CASPER, Wyo. — Register now for the Wyoming State Pickleball Championships, open to players as young as 5, taking place July 12–14 at the Casper Pickleball and Sports Complex, 1911 Dunlap Way. The United Pickleball Association Wyoming State Championships is a qualifier for the year-end United States Championship in Dallas, Texas. The championships are all […]
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Enjoy outdoors during Move for Mobility 5K fundraiser at Evansville park June 29
CASPER, Wyo. — Everyone is invited to run, roll, stroll, bike, ride a horse or kayak during the Move for Mobility 5K at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park on June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Unlike a traditional run or walk, Move for Mobility enables participants of all abilities to move however they choose […]
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City of Mills proposing $5.67M general fund budget; $34M overall
MILLS, Wyo. — When it meets in regular session June 25, the Mills City Council is expected to adopt a general fund revenue budget of about $5.67 million for the fiscal year starting July 1. General fund expenditures are estimated to be a little higher at $5.71 million. By comparison, a year ago the Mills […]
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Mills City Council seeks $1.1M from WYDOT for bike trail project
MILLS, Wyo. — Facing the cost of roughly $1 million per mile, Mills city officials continue to pursue federal monies to help build a 3-mile mixed-use bike trail through the community. If funded, the trail will connect current sections of the Platte River Trails system, thereby providing a safe route for users as well as […]
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Mills city leaders recently OK 11 new business, 4 new contractor licenses
MILLS, Wyo. — By consent agenda vote May 28 and June 11, the Mills City Council approved 11 new business and four new contractor licenses while renewing a number of others. Types of businesses ranged from fabrication, a storage yard and a used car dealership to landscaping, a traffic control service and equipment sales. By […]
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City of Mills adds staggered P&Z terms with 3 board appointees
MILLS, Wyo. — The five-member City of Mills Planning and Zoning Board will have three new members come July. With the new appointments, the city’s Planning and Zoning Board now consists of members with staggered expiration dates, meaning terms held by either two or three members will expire June 30 every year. The Mills City Council […]
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Beatles cover band to kick off outdoor Summer Concert Series June 27
CASPER, Wyo. — The Hilltop Bank Summer Concert Series at David Street Station will open June 27 with The Beatles cover band Imagine: Remembering the Fab Four. Brooke Montgomery, David Street Station events director, has worked to create a diverse lineup of national and local entertainers to perform during the four-part Summer Concert Series. Thanks to business […]
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NJCAA moves D-I women’s BB tourney to Louisiana for 2026–28
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Junior College Athletic Association has named Visit Lake Charles in Louisiana and McNeese State University as hosts for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship tourneys. Last fall, Visit Casper signed contracts with the NJCAA and Ford Wyoming Center ensuring Casper as the host site for […]
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3 Casper College rodeo athletes qualify for national finals in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College rodeo team members Talon Elshere, Chase Siemens and James Perrin have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo June 9–15 at the Ford Wyoming Center, 1 Events Drive. Visit Casper has contracted with the three Casper College Rodeo athletes to celebrate the CNFR’s 25th year in Casper. “It was […]
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14 Casper hotels contribute 545 room nights for CNFR
CASPER, Wyo. — Fourteen Casper hotels are donating 59 rooms and 545 room nights for the College National Finals Rodeo, adding up to a total $153,605 value. “Casper is synonymous with CNFR, and this community’s kindness shines again,” said Wayne Stewart, Visit Casper’s director of marketing. “Their generosity fuels the community, making events like CNFR […]
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4 candidates file for Mills Council ahead of May 31 deadline
MILLS, Wyo. — Two people have filed to run against Mills City Council incumbents Sara McCarthy and Brad Neumiller. As of 5 p.m. May 28, DaWade Jones and James Hollander plus the two incumbents had submitted nomination applications to Mills City Clerk Sarah Osborn. People interested in placement on the Mills City Council primary ballot […]
