Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Casper.
Casper's long-awaited second ice sheet project reached a key milestone after four years of planning and fundraising, with construction expected to begin soon.
A report shows each dollar invested in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming returns $10.32 in community benefits, totaling $64.3 million annually.
The club served 13,484 youth in over 11,000 sessions that boost academic, leadership, and health development.
Candidates for Wyoming’s superintendent of public instruction met in Laramie on Thursday, Jul.
16 to discuss school choice, funding, and testing reforms. They outlined differing plans to preserve local control while addressing challenges with the state's new school recalibration bill.
The Casper City Council approved a $77,200 contract with Hein-Bond Architects to repair structural and plumbing issues at Hogadon lodge in the Hogadon Basin SKi Area.
The architects must complete the initial design and schematic phases by Sept. 30.
Casper City Council renewed a contract through June 30, 2027, that allows the City to run the ASSIST demand response transportation service for Natrona County Monday to Friday (6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with capped fares for elderly, disabled riders.
Casper Police Department announced round three of its Area Initiative Project meetings for resident feedback at Ford Wyoming Center from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wed, Aug.
26 for Areas 1-2, Thurs, Aug. 27 for Areas 3-4 and Fri, Aug. 28 for Areas 5-6 before the project ends early November.
On Tuesday, July 21, the Casper City Council approved an urban renewal plan for a downtown Hilton hotel, a five-story building with 120 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and meeting spaces near David Street Station.
The city will use tax increment financing (TIF) to fund public infrastructure improvements.
A Casper business is hosting summer events designed to bring families together and create lasting memories.
Parents come for one activity but leave talking about something unexpected and delightful.
Tyler Halverson Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $40 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Tyler Halverson in Casper, WY.
Corey Kent Live in Casper
7-8:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $72 — Experience an unforgettable night with Corey Kent in Wyoming's vibrant music scene.
Dirty Heads Live in Casper
7-8:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets start at $143 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Dirty Heads at this local favorite venue.
Collective Soul Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $76 — Experience an unforgettable night with the legendary band Collective Soul.
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