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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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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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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 […]