Economy

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off a $300-a-week... Read more »

10/22/21 12:35 PM

Natrona County green lights subsidy to save Casper-to-Salt Lake City flight

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Commission agreed Tuesday to put up about $453,000 to keep a daily Delta flight between the Casper-Natrona County International Airport to Salt Lake City. ... Read more »

10/05/21 7:16 PM

WBC approves final changes to Broadband Development Grant Program rules

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) approved new rules for Chapters 1 and 2 of the Broadband Development Grant Program at its board of directors WBC Board of Directors at... Read more »

09/28/21 4:28 PM

Lummis cites privacy concerns in challenging rule to require banks disclose transactions over $600

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is challenging a proposal from the administration of President Joe Biden to require that banks disclose every financial transaction over $600 to the... Read more »

09/28/21 3:52 PM

Ages 16-35 invited to craft Wyoming’s future during ‘pivotal year’ for ENGAGE Summit

CASPER, Wyo. — A major opportunity for Wyoming’s youth to shape the state’s future and make it a place where they can work and thrive is coming up this weekend... Read more »

09/27/21 6:22 PM

Visit Casper gets 27 pitches for Business Challenge; pot increases to $50,000

CASPER, Wyo. — A late surge of entrants to the Visit Casper Business Challenge brought the total number of pitches to 27 by last Friday’s deadline, according to Visit Casper... Read more »

09/27/21 2:23 PM

Wyoming’s crypto sector’s fate up to federal regulators

September 22, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, Wyofile After years of laying groundwork, the future of Wyoming’s cryptocurrency banking industry now lies in the hands of federal regulators, officials with Wyoming U.S.... Read more »

09/26/21 2:04 PM

‘Becoming Jackson Whole’ founder named 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Council for Women announced on Wednesday that Jackson resident Sara Flitner has been named the 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Flitner is the... Read more »

09/15/21 3:25 PM

Wyoming gas prices down from summer peak; still ~$0.40 more expensive than U.S. average

CASPER, Wyo. — The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in on Monday in Wyoming is down about a penny in the last week and down about two... Read more »

09/13/21 3:45 PM

Judges announced for Visit Casper Business Challenge

CASPER, Wyo. — The judges have been announced for the Visit Casper Business Challenge, with up to $25,000 at stake for entrepreneurs to help grow Natrona County’s travel and hospitality... Read more »

09/13/21 1:19 PM

As Wyoming’s ~$449M online sports betting market opens, companies look to capitalize in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Online sports wagering and fantasy sports contests became legal in Wyoming effective September 1 pursuant to a bill that Governor Mark Gordon signed into law in April... Read more »

09/07/21 11:10 AM

Wyoming Business Council offering new round of Business Ready Communities grants and loans

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council said on Tuesday that it is accepting applications for a new round of the Business Ready Communities (BRC) Grant and Loan Program. Applications... Read more »

09/07/21 10:47 AM

Shrinking Wyoming communities brace for budget impacts

August 31, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile It’s not so quiet in Mills anymore. The industrialized Casper suburb, home to just 2,500 people 20 years ago, now boasts a population of more... Read more »

09/02/21 5:48 AM

Wyoming lawmakers to weigh film subsidy program

August 27, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile Wyoming lawmakers will pursue a film subsidy program in the upcoming legislative session. The move follows several years of industry pressure. The Joint Committee on... Read more »

08/30/21 5:45 AM

State tourism committee agrees to revive incentives for film industry

CASPER, Wyo. — A state legislative committee agreed to draft a bill reviving tax rebates for the film productions, looking to diversify Wyoming’s economy and build an industry that would... Read more »

08/28/21 7:59 PM

Wyoming DFS plans to launch ~$50M Homeowner Assistance Fund on September 8

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Family Services, with support from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, is administering the Homeowner Assistance Fund, an initiative with funding provided through... Read more »

08/24/21 12:01 PM

Natrona County economic health improves, recovers 38% of nonfarm jobs lost to pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — By June 2021, Natrona County recovered about 38% of the 3,900 jobs lost during the worst parts of the pandemic, according to recent data from the State... Read more »

08/17/21 3:10 PM

‘We are back’: Gordon encouraged by rodeos, sees ‘wonderful year’ ahead for Wyoming despite COVID

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a press conference on Monday that while the state is still facing some challenges posed by COVID-19, he is optimistic about... Read more »

08/17/21 1:22 PM

Wyoming’s governor monitoring as global supply chain problems persist

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a conference call on Monday, August 16 that he and other governors are monitoring the situation as disruptions to the global... Read more »

08/16/21 6:14 PM

State analysis: 12,000 left Wyoming in the last decade, overall growth was 2.3%

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming added 13,225 residents between 2010 and 2020, growing by 2.3%, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s the 7th slowest growth rate in... Read more »

08/16/21 1:42 PM

Wyo’s economic recovery lags behind nation

Wyoming’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been slower than most other states, according to state and federal data, with numerous indicators hinting the state’s economy may not reach its pre-pandemic strength by the time the Legislature meets this winter.

