Economy

Home sales prices rise in Casper as more are sold

CASPER, — More houses were sold in the first six months of 2019 compared with the 2018 sales pace. “In the Casper housing market, year-to-date home sales volume raced ahead... Read more »

08/21/19 4:59 PM

Natrona County sales and use tax collections outpace three year average by 16.8%

08/21/19 4:48 PM

Casper’s employment and wages on the rise

08/21/19 4:40 PM

Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy

08/15/19 4:36 PM

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2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

08/14/19 8:53 AM

Wyo. Women’s Action Network founder to talk gender wage gap in Casper

08/13/19 1:35 PM

Pizza Hut could close 400-500 locations over the next year

CASPER, Wyo. — Pizza Hut may close between 400 and 500 store locations over the next year. It is unclear whether any locations in Casper or Wyoming will be affected.... Read more »

08/09/19 12:34 PM

Natrona sales and use tax collections up $14 million in 2019

CASPER, Wyo. — The State of Wyoming’s 4% sales and use tax collections were up 11.8% in fiscal year 2019. That amounts to $80.7 million in additional collections compared with... Read more »

07/30/19 2:44 PM

Secretary of State announces Wyo’s part of a multi-state $26 million settlement

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s Secretary of State, Edward Buchanan, announced that his Office joined 50 other states in participating in a $26 million settlement. According to the announcement from the Secretary... Read more »

07/18/19 12:31 PM

Survey: Casper needs more convention center space

CASPER, Wyo. — A survey found that Casper needs more convention space in order to “become a better or world-class visitor destination.” Visit Casper asked an organization known as DestinationNEXT... Read more »

06/25/19 3:36 PM

Wyoming aging faster than U.S. according to Census estimates

CASPER, Wyo. — The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.9 percent between July 2017 and July 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The median age... Read more »

06/20/19 12:08 PM

With men earning 29 cents more than women, governor proclaims Wyoming’s Equal Pay Day

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming women earn 70.6 cents for each $1 that men earn and 13 cents of that gap “could not be explained by industry or other factors.” That... Read more »

06/18/19 12:29 PM

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

CASPER, Wyo. — In what direction is Casper’s economy headed? What opportunities are there to support existing industries and encourage innovation moving forward? How can economic development be facilitated in... Read more »

06/14/19 1:49 PM

Keep on trucking: American truckers at an all-time high

CASPER, Wyo. — America has never seen more truckers at work in history. More than 3.5 million people work as truckers, according to the United States Census Bureau. More than... Read more »

06/10/19 11:57 AM

Governor wants to minimize supplemental budget requests, reduce jargon

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is working on his first budget as the state’s executive. Gordon is directing state agencies to base their budgets on a two-year cycle.... Read more »

06/06/19 4:27 PM

Wages, worker pool and warehouse costs a hurdle for Casper small business owners

CASPER, Wyo. — With at least 1,650 jobs available in Natrona County, what is good for people seeking employment may provide challenges for small businesses. Some small business owners say... Read more »

06/06/19 1:40 PM

Small business owner says big business wages makes it hard to find employees in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Golden Ticket Concessions owner Jason Booth says that small businesses in Casper are facing problems hiring employees. He brought his concerns to the Casper City Council on... Read more »

06/04/19 7:20 PM

UW, company collaborate on clean-coal test facility

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has signed an agreement aimed at developing a cleaner-burning coal in the Powder River Basin. Under the agreement with Clean Coal Technologies Inc.,... Read more »

05/27/19 9:44 AM

University Trustees vote to sell UW plaza land to developer

CASPER, Wyo. — Ownership of land currently leased by the University of Wyoming for the UW Plaza development will transfer to the company handling the development, following action by the UW... Read more »

05/27/19 9:28 AM

Wyoming April unemployment rate down, Natrona County at 3.5%

CASPER, Wyo. — The unemployment rate in Wyoming fell to 3.6% in April and 3.5% in Natrona County. The statewide unemployment rate is down from 3.6% in March. It is... Read more »

05/23/19 6:33 PM

Pacheco shares ideas on attracting younger generations to Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — City Councilman Ray Pacheco has also served Casper as vice mayor and mayor. But prior to and during his time serving the public, Pacheco says he’s spent... Read more »

