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Natrona County Commissioners voice support for new library, hold off on promising funding
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners penned a letter expressing support for the Natrona County Public Library and its push for a new facility. However, the commissioners were careful to not commit to providing funding for the building. “On behalf of the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners, I […]
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Mills moves to adjust boundary with City of Casper
The two parcels involved, one 19.2 acres and the other 3.16 acres, are on the opposite side of the North Platte River from the rest of Mills.
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Relief available for people, businesses affected by June flooding
CASPER, Wyo. — Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Wyoming businesses and residents affected by flooding that occurred June 15. The Small Business Authority acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Mark Gordon on Sept. 22. This SBA rural disaster declaration makes SBA […]
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No one injured in chemical spill at Dry Fork Station
A spill Sept. 26 in a warehouse at Dry Fork Station was fully contained and no one was injured, according to media officials.
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September’s Harvest Moon brightens Casper’s fall landscape
CASPER, Wyo. — The Harvest Moon, 2023’s fourth and final supermoon, will illuminate the sky on Sept. 29. Peaking Sept 29 at 3:58 a.m., the full moon will appear bright until the morning of Sept. 30, NASA reports. Unlike other moons, the Harvest Moon is determined by its proximity to the autumnal equinox, not a […]
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Moderna glitch leads Casper Health Department to offer mainly Pfizer boosters on Sept. 30
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is set to offer primarily Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters at its drive-thru event on Saturday, Sept. 30 due to a nationwide ordering glitch with Moderna. The software issue at Moderna has delayed ordering and shipping of its new booster doses. Although there’s no vaccine shortage, delivery delays […]
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Reminder: Natrona County sirens to sound off in countywide test
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Emergency Management announced that it will conduct a live countywide test of outdoor warning sirens on Friday, Sept. 29. The testing will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to last until approximately 2 p.m., with each siren being tested individually. Residents are advised not to be alarmed upon hearing […]
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NCSD Superintendent Mike Jennings to retire after this school year
CASPER, Wyo. — At the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees meeting held on Sept. 25, Superintendent Mike Jennings announced his retirement, set for June 2024. Trustee Thomas Myler lauded Jennings’s tenure, stating, “Superintendent Jennings … has been a rock during a very tumultuous time, has brought us forward through COVID [and] has done […]
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Natrona County Coroner’s Office receives international accreditation
CASPER, Wyo. — The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners recently announced that the Natrona County Coroner’s Office has received accreditation by the association. The Natrona County Coroner’s Office self-submitted to the process for the purpose of ensuring the operating policies, procedures and practices are within international guidelines. The county coroner’s office was subjected […]
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Campbell County apologizes to resident who received 150 emergency phone calls during outage
A Campbell County resident received 150 emergency call during a communication blackout after her phone number was mistakenly released in a list of alternative emergency phone numbers. Campbell County apologized the following day.
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Wyoming commission to hold public hearing on Rocky Mountain Power
The Wyoming Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 regarding Rocky Mountain Power’s request to increase rates.
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(PHOTOS) New Casper Mountain lodge design to feature improvements over previous lodge
CASPER, Wyo. — Last week, the early stages of work began on the construction of a new Nordic Lodge on Casper Mountain. The start of construction was the culmination of a process that began shortly after the previous lodge was condemned in February 2020 and demolished in November that same year. The new lodge, Natrona […]
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Natrona County Commissioners hesitant on library’s funding request for new facility
CASPER, Wyo. — Members of the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners voiced several reservations when approached by representatives of the Natrona County Public Library seeking funding for a new building. In the board’s work session on Tuesday, library director Lisa Scroggins asked for $3.5 million from the county for a request for qualifications, and […]
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Health department hosting updated COVID booster, flu vaccine drive
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is issuing updated booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccine to eligible individuals at the Casper-Natrona County Health Department drive-thru (located directly across the street from the CNCHD office) on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Per FDA and CDC guidelines, the […]
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Natrona County GOP emphasizes transparency, civil debate at fundraiser
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Republican Party held a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 14 meant to call out the anonymous group or individual in charge of the website WyoRINO.com. The website labels legislators as RINOs, or “Republicans in Name Only,” if their views do not align perfectly with the site’s criteria on every issue, […]
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Nordic Ski Lodge construction underway on Casper Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mountain’s Nordic Ski Lodge construction project is in full swing, with Caspar Building Systems Inc. already undergoing site preparation in the Trails Center parking lot. Local visitors will have noticed the parking lot closure over the past few weeks as the company carries out demolition and site clearing. Set for completion […]
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Natrona County fire captain returns to Oregon wildfire frontlines
CASPER, Wyo. — Fire Capt. Darek Pepple of the Natrona County Fire District is gearing up for another round of duty in Oregon, assisting the Pacific Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 2. The team is currently battling four significant fires — the Lookout, Horse Creek, Pothole and Bedrock fires — according to an announcement by […]
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Don’t be alarmed: Natrona County sirens to sound off in countywide test
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Emergency Management announced that it will conduct a live countywide test of outdoor warning sirens on Friday, Sept. 29. The testing will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to last until approximately 2 p.m., with each siren being tested individually. Residents are advised not to be alarmed upon hearing […]
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Casper City Council leans toward supporting legislative resolutions; transfer tax sparks debate
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has directed staff to draft a resolution in support of several legislative resolutions proposed by the Wyoming Association of Municipalities. The 2024 WAM legislative agenda, distilled from this year’s summer convention, includes seven points, covering a spectrum of public concerns ranging from infrastructure subsidies to a comprehensive records […]
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Better Wyoming to discuss healthcare challenges in Natrona and Converse counties
CASPER, Wyo. — Better Wyoming invites residents of Natrona and Converse counties to join a conversation discussing healthcare challenges and potential solutions in both their local regions and across the state, according to a press release by Better Wyoming. The discussion is set for 6–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Natrona County Extension […]
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Kelly Walsh High School looks to add batting cages with $5,000 donation
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School recently received a donation of $5,000 from John and Cindy Farrell. The intent behind the donation is to contribute toward the purchase of two indoor batting cage mounting and netting systems for the school’s softball team, according to a memo provided to the Natrona County School District Board […]
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Pineview Elementary awaits approval for edible garden grant
CASPER, Wyo. — Pineview Elementary School has secured a $3,000 grant from the Whole Kids Foundation, a sum that’s currently awaiting the nod from the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees. The grant’s purpose is to initiate an in-class edible garden, aimed at educating students about life cycles, sustainability and consumer and distribution dynamics. […]