08/12/21 5:43 AM

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Economy

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

Business Council seeks input on Wyo. business needs

Oil and gas continues to show signs of recovery in Wyoming

Montana and Wyoming see increase in coal production

Finalists announced for Visit Casper Business Challenge

Natrona County green lights subsidy to save Casper-to-Salt Lake City flight

WBC approves final changes to Broadband Development Grant Program rules

Lummis cites privacy concerns in challenging rule to require banks disclose transactions over $600

Ages 16-35 invited to craft Wyoming’s future during ‘pivotal year’ for ENGAGE Summit

Visit Casper gets 27 pitches for Business Challenge; pot increases to $50,000

Wyoming’s crypto sector’s fate up to federal regulators

‘Becoming Jackson Whole’ founder named 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

Wyoming gas prices down from summer peak; still ~$0.40 more expensive than U.S. average

Judges announced for Visit Casper Business Challenge

As Wyoming’s ~$449M online sports betting market opens, companies look to capitalize in Casper

Wyoming Business Council offering new round of Business Ready Communities grants and loans

Shrinking Wyoming communities brace for budget impacts

Wyoming lawmakers to weigh film subsidy program

State tourism committee agrees to revive incentives for film industry

Wyoming DFS plans to launch ~$50M Homeowner Assistance Fund on September 8

Natrona County economic health improves, recovers 38% of nonfarm jobs lost to pandemic

‘We are back’: Gordon encouraged by rodeos, sees ‘wonderful year’ ahead for Wyoming despite COVID

Wyoming’s governor monitoring as global supply chain problems persist

State analysis: 12,000 left Wyoming in the last decade, overall growth was 2.3%

Wyo’s economic recovery lags behind nation

State focusing remaining CARES dollars on business tax relief

Visit Casper approves budget, eying business incubation, convention market rebound, film

Free training and advising available to small businesses, displaced workers

Wyoming gas prices rise to $3.243/gallon heading toward July 4; up ~8 cents in a week

Casper to host summit on bioscience innovation August 12-13

Gordon allocates up to $2M in CARES funds to relaunch meat processing grants

Wyoming has until 2026 to spend ~$1.7B in ARP funds; legislature scrap special summer session

Lummis helps launch bi-partisan ‘Financial Innovation Caucus’

Grand Teton sees record-breaking April, portends busy summer

What does Bitcoin’s bust mean for Wyo’s cryptocurrency sector?

Why ‘sixth cent’ tax? Midwest and Edgerton need water

Gordon proclaims Wyoming ‘Economic Development Week’

Wyoming travel economy declines 23% in 2020, spending down ~$900M

Wyoming takes legal action against Biden’s leasing moratorium

Crime

City

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

Natrona County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

WDOC ‘continues to manage’ COVID-19 outbreak at detention facilities

Natrona County Arrests (10/20/21 – 10/21/21)

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Condelario, Gassman, Riley

Obituaries: Nicely, Bryant, Olson, Johnstone

Obituaries: Dalton Jr., Fischer, O’Donnell, Matthews

Obituaries: Davy, Mascarenas, Eachus

Obituary: TONY C. SCHOTT

Community

City

Casper Parks & Rec: Aquatic Center leisure pool to remain closed

Dirty Axe in downtown Casper to permanently close

Poinsettia sales to benefit David Street Station

(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Wyoming

Latest News

Williams sworn into State House of Representatives

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Wyo Dems, GOP in pitched battle over special COVID legislative session

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

Promoted

Community

Local realtor dancing for a great cause as one of Casper’s stars

Last call to attend this year’s Dancing With The Stars of Casper

Brunch and Breast Health at Outpatient Radiology!

Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering ensures the journey to ranch ownership is a dream

Mental Illness Awareness Week: There is help, and hope

Galleries

City

(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

PHOTOS: Central Casper home gets spooky Halloween makeover