Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Casper.
🏘️ Community
Wyoming Community Service Providers will host its annual statewide banquet on Wednesday, Sept.
16 at The M in Casper honoring 17 nominees with awards for Direct Support Professional of the Year and Case Manager of the Year (part of National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13 to 19).
Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions will host A Night Well Spent on Friday, Sept.
12 at Hogadon Basin Lodge starting at 4:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a five course meal, wine pairings, live music, and complimentary private car service (tickets are $1,500 per couple) with every reservation supporting local hospice care.
The splash pad at David Street Station is closed for the season because its nearly 9-year-old system needs extensive repairs that will last until summer 2027.
Families can help by donating to the repair fund online.
📰 Economy
Prometheus Hyperscale proposed a 1.25 gigawatt data center project with a man camp and natural gas generators at Falls Ranch just south of Interstate 25 near the border between Natrona and Converse counties, promising 3,000 jobs and $100M in taxes.
The proposal awaits approval from Natrona commissioners.
🎓 Education
Former NBC News correspondent Pete Williams will deliver the keynote at Casper College’s Constitution Day seminar on Wednesday, Sept.
16 at Wheeler Concert Hall. The free event features sessions on First Amendment protections and discussions on freedom of the press.
🏛️ Government
Casper City Council signed off on a 10-year hosting & sponsorship agreement to keep the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper through 2037.
The city & Natrona County will share annual payments starting in 2028, and a contract signing ceremony is scheduled for today.
Natrona County Emergency Management will host the 5th Annual Emergency Response Expo at Eastridge Mall’s South Parking Lot on Saturday, Sept.
5 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Local public safety professionals (EMS, police, and fire departments) will share emergency preparedness tips with residents.
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