CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is revisiting potential modifications to Chapter 15.12 concerning the Board of Appeals, contractor licensing and violations after initial discussions held last year. Following a work session on Oct. 11, 2022, the council sought clarity from the Community Development to overhaul the current licensing system. The revisions aim to […]
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City Council approves commissions and boards appointments
During the Tuesday, January 23rd meeting, the Casper City Council confirmed the list of the various commissions and boards on which the council members will sit.
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Federal work at Superfund sites suspended during shutdown
As President Donald Trump and Congress battle over Trump’s demand for a wall on the southern U.S. border, the 3-week-old partial government shutdown has stopped federal work on Superfund sites except for cases where the administration deems “there is an imminent threat to the safety of human life or to the protection of property.”
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Enzi to continue as Budget Committee chair; Barrasso to continue as Environment and Public Works chair
Wyoming’s senators will be returning to committee chair positions they’ve held previously.
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Billboard appeal blocked by City Council
Some Poplar Street residents felt relief Tuesday night that their view of Casper Mountain would remain intact.
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New council sworn in, Powell elected Mayor
Citizens of Casper welcomed a new crew Tuesday evening at City Hall.
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Government Shutdown Closes Trails Center
Aspiring pioneers looking to Casper’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for guidance will have to search elsewhere.
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Yellowstone, Grand Teton remain open amid shutdown; other Wyoming sites close
Officials have announced a partial federal government shutdown, which includes the closure or limited services of federal sites, parks and landmarks throughout Wyoming.
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Government careens toward shutdown after Trump’s wall demand
Dec 21, 2018 By LISA MASCARO, MATTHEW DALY and CATHERINE LUCEY , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government was careening toward a partial shutdown Friday after President Donald Trump’s quest for a border wall left Congress without a clear plan to keep the government running past a midnight deadline. The Senate was being […]
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Demolition on future site of new state office building starts
Early demolition has started on empty buildings along West Collins. The lot across the street from the Natrona County High School football field is being cleared to make way for the state office complex, which is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2021. The new complex will replace the aging state building on Midwest and […]
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Analysis: Will pricey consultants pay off? Ask Kansas, Louisiana
October 23, 2018 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Wyoming isn’t the first state to bring in corporate consulting giant Alvarez & Marsal in hopes of building a leaner, cheaper government. The state this month signed a $1.8 million contract with the multinational corporation to pursue a government efficiency project proposed to save the state hundreds of […]
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City Council seeks input on Animal Care and Control ordinance
At their October 23, 2018 work session the Casper City Council began the process of considering changes to the current Animal Care and Control Ordinance. According to a city press release, between January 2017 and June 2018, Metro Animal Services reported 721 animal bites and attacks in Casper. According to Councilperson Chris Walsh, the ordinance’s […]
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City announces Halloween trick-or-treating at government offices
The City of Casper has announced that multiple government offices will host Trick-or-Treating for Halloween.
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US launches national security probe into uranium imports
he Commerce Department has started an investigation into the impact of uranium imports on U.S. national security, a move that could result in tariffs and add another front to the Trump administration’s trade fight.
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City Council to take public comment on Food Trucks ordinance
The Casper City Council will be hosting public comment on a proposed ordinance that would establish rules for the use of public parking areas by mobile vendors, like food trucks, within Casper City limits.
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County Government phone systems being upgraded Tuesday evening
On March 27, 2018, all of the Natrona County Government telephone systems will be upgraded. This according to officials with the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office The upgrade is said to include the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, the Natrona County Detention Center, and the Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The telephone numbers will include the non-emergency telephone […]
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City Council begins process of replacing Huckabay
Casper City Council has announced a vacancy in Ward I. The announcement follows the resignation of former Casper City Councilperson, Amanda Huckabay.
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Ed Murray resigns as Wyoming Secretary of State; cites sex assault allegation fallout
Wyoming’s Secretary of State, Ed Murray, has announced his resignation, effective Friday, February 9th, 2018. The resignation comes following allegations of sexual misconduct were leveled at Murray by two different women. Murray says, in a statement sent to media Friday afternoon, that he is “unable to focus entirely on serving the good people of Wyoming […]
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Federal Government shutdown impacts Wyoming sites
The Federal Government shut down will affect federal sites, parks and landmarks throughout Wyoming…
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BLM holds meeting on tribal consultation during oil and gas permitting
The discussion is scheduled to focus on BLM’s legal obligations with regard to tribal consultation during the oil and gas permitting process on public lands as well as split- estate.
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Council Controversy Dominates Conversation at August 15th Meeting
Citizens stood up to address a controversial exchange between Councilpersons Jesse Morgan and Amanda Huckabay, from a work session last Tuesday.
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Devil’s Tower Proposes Fee Increase
If approved, the fee increase would be the second since January of 2017.
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Natrona County Fire Prevention District Announces Million Dollar Budget Shortfall
The Natrona County Fire Prevention District has announced a shortfall of approximately 36% of their annual budget, the organization is now facing having to cut pay and potentially close a County Fire Station.