CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Program gives youngsters opportunity to learn about the telegraph
CASPER, Wyo. — Fort Caspar Museum and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center are partnering to present a series of new classes combining the Trails Center’s “History Club” and Fort Caspar Museum’s “Hands-on History” program. The classes are free, geared toward children in 2nd through 5th grades, and alternates locations between the Trails Center and Fort […]
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Casper Natrona County Health Office: still no reports of “novel” coronavirus
“At this time, Wyoming has had no reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),” is the statement from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department, echoing a similar statement from State Health Officials last week. A written statement sent to media by Casper-Natrona County Health does address the yesterday’s update from the Centers of Disease Control. According […]
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Casper City Council members criticize wind turbine disposal bans as ‘political,’ ‘absurd’
CASPER, Wyo. — Toward the end of their Tuesday, Feb. 25 work session, the Casper City Council discussed what is happening in the Wyoming Legislature during their budget session in Cheyenne. One of the topics the city council discussed were legislative proposals to ban the disposal of wind turbine blades in Wyoming landfills, though a […]
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Gaming business seeks to move into former Sidelines building in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper has been approached by a party interested in operating a “Pari-Mutuel” wagering business at the former location of “Sidelines” in Casper. Because the 1121 Wilkins Circle building is located within a C-4 zoning district, the business would need to obtain a conditional use permit from the Planning and […]
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Casper streets in worse condition than national average, maintenance underfunded
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council heard a report on the condition of streets in the city during their Tuesday, Feb. 25 work session. That report was prepared by Infrastructure Management Services for the city. IMS West Region Client Services Manager Jim Tourek presented the report to the council. The report includes three major […]
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Casper StartUp Challenge winners pitch for seed fund, move into WTBC
CASPER, Wyo. — The three winning companies from the 2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge applied for their share of the challenge’s $50,000 seed fund during a pitch event earlier this month. The companies — Symmetry Trailers, Piggyback Cocktail Co., and NevRA — were given 30 minutes each to make their pitches in front of a judging […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (2/21/20 – 2/24/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Multiple crashes reported as snow covers Casper on Monday morning
CASPER, Wyo. – Slick roads are making life difficult for morning commuters on Monday morning in Casper. According to Casper Police Department PIO Rebekah Ladd, Casper Police normally respond to two crashes on typical mornings. “Right now we have five on the board,” said Ladd. Two crashes are with reported injuries, and one is a […]
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Natrona County School District High School Honor Rolls- 2nd Quarter
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District has released the high school honor rolls lists for the 2nd Quarter. Kelly Walsh, Natrona County, Midwest and Roosevelt High Schools’ honor rolls were included. Kelly Walsh High School Principal’s (4.0) Seniors: Helena Afschar Kaboli, Colton Allaire, Kevin Anderson, Jaden Arner, Samuel Bleizeffer, Mandy Blevins, Sofia Bonomi, […]
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Natrona County School District Middle School Honor Rolls- 2nd Quarter
CASPER, Wyo. — Middle school students with the Natrona County School District have completed their second quarter. Based on their performance, middle schools across the district are recognizing students who excelled academically. Casper Classical Academy Principal’s (4.0) Eighth: Kason Adsit, Josiah Adwalpalker, Moira Amelotte, Alex Baures, Kaisha Brown, Kylan Campbell, Alexis Collier, Ariella Jeffery, Aerich […]
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Recent Births (2/9/20 – 2/17/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Heartfelt congratulations to the newest additions to the Oil City area, and a big congratulations to all of their parents, families and friends! The recent births list is provided by Wyoming Medical Center and is published as received. Feb. 9, 2020 Boy, Jase Nielson, to Brittney and Issac Zent of Casper Feb. 10, […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (2/20/20 – 2/21/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (2/19/20 – 2/20/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
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KW brings rock and Broadway to the Casper stage in ‘Rock of Ages: High School Edition’
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School will be presenting the modern Broadway musical, Rock Of Ages, with an age-appropriate adaptation at Kelly Walsh High school. “Yes, this rock and roll musical takes the classic songs that Casper loves and brings them to the Kelly Walsh Stage. Songs from Journey, Whitesnake, Europe, Poison and more […]
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19-year-old suspect in Casper robbery arrested in Buffalo, New York
CASPER, Wyo. — A man wanted in connection with a November gas station robbery in Casper, was arrested in Buffalo, New York according to Casper Police officials. 19-year-old Billy Liska was reportedly arrested on January 17, in the city of Buffalo, New York on charges of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault, in relation to the […]
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Casper Police Chief puts spotlight on resources to prevent suicide and domestic violence
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Chief of Police spotlighted local and national resources for both Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention during a recent press conference in Casper. Chief Keith McPheeters spoke to press about the police investigation into the deaths of two Casper residents, that police said is a “potential domestic homicide.” During the press […]
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David and Spruce Street improvement project designs and bidding to cost Casper $63,400
CASPER, Wyo. — A street and sewer improvements project will include the reconstruction of Spruce Street to David Street in Casper. Curbs, sidewalks, and ADA accessible ramps will be included in the reconstruction where space provides. The City of Casper have selected a firm to conduct the redesigns for the project and to provide bidding […]
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City council authorize $47,675.21 purchase of computers for new Casper police officers
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department purchases Getac brand computers for all of their officers. The Casper City Council authorized a $47,675.21 purchase of such computers for the police department during their Tuesday, Feb. 18 meeting. “The majority of sworn officers have received their computers and this purchase will allow for new sworn officers […]
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Knife River to pave Hogadon parking lot for $306,643
CASPER, Wyo. — Hogadon Basin Ski Area is owned by the City of Casper. The city is planning to construct a new parking lot at Hogadon. The Casper City Council authorized an agreement with JTL Group, which does business as Knife River to carry out the construction. The council approved the $306,643 agreement during their […]
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As Casper liquor licenses renewed, Horse Palace owner complains of illegal skilled gaming
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted to renew a number of liquor licenses held by businesses throughout the city during their Tuesday, Feb. 18 meeting. “This is your opportunity to review the gamut of liquor license retailers that you have authority over,” City Manager Carter Napier said ahead of the vote. “There are […]
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Watch the Casper City Council meeting online
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is holding a regular meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The meeting began at 6 pm Tuesday. City council meetings can be streamed via Youtube:
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Wyoming Senate approves biennium budget on first reading Tuesday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The second day of budget discussion went much faster than the first, with the 30 Wyoming senators rarely breaking to discuss any of the sections. In the span of the morning and afternoon floor sessions, the Senate Committee of the Whole spent around four hours going through the rest of the budget […]
