New this year, sixth graders will be able to participate.
Tommy Culkin
Community Reporter
Posted inEducation
Casper College SparkTank project receives $10K
Casper College has received a $10,000 grant from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation in support of the college’s new project, the Casper College SparkTank.
Posted inRoads
I-25 traffic limited due to extreme winds
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has limited traffic along Interstate 90 between Casper and Buffalo to light and high-profile vehicles, due to strong gusting winds moving through the state.
Posted inRoads
I-80, US 30/287 close to high-profile vehicles as winds pick up
Interstate 80 and US 30/287 between Laramie and Rawlins are both closed to certain high-profile vehicles due to strong winds causing extreme blow-over risk.
Posted inCity
Local agencies contract with RDG Planning and Design for Platte River Commons project
The 12 participating groups will each contribute financially to a $60,000 economic impact analysis.
Posted inCity
Casper to use grant funds for street light study
The project will be fully funded through grants, with no required matching fund.
Posted inCity
City contracts for Tower Hill tank project
Work to repair waterline damage from 2023 will begin in the near future, after the Casper City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Advanced Geotechnical Solutions.
Posted inCity
City Council approves $35K change order for wastewater plant improvements
The Casper City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a change order of roughly $35,000 for improvements at the Sam H. Hobbs Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Posted inBusiness
Casper City Council approves request for new microbrewery liquor license
Casper residents may soon be seeing a new brewery in town, as the Casper City Council on Tuesday approved a new microbrewery liquor license for Mountain Hops Brewhouse.
Posted inCrime
Sweetwater County law enforcement investigating weekend shooting
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a weekend shooting that left two young adults injured after gunfire erupted at an impromptu gathering north of Rock […]
Posted inSchools
Natrona County School District seeking feedback on cellphone use
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is looking to its families for feedback on the use of cellphones in schools. This comes after the district recently announced a […]
Posted inEmergency
Firefighters battle flames, winds in Saturday wildfire
CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday, local firefighters battled strong winds and several acres of fire that broke out near Yesness Pond. Casper Fire-EMS firefighters were dispatched at around 4:30 p.m. […]
Posted inWeather
Strong winds to continue in coming days
CASPER, Wyo. — The blustery conditions of late aren’t likely to abate as the coming week gets underway, as the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts strong winds to continue […]
Posted inCity
Shane Chaney to be sworn in as interim police chief Monday
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will officially swear in Shane Chaney as interim chief of the Casper Police Department on Monday. The public is invited to attend the […]
Posted inWeather
Heavy snowfall expected for western Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — While Natrona County isn’t expected to receive much precipitation in the coming days, several communities in the western part of the state are likely to see large […]
Posted inCrime
Natrona County weekly arrest report (1/24/25–1/31/25)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here are the week’s compiled arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the […]
Posted inWeather
High wind warning to last until Sunday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area will see an extremely blustery weekend, with the National Weather Service in Riverton declaring a high wind warning that will last through Saturday and […]
Posted inSchools
Natrona County School District receives nearly $1.5M grant for mental health services
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District recently received a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Wyoming Department of Education to bolster mental health services for its students. In […]
Posted inCity
Casper to seek grant for gym divider replacement
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council agreed to apply for a $60,000 grant from the Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board for a new gym divider at […]
Posted inCity
Casper to seek grants for tennis court additions
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will be seeking a $200,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association for new tennis courts at Washington Park. According to city documents, […]
Posted inEmergency
Elderly Wyoming resident struck, killed while crossing street
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — An 85-year-old Wyoming resident died Jan. 24 in Hot Springs County after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, […]
Posted inCommunity
Mills names ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø publication of record after legal action dismissed
MILLS, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Mills City Council unanimously voted to make ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø the official newspaper of publication for legal notices. This comes after a legal battle […]
Posted inBusiness
Mills Council approves liquor license transfer
MILLS, Wyo. — The liquor license previously held by Mountain View Discount Liquors has been transferred to a local Homax after the former owner of the license went out of […]
