StartUp

Oil City News is proud to present the #StartUp series. Throughout the next few months, #StartUp will take readers on a behind-the-scenes journey into the process of starting a new business, telling the stories of local founders and their businesses. If you have an idea for Casper’s next great Start-Up, be sure to check out the 2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge, which will award three local businesses a share of $50,000 in seed money. Entries accepted through September 12th. Details at https://casperstartupchallenge.com/

Ridley’s to close Casper CY store

Ridley’s Family Markets has announced it will close the Casper store on CY Avenue. In a statement released March 7, the Idaho-based company said it will wind down operations at... Read more »

03/07/19 9:02 PM

Council rings the bell for Plains Furniture redevelopment proposals round two

03/05/19 7:30 PM

‘Horse Palace’ gets liquor license for its business in old ‘On the Border’ building

03/05/19 6:40 PM

‘Horse Palace’ to partially open Monday—awaiting Bar and Grill Liquor License [PHOTOS]

03/04/19 4:40 PM

Casper JCPenney store not among closures

03/01/19 1:53 PM

Developers disappointed in Council’s Plains Furniture decision—say downtown needs housing [DESIGN PHOTOS]

02/28/19 12:08 PM

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

Casper native Jayme Grange felt a sense of melancholy as she picked through the racks at Macy’s in the Eastridge Mall last month. Only a couple of weeks earlier, Macy’s... Read more »

02/15/19 8:20 PM

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

For over 60 years now, a tall sign with a blast of neon and sharp shapes has been making its distinctive statement on a quiet corner in central Casper. When... Read more »

02/12/19 4:17 PM

PowerUp Gaming Lounge brings communal video gaming to Casper (Photos and Story)

Chad Jones has been playing video games most of his life. “Since I was a kid, it was the main thing that brought us together,” recalls Jones. “We had a... Read more »

02/05/19 5:03 PM

Former VFW building to become center for fresh, locally produced food

Vendors and customers alike braved the brutal Casper winds to attend the first Winter Market of the season on Saturday. The market, organized by the Wyoming Food for Thought Project,... Read more »

01/21/19 3:46 PM

Skull Tree Brewing makes big flavors in small space

Story by Brendan LaChance for Oil City News Casper has a new brewery in town, but you might need to pull out your map to find it. Skull Tree Brewing... Read more »

01/14/19 11:21 AM

Casper’s Macy’s store to close in early 2019

Casper will be losing another prominent retailer in 2019. In an email to Oil City News, a spokesperson for Macy’s, Inc. confirmed rumors that Macy’s in Eastridge Mall has been... Read more »

12/31/18 4:31 PM

Stalkup’s RV Superstore to close

A familiar name in the recreational vehicle business is about to ride into the sunset. Stalkup’s RV Superstore is in the process of winding down operations, according to co-owner Ray... Read more »

12/29/18 8:39 AM

Casper’s Frosted Tops bakery ready for next sweet step

Tucked away on the east side of the sprawling Parkway Plaza Hotel is one of Casper’s sweetest secrets. It’s in that unassuming space, formally a pizza restaurant, where Kirstin Bott... Read more »

12/20/18 2:15 PM

Rum Cakes of Wyoming: Longtime friends bake up a new business

Suzy Studer wanted to start a mail order baking business, but she needed a plan. Cheesecakes were first considered, but she couldn’t get past the feeling that cheesecakes are a... Read more »

12/18/18 10:52 AM

Winners announced in Casper Start-Up Challenge

Some of Casper’s brightest entrepreneurs are waking up to a new future this morning. The annual UW Casper Start-Up Challenge held its pitch challenge last night at The Lyric, where... Read more »

11/16/18 10:34 AM

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Pitch Day Thursday

The 2018 Pitch Day for the Casper Start-Up Challenge will be held on Thursday, November 15th at 4:00 pm at The Lyric in Casper.

11/14/18 9:06 PM

Sheridan-based Bighorn Design Studio buys 1890 Inc.

1890 Inc., Casper’s home-grown apparel and custom screen printing shop, has been sold to Sheridan-based Bighorn Design Studio. “It all has happened so fast,” said Bighorn Design Studio owner PJ... Read more »

10/30/18 3:40 PM

Start-Up: Livestock Wx blends weather forecasting with market analyses

Story by Tom Mast, special to Oil City News For farmers and ranchers, a roll of the weather dice can turn up droughts or floods, good spring rain or inadequate... Read more »

10/25/18 10:12 AM

New Brew: Casper’s Gruner Brothers Brewery producing first batch

The unmistakable sweet smell of malt and barley floated through the shiny new brewhouse at Gruner Brothers Brewing on Thursday morning. Owners and crew carefully monitored panels, checked displays and... Read more »

10/19/18 1:08 PM

Start-Up Challenge: New invention gives oil or gas field workers automated control

Being able to monitor and optimize the use of additives in oil or gas wells from an office perhaps a hundred miles away is the objective of one finalist in... Read more »

10/17/18 12:07 PM

Start-Up Challenge Pitch Day scheduled for November

The Wyoming Technology Business Center has announced the 2018 Pitch Day for the Casper Start-Up Challenge on Thursday.

