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Harmful algae-like bacteria linger at Casper lake under high temps
CASPER, Wyo. — Harmful cyanobacterial blooms, or HCBs, linger in the water at the McKenzie Lake and Dog Park in Casper, the city announced on Wednesday. With temperatures expected to reach the 90s, the blooms are expected to remain until the first couple of hard freezes, the city said.
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (9/17/24–9/24/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — Congratulations to all of the happy couples applying for marriage licenses in Natrona County. Here is a list of those who applied for a marriage license from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17. All filings are reported to Oil City News by the County Clerk’s Office.
Iris Clubhouse Is Important To The Casper Community
Empowering people with mental illness to engage in meaningful, sustainable and transformative personal relationships and community partnerships. One in twenty-five adults live with a mental health issue, and one in twenty experience serious mental illness each year. Since 2017, the Casper area has had the Iris Clubhouse, which helps improve life for those folks. Many who are living with mental health issues will live life by themselves because their illness has affected their relationships with family, friends, and even coworkers.
Budget amendment reflects federal grants for pedestrian bridge, pool upgrade
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council got a look Tuesday at a proposed budget amendment to cover projects and contracts that weren’t completed in the year they were budgeted, as well as new spending authority due to new grant awards. One of those is a $3.5 million...
Suicide Prevention Symposium Set for Casper
The Wyoming Department of Health is inviting teachers, law enforcement representatives, clinicians, loss survivors, community members and other stakeholders to attend the 2024 Wyoming Suicide Prevention Symposium in Casper. The free two-day event begins at 9:30 a.m. on October 3 at the Best Western Downtown in Casper. “While we have...
City reports signs of success after utility billing updates
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council heard an update on utility bill collections since it made amendments to the municipal code in February aimed at keeping more accounts out of collections and minimizing uncollected debts. The most controversial measure, holding landlords accountable for tenants’ bills, didn’t make the...
Solar development on 2,000 acres northwest of Casper seeking permit; public hearings Oct. 8, Nov. 5
CASPER, Wyo. — According to the Planning and Zoning Division of the Natrona County Development Department, two public hearings regarding a request for a solar energy development permit on 2,000 acres northwest of Casper are set for Oct. 8 and Nov. 5. EG Haystack Solar LLC is looking to...
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