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 […]
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Casper secures $8 million loan for west side sewer project
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper has secured an $8 million Wyoming Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for a North Platte Sanitary Sewer project. The Wyoming State Lands and Investments Board agreed to provide the loan once loan documents are executed, which the Casper City Council authorized on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The city […]
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Casper purchasing portable litter fencing for $71,944
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Regional Landfill utilizes portable litter fencing in areas where permanent litter fencing is not in place. “The portable litter fencing allows Solid Waste staff to relocate fencing as needed with the changing weather conditions and landfill cell layouts,” the city says. The city council authorized a $71,944 contract with 3 […]
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Casper to require landowners pay for street improvements project
CASPER, Wyo. — Landowners of properties adjacent to Arrowhead Road and Jade Avenue in Casper may be required to help pay for street improvements at the intersection. The city council passed a resolution signally their intent to create a “local assessment district” during their Tuesday, Jan. 21 which would force the property owners to help […]
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Platte River Trails Trust donates land for new Casper park and trails improvements
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper plans to create a new “riverfront pathway park” and add a boat ramp along a section of the North Platte River. The Platte River Trails Trust has agreed to donate land to the city for the project, on the condition that funding for the improvements are secured within […]
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Re-zoning of Casper property involved in 2015 land swap deal continues
CASPER, Wyo. — East Elkhorn Ranch received a 2.8 acre portion of land from the City of Casper in a 2015 land swap deal. The ranch, which was owned by now deceased businessman Mick McMurry, owned property on Casper Mountain. In the land swap deal, mountain land was transferred to the city which is now […]
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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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Casper Electric to replace various city light fixtures for $197,950
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Electric, Inc. has been chosen to complete a 2020 Lighting Replacements project for the City of Casper. The city is also asking the public to help identify problematic street lights. The city council approved a $197,950 contract with the company during their Tuesday, Jan. 21 meeting. An additional $15,000 has been […]
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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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Casper PD Incident Summary Map (1/21/20 – 1/22/20)
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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$2.45 million contract to replace ice plant at Casper Ice Arena approved
CASPER, Wyo. — With failure of the Casper Ice Arena’s ice plant “imminent,” the city is moving forward with plans for replacement. The city council approved a $2,452,200 contract to replace the ice chiller system during their Tuesday, Jan. 21 meeting. The contract was awarded to Casper-based Haass Contruction Co. Theirs was the lowest of […]
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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 […]
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Casper terminates agreement, say ‘Cowboy Smokehouse’ failed to pay rent at golf course
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper reached a lease agreement with Cowboy Smokehouse, LLC in March 2018 to sell food on the second floor of the Casper Municipal Golf Course clubhouse. The city says that Cowboy Smokehouse failed to pay rent since October 2019, making their last payment in September. The city council voted […]