10/02/18 11:13 AM

Little Shop of Burgers scares up business in north Casper

Dining out has gotten a little more frightening in Casper. Little Shop of Burgers opened this month on Friday the 14th, unfortunately just barely missing a perfect pun by... Read more »

09/25/18 5:20 AM

Sen. Enzi to host Casper conference for inventors, small business owners

Wyoming's senior US Senator is seeking inventors, small business owners, and entrepreneurs for an Inventors Conference at Casper College.

09/19/18 3:00 PM

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Announces Finalists

Finalists have been announced for UW''s Casper Start-Up Challenge.

09/19/18 2:45 PM

Casper’s last neighborhood grocery store celebrates 100 years of business

Small grocery stores were once a common feature in neighborhoods. Dozens of them dotted central Casper at one time. Before families had multiple cars, having a nearby place to buy... Read more »

09/07/18 7:11 AM

Heavy boots and a hardhat: Ily Nunn discovers new direction after Start-Up Challenge

By Tom Mast, special to Oil City News After completing a college degree in business management, Ily Nunn expected to work dressed in white-collar attire. Instead, she ended up wearing... Read more »

09/04/18 9:04 AM

Casper business incubator helps turn ideas into sustainable businesses (Photos)

Think of a business incubator as 21st-century business coaches. Opened in 2012 on the site of the former Amoco Casper refinery, the Wyoming Technology Business Center in Casper is one... Read more »

08/30/18 3:01 PM

Wyo Farmers’ Market Conference and Annual Meeting scheduled for Sept. in Casper

Attendees will be able to "learn from the experts" at the conference.

08/30/18 2:41 PM

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Hosts Informational Mixer

An informational mixer for the UW Casper Start-Up Challenge will be hosted on August 22nd.

08/17/18 5:00 AM

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Ridley’s to close Casper CY store

Council rings the bell for Plains Furniture redevelopment proposals round two

‘Horse Palace’ gets liquor license for its business in old ‘On the Border’ building

‘Horse Palace’ to partially open Monday—awaiting Bar and Grill Liquor License [PHOTOS]

Casper JCPenney store not among closures

Developers disappointed in Council’s Plains Furniture decision—say downtown needs housing [DESIGN PHOTOS]

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

PowerUp Gaming Lounge brings communal video gaming to Casper (Photos and Story)

Former VFW building to become center for fresh, locally produced food

Skull Tree Brewing makes big flavors in small space

Casper’s Macy’s store to close in early 2019

Stalkup’s RV Superstore to close

Casper’s Frosted Tops bakery ready for next sweet step

Rum Cakes of Wyoming: Longtime friends bake up a new business

Winners announced in Casper Start-Up Challenge

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Pitch Day Thursday

Sheridan-based Bighorn Design Studio buys 1890 Inc.

Start-Up: Livestock Wx blends weather forecasting with market analyses

New Brew: Casper’s Gruner Brothers Brewery producing first batch

Start-Up Challenge: New invention gives oil or gas field workers automated control

Start-Up Challenge Pitch Day scheduled for November

Little Shop of Burgers scares up business in north Casper

Sen. Enzi to host Casper conference for inventors, small business owners

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Announces Finalists

Casper’s last neighborhood grocery store celebrates 100 years of business

Heavy boots and a hardhat: Ily Nunn discovers new direction after Start-Up Challenge

Casper business incubator helps turn ideas into sustainable businesses (Photos)

Wyo Farmers’ Market Conference and Annual Meeting scheduled for Sept. in Casper

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Hosts Informational Mixer

Casper Start-Up Challenge helps launch drone project

Hair goes the neighborhood: New Salon Emme opens in former dive bar (Story and Photos)

Wyoming Food for Thought to open new Free Store

UW’s Casper Start-Up challenge kicks off 3rd year

New business Barnwood Bros. finds beauty in rugged barn wood (Story and Photos)

Grab and Go Gourmet aims to make fast food healthy

Crime

Breaking News

Worland man charged with arson, drugs and illegal weapons possession

Recent Arrests (10/11/19 – 10/13/19)

Identity of Sweetwater County Detention Center inmate who died released

Weekly Arrests (10/4/19 – 10/10/19)

Warrant Roundup (10/9/19)

Obituaries

Breaking News

Obituaries: Horton, Ordes

Obituaries: Broderick, Middaugh

Obituaries: Armstrong, Jones, Norris

Obituaries: Bredemeyer, Rosberg, Amick

Obituaries: Collums, BeLow

Community

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

Wyoming

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

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Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

CDC responds with hope – finding your path

State Farm® Agents Mike Lougee, Eric Brinkerhoff and Jason Paris Helps Firefighters Reduce Fire Dangers

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Symmetry Trailers

ServeWyoming and Casper College invite you to shape the future of service!

Galleries

Breaking News

2019 Oil Bowl (Photo Gallery)

Backstory: Remembering the Rex, Casper’s first luxury theater (Photos)

First responders help teach kids, drivers about school safety (Photos)

Bright colors welcome first day of autumn (PHOTOS)

Moving ceremony welcomes 23 orphaned veterans to final resting place (PHOTOS)

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