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Events Center ice chiller to replace Casper Ice Arena’s

CASPER, Wyo. — Ammonia ice chilling equipment at the Casper Events Center will be transferred to the Casper Ice Arena. That will be used to replace the arena’s existing R-22... Read more »

11/20/19 10:43 AM

Six new Casper police SUVs to cost $237,450

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department will be getting six new mid-sized police utility vehicles. The 2020 Ford Explorers will be purchased from Sheridan-based Fremont Motors for $39,575 a... Read more »

11/19/19 7:18 PM

Casper accepts Hogadon lighting gift, about $400K value

CASPER, Wyo. — The “Friends of Hogadon” group have raised about $410,000 for a lighting project at the Hogadon Basin Ski Area. The Casper City Council authorized a memorandum of... Read more »

11/19/19 7:13 PM

Woman tells Casper City Council to oppose women going topless in public

CASPER, Wyo. — A Bar Nunn woman urged the Casper City Council to look into a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to allow women to go topless in public... Read more »

11/19/19 7:10 PM

Rib & Chop gets Casper liquor license approval ahead of December opening

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s Rib & Chop House plans to open in December at the former Wonder Bar location in downtown Casper. They now have approval for a liquor license necessary to... Read more »

11/19/19 6:51 PM

Proposal to increase Casper speed limits crosses first hurdle

CASPER, Wyo. — In a few more weeks, several Casper streets could see their speed limits increased. The Casper City Council approved the proposed ordinance changes on first reading Tuesday,... Read more »

11/19/19 6:48 PM

Redevelopment around former Grant Elementary inching closer

CASPER, Wyo. — David Dewald is the owner of the former Grant Elementary School properties in Casper. He’s asking the city council to re-zone some of the properties to allow... Read more »

11/19/19 6:39 PM

Girl Scouts tell Casper City Council they are thankful for amenities around town

CASPER, Wyo. — Members of a local Girl Scout troop attended the Casper City Council’s Tuesday, Nov. 19 meeting. With Thanksgiving about a week away, they expressed thanks for some... Read more »

11/19/19 6:37 PM

Casper mayor to support proposal to dump oilfield wastewater into Boysen Resevoir

CASPER, Wyo. — Texas-based Aethon Energy is seeking a permit to dump 8.27 million gallons of oilfield wastewater per day into Badwater Creek which feeds Boysen Reservoir and the Wind and Big... Read more »

11/19/19 6:03 PM

As Casper prepares to select new mayor, city council considers upping stipend

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council appoints a new mayor from among their ranks at the start of each year. As they prepare to do so, the city council... Read more »

11/19/19 5:46 PM

2 arrested, identified in homicide investigation

CASPER, Wyo. — Two suspects have been arrested in relation to a domestic homicide in Casper. According to the Casper Police Department, the Natrona County District Attorney’s office has recommended the... Read more »

11/19/19 4:48 PM

Homicide investigation: potential suspects in custody

UPDATE 5:00 pm 11/19/19– The Casper Police Department has announced that the persons in custody have been arrested. Officers identified the suspects Tuesday evening. The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has... Read more »

11/19/19 3:28 PM

Just after Casper joins state health insurance pool, Wyoming may eliminate that option

CASPER, Wyo. — The State of Wyoming currently allows municipalities to join their state health insurance pool. The Casper City Council decided to join the state’s fund to provide insurance... Read more »

11/14/19 5:01 PM

Casper City Council considers pushing for special land tax, briefly

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Charlie Powell raised the possibility of pushing the Wyoming Legislature to allow the formation of special land tax rules during the city council’s Tuesday, Nov.... Read more »

11/14/19 4:32 PM

Warrant Roundup (11/14/19)

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... Read more »

11/14/19 2:59 PM

Casper PD to step up enforcement of trailer street parking rules

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department says that community resource officers will begin to step up their enforcement of trailer parking rules on city streets. “With winter weather already... Read more »

11/13/19 4:43 PM

Instead of parking meters, Casper may increase citation fees

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council decided in October to back away from a proposal to bring back parking meters to the downtown. But with concern that people, particularly... Read more »

