CASPER, Wyo. — In recent months, a number of Casper officials have been vocal about budget cuts that will and could come as a result of recently passed property tax relief. On Tuesday, Natrona County Republican Rep. Tony Locke raised issues with the city officials’ framing of the issue during the Casper City Council’s weekly […]
Tommy Culkin
Community Reporter
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City contracts for water tank repairs
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is moving forward with plans to rehabilitate the Sunrise I South Water Storage Tank, after the City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with Mandros Painting Inc. The Rock Springs–based company made a bid of $294,790, the lowest of the five that the city received. This fell well […]
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Casper moves forward on Paradise Valley road trail project
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will be moving forward with its ongoing project to connect Paradise Valley and the Robertson Road trail after the City Council approved a contract for work with the Gillette-based company S&S Builders. The project, which is entering its second phase, will include a pedestrian bridge that will cross […]
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City Council approves mill levy for coming fiscal year
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted on Tuesday to continue the collection of eight mills of property taxes for fiscal year 2026. A mill levy is the rate applied to the assessed value of a property, set at $1 per mill for every $1,000 of valuation. As an example, a property valued at […]
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Casper seeks transit grant for maintenance, vehicle
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will seek a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for a variety of improvements, following the City Council’s approval to apply for funding. In a city staff memo, Community Development Director Liz Becher said grant funds would be used to perform maintenance on the city’s garage floor, which […]
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City sets fiscal year 2026 budget with $56M general fund
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council officially set the city’s budget for the coming fiscal year on Tuesday, which features a general fund balance of roughly $56 million. The full budget totals $183,702,557, and the general fund — which pays for daily operations like police, fire, streets and parks — is set at $56,181,907. […]
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City to add ordinance prohibiting fake IDs
CASPER, Wyo. — Owning and using a fake ID will soon be formally prohibited in Casper, after the City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to add it to the city’s code. In a staff memo, City Attorney Eric Nelson said fake ID cards have become more common in recent years as the technology […]
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Casper City Council moves to prohibit shoveling snow onto streets, sidewalks
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved on first reading an ordinance amendment that would prohibit people from blocking roadways and sidewalks with snow. “At times, residential and commercial property owners push snow into public rights-of-way, increasing the burden on City crews and creating hazards for vehicles, pedestrians, and plowing operations,” Casper […]
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(VIDEO) Casper City Council to vote on budget, mill levy at Tuesday meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — With the start of fiscal year 2026 just weeks away, the Casper City Council will vote to approve the municipal budget and property tax mill levy at its Tuesday evening meeting. The proposed budget includes roughly $56 million in the general fund, and a total budgeted amount of approximately $183 million. The […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper shows its pride at annual march
CASPER, Wyo. — Hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Casper on Sunday morning to close out Casper Pride Week 2025 with the annual Pride March. Participants filled the air with chants for justice, acceptance and pride, waving a variety of Pride flags as they made their way through the downtown district. “Pride […]
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(PHOTOS) Local vape store Dr. Chronic’s celebrates grand opening of new CY Avenue location
CASPER, Wyo. — With successful stores on the east and west sides of Natrona County, local vape shop Dr. Chronic’s Concentrates and Vapes celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Casper on Saturday. It is located at 840 CY Ave. Dr. Chronic’s began as a Casper-based business roughly three years ago before relocating […]
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(PHOTOS) Hundreds celebrate Pride at annual downtown festival
CASPER, Wyo. — Hundreds of people braved the sweltering heat for the annual Casper Pride Fest, hosted at David Street Station. Temperatures climbed into the 90s, prompting many in attendance to cool themselves with fans in the colors of the Pride, lesbian, bi and trans flags. Dozens of vendors were on site, including local nonprofits […]
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(PHOTOS) Bar Nunn residents voice skepticism, anger over Radiant nuclear plans
BAR NUNN, Wyo. — Representatives from California-based energy company Radiant were met with disgruntled community members and calls of “Go home” at a Saturday morning town hall in Bar Nunn. The company, which identified Natrona County as its preferred location for development, plans to build portable nuclear microreactors just north of Bar Nunn to then be […]
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Casper to reduce maintenance on select parks following property tax relief
CASPER, Wyo. — Several parks and other green spaces in Casper will see decreased mowing and associated maintenance this summer as a result of the property tax relief passed by the Wyoming legislature earlier this year. The city currently maintains 44 formal parks spanning about 120 acres, as well as nearly 100 other landscaped areas […]
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High temperatures likely in coming Casper-area weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — There’s plenty going on in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø on Saturday, and the National Weather Service in Riverton reports that people should be able to enjoy the myriad of happenings with mostly sunny skies and some high temperatures. Today, the NWS in Riverton reports a high temperature of about 92 degrees and mostly […]
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NWS warns of strong winds, possible hail for Natrona County communities
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Casper, Mills and Evansville, with possible inclement weather on the horizon. In the warning, the NWS in Riverton reports that strong winds upwards of 55 mph could be seen, with half-inch-sized hail also possible. The warning will remain in […]
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Prism Logistics’ case against Natrona County for gravel mine dismissed
CASPER, Wyo. — Prism Logistics’ legal case against the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners concerning the company’s right to mine on land leased by the state has been dismissed. In the ruling made by Judge Josh Eames, the call for dismissal was made without prejudice. In October, the company filed a petition for judicial […]
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Casper DDA officially welcomes new director
CASPER, Wyo. — On Wednesday, the Casper Downtown Development Authority officially welcomed Melissa Hugget as its new executive director at the first board meeting since she was named the new director in late May. Hugget, a Casper native, brings over 15 years of experience in management, client services, volunteer coordination and community engagement to the […]
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Downtown Development Authority to offer grant, sponsorships
CASPER, Wyo. — In the near future, the Casper Downtown Development Authority will begin offering grants and sponsorships to local businesses and organizations, with the goal of making the downtown area more vibrant and attractive. At Wednesday’s board meeting, DDA president Greg Dixson said this is a new program for the downtown authority. “Up until […]
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Casper Area MPO to host informational meeting on Robertson Road study
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will host an open house to share information and receive feedback on its ongoing Robertson Road corridor study. The informational meeting is scheduled for June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Caspar Museum. The Casper Area MPO, in coordination with the Wyoming Department […]
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Casper City Council weighs options for screening, more as gun-free zone repeal looms
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council discussed amending its ordinances regarding the concealed carrying of firearms to align with a bill that will repeal gun-free zones in various public meeting spaces and public schools, set to take effect July 1. House Bill 172 allows people lawfully carrying concealed weapons to bring them […]
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Casper water system earns strong marks in EPA water quality survey
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper’s water system recently received a clean bill of health in the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual Drinking Water Quality report. The report outlines the quality of drinking water delivered to city residents in 2024. According to a release from the city, the federal report found that Casper’s drinking water […]
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(PHOTOS) Midwest School seniors say farewell to high school at graduation
MIDWEST, Wyo. — Midwest School’s 16 seniors bid adieu to high school on Friday and set their eyes toward the future with the class of 2025’s graduation. “Looking back on our journey through this school, seeing how far we’ve come, is incredible,” valedictorian Samantha Alvarado said. “We entered high school with high hopes, dreams and […]