CASPER, Wyo. — The third and final phase of the Midwest reconstruction initiative — an investment in the community’s downtown to improve accessibility, safety and aesthetics — will begin next spring. All three phases were at least partially funded by One Cent, an optional 1% sales tax also known as fifth-cent. Scheduled to begin in […]
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Judge Cally E. Lund’s employment contract ended without cause
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council approved a resolution to activate the at-will clause in the employment agreement of Municipal Judge Cally E. Lund (Martinez) at its regular meeting Dec. 5. The decision was made unanimously as part of the consent agenda for the meeting. The approval ends the council’s employment contract with Lund […]
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Casper’s regional response capabilities receive $52K in grants
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council accepted three Regional Response Grants from the Department of Homeland Security totaling $52,000 on Dec. 5. The grants were accepted unanimously as part of the council’s consent agenda. These grants aim to upgrade emergency response equipment without requiring any financial match from the city, according to memos prepared […]
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Casper continues environmental safety with Veolia’s waste disposal contract
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council approved a $450,000 contract with Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC for hazardous waste disposal. The resolution, passed during the regular council meeting Dec. 5, authorizes a professional services contract for Project No. 23-043 with Veolia. This contract stipulates not exceeding the amount of $450,000 for the disposal of […]
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Casper sets public hearings on brewery transfer, Chinook Trail
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has confirmed two public hearings. The decisions, made at the council meeting on Dec. 5, focus on a microbrewery liquor license transfer and the assessment of Local Assessment District — or LAD — No. 160 for Chinook Trail improvements. Bull Horn Brewing LLC seeks to transfer Microbrewery Liquor […]
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Cincinnati Bengal, Casper native Logan Wilson promotes hometown with Visit Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Before being an NFL star and one of the top linebackers in the NFL, Logan Wilson was a child, teen and young adult living in Casper. Now, he’s working with Visit Casper to help spread the word about his hometown. In August, Visit Casper announced it was teaming with Wilson to promote […]
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Casper’s Council leadership for 2024: Nominees share their vision and commitment
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has announced the nominees for mayor and vice mayor for 2024. Vice Mayor Lisa Engebretsen and Councilor Steve Cathey have been nominated for the mayoral position, while Engebretsen and Councilor Amber Pollock are in the running for vice mayor. The official vote will be made at the council […]
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(VIDEO) New Casper City Council leadership selection method gets first test
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will face its first test of the new leadership selection process on Dec. 5. Approved during the council’s regular session on Nov. 21, this revamped method will guide the election of council leadership for the coming year. Previously, councilors nominated candidates for mayor and vice-mayor, leading to a […]
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Casper’s regional response capabilities may receive $52K boost
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will deliberate on accepting three Regional Response Grants from the Department of Homeland Security totaling $52,000 on Dec. 5. These grants aim to upgrade emergency response equipment without requiring any financial match from the city, according to memos prepared for the City Council. First on the agenda is […]
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Municipal Judge employment termination on Casper Council agenda
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will vote on a resolution to activate the at-will clause in the employment agreement of Municipal Judge Cally E. Lund (Martinez) at its regular meeting Dec. 5. If approved, this action will take effect on Dec. 6, according to a memo prepared for the council. This resolution comes […]
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Public hearing set for Casper’s proposed council leadership removal process
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will host its first public hearing and reading of an ordinance on Dec. 5. The ordinance was proposed in response to recent leadership controversies. This ordinance, initiated on Nov. 14, aims to establish a process for removing council leadership, a mechanism currently absent in the city’s governance structure, […]
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Science Zone to hold winter camps during holiday school break
CASPER, Wyo. — The Science Zone is offering its daytime Winter Wonder Camps during the holiday break. According to a news release, the Science Zone will offer three camps on as many days, from Dec. 18 through Dec. 20. The camps, one outdoor and two indoor, are $60 per day and run from 9 a.m. […]
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University of Wyoming Extension educators recognized for creative outreach, service
CASPER, Wyo. — A Natrona County University of Wyoming Extension educator was among several recognized recently for their service and creativity during a UW professional development conference in Laramie. The 2023 Creative Excellence Recognition Award went to UW Extension educators Kellie Chichester of Niobrara County, Joddee Jacobsen of Natrona County, Erin Persche of Weston County […]
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Casper’s Solid Waste Division aims for $468,765 in vehicle purchases
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is set to review two significant purchases for the Solid Waste Division, totaling $468,765, at its regular meeting on Dec. 5. The council will consider authorizing the purchase of a new one-ton crew cab 4×4 pickup truck with a tilt bed for $74,737 and a new side-loading, 27-cubic-yard […]
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Nominations open for Olivia Caldwell Foundation’s Butterfly Ball
CASPER, Wyo. — Couples have the chance to be crowned prom king and queen of the 2024 Butterfly Ball Adult Prom and earn an all-expenses-paid vacation to the destination of their choice. For those who want to take part, they can now sign up for the Olivia Caldwell Foundation’s King and Queen Competition. There is […]
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Trails Center to host annual holiday model train display in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will host the annual model railroad holiday exhibit presented by the Central Wyoming Model Railroad Association. According to a release, the trains will be on display through December, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday on the following days: “The annual holiday railroad exhibit […]
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Wyoming gets more than $12.2M federal grant dollars for justice programs
CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming has announced grant funding totaling $12,273,612 for Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. “I’m pleased to announce these grants supporting law enforcement and victim services in Wyoming,” U.S. Attorney Nick Vassallo said. “This funding demonstrates the Department of […]
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Cheyenne Frontier Days launches 2024 season sales on Thursday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days will put tickets for the 2024 event on sale Thursday, Dec. 7. Tickets for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, Professional Bull Riders Last Cowboy Standing, carnival armbands and gift cards, redeemable for tickets or merchandise, will be available, according to a news release. Tickets go on sale at […]
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Natrona County average gas price down 3 more cents to nearly $2.50
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen nearly to $2.50 after losing another 3 cents this week. Meanwhile, the national average on its 11th consecutive week of falling is down just 0.4 cents. The national average on Sunday stood at $3.21 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data […]
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(PHOTOS) Healing Park on Conwell lights up with holiday cheer
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Casper, as the town celebrated the annual lighting of the trees at Healing Park on Conwell. More than 60 trees in Healing Park were illuminated. Several games and activities kept people of all ages entertained in the lead-up to the tree lighting, […]
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Casper engineers to detail Midwest Avenue overhaul in upcoming community meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is hosting a resident and business communication meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at The Lyric starting at 6 p.m. The meeting aims to inform and discuss the significant upcoming construction and renovations on Midwest Avenue, stretching from Poplar Street to Walnut Street. City engineers, WWC Engineering and Oftedal […]
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Healing Park at Conwell to sparkle in Casper’s annual light festival
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is set to brighten the holiday season with its annual lighting event at Healing Park at Conwell on Dec. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. This year’s Festival of 50,000 Lights promises a dazzling display of holiday cheer. Over 60 trees in Healing Park will shimmer with lights, […]
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Pickup rolls, lands on North Platte riverbank
CASPER, Wyo. — A medical event is being investigated as a possible cause for a pickup going off the road and rolling into shallow water on the banks on the North Platte River on Friday morning, according to Casper Police Department spokesperson Amber Freestone. The driver was transported to Banner Wyoming Medical Center. He is […]
