CASPER, Wyo. — Amundsen Associates, the firm that designed the new Casper Mountain Trails Center, will be responsible for the design of the new Metro Animal Shelter Facility. That was the unanimous determination by the Casper City Council on Tuesday. The new shelter will look to provide more space for county animals, as well as […]
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(VIDEO) Casper City Council to consider massage therapy ordinance change, more at Tuesday meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will consider repealing certain portions of its municipal code pertaining to massage therapists and parlors at its meeting today at 6 p.m. Several other topics will come before the council too, such as the approval of the boundaries for the city’s open container season, replats for a pair […]
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Natrona County commissioners to discuss legal staffing, approve energy project moratorium
CASPER, Wyo. — The recent resignations of Natrona County’s top legal officials will be a focus of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, where the board is set to discuss the county’s legal department with Jill Kiester and John Harlin. The commissioners will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Natrona County Courthouse, 200 N. Center […]
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BLM Wyoming director on leave after probe finds ethics violations
By Katie Klingsporn Wyoming’s Bureau of Land Management state director has been placed on administrative leave after a federal investigation found he violated ethics regulations. Andrew Archuleta accepted a gift of dinner and drinks, misused his assistant’s time when he asked her to make travel arrangements for his girlfriend and drove his girlfriend to and from […]
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Gov. Gordon orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Sunday, May 4. That’s according to a release from the governor’s office. “Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to Public Law 107-51, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, […]
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Trump-era order removes EPA-mandated environmental review for western oil, gas leasing
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Federal decisions removing the need for environmental impact statements for thousands of oil and gas leases across the West were met with open arms by the Petroleum Association of Wyoming. Environmental impact statements are required by the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their […]
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Public comment open for Wyoming State Wildlife Action Plan revisions
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has begun the revision process for Wyoming’s State Wildlife Action Plan, which is updated every 10 years. The department is currently soliciting input on how the 2017 SWAP has been used, which will help inform the 2027 revision. Public comment will be accepted through June 6. […]
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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approves hunting season, regulation changes
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Significant changes have been approved for some hunt areas in the state as wildlife managers announce the completion of the annual season-setting process, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The season-setting process is a near year-round effort by the department in which field managers collect stakeholder input, survey wildlife populations, […]
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Animated elderly woman behind police incident at Hageman town hall in Wheatland, report shows
By Andrew Graham Following a March town hall in Wheatland, an elderly woman approached Rep. Harriet Hageman and spoke in an “aggressive manner” with her hands close to the representative’s face, a Wheatland Police Department report released to WyoFile this week shows. One of Hageman’s staff members moved between the elderly woman and the lawmaker, and […]
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Community members, elected officials weigh in on municipal budget at public meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents, community leaders and elected officials spoke up about the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget and the budgeting process Thursday evening at a public meeting. The meeting was hosted by the Casper Citizens’ Department of Government Efficiency — a community watchdog group founded by Casper resident and former Casper City Council […]
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Legal fight over Gillette librarian’s firing expands as Wyoming lawmakers weigh action
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile A former library official is pushing back against the political forces that ended her decades-long career in the Campbell County Public Library system, bringing her second of two federal lawsuits this month, accusing local government and an activist family of discrimination and wrongful termination. The Campbell County Public Library System Board of […]
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BLM to host public meeting about hazardous fuels near Alcova Reservoir
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to an open house meeting on May 7 at the Alcova Community Church to learn about the its plans to reduce hazardous fuels near Alcova Reservoir. The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. The Alcova Community Church is located at 21925 […]
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Casper to tackle potholes with annual ‘Pothole-a-Palooza’
CASPER, Wyo. — The city of Casper is asking residents to report any potholes in city limits as part of its annual Pothole-a-Palooza, which lasts from April 23 to May 14. “Roadways are especially beat up after winter wear and tear,” Streets and Traffic Manager Casey Lynch said. “That’s why we are asking residents to […]
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Casper Council outlines priorities for coming fiscal year
CASPER, Wyo. — Looking ahead to the 2026 fiscal year, the Casper City Council will seek to prioritize health and safety, quality of life, infrastructure needs and more. That was the word from councilors and city staff as they turn to priority-based budgeting for the coming fiscal year. On Tuesday, councilors discussed specific ways to […]
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Gov. Gordon visits Wyoming National Guard troops deployed in Middle East
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon recently wrapped up a visit with more than 400 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard who are deployed across the Middle East. The Wyoming soldiers are serving with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade and the 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment. During his time with the troops, Gordon shared meals, […]
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US, Wyoming flags to return to full staff at sunset April 26
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Vatican has announced that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will take place Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags to remain at half-staff until sunset Saturday, April 26, the date of interment. The governor shared the following statement: “I join Catholics around […]
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Report: Wildlife Refuge System ‘at risk’ with no units fully resourced amid DOGE uncertainty
By Mike Koshmrl The nation’s 573 national wildlife refuges are at risk and not a single refuge has the resources it requires, according to a recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inventory. Put together, the National Wildlife Refuge System encompasses 96 million acres, an area larger than Montana, and includes everything from the Arctic National Wildlife […]
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(PHOTOS) Protesters collect food for area nonprofit
CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday, protesters spoke out against President Donald Trump and the current administration while collecting nonperishable items to be donated to the Wyoming Food for Thought Project. The protest comes roughly two weeks after the “Hands Off” protests swept the nation, including Casper. Both protests have been organized by the Casper Unity […]
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Lawmakers tout legislative successes, talk key issues
CASPER, Wyo. — Nine state lawmakers representing Natrona County addressed constituents at a Thursday evening public meeting, sharing what they see as some of the key wins of the recent legislative session and fielding questions on a handful of issues, from education to nuclear energy. Present in the meeting were Rep. Jayme Lien, Rep. Tony […]
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Records show University of Wyoming officials omitted conflict of interest concerns in public response
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile University of Wyoming officials omitted notable internal findings from their official public response to the demotion of a well-liked dean and the ensuing public outrage earlier this month, newly-released records show. When the Board of Trustees demoted Dean Cameron Wright, they said it was because of poor performance towards the state’s goal […]
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Wyoming OKs Rocky Mountain Power rate hike, tapping customers for another $85.5 million
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Thousands of Rocky Mountain Power residential customers will see their monthly electric bills jump by about $14 beginning in June. The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved the rate hike Tuesday, the latest in a series of increases by a company that has pointed to fossil fuel market volatility, skyrocketing insurance for wildfire liability and […]
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In dispute over local elections, Wyoming Republican Party attorney says law, court ruling don’t apply
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Legal counsel for the Wyoming GOP advised county parties to disregard state statute and a Wyoming Supreme Court ruling when considering who should be allowed to vote in local party elections, according to a letter obtained by WyoFile. Instead, the attorney advised county Republicans to follow a contested party bylaw since the […]
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NCSD1 trustees questioned on transparency after board chair’s March remarks
CASPER, Wyo. — Transparency and school safety were topics of discussion at the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees meeting Monday, as members of the public voiced concerns over the board chair’s recent remarks regarding the nature of public meetings and the implications of the impending repeal of the Wyoming Gun-Free Zones Act. […]