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Car show, swap meet part of Mills Summer Fest June 1
MILLS, Wyo. — The City of Mills Summer Fest, a summer-welcoming, family-friendly community celebration, is June 1, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., at Freden Park off Pendell Boulevard. Admission to the Saturday event at 1118 Falcon Ave. is free. The event features more than 40 vendors, a car show and swap meet, live music and bouncy houses […]
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Reno Air Races picks Southwest city for championships over Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The Reno Air Races Association has bypassed Casper as the future host site for the world’s fastest motor sport of air racing, instead picking a city in New Mexico. For decades, every fall the National Championship Air Races have taken place just north of Reno, Nevada. While preparations continue for the 2024 […]
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City of Mills adopts P&Z bylaws, sets 2-year terms
MILLS, Wyo. — After operating for an unknown amount of time without formal guidelines, the City of Mills Planning and Zoning Commission now has bylaws in place. As a local government board, the Mills P&Z Commission considers various matters related to the city’s zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. Then the P&Z commissioners submit their recommendations […]
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Mills City Council passes revised zoning code on first read
MILLS, Wyo. — If the Mills City Council votes to pass amended planning and zoning regulations on the next two readings, the updated code will become the city’s new land development guide. As proposed, the amended ordinance constitutes a complete revision of the City of Mills’ zoning and subdivision ordinance, although much of the regulatory […]
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City of Mills defines ‘camping’ in revised camping regs
MILLS, Wyo. — When describing camping, many people probably think of a place in the country where tents, RVs or cabins are used for temporary shelter, or they may envision something as simple as crawling into a sleeping bag under the stars in the woods or their backyard. To avoid potential misunderstanding about what the […]
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2 Mills council seats on ballot; filing period ends May 31
MILLS, Wyo. — Two of four Mills City Council seats are up for election. The filing period for Wyoming municipalities opened today, May 16. Candidates have until May 31 to submit an application along with a $25 filing fee to the Mills City Hall. Serving as the municipal elections officer, City Clerk Sarah Osborn helps […]
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Visit Casper: Travelers spent $375.2M in Natrona County in 2023
CASPER, Wyo. — In 2023, 831,500 people visited Natrona County, resulting in 1.94 million overnight stays, according to a recent Visit Casper press release. The average length of stay is two days in Natrona County. Travelers spent $375.2 million in Natrona County in 2023, generating $18.3 million in state and local taxes, according to Visit […]
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Mills City Council OK’s liquor license ownership change
MILLS, Wyo. — By unanimous vote Tuesday, the Mills City Council approved a liquor license transfer from the Hideaway Bar and Package to Thollhouse LLC, owned by Keith Tholl of Casper. The City of Mills will receive $562 for the on- and off-premise bar and package store liquor license, effective May 15–Oct. 24. According to […]
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Visit Casper 5150′ shares summer run-walk race dates
CASPER, Wyo. — Race season is here, and for experienced runners and walkers or new runners in training, Visit Casper has shared a list of local race dates May 18–Sept. 8. The Trail Mix Run is a 3- or 10-mile mixed-surface run covering challenging hills, spring creeks and usually mud. All ages and abilities, including walkers, […]
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Nominate athlete for new WY Senior Olympics Hall of Fame by June 15
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Senior Olympics is asking people to nominate outstanding, deserving athletes for induction into its first-ever WSO Hall of Fame. “We are excited to announce the launch of our first Hall of Fame, dedicated to honoring and celebrating Wyoming athletes who excel in their individual sport,” states Wyoming Senior Olympics. “Join us […]
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Pickleball clinic May 25 in Casper open to players 25 and up
CASPER, Wyo. — To help adult pickleball players of all skill levels prepare for tournament play in June, Wyoming Senior Olympics is offering a pickleball clinic May 25 in Casper. The Saturday clinic at the Casper Pickleball and Sports Complex, 1911 Dunlap, is open to players ages 25 and up and runs from noon to […]
