News in Casper
Senate candidate Byrd challenges Hageman to debate at Tuesday town hall
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s Democratic Party U.S. Senate candidate James Byrd challenged Republican Harriet Hageman to a debate Tuesday at a town hall forum hosted in Casper. According to reporting by the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, the Wyoming PBS U.S. Senate debate between Hageman and…
Casper Fire-EMS Chief Jacob Black announces retirement
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire-EMS Department Chief Jacob Black will retire on Oct. 2, following a 25-year career with the local fire department. The announcement came in a release from the city on Tuesday. Black was sworn in as fire chief on Sept. 26, 2022, and since then he has…
Trump orders plans to unlock isolated public land, revise river-trip permitting
by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile President Donald Trump last week ordered federal land managers to boost public access to public lands, including to landlocked checkerboard parcels and to Western whitewater rivers. The order, titled Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage,…
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/23/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Sweet presided while Assistant District Attorney Maridi Choma represented the state. All…
Casper Council considers $129M first amendment to FY27 budget
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is considering its first amendment to the fiscal year 2027 budget, which would add $129,958,755 to fund capital projects, operational contract renewals and ongoing municipal commitments. Councilors discussed the proposed amendment Tuesday at…
(LETTERS) BWXT accountability and Walmart deliveries
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Gillette attorney Alison Gee succeeds Craig Silva as Wyoming State Bar announces new leadership
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Bar announced Monday that Gillette attorney Alison O. Gee has taken over as president of the organization, succeeding the tenure of Casper attorney Craig Silva. The state bar announced new leadership and award recipients following its annual…
Gillette attorney Alison Gee succeeds Craig Silva as Wyoming State Bar announces new leadership
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Bar announced Monday that Gillette attorney Alison O. Gee has taken over as president of the organization, succeeding the tenure of Casper attorney Craig Silva. The state bar announced new leadership and award recipients following its annual…
Natrona County health and food inspections (9/11/26–9/17/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department,…