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 […]
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Casper City Council acknowledges Electric Fleet Study; doesn’t plan to convert
CASPER, Wyo. — Despite reservations about adopting electric vehicles, the Casper City Council has formally accepted the findings of the Casper Area Transit Electric Fleet Conversion Study. The study was one of three reports from the Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or MPO, accepted by the council at this week’s City Council meeting on Sept. […]
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From freeze watch to fire risk, Wyoming to see turbulent conditions to end the week
CASPER, Wyo. — With the weather hawks eagerly awaiting the first snow of the season, Casper and the larger Natrona County area are bracing for a cocktail of weather conditions, ranging from elevated fire risks to freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a freeze watch for lower elevations in western Wyoming […]
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NCSD invites community to ‘Observe the Moon Night’ at Casper Planetarium
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is inviting the community to gaze at the lunar wonders during its “Observe the Moon Night” event at the Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar St., on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will offer observatory and telescope viewings complemented by entertaining […]
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Casper Police Department’s Special Response Team gets equipment update
CASPER, Wyo. — At its meeting on Sept. 19, the Casper City Council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of 10 outer carriers and ballistic plates for the Casper Police Department’s Special Response Team. The gear will be procured from Warrior Kit, Safety and Survival Gear for a total of $47,250, according to a memo […]
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Kermit Wille to serve another term on Casper Investment Advisory Committee
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has approved the reappointment of Kermit Wille to the City of Casper Investment Advisory Committee following his two-year term. Established in 2020 through Resolution 20-168, the Investment Advisory Committee aids the city in crafting and sustaining investment policies that align with legal requirements and optimize return opportunities. The […]
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Casper moves forward with water and sewer rate study
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Casper City Council authorized a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. The $52,615 agreement aims to facilitate a Water and Sewer Utility Rate Study for the Casper Public Utilities Division. The city’s Public Services Department, under the Public Utilities Division, generally sets water and sewer […]
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Casper’s Metro Animal Facility to get emergency generator
CASPER, Wyo. — In a move to bolster the emergency power system at the Metro Animal Facility, the Casper City Council has approved an agreement with Modem Electric Co. for the installation of an emergency generator. The agreement, greenlit during the regular council meeting on Sept. 19, is in the amount of $89,070. Additionally, the […]
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Casper City Council greenlights $168,000 for 120 computer replacements
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council authorized the purchase of 120 computers valued at $168,000 during its meeting on Sept. 19. The decision comes as part of the city’s ongoing effort to refresh a quarter of its computer systems annually, ensuring up-to-date security and compatibility with emerging technologies, according to a memo prepared for […]
