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Casper gets population boost; may generate about $150,000 in tax revenue

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper has an estimated 260 new citizens. That is after the city council gave final approval of the annexation of the Green Valley Village mobile home park... Read more »

09/17/19 6:43 PM

Watch the Sept. 17 Casper City Council meeting live

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council’s Tuesday, Sept. 17 meeting begins at 6 pm at City Hall. All city council meetings are streamed live on Youtube. Watch Tuesday’s meeting... Read more »

09/17/19 6:04 PM

Repairs on 2nd to reduce travel to one lane

CASPER, Wyo. — City officials are saying that East 2nd Street is under construction, reducing travel to one lane in each direction. On Monday, September 16th, the Streets Division began concrete... Read more »

09/17/19 4:05 PM

Additional resources being ordered to fight ‘Brush Creek Fire’

CASPER, Wyo. — The so-called “Brush Creek Fire” has burned 470 acres in Albany County, about 40 miles southwest of Douglas. More than 120 personnel, including three fire crews, seven... Read more »

09/17/19 3:26 PM

With 618 students studying abroad last school year, UW outpacing target

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming set a goal to have at least 650 students and faculty participate in programs outside of the United States by 2022. The university... Read more »

09/17/19 3:12 PM

Colorado rap performer arrested after Casper show; alleged to have strangled accuser

CASPER, Wyo. — A man identified as an Aurora, Colorado based rapper was arrested in Casper on September 15, 2019; after it was alleged that he strangled and beat a... Read more »

09/17/19 2:47 PM

$15.8 million grant to provide instruments for new UW research aircraft

CASPER, Wyo. — A $15.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation will provide instrumentation on a new King Air research aircraft that the University of Wyoming will purchase. UW... Read more »

09/17/19 2:46 PM

Casper City Council reviews speed limits, seeks input

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper says that City Council is looking at the posted speed limits throughout Casper, and is seeking public comment on the matter. “Setting speed limits... Read more »

09/17/19 2:33 PM

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department has released the names of the two deceased individuals from yesterday’s shooting. Police say that the victims are Adrien Butler, 37, of Cheyenne, and... Read more »

09/17/19 2:09 PM

Some CBD vapes contain street drug instead of the real thing

By HOLBROOK MOHR Associated Press Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD. “It’ll relax you,” the friend assured. The vapor that Jenkins inhaled didn’t relax... Read more »

09/17/19 1:07 PM

After causing vehicle damage, county addressing Rotary Park gate malfunction

CASPER, Wyo. — Rotary Park at the base of Casper Mountain is open year-round, but closes to the public from dusk until dawn. A gate leading into and out of... Read more »

09/17/19 1:06 PM

Hunters and anglers to be celebrated at Cowboys game versus UNLV

CASPER, Wyo. — National Hunting and Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 28. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be celebrating with various activities leading up to and during the... Read more »

09/17/19 11:32 AM

Drug connection suspected in Cheyenne shooting on Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Police suspect illegal drugs played a role in a Monday evening shooting that has killed two people and seriously injured two others in Wyoming’s capital city... Read more »

09/17/19 11:29 AM

Hunters asked to take elk blood samples, help monitor brucellosis (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Elk hunters in brucellosis monitoring areas in Wyoming are asked to take and submit blood samples to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Most of the monitoring... Read more »

09/17/19 11:16 AM

Recent Arrests (9/16/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended... Read more »

09/17/19 10:21 AM

Cheyenne Police identify suspect in shooting death of two

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department has identified the man arrested in the shooting death of two adults, and the shooting injury of two juveniles. At 4:30 pm, officers... Read more »

09/16/19 10:27 PM

Cheyenne PD: 2 adults dead, 2 juveniles injured in shooting incident

CASPER, Wyo. — Police officials in Cheyenne say that two adults are dead and two juveniles injured, after a shooting incident Monday afternoon. One suspect is in custody in the case.... Read more »

09/16/19 8:16 PM

Two women die from injuries in crash south of Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Two drivers involved in a crash near mile marker 37 along WY-487 on Sunday, Sept. 15 died from injuries they sustained. Brianna Coleman, 34 and Ricci Patterson,... Read more »

09/16/19 6:07 PM

Casper to spring into autumn with peace festival; music by Inda Eaton (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Autumn officially begins next Monday. Casper will be celebrating the autumnal equinox early in conjunction with the “International Day of Peace” from 1-3 pm Saturday, Sept. 21.... Read more »

09/16/19 5:45 PM

Casper College’s ‘Constitution Day’ inspects role of free press in politics

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College is hosting “Constitution Day” events from Sept. 16-19, taking a look at the role of a free press in American politics. “‘In regards to politics,... Read more »

09/16/19 4:41 PM

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CDC Responds with Hope: We Hear You

For more than 50 years, the Child Development Center of Natrona County has been serving the needs of the community. Throughout the years, CDC has constantly grown and evolved to... Read more »

09/16/19 2:46 PM

Workers in limbo and uninsured as Blackjewel deal languishes

September 10, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Blackjewel employees hoping to return to work still lack answers, and now lack health insurance, as the sale of the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr... Read more »

09/16/19 1:47 PM

Bike and horse riders to cooperate; signage key to health of Casper Mountain trails

CASPER, Wyo. — For the last several years, the Central Wyoming Trails Alliance have been working to improve the public multi-use trails on Casper Mountain. There are now “over 7... Read more »

09/16/19 1:22 PM

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