News in Casper

Casper’s vintage fashion boutique GiGi’s on 2nd gets second chance with new owner
CASPER, Wyo. –– Like a lot of loyal customers at GiGi’s on 2nd, Anastasia Avramidis was upset to hear that owner Jody Sauers was planning to retire and close the vintage boutique consignment store. “When I found out, I was sad and thought that somebody should purchase it,” she…

‘It’s killing me’: Soaring fuel prices pound Wyoming’s food providers and producers
CASPER, Wyo. –– Rapidly rising fuel prices are eating into the budgets of Wyoming organizations that help local producers and those facing food insecurity. “Transportation is not an easy task, and any one of my transportation routes is pretty much a 500-mile round trip,” said Eat…

Wyoming Starbucks stores spared as company plans closures across North America
CASPER, Wyo. –– Wyoming won’t be deprived of caffeine, at least when it comes to one of the largest coffee providers. On Thursday, Starbucks announced that it will close 250 of its stores across North America as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade and revive their locations. The…

‘It’s killing me’: Soaring fuel prices pound Wyoming’s food providers and producers
CASPER, Wyo. –– Rapidly rising fuel prices are eating into the budgets of Wyoming organizations that help local producers and those facing food insecurity. “Transportation is not an easy task, and any one of my transportation routes is pretty much a 500-mile round trip,” said Eat…

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Welcomes Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Maddison Hussey, MD
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Maddison Hussey, MD joined the medical staff at Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper this month. Child and adolescent psychiatrists complete advanced training focused specifically on the emotional, developmental and psychiatric needs of young…

Hilltop Bank restores personal, business banking services
CASPER, Wyo. — In recent days, Hilltop Bank has continued to restore key digital banking systems, including personal and business online banking and mobile applications, following a network outage earlier this month triggered by a cybersecurity breach. Hilltop Bank President and…