CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is set to hold a work session starting at 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 12. The agenda for the work session includes discussion of proposed improvements to the parking garage, discussion of the proposed relaxed open alcohol container area downtown, proposed spending cuts and more. Details of the agenda […]
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Oil City Police Calls (5/11/20 – 5/12/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The […]
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Casper PD sends message to frontline workers in new video (VIDEO)
CASPER, Wyo. — After having to cancel celebration plans for National Police Week this year, the Casper Police Department says that they wanted to do something different for the people on the frontline against COVID-19. In a new video, posted to YouTube Tuesday, the Casper Police Department uses their squad cars and the open parking […]
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Papa’s Pork Chop cruises into Casper’s food truck scene
CASPER, Wyo. – Does a new food truck in Casper have the chops to be successful? If early sales are any indication, the answer seems to be a resounding ‘yes.’ “The response has been overwhelming,” said Papa’s Pork Chop owner Mac McCullar. “We’re getting great feedback and everybody’s pleased with what we’re serving. We couldn’t […]
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Casper mayor and Yellowstone Garage owner sit together, allow COVID-19 frustrations to subside
CASPER, Wyo, — The statewide COVID-19 restrictions in Wyoming have caused stress and confusion for some people who have seen their jobs and other aspects of their lives disrupted. The past seven weeks have been particularly challenging for some Natrona County restaurant and bar owners who have been prohibited from welcoming customers indoors since Governor […]
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City of Casper seeking public input on recycling
Casper City Council is seeking public input on recycling in Casper, after a staff presentation at their April 28 work session. Council considered six options for future Casper recycling including ceasing all residential recycling. The city says that worldwide changes are affecting Casper’s recycling program that relies on self-serve drop-off depots throughout the community. “In […]
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Many Casper area bars itching to join restaurants and reopen; officials asking for a little more patience
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Steve Freel said during the Tuesday, May 5 council meeting that Natrona County is seeking approval of a variance to statewide COVID-19 related health restrictions to allow restaurants to offer indoor dining service and to allow bars to begin operating in some capacity as early as Friday. Some bars which […]
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Oil City Police Calls (5/5/20 – 5/6/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The […]
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Nic Fest tentatively rescheduled for late July, but museum’s path forward uncertain
CASPER, Wyo. – The Nicolaysen Art Museum relies on crowds and financial generosity to thrive. Both may now be in short supply as the global COVID-19 pandemic has made crowds and disposable income a rarity. The annual Nic Fest art and music festival was scheduled for mid-June, but because of coronavirus all outdoor June events […]
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Casper mayor says Natrona seeking to relax restrictions on bars as early as Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Steve Freel said during the Tuesday, May 5 council meeting that officials are seeking state approval to relax COVID-19 related restrictions on bars in Natrona County. The Natrona County Emergency Operations Center have announced that they are awaiting state approval of a request for a variance to statewide public health […]
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City council chastise Yellowstone Garage for serving customers indoors after Monday rain
NOTE: Following Tuesday’s council meeting, Casper Mayor Steve Freel and Yellowstone Garage owner John Huff sat down on Wednesday to clear the air about frustrations both have experienced. This article details their conversation. CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council chastised the Yellowstone Garage during their Tuesday, May 5 council meeting for allowing customers to […]
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Mayor: Some behavior at Saturday Casper Cruise ‘appalling,’ law enforcement outnumbered
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Steve Freel and Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters said during the Tuesday, May 5 council meeting that some people attending the last two weekend’s of the so-called “Saturday Casper Cruise” have demonstrated unacceptable and illegal behavior. Freel said that the event has taken place for three weekends and that the […]
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City Council consider shrinking proposed downtown Casper open container area
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council resumed consideration of proposed changes to the city’s liquor ordinance during their Tuesday, May 5 meeting. The council put their consideration of the changes on pause during their April 21 meeting to allow more time to gather public input. Proposed changes under the ordinance include: relaxed open alcohol […]
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Casper looks to change zoning rules to allow new gambling businesses
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are considering rule changes which would allow gaming/gambling businesses to operate in C-4 (Highway Business) zoning districts. Under current rules, gaming/gambling in C-4 zoning districts requires conditional use permits and only allow such use if the business is located at least 300 feet from schools or churches. The […]
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Casper working toward new rules to prevent blowing trash and debris
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are considering changes to the city’s municipal code intended to mitigate blowing trash and debris at construction sites. The council passed the proposed ordinance changes on first reading during their Tuesday, May 5 meeting. They’ll need to do so on two further readings for the changes to become […]
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New bouldering park not just for kids, aims to showcase Casper’s great outdoor climbing
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Rotary Club President John Griffith says that a proposed bouldering park that would be installed in Crossroads Park would not only be intended for children but would accommodate anyone interested in climbing. The Rotary Club plans to donate the installation costs of the proposed bouldering features and a public restroom to […]
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Watch Casper City Council discuss new liquor laws and more Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council are set to hold a regular meeting at 6 pm Tuesday, May 5. The agenda for the meeting includes first reading consideration of proposed new liquor license rules as well as a number of other items. The full agenda can be found online. The meeting can be streamed […]
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Rotary Club propose bouldering park within Casper’s Crossroads Park
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Rotary Club have proposed installing a new bouldering park within Crossroads Park. The Casper City Council are set to discuss the proposal during their Tuesday, May pre-meeting. City staff have discussed the concept with the Rotary Club. Casper Parks and Recreation Director Tim Cortez says in a memo that “a […]
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Bryan Stock Trail closed for hours after driver forgets hand brake
CASPER, Wyo. – A disengaged hand brake led to a fuel spill on Bryan Stock Trail on Monday, leading to a closure lasting several hours. According to the Casper Police Department, the vehicle was parked around the 1700 block of Bryan Stock Trail when it began to roll south. It crossed the street before rolling […]
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Bates seeks city council re-election; wants new Casper dog parks and more
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Councilman Ken Bates says his first term on the city council so far “has been awesome” and that he plans to seek re-election to continue representing Ward II. ” Yes, I am running again,” Bates said in an email to Oil City. “I have no motives or agendas. I know Casper […]
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Watch Live: Natrona County EOC COVID-19 Briefing (5/5/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple agencies in the city of Casper and Natrona County, under the Emergency Operations Center, have announced that they will hold briefings once a week concerning public health related to coronavirus cause COVID-19. Video is posted below. Oil City News is committed to bringing these press briefings to our community live whenever […]
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Casper Firefighters remember service of those who died on International Firefighters’ Day
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Firefighters are recognizing those who have died in the line of duty in observance of International Firefighters’ Day. “International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May,” Casper Firefighters said on Facebook on Monday. “On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving […]
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Oil City Police Calls (5/1/20 – 5/4/20)
CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld. The […]
