Economy

Bankers survey shows improved rural economy in October

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The latest survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states showed an improved rural economy this month, but the ongoing trade disputes... Read more »

10/17/19 4:08 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

Mexican and Canadian Consul Generals coming to Casper to discuss ‘NAFTA 2.0’

CASPER, Wyo. — Mexican Consul General Bernice Rendon Talavera and Canadian Consul General Stéphane Lessard will be in Casper on Sept. 17 to discuss changes to the North American Free... Read more »

08/30/19 4:24 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

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Women’s Action Network founder Jennifer Simon will speak at a Casper Rotary Club luncheon at 12 pm Monday, Aug. 19 at the Ramkota Inn. Simon will... Read more »

08/13/19 1:35 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizen asks when Casper Events Center and Hogadon will no longer need subsidizing

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper citizen Dennis Steensland spoke during the Tuesday April 16 City Council meeting. Steensland wanted to know when the Council thinks the Casper Events Center and Hogadon... Read more »

04/16/19 7:15 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

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

Wyoming Downs plans new horse race wagering facility in former Applebee’s building

Wyoming Downs, LLC plans to open a new para-mutuel horse race wagering facility in the former Applebee’s building. Wyoming Downs General Manager Eric Nelson said they’re planning to open the... Read more »

04/01/19 1:31 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

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

Trihydro to conduct additional Old Yellowstone District contamination assessments

The Casper City Council passed a resolution amending the City’s contract for professional services with Trihydro Corporation to conduct Old Yellowstone District environmental site assessments during their Tuesday, March 5... Read more »

03/06/19 4:27 PM

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Economy

Bankers survey shows improved rural economy in October

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

Wyoming company sole owner of Casper railyard

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

Wyoming’s investment income and mineral severance tax revenue lagging

Bankers expect slow economic growth amid trade war

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

Large aerospace and defense companies to attend Casper supply chain conference

Mexican and Canadian Consul Generals coming to Casper to discuss ‘NAFTA 2.0’

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

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

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’

Survey: Casper needs more convention center space

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

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

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

UW, company collaborate on clean-coal test facility

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

Wyo. Office of Tourism- Visitor spending up for 2018

Mills Town Council address decision to outsource fire services

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

Citizen asks when Casper Events Center and Hogadon will no longer need subsidizing

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

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]

Wyoming Downs plans new horse race wagering facility in former Applebee’s building

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

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

Trihydro to conduct additional Old Yellowstone District contamination assessments

Crime

Breaking News

Crime Stoppers asks for help on credit card fraud case in Cheyenne

Two arrested in Cheyenne Agg Assault, Robbery

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Details released in Douglas stabbing

Police seek info on two Casper vehicle burglaries

Obituaries

AP

‘Maude’ co-star, character actor Bill Macy dies at 97

Obituaries: Weber, Wright

Longtime NCAI member, volunteer Juanita Daugomah Ahtone dies

Obituaries: Tummond, Mingus

US Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore has died

Community

Breaking News

Snow, gusty winds predicted through Sunday

Crash with injuries closes Center St. Saturday (PHOTOS)

Johnson & Johnson recalling baby powder that may contain asbestos

Hunter life-flighted after getting lost in Wyoming wilderness

Wyoming looking at warmer winter than usual

Wyoming

AP

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

Career-style classes help KW students hone vision for their future

Heli-tours face headwind from Grand Teton National Park

Two arrested in Cheyenne Agg Assault, Robbery

Rare “Torosaurus” skull debuts at Tate

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Mundt Energy now hiring

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: NevRA app

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