Casper Star-Tribune
CASPER (WNE) — Ray Pacheco was named mayor and Lisa Engebretsen was appointed vice mayor Friday morning following former mayor Bruce Knell’s sudden resignation less than 24 hours prior.
Casper Mayor Bruce Knell stepped down from City Council on Thursday following allegations he physically...
Police say they are not prosecuting homelessness
CASPER — While there is an uptick in crime involving Casper’s homeless population, the city is not overrun and “is still a safe community,” Police Chief Keith McPheeters told the Star-Tribune.
There’s been a great deal of media coverage...
CASPER — Thursday’s evidentiary hearing in a lawsuit concerning public records about an event hosted by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder revealed significant gaps in the Wyoming Department of Education’s handling of public records requests.
Defendant Linda...
The majority of Wyoming's 65+ are 'young-old,' according to a new report
Wyoming is aging and aging quickly.
That fact is not new.
In 2014, experts urged state action to prepare for an impending “gray wave” in Wyoming. The state’s rapidly aging population is raising similar concerns almost a...
Will the gates open again?
Hell’s Half Acre, an area west of Casper known for its geologic landmarks, could see long-shut gates open to the public once more.
A committee composed of the Natrona County Parks and Recreation Department, Visit Casper and subcommittee members of the Natrona County...
New business filings in Wyoming jump 27% compared to last year
CASPER — The number of new business filings in Wyoming surged dramatically this year compared to last, bringing in a whopping 25% increase in revenue from filings.
The Secretary of State’s Office has processed roughly 590,000...
CASPER — The Public Service Commission sat quiet and cliff-faced as Rep. Art Washut shuffled up to the dais and turned on the microphone.
“Does all this angst and concern on behalf of ratepayers carry in a calculus of reasonableness?” the Casper Republican asked. “Does it matter that all of...
Wyoming’s next legislative session will likely see a slate of bills that aim to improve transparency around campaign spending and tighten voter residency requirements.
The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee considered on Thursday its first crop of election-related...
CASPER — To address persistent problems with homeless camps around Casper, the city wants to give its urban camping and squatting laws more legal muscle.
City Council is eyeing two different measures: One that aims to stamp out squatting on private property, and another that would ban camping...
Parents must opt-in for some books in Natrona County
CASPER — Controversy over library books has embroiled Natrona County School District No. 1 and Wyoming school districts over the last two years as the politicization of education has deepened in the state and across the country.
Meeting...
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