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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...
West Casper neighborhood victim to “car hopping” thieves, P.D. asks residents to check their vehicles
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - On Tuesday July 16, the Casper Police Department responded to the area of Whispering Springs Road and Indian Springs Drive for a suspicious persons call. When officers got there, they encountered juvenile suspects in possession of multiple pieces of property stolen from vehicles in...
Casper’s Jarron Janzen Inks for Rodeo at Colorado Northwestern CC
Rodeo cowboy Jarron Janzen, who graduated early this year from Kelly Walsh High School, has signed up to compete in rodeo at Colorado Northwestern College. Janzen competed in saddle bronc riding on the high school rodeo circuit. He placed sixth during the 2023-24 season. Janzen won a round in saddle...
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 S. Center from Lisa Burridge & Associates Real Estate, which had placed its headquarters there. “It was...
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.
More Storms In Cheyenne, More Heat In Casper
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - We’ve already seen storms firing up across Wyoming and more storms are on the way today. Eastern and southeastern Wyoming are going to be the main areas of storm development today with more in the Nebraska panhandle. The strongest storms will be in northeastern Colorado so just out of our area. Storms today are moving slowly with more heavy rain and some potential hail so be prepared for the storms.
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 regarding 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...
The truth behind the US 'zone of death' where there are no laws
There’s a part of the United States that is essentially lawless and it’s nicknamed the “zone of death”, but how did it come about?While America is home to some strange rules, like the shocking Texas law that allowed a man to kill his wife’s lover under one condition, it may surprise people to know that there is a small part in one of the most populated countries in the world that is lawless.It might sound like something out of The Purge, but the 50 square miles “zone of death” is real and located in Yellowstone National Park, accessed by one...
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...
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.
UW’s Wyoming Dementia Together Schedules Programs Through December
Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT), a statewide nonprofit caregiver network offered through the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), will offer a variety of informative discussions focused on dementia care through December. Legal issues, financial considerations, behavioral changes and family advocacy in the health care system are among...
Downtown Musical Instrument Store Permanently Closing Its Doors
Casper is losing yet another one of its retail locations. The downtown musical instrument retailer, Rockstar Music Store, made the closing announcement via their official Facebook page earlier today (Tuesday, July 16th, 2024). The announcement stated:. A huge thank you to Casper, for the last 4 years! We will be...
Family Dog Passes Away in Casper House Fire
Early this morning there was a house fire on the 200 block Indian Paintbrush in Casper. The Casper Fire Department was dispatched at about 5:15 a.m. after initial reports of a smoke-filled residence with a fire in the kitchen. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down quickly. During a...
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