11/13/19 2:25 PM

River pollution clean up costs could run up to $1.5 million, BP to help pay (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A City of Casper project to restore a roughly one mile portion of the North Platte River near the old BP/Amoco Refinery has revealed “a good deal... Read more »

11/13/19 1:08 PM

Casper street improvements project exceeds contingency dollars set aside

CASPER, Wyo. — Knife River, Inc. was contracted in 2018 to conduct a variety of street improvements in Casper. The cost of conducting all of the improvements ran $126,440.69 over... Read more »

11/12/19 5:50 PM

Casper PD to contract four companies to provide towing services

CASPER, Wyo. — A proposed City of Casper professional services agreement would contract four companies to conduct vehicle towing efforts for the Casper Police Department and other agencies that work... Read more »

11/12/19 5:44 PM

Legislation for optional 7th cent sales tax for Wyoming municipalities proposed

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has a 4% state sales tax. Counties are able to add 1% to sales tax collections with voter approval, sometimes referred to as the “fifth penny.”... Read more »

11/12/19 3:48 PM

4 vehicles, including Casper sanitation truck, involved in chain reaction crash on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – Four vehicles were involved in a crash in central Casper on Tuesday afternoon. According to Casper Police Sgt. Mike Ogden, the incident started when two cars collided... Read more »

11/12/19 3:25 PM

Warrant Roundup (11/11/19)

11/11/19 2:45 PM

Home “uninhabitable,” after Saturday morning fire

CASPER, Wyo — Casper Fire-EMS says that one home is uninhabitable, following an early morning structure fire in Casper, Saturday. Fire officials say at appoximately 12:40 am, Nov. 9, 2019,... Read more »

11/09/19 8:33 AM

City of Casper outlines seasonal leaf collection and Thanksgiving schedule

CASPER, Wyo. — With the autumnal season comes the associated yard work of raking, piling, and bagging leaves. The city has outlined their leaf-pickup days as well as their Thanksgiving... Read more »

11/07/19 1:08 PM

Distracted driving leads to three car crash, one taken to hospital (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — A three car crash in Casper on Wednesday, Nov. 6 was the result of a driver looking at their electronic device, the Casper Police Department allege. The... Read more »

11/06/19 1:26 PM

Casper PD to use $16,100 federal grant for ‘less lethal’ shotguns, more

CASPER, Wyo. — A $16,100 grant from the United States Department of Justice will go toward some equipment the Casper Police Department would like to purchase. The Casper City Council... Read more »

11/05/19 8:06 PM

Paradise Valley and Marion Kreiner Pools to be re-lined for $157,520

CASPER, Wyo. — Paradise Valley and Marion Kreiner Pools are set to be re-lined with “new flexible PVC liner.” The Casper City Council authorized a $157,520 contract with Natare Corporation... Read more »

11/05/19 8:04 PM

Council tables adoption of Casper Historic Preservation Commission Strategic Plan

CASPER, Wyo. — Concerns were raised on Tuesday, Nov. 5 that a proposed Casper Historic Preservation Commission Strategic Plan may have excluded Casper’s black history. The Casper City Council decided... Read more »

11/05/19 7:59 PM

‘The Nolan’ coming as Casper City Council approves Plains sale on re-vote

CASPER, Wyo. — New downtown housing is headed to Casper. The city council voted on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to authorize the sale of the former Plains Furniture and adjacent properties... Read more »

11/05/19 7:46 PM

Casper City Council tweaks rules to allow Plains sale re-vote

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will reconsider the sale of some former Plains Furniture and adjacent properties to FLAG Development, LLC. In order to do so, the council... Read more »

11/05/19 7:23 PM

Zone change for new Casper senior rental housing takes step ahead

CASPER, Wyo. —The Casper City Council is considering a zone change to allow a new senior citizen rental housing project to move forward. The council approved the zone change on... Read more »

11/05/19 7:19 PM

New Casper ‘Tree and Shrubs’ rules finalized, meant to ensure safety

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s tree service industry now has a new set of rules. The “Tree and Shrubs” ordinance was tabled at an October meeting to allow the city council... Read more »