05/23/19 5:18 PM

Wyo. Office of Tourism- Visitor spending up for 2018

Wyoming’s travel, tourism and hospitality industry say that travel spending by visitors in Wyoming reached more than $3.8 billion in 2018. The number is an increase of 6.8 percent from... Read more »

05/06/19 12:26 PM

Visa credit cards banned at Smith’s in Casper and other locations

CASPER, Wyo. — The Smith’s Food and Drug store in Casper is no longer accepting Visa credit cards. The Kroger Co., which owns Smith’s, issued a press release on March... Read more »

04/30/19 3:35 PM

Mills Town Council address decision to outsource fire services

CASPER, Wyo.— The Town of Mills issued a press release on Thursday, April 25. The release states that after June 30, “the Town of Mills will contract with outside agencies... Read more »

04/26/19 6:13 AM

Travel and Tourism Council approves over $50,000 in grant funding for Casper events

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Travel and Tourism Council approved over $50,000 in grant funding during their Tuesday, April 23 meeting to support various groups that organize events in... Read more »

04/23/19 2:23 PM

City Council authorizes $10,000 to CAEDA regarding ‘Opportunity Zones’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council passed a resolution during their Tuesday, April 16 meeting that approves a contract for professional services with the Casper Area Economic Alliance, Inc.... Read more »

04/16/19 6:24 PM

Flag Development present Platte River Commons indoor athletics facility proposal

Flag Development, LLC. co-owner Brandon Daigle presented a proposal to build an indoor sports and athletics facility during the Wednesday, April 10 Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board meeting. The... Read more »

04/10/19 8:13 PM

VITA volunteers help file 1,581 returns; offering free tax assistance until April 12

The United Way of Natrona County has been supporting a 2019 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program that launched on Tuesday, Jan. 22. VITA is an IRS initiative that aims to... Read more »

04/05/19 12:42 PM

Casper Housing Authority touts RAD program as HUD moves away from old public housing model [PHOTOS]

The Casper Housing Authority is focused on providing affordable housing options to low-income workers and families via a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, according to CHA Executive Director Kim Summerall-Wright.... Read more »

04/01/19 5:24 PM

CAEDA explains importance of bringing ‘Opportunity Zone’ investments to Casper

The Casper Area Economic Development Alliance, Inc. wants to contract a consulting firm to help identify and attract investors to invest in Casper’s four economic “Opportunity Zones.” The “Opportunity Zones”... Read more »

03/26/19 4:10 PM

C85 Pump Room shuts down regular dinner service

A sign posted on the door of the Pump Room says the restaurant will no longer offer regular dinner service. Oil City noticed the sign on Wednesday, March 20. The... Read more »

03/20/19 2:09 PM

CAEDA requests $10,000 from City Council for ‘Opportunity Zone’ funding

The Casper Area Economic Development Alliance requested $10,000 from the City Council during Council’s Tuesday, March 12 work session. CAEDA is also seeking $10,000 from both Natrona County and the... Read more »

03/13/19 2:55 PM

School board accepts Casper Housing Authority’s bid to purchase North Casper Elementary School

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees accepted Casper Housing Authority’s $150,000 bid to purchase the former North Casper Elementary School during the school board’s Monday, March 11 meeting.... Read more »

03/11/19 7:19 PM

Jacquie’s Bistro, Brunch and Bar to close after five years downtown [PHOTOS]

Jacquie’s Bistro, Brunch and Bar is set to close on March 4. The restaurant’s owner Jacquie Anderson said on Monday, Feb. 18 that the business will be shutting down after... Read more »

02/18/19 5:47 PM

School board receives 2 bids to purchase closed elementary building

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees Infrastructure Committee received two bids on the sale of the former North Casper Elementary School building, according to Infrastructure Committee Chair Clark... Read more »

02/14/19 5:10 PM

Casper convention center forecast cloudy while investors commit in Cheyenne

For at least two decades, Casper officials have known the city was in need of modern, upgraded convention space. In that time, Little America built a 25,000 square foot center... Read more »

02/07/19 9:02 AM

Natrona County School District not anticipating layoffs in 2019

With the memories of painful budget cuts and school closures still fresh, the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees took a look at the 2019 budget outlook during their... Read more »

