Economy

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allocated up to $2 million in federal CARES Act dollars as he relaunches the Wyoming Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program (WMPEG).” Gordon’s... Read more »

06/23/21 5:11 PM

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

06/07/21 11:17 AM

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

"We have to have water," Edgerton Mayor Buck King said on Tuesday during the Casper City Council's meeting. "We don't have towns without water. You don't have businesses without water."

05/14/21 1:22 PM

Oil stays above $60/barrel but Wyoming rig count flat, down 4,100 jobs compared with 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — While the price of oil stayed above $60 per barrel and the price of natural gas increased in April, Wyoming’s rig count has remained flat for the... Read more »

05/10/21 6:00 PM

Gordon proclaims Wyoming ‘Economic Development Week’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has declared May 9-15 as “Economic Development Week” in the Cowboy State, the Wyoming Business Council said Monday. “Economic development is the core... Read more »

05/10/21 11:08 AM

Wyoming takes legal action against Biden’s leasing moratorium

CASPER, Wyo. –The State of Wyoming filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Executive Order “pausing” oil and gas leasing on Federal lands,... Read more »

05/04/21 12:48 PM

Ambulance services are on life support across Wyoming

The historic revenue crisis facing Wyoming’s state, county and municipal governments is threatening to claim yet another casualty: universally available ambulance service.

04/22/21 5:29 AM

Governor signs legislation launching Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Governor Gordon signed an Executive Order in February directing the Wyoming Department of Family Services to create the administrative infrastructure for the program so that funds could be distributed quickly upon passage of this authorizing legislation.

04/21/21 4:09 PM

Casper businesses make their pitches to Start-Up Challenge judges

CASPER, Wyo — Four Casper entrepreneurs pitched their business concepts and expansion plans to a panel of judges Tuesday, April 20, at the fifth Casper Start-Up Challenge. At stake is... Read more »

04/20/21 8:55 PM

UW teams will pitch their businesses Wednesday at Fisher Innovation Launchpad event

CASPER, Wyo — Six student-led teams from the University of Wyoming will pitch their business concepts to a panel of judges in hope of receiving startup funding for their ventures... Read more »

04/06/21 1:09 PM

Wyoming single-family home prices up 8.4%; ‘red-hot’ U.S. housing market expected to slow in 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — The prices of single-family homes in Wyoming during the fourth quarter of 2020 were up 8.4% compared with fourth quarter 2019, according to a new Wyoming Economic... Read more »

03/29/21 10:45 AM

Casper contractors report lasting impacts of pandemic on lumber, metals

CASPER, Wyo — Supply disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are continuing to affect the price of materials for contractors and builders, according to government data and local contractors. Dianne... Read more »

03/23/21 8:35 PM

Ford Wyoming Center to operate at full capacity starting May 1

CASPER, Wyo—Brad Murphy, general manager of Ford Wyoming Center operator Spectra Venue Management, had good news for the Natrona County Travel and Tourism Board Tuesday. “We did get confirmation from... Read more »

03/23/21 5:45 PM

WBC recommend $10.95M in requests from Lander, Laramie County and Rock Springs-Sweetwater Airport Board

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors have recommended three applications to the “Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program” totaling $10.95 million. The applications are from... Read more »

03/16/21 11:45 AM

Governor: COVID health restrictions, mask mandate to be lifted in Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon’s office released a statement on Monday morning announcing the removal of COVID-19 health mandates next week. The announcement comes nearly one year after Wyoming locked down as... Read more »

03/08/21 10:48 AM

UW alumnus developing solar ranch to drive clean-energy innovation, donate power

CASPER, Wyo — A University of Wyoming alumnus is using his ranch just north of Laramie to create a solar energy research facility that will donate power back to UW... Read more »

03/07/21 4:56 PM

Natrona County could get leverage on federal energy policy with updated Development Plan

CASPER, Wyo — An expansion and revision to Chapter 7 of the 2016 Natrona County Development Plan could “absolutely” give the county some leverage to fight back against federal moratoriums... Read more »

03/02/21 8:37 PM

Lummis questions Fed chair on energy policy, ‘market velocity’ of digital assets

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis questioned Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jay Powell about President Biden’s energy policies and the Federal Reserve’s views on digital assets in the... Read more »

