Economy

Governor: Wyoming outlook allows time for thoughtful budget

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming faces more tough times ahead but isn’t headed off a fiscal cliff, offering time for a thoughtful approach to delivering... Read more »

12/09/19 4:35 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

Snow blamed for lower Yellowstone visitation in October

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — The National Park Service says snowy weather last month likely cut down on visitors to Yellowstone National Park during October. The agency recorded just... Read more »

11/13/19 9:29 AM

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

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

Wyoming company sole owner of Casper railyard

CASPER, Wyo. — “CTran” railyard in Casper is now owned by a company headquartered in Shoshoni. Big Horn Divide & Wyoming Railroad became the sole owner after purchasing Granite Peak’s... Read more »

10/03/19 9:44 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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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Economy

Governor: Wyoming outlook allows time for thoughtful budget

Gov. Gordon requests disaster declaration after powerful storms damage crops

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

An emerging priority for Powell Fed: The plight of the poor

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

‘Wyoming Sense’ website provides budget transparency to the budget

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

Snow blamed for lower Yellowstone visitation in October

Job loss and youth exodus: towns grapple with energy transition

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

Large aerospace and defense companies to attend Casper supply chain conference

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

Home sales prices rise in Casper as more are sold

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

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

State auditor announces launch of ‘transparency website’

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

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

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

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

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%

City Council to hold special budget sessions Monday and Wednesday

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

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

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

Flag Development present Platte River Commons indoor athletics facility proposal

Crime

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Gunn, Grosso, Huaf

Caroll Spinney- Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Oscar; dies at age 85

Obituaries: Stamps, Meloy

Obituaries: Newport, Dolajak Jr., Lujan, Tanner

Obituaries: Smith, Realing, Olson, Richards, Haynes

Community

Breaking News

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

Rib & Chop House will bring the steakhouse experience back to downtown Casper

Country singer Josh Turner to perform in Casper

Today marks 150th anniversary of suffrage in Wyoming

Wyoming

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

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Community Health Center of Central Wyoming

CHCCW launch Veterans Community Care Program

State Farm Agent, Eric Brinkerhoff a.k.a. “Agent 307”; is taking you out to the movies once again!

Both the End and the Beginning of a Long Road Introducing WPDN’s Newest Associate, Zara Mason

Shop local campaign uses $2 bills to help spread awareness

David Street Station gives thanks for Community Christmas Tree help (PHOTOS)

Galleries

Community

Casper welcomes holiday season with tree lighting and parade (PHOTOS)

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)