Author: Brendan LaChance

Evansville Town Council approves health insurance agreement, catering permits and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The Evansville Town Council held a regular meeting on Monday, Aprill 22. The Town Council approved of entering an agreement with Covenant Insurance Group to provide health... Read more »

04/24/19 4:28 PM

No new building code exemptions for historic buildings

04/24/19 4:01 PM

Casper City Council agree on legislative proposals for 2020 Wyoming legislative session

04/24/19 2:19 PM

Four Thunderbirds receive basketball recognition

CASPER, Wyo. — Four Casper College Thunderbirds basketball players have received recognition for their performances throughout the 2018-2019 season, according to an April 15 Casper College news release. “’I am... Read more »

04/24/19 11:14 AM

Deputy Sheriff Scott to talk dangers of technology with parents and students

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District announced on Wednesday that Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Scott will deliver a “Cyber Awareness” presentation at 6 p.m. on Thursday,... Read more »

04/24/19 10:32 AM

Trails projects get Council’s green light

CASPER, Wyo. — Platte River Trails Trust wants to redirect some One Cent No. 15 optional sales tax dollars the City allocated for a project that has been abandoned to... Read more »

04/23/19 7:31 PM

Funding redirected to get Events Center lighting project budget on track

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council discussed three budgeted Casper Events Center projects during their Tuesday, April 23 work session. Council said that they were comfortable with a proposal... Read more »

04/23/19 6:56 PM

Green Valley Mobile Home Park annexation on Casper’s horizon

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper could soon annex the Green Valley Mobile Home Park, which is located on Robertson Road, but is not a part of Casper. Council... Read more »

04/23/19 6:46 PM

Council to amend Casper park fees and policy

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that Council approve some changes to park use fees and policies. Council discussed the proposals during their... Read more »

04/23/19 6:37 PM

East side dog park proposal to move forward

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council discussed some options for creating off-leash dog areas during their Tuesday, April 23 work session. Council said during the work session that they... Read more »

04/23/19 6:35 PM

Watch the City Council work session live

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is holding a work session on Tuesday, April 23. Council work sessions take place in the Council Meeting Room at City Hall. Watch... Read more »

04/23/19 4:35 PM

School board accepts nine bids totaling over $620,000

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees accepted nine separate bids totaling $621,284.02 during their Monday, April 22 school board meeting. The bids were for improvement... Read more »

04/23/19 2:56 PM

Travel and Tourism Council approves over $50,000 in grant funding for Casper events

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Travel and Tourism Council approved over $50,000 in grant funding during their Tuesday, April 23 meeting to support various groups that organize events in... Read more »

04/23/19 2:23 PM

$4.86 million Park Elementary School renovation project gets green light

CASPER, Wyo. — A Park Elementary School renovation project is scheduled to begin in Oct. 2019 after the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees approved a Board Infrastructure Planning... Read more »

04/22/19 7:56 PM

School board wants therapy, but not emotional support animals, at schools

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is working to update its policy regarding animals in the classroom. The Board of Trustees Board Policy Committee discussed the policy updates... Read more »

04/22/19 6:47 PM

School district wants ‘achievable and sustainable’ graduation rate goals

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees reviewed five proposed goals for the district’s upcoming five year strategic plan during their Monday, April 22 work session.... Read more »

04/22/19 6:28 PM

District considering removing Roosevelt from ‘school of choice,’ modifying graduation requirements

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is considering the kinds of educational programming and graduation requirements for alternative schools in the district. The NCSD Board of Trustees Policy... Read more »

04/22/19 3:47 PM

Dog parks, annexation, new trails and more on Council’s plate Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will hold a work session on Tuesday, April 23. Council work sessions take place in the Council Meeting Room at City Hall. The... Read more »

04/22/19 1:23 PM

Climb Wyoming to offer free CNA training to single mothers

CASPER, Wyo. — Climb Wyoming will host an information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 22 to tell single mothers about a free Certified Nursing Assistant training they will soon... Read more »

04/19/19 1:00 PM

Casper Future Farmers of America members awarded at 92nd Annual Wyoming FFA Convention

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Future Farmers of America teams and individuals won awards at the 92nd Annual Wyoming FFA Convention that took place April 10-13 in Cheyenne. Casperites took home... Read more »

04/19/19 12:56 PM

Natrona County Regional Juvenile Detention Center to provide space for Morrill County, Nebraska

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners approved a provider agreement during their Tuesday, April 16 meeting between Natrona County and Morrill County, Nebraska that allows Morrill... Read more »

04/19/19 12:14 PM

County health board considering massage therapy licensing

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of Health met on Thursday, April 18. Licensed Massage Therapist Chaz Gilmore told the board he thought they should consider establishing massage therapy... Read more »

04/19/19 11:25 AM

Kelly Walsh students receive multiple FFA awards

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District announced on Thursday, April 18 that some Kelly Walsh High School students received multiple Future Farmers of America awards. “The 92nd Annual... Read more »

04/18/19 4:01 PM

Fish and Wildlife Service and Natrona County Parks to manage additional land at Pathfinder

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the County’s Management Agreement Contract with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Bishop’s Point, an area near... Read more »

04/18/19 3:12 PM

Northbound off ramp at I-25 exit 210 closed through Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that northbound Interstate-25 exit 210 will be closed through Friday, April 19. “Crews are replacing a cattle guard on... Read more »

04/18/19 2:18 PM

CAP, Climb Wyoming and Big Brother Big Sisters seek $100,000 in Department of Family Services grant funding