11/05/19 7:17 PM

‘Ludovico Farm to Wood Flame’ gets restaurant liquor license, eyes Nov. 18 opening

CASPER, Wyo. — A new restaurant that plans to serve wood-fired pizzas on Casper’s west side now has a restaurant liquor license. The Casper City Council approved the license on... Read more »

11/05/19 7:09 PM

Crowd turns out in support of sale of former Plains properties

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Hall was more full than usual on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Most in the crowd appear to have come out to encourage the city council to... Read more »

11/05/19 7:05 PM

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Events Center ice chiller to replace Casper Ice Arena’s

Casper to purchase new $332,000 snow groomer for Hogadon

Casper PD getting two new motorcycles for $27,665.50

12 foam-filled loader tires to cost Casper $70,378, for use at landfill

Crews respond to Tuesday night vehicle fire (PHOTOS)

Casper covers streets project that went $126,440.69 over budget

Six new Casper police SUVs to cost $237,450

Casper accepts Hogadon lighting gift, about $400K value

Woman tells Casper City Council to oppose women going topless in public

Rib & Chop gets Casper liquor license approval ahead of December opening

Proposal to increase Casper speed limits crosses first hurdle

Redevelopment around former Grant Elementary inching closer

Girl Scouts tell Casper City Council they are thankful for amenities around town

Casper mayor to support proposal to dump oilfield wastewater into Boysen Resevoir

As Casper prepares to select new mayor, city council considers upping stipend

2 arrested, identified in homicide investigation

Homicide investigation: potential suspects in custody

Just after Casper joins state health insurance pool, Wyoming may eliminate that option

Casper City Council considers pushing for special land tax, briefly

Warrant Roundup (11/14/19)

Casper PD to step up enforcement of trailer street parking rules

Instead of parking meters, Casper may increase citation fees

River pollution clean up costs could run up to $1.5 million, BP to help pay (PHOTOS)

Casper street improvements project exceeds contingency dollars set aside

Casper PD to contract four companies to provide towing services

Legislation for optional 7th cent sales tax for Wyoming municipalities proposed

4 vehicles, including Casper sanitation truck, involved in chain reaction crash on Tuesday

Warrant Roundup (11/11/19)

Home “uninhabitable,” after Saturday morning fire

City of Casper outlines seasonal leaf collection and Thanksgiving schedule

Distracted driving leads to three car crash, one taken to hospital (VIDEO)

Casper PD to use $16,100 federal grant for ‘less lethal’ shotguns, more

Paradise Valley and Marion Kreiner Pools to be re-lined for $157,520

Council tables adoption of Casper Historic Preservation Commission Strategic Plan

‘The Nolan’ coming as Casper City Council approves Plains sale on re-vote

Casper City Council tweaks rules to allow Plains sale re-vote

Zone change for new Casper senior rental housing takes step ahead

New Casper ‘Tree and Shrubs’ rules finalized, meant to ensure safety

‘Ludovico Farm to Wood Flame’ gets restaurant liquor license, eyes Nov. 18 opening

Crowd turns out in support of sale of former Plains properties

Crime

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Gunn, Grosso, Huaf

Caroll Spinney- Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Oscar; dies at age 85

Obituaries: Stamps, Meloy

Obituaries: Newport, Dolajak Jr., Lujan, Tanner

Obituaries: Smith, Realing, Olson, Richards, Haynes

Community

Breaking News

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

Rib & Chop House will bring the steakhouse experience back to downtown Casper

Country singer Josh Turner to perform in Casper

Today marks 150th anniversary of suffrage in Wyoming

Wyoming

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

Promoted

Community Health Center of Central Wyoming

CHCCW launch Veterans Community Care Program

State Farm Agent, Eric Brinkerhoff a.k.a. “Agent 307”; is taking you out to the movies once again!

Both the End and the Beginning of a Long Road Introducing WPDN’s Newest Associate, Zara Mason

Shop local campaign uses $2 bills to help spread awareness

David Street Station gives thanks for Community Christmas Tree help (PHOTOS)

Galleries

Community

Casper welcomes holiday season with tree lighting and parade (PHOTOS)

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)