s action: The House passed a bill adding requirements for abortion... Read more »

02/07/19 10:19 AM

Council approves additional commissions and boards appointments

The City Council approved several more of its advisory board and commission appointments at the Tuesday, Feb. 5 Council meeting. The Council previously filled most of its appointments but had... Read more »

02/07/19 9:21 AM

Casper convention center forecast cloudy while investors commit in Cheyenne

For at least two decades, Casper officials have known the city was in need of modern, upgraded convention space. In that time, Little America built a 25,000 square foot center... Read more »

02/07/19 9:02 AM

Council highlights ‘We Read’ program as community bright spot

City Council invited “We Read” organizers to speak at their Tuesday, Feb. 5 meeting. The Council said that the literacy program is one of Casper’s “bright spots”. “We Read” is... Read more »

02/07/19 5:27 AM

Nordic trails pass prices hiked for next ski season

The Natrona County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing an increase in Casper Mountain Nordic trails pass fees. The County Commissioners passed the resolution at their Tuesday, Feb. 5... Read more »

02/06/19 10:40 AM

Legislature Round-up: Hemp bill, innovation ‘sandboxes’, UW license plates and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a variety of action on Tuesday, Feb. 6. He is a round-up of some of Tuesday’s activity. The House passed a bill amending the minimum income... Read more »

02/06/19 8:43 AM

Council approves final changes to Casper’s bus routes; could take effect in April

The Casper City Council enacted a resolution to approve changes to the City’s bus route system at their Tuesday, Feb. 5 Council meeting. The Council passed the resolution 8 to... Read more »

02/05/19 7:52 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

Kelly Walsh to stage ‘Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Werner Wildlife Museum seeking entries for ‘Genesis’ artisan show

Legislature Round-up: Wyoming Beer Freedom, opioid prescription limits, midwife services and more

Mountain Daylight Time bill fails in the Senate

Senate passes Buffalo version of vets’ nursing facility bill

School board receives 2 bids to purchase closed elementary building

Council to authorize $8 million loan application to fight pipeline corrosion

Mills in negotiations with USA Trucking over dust, noise and runoff concerns

Mills Town Council: funding for abused children, Bar Nunn building inspections, fair housing and more

Council discusses property annexations anticipating 2020 Census

Downtown redevelopment proposals deadline today

Council talks mandatory training for liquor servers

Legislature Round-up: school bus cameras, death benefits, the definition of ‘meat’ and more

Cedar Springs Wind Energy project director briefs City Council

City Council discuss parking congestion near Kelly Walsh

Community Health Center welcomes new leadership

Pathways students fixing up 1977 Camaro and 1997 Ford truck for auction (PHOTOS)

High winds close Hogadon chair lift

Councilman Freel offers new liquor ordinance amendment—gets thumbs up

Steering Committee compare NCSD school performance to rest of Wyoming

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

Legislature Round-up: hunting dogs, online education, ‘Wild Horse Highway’ and more

Paradise Valley students serenade school board in with Mandarin song

City Council February 12 work session agenda: liquor ordinance, wind energy, parking and more

Legislature Round-up: probation, grizzly bears, archaeology sites and more

Skilled nursing facility: officials say Casper the right choice for veterans

Students push for salamander as Wyo. State Amphibian

Elkhorn Village Addition gets go-ahead from Council

Platte River Trails Trust luncheon invite—will unveil new trails projects, chat history and more

Carbon capture for coal-fired power plants receives County Commissioners support

Refuge during severe cold provided at Wyoming Rescue Mission

Legislature Round-up: abortion reporting, e-cigarettes, ‘Wyoming’s Tomorrow’ and more

Council approves additional commissions and boards appointments

Casper convention center forecast cloudy while investors commit in Cheyenne

Council highlights ‘We Read’ program as community bright spot

Nordic trails pass prices hiked for next ski season

Legislature Round-up: Hemp bill, innovation ‘sandboxes’, UW license plates and more

Council approves final changes to Casper’s bus routes; could take effect in April

Crime

Crime

This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

Police report woman found with drugs, after she requests to be taken to jail

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

Chuck Green, who reported on Oswald’s death for AP, dies

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Obituaries: Short, McClew

Community

City

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

Recent Births (1/28/19 – 2/10/19)

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

Further details released in Friday fire

Wyoming

Emergency

WHP credits safety belts with saving multiple lives in four-vehicle crash

Wyoming lawmakers advance energy equipment tax break

I-80 reopened in Wyoming; winter storm in western Wyoming

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

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API Chili Cook-off Feb. 16 at Casper Events Center

‘It changed my life:’ Casper woman loses 90 pounds after weight-loss surgery

Galleries

City

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

Have-a-Heart Day at Woods teaches students to give (Photos)

Treat loneliness this month of love — Visit Central Wyoming Counseling Center