02/23/21 3:09 PM

Wyoming’s 2020 mining sector sales tax collections down $48.3M or 43.3% from five-year average

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming saw total sales and use tax collections from the mining sector reach $63.4 million in calendar year 2020, according to the Feb. 2021 Wyoming Economic Indicators... Read more »

02/23/21 12:46 PM

Natrona County’s unique trade zone status could attract tech, manufacturing, and shipping companies

CASPER, Wyo — A unique trade status designation in much of Natrona County could play a key role in attracting new industries and providing jobs for a workforce suffering from... Read more »

02/22/21 2:21 PM

Another blow to coal: Arch to close Coal Creek mine in 2022

February 9, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The reality of a permanently shrinking Powder River Basin coal industry came into sharper focus on Tuesday with Arch Resources announcing it is speeding up... Read more »

02/11/21 5:12 AM

Wind turbines stand tall in Wyoming's land

State economic analysis shows some boosts from wind development, oil prices; mining still suffering

CASPER, Wyo — Indicators from Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division released Monday confirm that mining has been by far the hardest hit sector of the state’s economy in the past year.... Read more »

02/09/21 2:36 PM

UW receives $2.4 million CARES Act to support business incubation; expected to create 368 jobs

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming said on Friday that they have received a $2.4 million CARES Act recovery assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development... Read more »

02/09/21 10:39 AM

Wyoming’s leisure, hospitality sector had largest job loss in Q2 2020

February 7, County10 news desk Last week, the Research & Planning Section of the Department of Workforce Services released information about Wyoming’s employment and payroll for the second quarter of... Read more »

02/07/21 5:39 PM

UW announces $2.4 million in CARES to help innovators respond to pandemic, diversify Wyoming jobs

CASPER, Wyo — Services and support for entrepreneurs across Wyoming will be expanded as a result of a $2.4 million CARES Act Recovery assistance grant to the University of Wyoming... Read more »

02/06/21 2:38 PM

‘The cliff is looming’: Wyoming’s deficit to balloon again to ~$885M; local funding in the crosshairs

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate passed legislation on Friday, Jan. 29 which would reduce direct distributions to local governments by $10.5 million. Cuts in state funding for counties and... Read more »

02/01/21 1:06 PM

Gordon favors eliminating SIPA to move Wyoming toward one checking, savings account

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Thursday that the governor supports legislation that would move toward his vision of establishing one checking and one savings account... Read more »

01/28/21 4:02 PM

Single Wyoming adult needs $10.24/hr to be self-sufficient; $15/hr not enough if raising a child

CASPER, Wyo. — What does it cost to be self-sufficient in Wyoming? A single adult working full time needs to earn at least $10.24/hr. That’s according to “The Self-Sufficiency Standard... Read more »

01/27/21 7:23 PM

Barrasso: $15 minimum wage would hurt Wyoming small businesses, kill jobs

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso said on Wednesday that doubling the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would harm small businesses and cost the nation jobs.... Read more »

01/27/21 6:15 PM

Natrona County tourism board campaigns banking on traveller optimism in 2021

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County’s travel and tourism bureau is banking on somewhat optimistic national trends in traveller sentiments in 2021 and preparing campaigns designed to place Casper as both... Read more »

01/26/21 6:50 PM

Wyoming leaders warn of economic impact of Biden’s 60-day oil and gas leasing ban

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming’s Governor and Congressional leaders weighed in last week on the Biden administration’s 60-day suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands... Read more »

01/24/21 1:29 PM

Natrona County Commission approves expansion of simulcast horse race betting at the Beacon

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County Commission Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing Wyoming Downs, LLC to expand its pari-mutuel gaming operations at the Beacon Club in Mills. The simulcast gaming... Read more »

01/19/21 6:53 PM

Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Republican and Democrat leaders of the 66th Wyoming Legislature share similar visions for what could help diversify the state’s economy. Majority Floor Leader Albert Sommers, a... Read more »

01/18/21 5:35 PM

Gov. Gordon: State must live within means, defend energy, and revitalize education

“Two years ago we began to address a future for Wyoming with a more limited, efficient and transparent government,” Governor Gordon told the Legislature.

