CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report 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 Incident Summary Report contains […]
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De-icer product purchases up to $300,000 authorized in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — “Ice Slicer” is a melting compound product the City of Casper uses to clear streets after snowstorms. The city council approved a one-year contract with Desert Mountain Corporation to provide the product. They did so via resolution on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The contract authorizes up to $300,000 worth of the product at […]
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Casper speed limit changes raise concerns about whimsy of the citizenry
CASPER, Wyo. — Speed limits along King Boulevard and East Second Street are accelerating toward increases. The Casper City Council will still need to approve the changes on one further reading after approving the proposals on second reading Tuesday, Dec. 3. The proposal includes reverting the portion of East Second Street in front of the […]
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Casper City Council initiate process to hike mayor’s salary
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted in a work session straw poll to name Councilman Steve Freel as the next mayor and Councilwoman Khrystyn Lutz as the next mayor. Both are in their first year of service on the council. They’ll replace current Mayor Charlie Powell and Vice Mayor Shawn Johnson after being […]
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Former Grant Elementary re-zoning raises potential encroachment concern
CASPER, Wyo. — Re-zoning of some properties around the former Grant Elementary School has taken another step forward. The Casper City Council voted on second reading to approve the changes on Tuesday, Dec. 3. They’ll need to do so on one further reading to make the re-zoning official. David Dewald owns the former school properties […]
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Proposal looks to bring more twin-home style housing to Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The so-called “Fairgrounds Home Addition” provides twin-home style housing to Casper. Developer Steve Grimshaw told the city council on Tuesday, Dec. 3 that of the 28 houses already built, eight had not yet been sold. A new proposal to create a “Fairgrounds Home Addition No. 2” would bring more such housing units […]
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Property owners voice opposition to proposed annexation into Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — 15 “semi-rural, single family residential properties” on the west side of South Poplar Street may be annexed into the City of Casper. The city council approved on first reading the proposed ordinance to annex the properties on Tuesday, Dec. 3. They’ll need to do so on two further readings for the annexation […]
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School bus driver tells Casper City Council he sees variety of traffic laws frequently disobeyed
CASPER, Wyo. — A school bus driver told the Casper City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3 that he was concerned that many drivers ignore various traffic laws around the city. “I am a witness to drivers ignoring the law,” Tom Hall said. “The City of Casper needs to do the right thing and start enforcing […]
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Watch the City Council meeting live
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is holding a regular meeting at City Hall. The Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting began at 6 pm. City Council meetings can be viewed live on Youtube:
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Another Casper road may see speed limit upped to 40 mph
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper plans to increase the speed limit along King Boulevard to 40 mph, though this proposal still needs to be approved on further readings from the city council City staff are now recommending that the speed limit along Metro Road likewise be increased to 40 mph. Public Services Director […]
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About $130K in additional funding needed for Casper Events Center metal detectors, lighting
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Events Center may add metal detectors along with a new LED lighting system. The Events Center currently relies on metal detecting wands for security. Parks and Recreation Director Tim Cortez mentions a 2018 shooting in Las Vegas which claimed the lives of 58 people as raising security concerns for venues […]
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Two Casper Qdobas seeking bar and grill licenses to serve alcohol
CASPER, Wyo. — Two Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants in Casper are seeking bar and grill licenses. The City of Casper offers a total of 14 such licenses. The city council agreed to set aside two licenses for restaurant owner John Johnson. Johnson plans to use one for a Fuzzy’s Taco Shop under development and a […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Log (12/02/19 – 12/03/19)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report 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 Incident Summary Report contains […]
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Urban Bottle seeking transfer of liquor license ownership
CASPER, Wyo. — Urban Bottle Wine and Spirits is seeking to transfer ownership of their retail liquor license. The license is currently owned by Art and Lynette Boatright and John and Lauren Griffith. Each of these individuals owns a 16.667% interest in the business. Jennifer True holds the remaining interest. The parties are looking to […]
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I-80 remains closed to ‘light, high profile vehicles’ between Laramie and Elk Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — Portions of I-80 and I-25 were closed to “light, high profile vehicles” on Monday evening but open to other traffic. I-25 is open to all traffic on Tuesday, Dec. 3, but I-80 between Laramie and Elk Mountain remains closed to “light, high profile vehicles due to gusting winds,” according to the Wyoming […]
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Hogadon opens for business Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper’s Hogadon Basin Ski area will officially open for the winter season on Saturday, December 7th, according to a City of Casper statement. “Hogadon Basin ski area is hoping for all runs to be open,” the city’s statement said, Monday afternoon. “Updated information on run openings can be found on the […]
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City: Incorrectly shoveling walks could result in fines
CASPER, Wyo. — After winter weather and winds shut down interstate travel in Wyoming for a long Thanksgiving weekend, the City of Casper is reminding residents that shoveling your walk incorrectly could result in fines. City code enforcement officials go on to say that shoveling or pushing snow into the street or the gutter is prohibited. […]
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Warrant Roundup (12/2/19)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the City of Casper within the last 24 hours. Appearing on the warrant roundup is not an implication of guilt. Any individuals cited or arrested are […]
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Snow blocking your street? City of Casper says to let them know
CASPER Wyo. — With snow from the recent storm still lingering in Casper, some side and residential streets may be difficult or impossible to navigate. The city says they are “busy plowing arterial and collector streets to keep traffic flowing.” However, residential streets are not usually a priority. “Generally, residential streets are not plowed unless […]
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Dan Cepeda earns honor for Oil City News (PHOTOS)
EDITORIAL by Trevor T. TrujilloEditor-In-Chief, Oil City News It’s been just over three years since the announcement that Oil City News had been purchased by an owner in the Casper area and would begin a transformation into a new and different online news source. In the early days of our current incarnation, part of that […]
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Winter Storm Warning to impact Casper area travel Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Natrona County, and officials say a storm will affect travel in the area. Periods of snow are predicted, and could be heavy at times. Forecasts call for total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches across the lower elevations, and 10 […]
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David Street Station gives thanks for Community Christmas Tree help (PHOTOS)
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, when giving and gratitude go hand in hand, the David Street Station Christmas tree project exemplifies the spirit of the season. The project is just one of many activities sponsored throughout the year by David Street Station and the Downtown Development Authority, which rely on private support. Placing the Christmas tree […]
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Casper PD Incident Report Log (11/26/19 – 11/27/19)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report 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 Incident Summary Report contains […]
