EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — In recent months, the debate of whether or not municipalities should pass the optional fifth-cent tax into perpetuity has been hotly contested among elected officials and local residents. On Monday, Evansville Town Council members were in agreement: The tax is a benefit to the town, but should remain in the voters’ hands. […]
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Evansville Council to discuss fifth-cent tax at Monday night meeting
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The fifth-cent tax, and the decision on whether or not to pass it in perpetuity, has been a hotly debated issue of late. Tonight, the Evansville City Council will discuss possible courses of action on the matter. The regularly scheduled meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Evansville Town Hall, 235 Curtis […]
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Evansville council approves purchase of new police vehicle
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — On Monday, the Evansville City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Evansville Police Department. The cost of the vehicle, a 2023 Dodge Durango, came in at $43,973, Chief Mike Thompson said. Thompson added that the Durango is replacing an older police vehicle, which the city was able […]
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Evansville council to consider site plan for future billiards hall
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — On Monday, the Evansville City Council will vote on a site plan for a proposed building along Craig Thomas Boulevard that the owner plans on turning into a billiards hall. The council meeting is scheduled for today at Evansville City Hall, 235 Curtis St. The building will be located at 261 Craig […]
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Evansville to celebrate 100 years with festival, time capsule
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — On June 24, the Town of Evansville will celebrate its 100th birthday in style with a festival filling Reshaw Park. The festivities will kick off at 2 p.m., with Mayor Chad Edwards delivering a speech commemorating the town’s history. The celebration will last until 9 p.m. and will feature several vendors, games […]
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Evansville Police Department gifted state-of-the-art body armor
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — First responders at the Evansville Police Department will now have added protection as they serve the community, thanks to a donation of state-of-the-art all-day, rifle-rated armor from national nonprofit Shield616. “It’s made by Angel Armor, and it’s some of the highest quality, best body armor that’s out there,” nonprofit founder Jake Skifstad […]
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(PHOTOS) Evansville Elementary commemorates town’s birthday with time capsules, celebration
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — Evansville Elementary students celebrated the Town of Evansville on May 15, commemorating 100 years since the town’s founding in 1923. Students and staff spent time learning from local community members who joined them to share stories, facts and other exciting historical knowledge about the town of Evansville. As the Town of Evansville […]
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Evansville deals with multiple ‘active shooter’ reports Wednesday morning
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — On Wednesday morning, the Evansville Police Department responded to a call for a welfare check that ultimately led to several active shooter reports in the city. Officers were dispatched to a business near Blackmore Road at approximately 11:30 a.m. to check on an individual who was reportedly making threats of harm to […]
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Evansville receives grant to build children’s park
Evansville hopes to use recently-received Community Development Block Grant funds to add a playground to the south side of Reshaw Park.
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Public comment period open for Evansville East Side Sidewalk and Trail Study
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Town of Evansville and the consulting firm CEPI are inviting any interested members of the public to comment on the draft report for the Evansville East Side Sidewalk and Trail Study. The purpose of the study is to connect east-side residential neighborhoods and existing pathways within […]
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Public comment period open for Evansville East Side Sidewalk and Trail Study
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Town of Evansville and the consulting firm CEPI are inviting any interested members of the public to comment on the draft report for the Evansville East Side Sidewalk and Trail Study. The purpose of the study is to connect east-side residential neighborhoods and existing pathways within […]
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Evansville City Council approves liquor license renewals
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — With the start of the new year, the Evansville City Council approved renewals for a slew of liquor licenses throughout the city on Monday. Every business that held a liquor license in 2022 re-applied for one in 2023, and every applicant had their license renewed. The businesses with renewed liquor licenses are: […]
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Evansville Town Council adopts updated comprehensive plan
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — In April, the Town of Evansville began the process of updating its municipal comprehensive plan, which hadn’t been revisited since its passage in 2005. On Monday, the Town Council unanimously approved the new plan. The comprehensive plan serves as a tool for the city to plan efforts toward community growth and potential […]
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Cryptocurrency mining operation coming to Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — Evansville will soon be home to a new cryptocurrency mining operation, as the Town Council unanimously approved cryptocurrency company Highwire Energy Partners to begin working in city limits. Though Highwire Energy Partners representative Will Reese said there isn’t a hard and fast timeline for when the company hopes to officially be up […]
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Evansville applies for pair of grants to add sidewalks, park
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The City of Evansville is applying for a pair of Community Development Block Grants in the hopes of adding sidewalks along several blocks of city streets as well as a new park. The CDBG program, overseen by the Wyoming Community Development Authority, provides flexible funding to cities to carry out a wide […]
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Evansville council to wait for election to fill seat after death of Councilmember Joseph Knop
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The Evansville Town Council will wait for the upcoming election to fill the seat of its late Councilmember Joseph Knop, who passed away on Sept. 21. The decision to wait for the election rather than immediately appoint a replacement was made Monday at the city council’s meeting by way of a unanimous […]
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Slippery Moose: Evansville moose escapes Game & Fish relocation attempt
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz after a wild moose was spotted in the Evansville area. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department took swift action to relocate the animal to the wilderness, but after subduing it, the moose managed to escape and is once again at large in and around […]
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Big turnout for Pumpkin Fest
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The leaves are changing color, temperatures are dropping and Halloween decorations are beginning to crop up — all signs that fall is here. Another telltale sign is today’s Pumpkin Fest, which saw local residents turn out in droves to enjoy some seasonal fun while supporting local nonprofit Mimi’s House. “The turnout has […]
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Trailer ordinance should be simple to enforce, encourage accountability, Evansville council proposes
CASPER, Wyo. — Evansville’s Town Council discussed changes to the town’s thoroughly debated recreational vehicle ordinance at a work session Monday, Aug. 16. The session followed a heavily attended meeting July 25 in which the council heard public comment regarding the ordinance. Previously, a heated debate on the town’s social media pages, followed by comments […]
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Evansville Town Council approves liquor license for new Chili’s restaurant
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — At its regular meeting Monday, July 25, Evansville Town Council approved a liquor license for the bar and grill Chili’s, set to open Aug. 8. After months of remodeling and preparation, the restaurant’s opening date is drawing near, the council learned Monday. With training starting next week, the tentative launch date is […]
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Evansville extends animal control agreement with Casper Metro
CASPER, Wyo. — Evansville’s town council approved a two-month agreement with Metro Animal Shelter Services at its regular meeting Monday. Effective July 1, the agreement details that Metro will provide boarding, medical care and other services for animals confiscated or found by Evansville’s Animal Control Office and/or Police Department. The town will pay a monthly […]
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Evansville approves second reading of upcoming budget, previous budget amendments
CASPER, Wyo. — The town of Evansville held a special council meeting Monday to approve the second readings of amendments to its 2021 budget as well as the outline for its 2022–23 budget. Ordinance #3-2022 approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2021–22 budget, for which more funds than planned were spent in the Town […]
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Man arrested in Monday morning chase, reported to be on probation for chase in August
CASPER, Wyo. — Police say that a suspect was arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase on I-25, through central Casper and out to Hat Six Road in Natrona County, and back into Casper. Officers note this is not the first time the suspect has been accused of fleeing police in a vehicle. 48-year-old […]
