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Wyoming Classical Academy breaks ground on its future home in Mills
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - On Saturday morning, the Wyoming Classical Academy broke ground on its future campus in Mills. Wyoming Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school currently serving grades K-7. WCA opened last year in the building that formerly housed Mills Elementary School. It is a...
Step Back in Time and Celebrate Casper’s Namesake with “Caspar Collins Day”
Fort Caspar is commemorating Casper's namesake with "Caspar Collins Day" on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this FREE event. Explore a pioneer camp, meet mountain men and an emigrant Trail Boss along with Frontier Army soldiers. See Mormon handcarts and classic vehicles on display from the Oil Capitol Auto Club and play old-fashioned kids games.
Plat for proposed subdivision on Casper’s east side wins council approval
CASPER, Wyo. — A plat for a proposed 26.67-acre area for a development in east Casper won its final approval during the Casper City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday. The council passed on third and final reading the creation of a plat during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
Historic Casper building to be revived for Natrona Collective Health Trust headquarters
CASPER, Wyo. – A century-old red brick building near downtown Casper will soon serve as the permanent home for the Natrona Collective Heath Trust. The nonprofit purchased the building located at 421 South Center from Lisa Burridge & Associates Real Estate, who had been using it as their headquarters.
Widespread power outages affect thousands across Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Tens of thousands of electricity customers are experiencing power outages in Natrona County and Rock Springs, according to reports from Rocky Mountain Power and social media comments. As of 1:05 p.m. Monday, the outages were affecting 27,552 customers in Casper, Mills and elsewhere in Natrona and...
Wildfires leaving Natrona County in smokey haze; air quality score ‘moderate’
CASPER, Wyo. — Following a hot and dry weekend, fires on the county, state and national level have produced smoky skies over Natrona County. With a current Air Quality Index score of 61, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Now program, Natrona County’s air quality is worse than some other Wyoming counties.
Casper council OKs police truck purchases: cheaper isn’t always the better choice
CASPER, Wyo. — Government, education and other public agencies receive bids for contracts, services, equipment and vehicles. They usually chose the “lowest responsible bidder.”. Sometimes, however, the lowest bid from a responsible company isn’t the only factor when a government makes a decision. Tuesday, the Casper City...
Saturday Morning Balloons Over Casper, Wyoming
Early Saturday morning I was walking across my living room, sipping on a cup of coffee, when I heard a very distinct sound. Imagine a very loud gas flame erupting in short bursts. I've heard that sound before. HOT AIR BALOONS!. They only go up on the most perfect of...
Big D convenience store planned for Poplar and Wyo Blvd. in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Site work is underway at the location of a planned Big D convenience store on the south side of Wyoming Boulevard and South Poplar Street in Casper. Plans submitted to the City of Casper Planning Division show renderings of a modern Big D with its trademark pitched red roof and rock wall exterior siding. At the site — which is just west of the Rocky Mountain Carwash facility — underground fuel tanks can be seen awaiting installation as crews work on leveling and infrastructure. No foundation has been laid as of mid-July.
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/8/24–7/14/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.”
Badboy Water Bomber Joins Casper Airport Firefighters
It can’t be a Large Air Tanker (LAT) base without large air tankers!. This big sucker is made for serious fires. It's parked at the new firefighting facility at the Casper Natrona County International Airport. There are smaller firefighting airplanes parked there, but sometimes we need the big boys.
WYDOT to Begin Demolition on I-25 Bridge over North Platte River in Casper
Starting Thursday, July 18, Ames Construction will begin removing the south Interstate 25 bridge over the North Platte River in Casper. This process includes removing the concrete decking and underlying steel girders, which cross the river. "Though Ames and WYDOT will take measures to prevent debris from falling into the...
Casper Pipe Project aims to find existing lead water pipes
CASPER, Wyo. — City of Casper officials announced a Casper Pipe Project mailer was sent to all Casper residents and businesses on Friday, according to a press release. Casper is working to find any existing lead water pipes located on residents’ properties and inform the residents how to alleviate the danger from them. The Environmental Protection Agency has also requested all municipal water systems across the country complete an inventory.
Kyle True issues video of 2nd town hall meeting about gravel pit
CASPER, Wyo. — Kyle True, CEO of Prism Logistics, issued the video of his town hall event last Thursday. True and his company have requested a limited mining operation for 15 acres on state school land near Coates Road west of Casper. At the second town hall he conducted...
Casper Council approves amended building codes
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday approved on first reading an amendment to align the Casper Municipal Code with 2024 international building codes already adopted by the state. The council unanimously passed the ordinance during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230...
Ordinance allows nonmetallic-sheathed electrical cable in 3-plus-story houses
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper contractors will be able to save some money now that the city council has approved an ordinance about the use of nonmetallic-sheathed wiring (Nomex) in buildings three stories and taller. Tuesday, the council approved the amendment to the Casper Municipal Code in the ordinance on...
Child Development Center gets zone change to build fence
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved on third reading an ordinance that would allow the transfer of a narrow strip of property on East 12th Street. The ordinance created a plat for Highland Park Addition No. 8 at 2020 E. 12th St. for the transfer of a portion of the Liberty Square Apartments to the Child Development Center.
Five recreation & sports leases/rental agreements OK’d by Casper Council
CASPER, Wyo. — From skiing to skating and football, five Casper area sports clubs will have places to practice and play for the coming year. The Casper City Council approved on its consent agenda lease and rental agreements during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
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