In April, the City of Casper will be changing its water meter reading schedule to be, what officials say is “more efficient.” “We have been reading water meters since 1930 and the routes were developed to be efficient on foot,” stated Jason Ostlund, meter services supervisor. “Now that we drive the routes and read the […]
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Final bus route change proposals presented to Council
City Council heard the finalized proposal for Casper bus route change,s during a work session Tuesday, Jan. 29. Metropolitan Planning Organization Supervisor Aaron Kloke briefed the Council on small changes included in the final the proposal.
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Community Health Center hosting Prevention Convention
The Community Health Center of Central Wyoming’s Prevention Convention begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. The event will run until noon. Medicare patients can schedule free annual wellness visits during the Prevention Convention. An online description of the event also explains that people can visit about other Medicare offerings and talk with representatives from […]
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Community Promotions allocations inch toward approval
The figure included a proposed $9,222.06 in cash allocations in addition to $16,890.98 in facilities and in-kind allocations.
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City Council amends leash requirements
The City Council considered modifying their proposed Animal Care and Control Ordinance at a Tuesday, Jan. 29 work session.
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WYDOT warns against drinking and driving for Superbowl Weekend
It is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve only had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation, Safe Ride, a cab or Rideshare to get home safely.
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Downtown redevelopment proposal deadline approaches
The deadline on proposals for purchasing and redeveloping some downtown properties is 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. The city of Casper issued requests for proposals to purchase several former Plains Furniture store property structures in September 2018, and says the parking lot south of the former furniture store is available “in conjunction with a […]
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City Council approves commissions and boards appointments
During the Tuesday, January 23rd meeting, the Casper City Council confirmed the list of the various commissions and boards on which the council members will sit.
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City Council gives preliminary approval to Animal Care and Control Ordinance changes
The City Council approved changes to the City’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance at their Tuesday, January 22 City Council meeting.
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City Council debates allocation of Community Promotions funds
The Casper City Council discussed their initial Community Promotions funding voting results during their January 22 pre-meeting ahead of Tuesday’s public Council meeting.
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One dead, one injured in Sunday Casper shooting incident
Casper police are investigating a shooting that happened in the area of Concho Court and Whispering Springs, in Paradise Valley on Sunday night. At approximately 10:20 p.m., Officers responded to an address in Paradise Valley for the report of a male subject who reportedly shot himself. A female subject was also shot during the incident. […]
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Casper’s East side set to welcome new gaming business
Look out Kentucky Derby as a new legal gambling establishment looks to set up shop on Casper’s East side.
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Man with handgun jumps from bridge after police chase
One man was transported to an area hospital with undisclosed injuries, following a police chase Wednesday afternoon.
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City Council considers adding new dog parks
Casper area dogs may see new places to run around and play fetch.
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City Council looks to fill Leisure Services Advisory Board vacancies
Casper sports and recreation enthusiasts have an opportunity to lend their voice to the community. The Leisure Services Advisory Board needs volunteers to sit on the board and collaborate on decisions relating to the city’s recreational facilities, programs and activities. A Parks and Recreation Department news release also explained that the City Council appoints Board […]
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Proposed route changes to Casper’s The Bus could take effect in April
The public comment period for the proposed changes comes to a close Thursday, Jan. 10, following the City Council’s review of the proposal conducted during their Tuesday evening Council meeting.
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Billboard appeal blocked by City Council
Some Poplar Street residents felt relief Tuesday night that their view of Casper Mountain would remain intact.
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City Council Puts Local Distilleries In High Spirits
It is a good day to be a distiller in the city of Casper. As one of its first acts of 2019, the Casper City Council voted to approve an amendment to the municipal code which will allow distilleries to obtain an alcohol permit for tasting rooms. The third and final approval of the amendment […]
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David Street Station brings Broomball to Casper
Armed with helmets, plastic sticks, and plenty of warm weather gear, Casper residents took to the David Street Station ice rink for a friendly game of Broomball on Wednesday night. According to USA Broomball, it is very similar to hockey in its rules while also incorporating soccer strategies. Players race up and down the ice, […]
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Top Stories of 2018
10. Details regarding the November arrest of a Casper elementary school teacher were released. Kellan Holbrook was arrested on Criminal Warrants from incidents in 2018 and 2016. 9. Casper Police investigate a North Casper shooting that left 1 dead and 1 in custody in August. 8. Casper’s Stalkup’s RV Superstore is closing after decades of […]
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Wind chills of -30 possible tonight- DayWeather Podcast
Bitter cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to -30F through early Tuesday. Occasional light snow and flurries likely.
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Casper Police seek information on laundromat burglaries
A police statement says that in both cases, coin machines at the business have been damaged.
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CPD Chief to host informal open-forum on “skill games”
Casper’s Police Chief has announced that he will be holding an open-forum to discuss the legality of electronic “skill games” that have recently gained popularity in the city of Casper and state of Wyoming.
