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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]