CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council will talk about the subsidy the City of Casper pays to operate the Casper Recreation Center. The Casper Rec Center talk is the latest in a series of discussions city staff have held with the City Council to talk about the subsidy at a variety of […]
Brendan LaChance
City Editor
Natrona trustees award ~$112K contract for Midwest School roof abatement project
The school district received two bids for the project.
Natrona Schools to use grant to buy semi truck and trailer for Pathways Innovation Center
The semi and trailer will be purchased using money from a Wyoming Department of Education Career and Technical Education grant provided to NCSD.
Kelly Walsh’s state champion tennis, golf teams recognized at Natrona school board meeting
The KW girls tennis, golf and volleyball teams all won 4A team state championships during the fall 2022 sports season, KW Principal Mike Britt said.
Kelly Walsh robotics team to get new jerseys thanks to $4,775.85 donation
CASPER, Wyo. — Members of the Kelly Walsh High School robotics team will be getting new jerseys thanks to a donation from LAPCO. The company is donating $4,775.85 to help buy jerseys for robotics team members, according to a memo from Natrona County School District Superintendent Mike Jennings. The NCSD Board of Trustees will consider […]
Energy Labs donating $2,600 to help Kelly Walsh cheer and dance teams buy uniforms
CASPER, Wyo. — Energy Laboratories Inc. is donating $2,600 to help the Kelly Walsh High School dance and cheer teams buy new uniforms. The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will consider authorizing acceptance of the grant during its Monday, Jan. 23 board meeting. If the donation is approved, the use of the money […]
Casper City Council gives staff green light to lobby for Wyoming liquor law changes and more
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized a resolution signaling its approval for City of Casper staff to advocate that the Wyoming Legislature adopt certain measures that are part of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities’ legislative agenda. The WAM agenda includes nine priorities for the Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 General Session, which is […]
Casper City Council gives staff green light to lobby for Wyoming liquor law changes and more
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized a resolution signaling its approval for City of Casper staff to advocate that the Wyoming Legislature adopt certain measures that are part of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities’ legislative agenda. The WAM agenda includes nine priorities for the Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 General Session, which is […]
City Council OKs $15K increase to Ford Wyoming Center project contract to add double-walled flue system
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized an amendment to a contract between the City of Casper and Long Building Technologies for work at the Ford Wyoming Center. The amendment authorizes a $15,450 increase to the contract in order to install a double-walled flue system rather than the single-walled flue system that […]
City Council OKs $15K increase to Ford Wyoming Center project contract to add double-walled flue system
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized an amendment to a contract between the City of Casper and Long Building Technologies for work at the Ford Wyoming Center. The amendment authorizes a $15,450 increase to the contract in order to install a double-walled flue system rather than the single-walled flue system that […]
City of Casper applying for ARPA grants totaling $11.4M for five water and sewer projects
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized City of Casper staff to submit five different applications for American Rescue Plan Act local government project grants. The grant program is being administered by the Wyoming Office of State Lands & Investments, which is accepting applications for the $50 million in federal ARPA dollars […]
City of Casper applying for ARPA grants totaling $11.4M for five water and sewer projects
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized City of Casper staff to submit five different applications for American Rescue Plan Act local government project grants. The grant program is being administered by the Wyoming Office of State Lands & Investments, which is accepting applications for the $50 million in federal ARPA dollars […]
Receiving influx of gas bill complaints, Casper mayor points residents to Wyoming Public Service Commission
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Casper’s mayor said he has been seeing an influx of complaints about Black Hills Energy gas bills from residents. Mayor Bruce Knell said he has received at least 50 phone calls and emails from residents complaining about higher gas bills. As an example, Knell said someone operating a shop typically […]
Receiving influx of gas bill complaints, Casper mayor points residents to Wyoming Public Service Commission
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Casper’s mayor said he has been seeing an influx of complaints about Black Hills Energy gas bills from residents. Mayor Bruce Knell said he has received at least 50 phone calls and emails from residents complaining about higher gas bills. As an example, Knell said someone operating a shop typically […]
Casper City Council agrees to provide more school resource officers to Natrona County School District
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized a memorandum of understanding that will increase the number of school resources officers the Casper Police Department provides to the Natrona County School District. The agreement calls for the number of school resource officers to be increased from six to eight beginning in academic year […]
Casper City Council agrees to provide more school resource officers to Natrona County School District
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized a memorandum of understanding that will increase the number of school resources officers the Casper Police Department provides to the Natrona County School District. The agreement calls for the number of school resource officers to be increased from six to eight beginning in academic year […]
City Council welcomes ‘Casper Spuds’ collegiate summer baseball team to play at Mike Lansing
CASPER, Wyo. — While the Casper Horseheads announced in December that the team would be ceasing baseball operations, Mike Lansing Baseball Stadium won’t sit vacant in 2023. Mike Lansing will become home to the Casper Spuds collegiate summer baseball team, which plays in the Independent League Baseball Association starting in 2023. On Tuesday, the Casper […]
City Council welcomes ‘Casper Spuds’ collegiate summer baseball team to play at Mike Lansing
CASPER, Wyo. — While the Casper Horseheads announced in December that the team would be ceasing baseball operations, Mike Lansing Baseball Stadium won’t sit vacant in 2023. Mike Lansing will become home to the Casper Spuds collegiate summer baseball team, which plays in the Independent League Baseball Association starting in 2023. On Tuesday, the Casper […]
Casper City Council approves budget amendment with $2.2M net increase to revenues
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Casper City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2022–23 budget that will have a net increase to the city’s overall revenue picture of about $2.2 million. It is rare for a budget amendment to result in a net increase in revenues, Casper Financial Services […]
Casper City Council approves budget amendment with $2.2M net increase to revenues
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Casper City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2022–23 budget that will have a net increase to the city’s overall revenue picture of about $2.2 million. It is rare for a budget amendment to result in a net increase in revenues, Casper Financial Services […]
(VIDEO) Casper Spuds asking to lease Mike Lansing Baseball Stadium; City Council to decide Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council will consider approving a lease agreement to allow Spuds Baseball Club LLC to operate concessions and sell malt beverages at Mike Lansing Baseball Stadium. The company started operating the Canyon City Spuds collegiate summer baseball team in the Independence League Baseball Association in 2020. With the […]
(VIDEO) Casper Spuds asking to lease Mike Lansing Baseball Stadium; City Council to decide Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council will consider approving a lease agreement to allow Spuds Baseball Club LLC to operate concessions and sell malt beverages at Mike Lansing Baseball Stadium. The company started operating the Canyon City Spuds collegiate summer baseball team in the Independence League Baseball Association in 2020. With the […]
WYO Sports Ranch development prompts proposed change to Casper Park Historic zoning rules
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council discussed a proposed change to Park Historic zoning rules that was prompted by the 133,000-square-foot WYO Sports Ranch that will be built near the Casper Events Center. The WYO Sports Ranch is an indoor sports facility that is expected to be funded and built by the […]