01/12/21 2:44 PM

Watch: Governor Gordon message to 66th Legislative Session

Wyoming's Governor Mark Gordon is set to address the 66th Legislative session on Tuesday.

01/12/21 1:57 PM

$50k in seed money available to Casper start-ups

CASPER, Wyo — Another $50,000 in seed funding is available for Casper start-ups, the University of Wyoming announced last week. IMPACT Casper, a business development program in UW’s Business Resource... Read more »

01/11/21 7:37 PM

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Economy

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

Outdoor onslaught: Officials brace for huge summer crowds

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

Oil stays above $60/barrel but Wyoming rig count flat, down 4,100 jobs compared with 2020

Gordon proclaims Wyoming ‘Economic Development Week’

Wyoming takes legal action against Biden’s leasing moratorium

Ambulance services are on life support across Wyoming

Governor signs legislation launching Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Casper businesses make their pitches to Start-Up Challenge judges

UW teams will pitch their businesses Wednesday at Fisher Innovation Launchpad event

Wyoming single-family home prices up 8.4%; ‘red-hot’ U.S. housing market expected to slow in 2021

Casper contractors report lasting impacts of pandemic on lumber, metals

Ford Wyoming Center to operate at full capacity starting May 1

WBC recommend $10.95M in requests from Lander, Laramie County and Rock Springs-Sweetwater Airport Board

Governor: COVID health restrictions, mask mandate to be lifted in Wyoming

UW alumnus developing solar ranch to drive clean-energy innovation, donate power

Natrona County could get leverage on federal energy policy with updated Development Plan

Lummis questions Fed chair on energy policy, ‘market velocity’ of digital assets

Wyoming’s 2020 mining sector sales tax collections down $48.3M or 43.3% from five-year average

Natrona County’s unique trade zone status could attract tech, manufacturing, and shipping companies

Another blow to coal: Arch to close Coal Creek mine in 2022

State economic analysis shows some boosts from wind development, oil prices; mining still suffering

UW receives $2.4 million CARES Act to support business incubation; expected to create 368 jobs

Wyoming’s leisure, hospitality sector had largest job loss in Q2 2020

UW announces $2.4 million in CARES to help innovators respond to pandemic, diversify Wyoming jobs

‘The cliff is looming’: Wyoming’s deficit to balloon again to ~$885M; local funding in the crosshairs

Gordon favors eliminating SIPA to move Wyoming toward one checking, savings account

Single Wyoming adult needs $10.24/hr to be self-sufficient; $15/hr not enough if raising a child

Barrasso: $15 minimum wage would hurt Wyoming small businesses, kill jobs

Natrona County tourism board campaigns banking on traveller optimism in 2021

Wyoming leaders warn of economic impact of Biden’s 60-day oil and gas leasing ban

Natrona County Commission approves expansion of simulcast horse race betting at the Beacon

Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

Gov. Gordon: State must live within means, defend energy, and revitalize education

Watch: Governor Gordon message to 66th Legislative Session

$50k in seed money available to Casper start-ups

Crime

Court

PD: CrimeStoppers tip led to felony charge against allegedly absconded sex offender

Suspect accused of robbing, striking person with gun during Snapchat meetup

Oil City Police Calls (6/22/21 – 6/23/21)

FBI offering rewards for help solving suspected 2017 homicide on Wind River Reservation

Drug sniffing dogs frequently give false alerts; marijuana legalization forcing K-9 Unit changes

Obituaries

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Community

Community

Mosquito fogging efforts in Natrona County to begin around sunset Wednesday

Casper Fire-EMS: Calls for possible drownings on the rise with North Platte River seeing increasing use

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

Casper asking citizens to help identify sites related to African American settlement and history

Casper likely to see rain; 80% chance Friday before 90+-degree temps return next week

Wyoming

AP

Montana man arrested for causing fire near Yellowstone

Casper Fire-EMS urge people to weed eat, mow as vegetation dries out

Mosquito fogging efforts in Natrona County to begin around sunset Wednesday

Cheyenne Police seek help locating teenage runaway

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

Promoted

Community

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Casper Medical Imaging celebrates 50 years serving the community

Galleries

Community

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