CASPER, Wyo, — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners approved a grant application to the State of Wyoming Department of Family Services Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Community Partnership... Read more »

04/18/19 2:01 PM

Sheriff Holbrook appointed to Casper Re-Entry Community Board; Albertson, Green, Ross reappointed

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Natrona County Sheriff Gus Holbrook to the Casper Re-Entry Community Board during the commissioners’ Tuesday, April 16... Read more »

04/18/19 1:21 PM

Commissioners authorize contract with Casper Nordic Club for use of nordic ski trails

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners authorized a contract between the County and Casper Nordic Club for the “use, grooming and maintenance of Nordic Trails” during... Read more »

04/18/19 12:44 PM

Controlled burn April 20 on Casper Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mountain Fire Protection District said it will conduct a prescribed burn on Casper Mountain on Saturday, April 20. The controlled burn will begin at 9... Read more »

04/18/19 12:10 PM

Free legal advice Thursday at Townsend Justice Center

CASPER, Wyo. — A volunteer attorney will be available to provide free legal information from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at the Natrona County Townsend Justice Center, according to Equal... Read more »

04/18/19 11:34 AM

Dispatch center received over 162,000 phone calls in 2018

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department said on Wednesday, April 17 that the Public Safety Communication Center received more than “162,344 individual phone calls” in 2018. “It is National... Read more »

04/17/19 4:57 PM

Casperites can reserve space at 36 parks across town

CASPER, Wyo. —There are 36 parks in Casper where people can reserve the whole park, shelters, green spaces or table areas, according to the Casper Parks and Recreation Department. The... Read more »

04/17/19 4:18 PM

City Attorney says text, voice and video messages may be subject to public records requests

CASPER, Wyo. — City Attorney John Henley advised the City Council that information sent on their personal devices may be subject to public records requests if it pertains to City... Read more »

04/17/19 3:01 PM

Casper Shooters’ Club to continue operating Stuckenhoff Shooters’ Complex

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council authorized the renewal of Casper Shooters’ Club’s lease agreement to operate Stuckenhoff Shooters’ complex during their Tuesday, April 16 meeting. “This facility was... Read more »

04/17/19 2:29 PM

‘Decorated military hero’ Colonel Oliver North to speak at Boys and Girls Club breakfast

CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming announced on Wednesday, April 17 that Colonel Oliver North will be the featured speaker at their Aug. 28 BGCCW... Read more »

04/17/19 1:14 PM

Casper Housing Authority to host Raven Crest Apartments grand opening [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Housing Authority announced on Wednesday, April 17 that a grand opening of the Raven Crest Apartments will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2.... Read more »

04/17/19 12:56 PM

Highway Patrol says 17 of 38 traffic fatalities in 2019 involved unbuckled motorists

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol issued a reminder on Monday, April 15 urging drivers and passengers to wear their seatbelts. “Since the beginning of 2019, we have lost... Read more »

04/17/19 12:37 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

Evansville Town Council approves health insurance agreement, catering permits and more

No new building code exemptions for historic buildings

Casper City Council agree on legislative proposals for 2020 Wyoming legislative session

Site of Backwards’ new liquor license address requires sidewalk changes

City Council looks to formalize annexation policy

Russell named Region IX basketball Coach of the Year

Four Thunderbirds receive basketball recognition

Deputy Sheriff Scott to talk dangers of technology with parents and students

Trails projects get Council’s green light

Funding redirected to get Events Center lighting project budget on track

Green Valley Mobile Home Park annexation on Casper’s horizon

Council to amend Casper park fees and policy

East side dog park proposal to move forward

Watch the City Council work session live

School board accepts nine bids totaling over $620,000

Travel and Tourism Council approves over $50,000 in grant funding for Casper events

$4.86 million Park Elementary School renovation project gets green light

School board wants therapy, but not emotional support animals, at schools

School district wants ‘achievable and sustainable’ graduation rate goals

District considering removing Roosevelt from ‘school of choice,’ modifying graduation requirements

Dog parks, annexation, new trails and more on Council’s plate Tuesday

Climb Wyoming to offer free CNA training to single mothers

Casper Future Farmers of America members awarded at 92nd Annual Wyoming FFA Convention

Natrona County Regional Juvenile Detention Center to provide space for Morrill County, Nebraska

County health board considering massage therapy licensing

Kelly Walsh students receive multiple FFA awards

Fish and Wildlife Service and Natrona County Parks to manage additional land at Pathfinder

Northbound off ramp at I-25 exit 210 closed through Friday

CAP, Climb Wyoming and Big Brother Big Sisters seek $100,000 in Department of Family Services grant funding

Sheriff Holbrook appointed to Casper Re-Entry Community Board; Albertson, Green, Ross reappointed

Commissioners authorize contract with Casper Nordic Club for use of nordic ski trails

Controlled burn April 20 on Casper Mountain

Free legal advice Thursday at Townsend Justice Center

Dispatch center received over 162,000 phone calls in 2018

Casperites can reserve space at 36 parks across town

City Attorney says text, voice and video messages may be subject to public records requests

Casper Shooters’ Club to continue operating Stuckenhoff Shooters’ Complex

‘Decorated military hero’ Colonel Oliver North to speak at Boys and Girls Club breakfast

Casper Housing Authority to host Raven Crest Apartments grand opening [PHOTOS]

Highway Patrol says 17 of 38 traffic fatalities in 2019 involved unbuckled motorists

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