CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper Recreation Department, in partnership with the Casper Recreational Leagues Association, is getting ready for its 38th Annual Casper Open Volleyball Tournament. Set for Nov. 11–12, the event is regarded as one of the largest adult volleyball tournaments in the region, according to a City of Casper press release. […]
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Casper resident proposes community aid fund ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’
CASPER, Wyo. — A new proposal titled “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund” is set to be reviewed by the Casper City Council at its Sept. 26 work session. Presented by local resident Ross Schriftman, the initiative aims to assist Casper’s low-income, elderly and disabled residents who face challenges in maintaining their properties, according to the proposal. […]
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Casper’s Ward I council seat open; here’s how the City plans to fill It
UPDATED, Sept 26: The schedule has changed based on the discussions at the Casper City Council work session on Sept. 26. The story has been updated based on those changes. CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is deciding on the process to fill a vacant seat in Ward I, left open after the recent […]
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Wyoming’s largest craft fair seeks vendors for upcoming event
CASPER, Wyo. — Vendor booths are still up for grabs for Wyoming’s largest craft fair, hosted by the Community Recreation Foundation. The event, featuring over 150 vendors across 200 booths, celebrates local artistry and serves as an early start to holiday shopping, according to a press release by the City of Casper. It’s set for […]
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Elevated fire risk in Casper as warm, windy conditions continue
CASPER, Wyo. — Warm and sunny conditions continue to dominate the weather landscape in Casper. These balmy conditions also bring with them an elevated risk for fire weather, especially as the wind picks up in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Riverton has pointed to “elevated fire weather conditions” for today and tonight, […]
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NCSD among school districts in multimillion-dollar settlement with Juul/Altria
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District has officially accepted a settlement agreement with Juul/Altria, as announced at the School Board meeting on Sept. 25. The exact settlement amount for the NCSD has yet to be determined, as per Tanya Southerland, the public relations director for NCSD. “We’re expecting a settlement in the range […]
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NCSD Superintendent Mike Jennings to retire after this school year
CASPER, Wyo. — At the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees meeting held on Sept. 25, Superintendent Mike Jennings announced his retirement, set for June 2024. Trustee Thomas Myler lauded Jennings’s tenure, stating, “Superintendent Jennings … has been a rock during a very tumultuous time, has brought us forward through COVID [and] has done […]
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Casper taps into fifth-cent tax for water infrastructure enhancements
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is allocating $550,000 from the fifth-cent sales tax for critical water main replacement on Coffman Avenue from Odell Avenue to Hyview Drive. Fifth-cent funds pay for nearly all of the city’s water main replacements and assist with sewer main replacements. These costs would otherwise be absorbed through higher […]
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Water leak in Mills causes service interruption
CASPER, Wyo. — Due to a water leak near the intersection of Crescent Drive and Glen Garden Drive in Mills, water service to the surrounding businesses and residences will be disrupted beginning at 9 a.m. Sept 25. Any resulting service interruptions will remain until repairs can be completed, according to a City of Mills news […]
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Natrona County School District to consider accepting over $35,000 in gifts and grants
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will discuss accepting a series of significant gifts and grants at tonight’s board meeting. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at 970 N. Glenn Road and can also be viewed on the NCSD YouTube channel. The first gift up for consideration is a […]
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Casper companies gain contracts in Wyoming transportation projects
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-based Oftedal Construction Inc. has secured a $12.79 million contract for roadwork on Poplar Street in Casper. The contract was awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its regular business meeting on Sept. 21, according to a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The project encompasses a range of tasks […]
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High-pressure system brings sunshine, fire weather alert to Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents can anticipate a stretch of dry, warm conditions this week, thanks to a high-pressure system that has settled over the region. While sunny skies offer a setting for fall outdoor activities, the National Weather Service in Riverton warns of elevated fire weather conditions from Tuesday to Wednesday, affecting areas from […]
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Shortening of transit services continues
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Transit staff shortage has led to temporary service changes next week. Hours were also shortened on Sept. 5 and several days this week. Casper Area Transit, operated by the City of Casper, will shorten service on the “Red Route” on Monday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 29. The daily […]
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Casper’s I-25 set for phase 2 upgrades from McKinley Street to Yellowstone Highway
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has authorized a Cooperative Agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation for phase 2 of enhancements on Interstate 25 from McKinley Street to Yellowstone Highway, according to a memo prepared for the City Council. The decision was reached during the council’s regular meeting on Sept. 19. Scheduled to […]
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Mountain West Technologies to install fiber-optic service for Casper facilities
CASPER, Wyo. — On Sept. 19, the Casper City Council gave the go-ahead for a revocable license agreement with Mountain West Technologies Corporation on the installation and maintenance of a fiber-optic line on city property. Mountain West has proposed to lay a fiber-optic distribution main from 4th Street near the Casper Area Transit Office to […]
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Casper City Council elects Ray Pacheco as mayor, Lisa Engebretsen as vice mayor in special meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — In a special meeting today, Sept. 22, the Casper City Council elected a new mayor and vice mayor to serve for the remainder of 2023. The change in leadership comes in the wake of the resignation of former Mayor Bruce Knell. The council convened at 9:30 a.m. at the Lyric, located at […]
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Casper City Council to elect new leadership after mayor’s resignation
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has convened a special meeting today, Sept. 22, to address a shake-up in its leadership following the resignation of former Mayor Bruce Knell. Set for 9:30 a.m. at the Lyric, located at 230 W. Yellowstone Highway, the meeting’s agenda includes leadership elections, oath-taking ceremonies and an executive session […]
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Weekend weather whiplash: Casper faces rain, winds, possible fire hazards
CASPER, Wyo. — As Autumn arrives, Natrona County prepares for a medley of weather conditions from severe storms to potential snowfall in higher elevations. The National Weather Service in Riverton has placed a hazardous weather outlook over western and central Wyoming, signaling an eventful weekend ahead for Casper and surrounding areas. Precipitation and Severe Storms: […]
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Casper City Council approves master plan for North Platte River Park No. 2
CASPER, Wyo. — On Sept. 19, the Casper City Council approved the North Platte River Park No. 2 Simple Master Plan, marking a step in the city’s economic and recreational development. Crafted by the Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or MPO, and consulting firm Ayres Associates Inc., the plan outlines the future of 111.5 acres […]
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Casper City Council holds special council meeting for elections and oaths
CASPER, Wyo. — Tomorrow, Sept. 22, the Casper City Council will hold a special meeting for the purposes of leadership elections, oaths and adjournment into an executive session to discuss matters regarding personnel, legal advice and security. The meeting comes after the resignation of Bruce Knell as Casper’s mayor. The meeting will be held at […]
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Casper Mayor resigns amid allegations of domestic violence
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Bruce Knell has resigned from his position after allegations of domestic violence surfaced in the public sphere on Wednesday. Knell has denied the allegations, and is presumed innocent at this time. City Manager Carter Napier, City Attorney Eric Nelson and Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters held a press conference at […]
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Casper officials address allegations of domestic violence against mayor
CASPER, Wyo. — In a press conference held on Sept. 21, Casper City Manager Carter Napier addressed allegations of domestic violence against Mayor Bruce Knell. The allegations stem from an incident on Sept. 15 at the Thomson Hotel in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a disturbance call at Thompson […]
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Casper City Council approves sidewalk and trail study for Evansville
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has approved a comprehensive study aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and connectivity in the Town of Evansville. The Evansville East Sidewalk and Trail Study was conducted by the Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or MPO. As the fiscal agent for the MPO, the City of Casper had to […]
