CASPER, Wyo. — Mountain Hops Brewhouse plans to bring new beer options to the Casper area. The new business will receive a microbrewery liquor license after the city council approved their application on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Eric Magnuson is owner of Mountain Hops Brewhouse. He has won a number of awards for his beers at […]
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Boy Scouts celebrating 100th Anniversary in Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boy Scouts of America was founded on Feb. 8, 1910. The Greater Wyoming Council, Boy Scouts of America is celebrating their 100th anniversary in February. The Casper City Council recognized the Greater Wyoming Council, Boy Scouts of America during their Tuesday, Feb. 4 meeting. Two Casper Boy Scout troops attended the […]
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Watch the Feb. 4 City Council meeting online
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is holding their Tuesday, Feb. 4 City Council meeting at City Hall. The meeting begins at 6 pm. The meeting can be streamed online via Youtube:
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/31/20 – 2/3/20)
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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Snow stymies garbage pickup, City of Casper releases alt schedule
CASPER, Wyo. — Blizzard conditions closed garbage services on Monday. The City of Casper says that pickup will be delayed off the normal schedule by one day. City of Casper garbage collection services are expected to resume Tuesday. Residents are asked to place trash container in the street near the curb and not on the […]
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Casper PD officers injured in Thursday crash (VIDEO)
CASPER, Wyo. — Two Casper Police Officers were reportedly injured while working a traffic stop in Casper Thursday night. According to a statement from the Casper PD, shortly before 10:00 pm the officers were conducting a stop near the overpass bridge, on Yellowstone Highway. Officers were in the vehicle when a suspected impaired driver crashed […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/30/20 – 1/31/20)
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 postpones press conference after “new investigative leads” in sexual abuse case
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has postponed a previously scheduled press conference, after saying that new “investigative leads” have presented in the case. “The Casper Police Department will be postponing this press conference,” a statement said Wednesday afternoon. “Our goal is to always be as transparent as legally possible with our community by providing […]
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Law enforcement: ‘Zero Tolerance’ for DWUI during Super Bowl weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County law enforcement says will be “out in force” as part of an impaired driving enforcement operation, for the Super Bowl weekend. This according to a statement sent by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Beginning Friday, January 31 and continuing through Sunday, February 2, additional troopers, officers, and deputies will be […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/28/20 – 1/29/20)
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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Municipal court and Casper PD coordinating to crack down on downtown parking violations
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has new sticky parking citation envelopes meant to help ensure that downtown parking rules are enforced. Municipal Court Judge Cally Lund says that the envelopes are bright orange and sticky on both sides. “I don’t see how anybody could miss it,” Lund said during the city council’s Tuesday, […]
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‘Slippery slope’ argument appears as Casper considers creating ‘LGBTQ’ advisory committee
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper appears likely to see the formation of an “LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer)/Human Rights Advisory Committee” that would act as an advisory body to the city council. A number of perspectives were raised during the city council’s discussion of the proposal at their Tuesday, Jan. 28 work session. Councilman Charlie […]
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NCSD: Sexual abuse suspect’s employment with district terminated
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District has released another statement regarding a suspect in a Sexual Abuse case in Natrona County, who had been identified as a School District Employee. In a press release sent just after 6:00 pm, Tuesday night, the Natrona County School District said that they could release further information […]
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Casper may increase number of catering and malt beverage permits available
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is considering modifying the number of catering permits and malt beverage permits which a business or organization is able to pull each year. This idea came out of a conversation with business owners in the community regarding a request from Yellowstone Garage owner John Huff. Conditions on Yellowstone […]
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With Casper receiving low 2019 ‘equality index’ score, city considering new LGBTQ committee
CASPER, Wyo. — For the past eight years, the Human Rights Campaign has ranked cities around the country using a “Muncipal Equality Index.” In 2019, Casper received a score of only 11 out of a possible 100 points on the index. The City of Casper says that of seven Wyoming municipalities to receive scores, only […]
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Casper sees about 33% drop in alcohol-related crashes since mandatory server training took effect
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper passed new liquor regulations in March 2019. Those new rules went into effect in August 2019 and early data indicates they may be having the desired effect, according to a memo from Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters. The new rules require people serving alcohol at liquor establishments, restaurants […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/27/20 – 1/28/20)
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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‘We care about you:’ Annual Point In Time count aims to reach every unsheltered homeless person
CASPER, Wyo. – Even on the coldest nights of the year, there are dozens of people in Natrona County sleeping on the street. The goal of the annual Point In Time count is to find out exactly how many, and to offer them help. “On any given night in Natrona County, there are at least […]
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Eight of nine establishments pass alcohol check
CASPER, Wyo. — On January 20th, 2020, the Casper Police Department conducted nine alcohol compliance checks in Casper. Eight establishments passed. Casper Police Department officials announced the results Monday afternoon. It is illegal to serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. Pass Paradise Valley Liquors (401 Valley Road) 307 Sunrise (4370 South Poplar […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/24/20 – 1/27/20)
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 hosts town hall to discuss new police facilities, future of department
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has announced they will be holding a community engagement town hall, to discuss “the future of the CPD and the need for a new facility.” “Casper is our community and its future is our responsibility,” a Facebook event description says. “It’s been at least 60 years since CPD […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/23/20 – 1/24/20)
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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Casper PD Incident Report Map (1/22/20 – 1/23/19)
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 […]
