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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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Five new Casper police vehicles to get equipment upgrades for $28,045.75

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department recently purchased five new vehicles for fleet replacement, according to the city. “These vehicles require upgrade and installation of emergency response lighting, communications and power accessories equipment to match the existing police fleet equipment package,” the city says. The city council authorized a $28,045.75 contract with Communications Technologies, […]

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Trails Center and Ft. Caspar museum team up for new children’s program

CASPER, Wyo. —  Fort Caspar Museum and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center are partnering up to present a series of new classes combining the Trails Center’s “History Club” and Fort Caspar Museum’s “Hands-on History” program.  On the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 11:30 am, free classes will be offered for children in second through […]

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‘Historic Preservation Plan’ adopted after delay due to concerns Casper’s black history was omitted

CASPER, Wyo. — The adoption of a new Casper “Historic Preservation Plan” was delayed for over two months after the city council decided to table their vote in November. Their decision to table the vote came after a citizen expressed concern that the document neglected aspects of Casper’s history, calling the document “racist.” The plan […]