CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County commissioners met with representatives from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department on Tuesday to discuss the progress and financial aspects of the new health facility and the department’s authority over septic systems. Commissioners learned that construction of the nearly 35,000-square-foot campus is roughly one month ahead of schedule, with roofing underway […]
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Natrona County Collective Health Trust faces questions on Banner monitor methods, transparency
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County commissioners pressed Natrona Collective Health Trust representatives Tuesday for details regarding the monitoring of Banner Wyoming Medical Center and the trust’s transparency. Commissioners raised questions about the timeline for receiving requested information, the scope of an outside consultant’s stakeholder meetings and the accessibility of the trust’s audit report, signaling a […]
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Burn permit applications open
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County residents seeking burn permits for the coming year are now able to apply for them, the county announced on Wednesday. With snow expected in the coming days, county officials are encouraging people to get their permits ahead of the inclement weather. “Large amounts of snow on the ground will help […]
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Natrona County commissioners recognize county employees with 2024 Service Awards
County commissioners recognized employees who, as of December of 2024 have worked for the county for five, 10, 15, 25 and, in one case, 30 years.
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Natrona County commissioners approve several county liquor license renewals
On Tuesday, the Natrona County Commissioners approved the renewal of several liquor licenses for 17 businesses throughout Natrona County.
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‘Devolving into absurdity’: Natrona County commissioners argue over Parks Advisory Board dissolution
Natrona County commissioners argued over dissolving the Parks Advisory Board, citing redundancy with the Parks Trustee Board, but disagreed on the timing and process of the decision.
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Natrona County commissioners deny permit for 2K-acre solar farm northwest of Casper
Despite arguments for economic benefits and adequate insurance, Natrona County commissioners denied a permit for a proposed solar farm due to concerns over fire safety, wildlife impact and incomplete application requirements, ultimately siding with residents’ anxieties about potential risks.
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Natrona County commissioners experiencing ‘obvious tension’ with each other
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners is made up of five men with five different personalities, different belief systems and, seemingly, different ideas on how the county should be run. Sometimes, those ideas lead to a clash among the board members. Such was the case at the Jan. 21 board meeting. […]
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Natrona County commissioners decry lack of fire safety systems at new Nordic Lodge
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners heard from Natrona County District Fire Inspector Brian Oliver regarding the newly constructed Nordic Lodge on Casper Mountain. During the commissioners’ meeting, Oliver informed the commissioners that the lodge is almost ready to open to the public. There’s just one problem, he said: It doesn’t […]
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Planning to begin on Platte River Commons project
CASPER, Wyo. — In the coming months, planning work will begin to determine possible uses for the Platte River Commons land near Three Crowns Golf Course. “The impetus for this is that we’ve got all this land next to the river,” Casper City Manager Carter Napier said. “We are wondering if there can be a […]
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Natrona County Emergency Management seeks public input on siren expansion project
CAPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Emergency Management recently announced it will look to expand its outdoor warning siren system in the coming years, and is turning to the public for feedback. The county department has posted an interactive map and survey to its website and is seeking feedback on potential locations for additional sirens. In […]
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Natrona County Board of Commissioners names 2025 chairman, vice-chairman
CASPER, Wyo. — At Tuesday’s Natrona County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board voted for its new chairman and vice-chairman to serve during the 2025 season. The two candidates named to possibly be the new chairman were Commissioner Dave North and current Chairman Peter Nicolaysen. Commissioner North was nominated by Commissioner Dallas Laird, and […]
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Casper City Council appoints pair to Planning and Zoning Commission
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council unanimously voted to appoint community members Laura Hunter and Dan Elston to the Natrona County Planning and Zoning Commission. Hunter currently serves as the director of ART 321, and will be serving a full two-year term on the board. Elston, who previously worked for the city […]
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Laramie County Sheriff’s Office to auction off former patrol vehicles
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Those in the market for a new-to-them vehicle could pick one up Wednesday in the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office auction. The sheriff’s office vehicle auction will begin at 8 a.m. Dec. 18 at 13907 Bullseye Blvd. Among the vehicles up for grabs are three former patrol vehicles: a 2015 Ford Taurus Police […]
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Casper-Natrona County International Airport moving forward after Delta Air Lines departure
CASPER, Wyo. — On Dec. 3, the final Delta Air Lines flight left the Casper-Natrona County International Airport for Salt Lake City, Utah. Now, the local airport is preparing to see what business with only one airline carrier looks like, while working to bring another in. Airport Director Glenn Januska said he could see one […]
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Natrona County clerk says 2024 election saw fewer voters than 2020
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, during the Natrona County Commissioners’ work session, Natrona County Clerk Tracy Good revealed the results of the 2024 election, which took place in November. Speaking to the county commissioners, Good shared various statistics regarding Wyoming voter turnout. “There were 34,206 ballots cast in the general election,” Good stated. “That’s 1,100 […]
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Casper Mountain Preservation Alliance seeks declaratory judgment voiding state land leases
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mountain Preservation Alliance, the organization formed in response to Prism Logistics LLC’s attempts at establishing gravel mining along Casper Mountain, recently filed a civil rights complaint for declaratory action in district court in an effort to void the leases that had previously been granted to Prism Logistics. In September, Natrona […]
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Mega hotels, sprawling data centers spur local governments to defend development moratoriums
by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile A draft bill to restrict development moratoriums repeats guidelines already established by the Wyoming Supreme Court and undermines community values and self-determination, critics of the measure told lawmakers Tuesday. Representatives of town and county governments criticized the Construction moratoriums-limitations bill in a Zoom meeting of the Legislature’s Regulatory Reduction Task Force. No […]
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Natrona County considers vacating roads in West Crest Subdivision, taking public comment
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Commission is considering vacating or altering portions of public roads within the West Crest Subdivision and advised that it will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. All objections or claims of resultant damage must be filed in writing with the county […]
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(PHOTOS) Foundation work nearly complete on new health department building project
CASPER, Wyo. — Construction is progressing on the new Casper-Natrona County Health Department building, with work on the foundation nearly complete. According to project designer Brandon Daigle of MOA Architecture, work on the foundation walls is roughly 90% done. Crews have also been busy with dirt work, construction on the necessary retaining wall, movement of […]
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Candidate Q&A: Steve Kurtz for Senior Services District
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County voters narrowly approved the creation of a special district tax to give financial stability to several nonprofit organizations that serve older area residents in the Aug. 20 primary. Five trustees are to be elected in the Nov. 5 general election. The board will administer the proceeds from the one-mill levy […]
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County grants restaurant liquor license to Sidelines, formerly Mile High Tight Ends
CASPER, Wyo. — As part of a recent rebranding, local bar and restaurant Sidelines Sports Bar, Grill & Venue, formerly known as Mile High Tight Ends, was granted a restaurant liquor license at Tuesday’s Natrona County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Restaurant co-owner Anthony MacMillan said they decided to change focus after seeing a customer […]
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County OK’s gas service extension for future health department building
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an extension of gas service for the Casper-Natrona County Health Department’s new building. The line extension is listed as costing $27,376. According to county documents, Black Hills Wyoming LLC would need to build roughly 580 feet of a 2-inch gas distribution […]