01/29/19 2:22 PM

As government shutdown lingers, Casper’s food banks prepare for the worst

With many federal workers missing paychecks and federal food assistance money about to run out, area food agencies are gearing up for increased need. Poverty Resistance Food Pantry manager Billy... Read more »

01/18/19 3:26 PM

Furloughed USDA employee: ‘I feel like I’m being used as a pawn’

Vivian Meek is keeping busy while she’s on furlough from the USDA. During the week, Meek is usually keeping the books and doing payroll at the USDA’s Animal and Plant... Read more »

01/14/19 3:50 PM

Small local brewers and distillers face uncertainty during government shutdown

At Casper’s new Gruner Brothers Brewery, the beer is brewed, the canning lines are ready and the labels are printed. There’s only one problem. Part of the federal government isn’t... Read more »

01/10/19 12:39 PM

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Economy

Home sales prices rise in Casper as more are sold

Natrona County sales and use tax collections outpace three year average by 16.8%

Casper’s employment and wages on the rise

Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy

2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

Wyo. Women’s Action Network founder to talk gender wage gap in Casper

Pizza Hut could close 400-500 locations over the next year

Natrona sales and use tax collections up $14 million in 2019

Secretary of State announces Wyo’s part of a multi-state $26 million settlement

Survey: Casper needs more convention center space

Wyoming aging faster than U.S. according to Census estimates

With men earning 29 cents more than women, governor proclaims Wyoming’s Equal Pay Day

New CAEDA director will keep flying with bird’s eye economic approach

Keep on trucking: American truckers at an all-time high

Governor wants to minimize supplemental budget requests, reduce jargon

Wages, worker pool and warehouse costs a hurdle for Casper small business owners

Small business owner says big business wages makes it hard to find employees in Casper

UW, company collaborate on clean-coal test facility

University Trustees vote to sell UW plaza land to developer

Wyoming April unemployment rate down, Natrona County at 3.5%

Pacheco shares ideas on attracting younger generations to Casper

Wyo. Office of Tourism- Visitor spending up for 2018

Visa credit cards banned at Smith’s in Casper and other locations

Mills Town Council address decision to outsource fire services

Travel and Tourism Council approves over $50,000 in grant funding for Casper events

City Council authorizes $10,000 to CAEDA regarding ‘Opportunity Zones’

Flag Development present Platte River Commons indoor athletics facility proposal

VITA volunteers help file 1,581 returns; offering free tax assistance until April 12

Casper Housing Authority touts RAD program as HUD moves away from old public housing model [PHOTOS]

CAEDA explains importance of bringing ‘Opportunity Zone’ investments to Casper

C85 Pump Room shuts down regular dinner service

CAEDA requests $10,000 from City Council for ‘Opportunity Zone’ funding

School board accepts Casper Housing Authority’s bid to purchase North Casper Elementary School

Jacquie’s Bistro, Brunch and Bar to close after five years downtown [PHOTOS]

School board receives 2 bids to purchase closed elementary building

Casper convention center forecast cloudy while investors commit in Cheyenne

Natrona County School District not anticipating layoffs in 2019

As government shutdown lingers, Casper’s food banks prepare for the worst

Furloughed USDA employee: ‘I feel like I’m being used as a pawn’

Small local brewers and distillers face uncertainty during government shutdown

Crime

Community

Evansville Warrant Watch: Crawford, Hudson, Marshall, Reitzig

Warrant Roundup (8/21/19)

Woman arrested, accused of fighting with officers while holding child

Wyo. Department of Health warns of ‘Block Grant’ scams

Recent Arrests (8/20/19)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79

Obituaries: Hayes-Cameron, Currah, Oehlert, Koch

Obituaries: Estes, Hess, Noel

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Natrona County flood advisory for Wednesday night

Chance of thunderstorms Wed. night

Home sales prices rise in Casper as more are sold

Natrona County sales and use tax collections outpace three year average by 16.8%

Casper’s employment and wages on the rise

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Chance of thunderstorms Wed. night

Home sales prices rise in Casper as more are sold

Natrona County sales and use tax collections outpace three year average by 16.8%

Casper’s employment and wages on the rise

Sublette Co. officials confirm body found is missing woman

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