Economy

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new survey of bankers suggests the economy is growing in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states. The overall economic index for rural parts... Read more »

01/17/20 4:40 AM

Gov. Gordon requests disaster declaration after powerful storms damage crops

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has requested a disaster declaration for five Wyoming counties, according to a statement released today. According to the release, the governor sent a... Read more »

12/06/19 1:02 PM

Old plants, new ideas: Who might buy a retired coal power unit?

November 19, 2019 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Where utility giant PacifiCorp sees escalating costs and regulatory liability, Wyoming leaders see an opportunity — albeit temporary — to help ailing coal communities. The... Read more »

12/02/19 10:10 AM

Lenders receive awards ahead of ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — “Small Business Saturday” will be taking place on Saturday, Nov. 23 and aims to encourage people to “shop small.” Ahead of that, several financial institutions were honored... Read more »

11/22/19 2:09 PM

Several Cody job openings posted for Kanye West’s Yeezy shoe brand

Kanye West’s plans for Wyoming just became a little more interesting. Days after it was revealed that the hiphop superstar purchased his second ranch near Cody, a number of job... Read more »

11/20/19 4:38 PM

Job loss and youth exodus: towns grapple with energy transition

October 29, 2019 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Communities in southwest Wyoming got a double dose of bad news this month as oil and gas company Halliburton announced layoffs at its Rock Springs... Read more »

11/04/19 5:55 AM

Healthcare helps push Wyoming inflation up 2% since last year

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s economist released the cost of living index for the second quarter of 2019 on Monday. According to the report from the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, statewide... Read more »

10/22/19 9:26 AM

Casper in top 10 small U.S. cities for new business start-ups

CASPER, Wyo. — A new study says that Casper is the sixth most likely location for new business start-ups among small cities in the United States. “Casper had 3.3 new... Read more »

10/03/19 9:59 AM

Natrona sees strong growth in taxable sales; $4.7 billion across the state

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County saw an 11.3% uptick in the amount of taxable sales in the second quarter of 2019 compared with a year ago. Wyoming saw $4.7 billion... Read more »

09/25/19 5:24 PM

Wyoming’s investment income and mineral severance tax revenue lagging

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is seeing lower revenue from mineral severance taxes relative to 2018. The state’s investment income into the general fund in the second quarter of 2019 is... Read more »

09/25/19 4:40 PM

Mayor: national investors could address Casper food deserts, conference center needs

CASPER, Wyo. — North Casper and parts of Mills have been described as “food deserts.” The community lacks needed convention space, some say. Funding for future phases of the Midwest... Read more »

09/12/19 2:06 PM

Large aerospace and defense companies to attend Casper supply chain conference

CASPER, Wyo. — Some major aerospace and defense industry companies including Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Lockheed Martin will attend a “Wyoming Aerospace and Defense Industry Supply Chain Conference” in Casper.... Read more »

09/10/19 12:41 PM

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%

CASPER, Wyo. — Sales and use tax collections are up in Natrona County according to a new August economic indicators report. Through the first six months of 2019, such collections... Read more »

08/21/19 4:48 PM

Casper’s employment and wages on the rise

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper has been adding new jobs this summer, according to an August economic indicators report. Casper counted 39,900 jobs in June, up 500 from 2018. “The total... Read more »

08/21/19 4:40 PM

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2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

All that’s required to enter the 2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge is a good idea for a business and a few minutes. But for this modest investment, the payoff could be... Read more »

08/14/19 8:53 AM

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

State auditor announces launch of ‘transparency website’

Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines announced in a press release the debut of a “transparency website that provides an online checkbook of Wyoming state expenditure data.” The website www.wyopen.gov, made... Read more »

07/17/19 8:58 AM

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

What’s in a rodeo? Gauging perceptions and value of the CNFR for Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — What value does the College National Finals Rodeo bring to the community of Casper? The answer to this question is important to Visit Casper, since that organization’s... Read more »

06/12/19 2:50 PM

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

$70 million in tax credits to stimulate Wyoming, Montana, Idaho economies

CASPER, Wyo. — $70 million in New Markets Tax Credits have been awarded to stimulate Wyoming, Montana and Idaho’s economies and create new jobs. The tax credits will be available... Read more »

05/30/19 9:43 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

City Council to hold special budget sessions Monday and Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Time during two special Casper City Council work sessions this week will be devoted to establishing a Fiscal Year 2020 budget. The agenda for work sessions on... Read more »

05/20/19 11:43 AM

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

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Economy

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

Wyoming Business Council announces new CEO

Wyoming sales and use tax collections up $18.3 million, reaching $360.8 million

ICE in Wyoming: Evanston meets its would-be economic savior, CoreCivic

Gov. Gordon requests disaster declaration after powerful storms damage crops

Old plants, new ideas: Who might buy a retired coal power unit?

Lenders receive awards ahead of ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Casper

Several Cody job openings posted for Kanye West’s Yeezy shoe brand

Job loss and youth exodus: towns grapple with energy transition

Healthcare helps push Wyoming inflation up 2% since last year

Casper in top 10 small U.S. cities for new business start-ups

Natrona sees strong growth in taxable sales; $4.7 billion across the state

Wyoming’s investment income and mineral severance tax revenue lagging

Mayor: national investors could address Casper food deserts, conference center needs

Large aerospace and defense companies to attend Casper supply chain conference

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

2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

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

State auditor announces launch of ‘transparency website’

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

What’s in a rodeo? Gauging perceptions and value of the CNFR for Casper

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

$70 million in tax credits to stimulate Wyoming, Montana, Idaho economies

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

City Council to hold special budget sessions Monday and Wednesday

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

Crime

Community

Cheyenne man charged after alleged hit and run, reportedly struck vehicle five times

NCSO: nude videos taken of people in Casper bathrooms weren’t shared publicly

Sexual abuse suspect appears in court

Woman pleads ‘guilty’ to multiple charges of DUI- Child Endangerment

Recent Arrests (1/16/20 – 1/17/20)

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Community

Community

I-80 overnight closure stretched from Cheyenne to Rock Springs

Cheyenne man charged after alleged hit and run, reportedly struck vehicle five times

Kanye West donates shoes for benefit to support Riverton coach fighting cancer

NCSO: nude videos taken of people in Casper bathrooms weren’t shared publicly

I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins to stay closed until at least early morning

Wyoming

Community

Kanye West donates shoes for benefit to support Riverton coach fighting cancer

Sexual abuse suspect appears in court

Judge says conservation group can look into energy panel

As deer tests positive for CWD, Game and Fish says don’t feed wildlife

Wyoming to increase female black bear hunting limits in some areas

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