Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Casper.
The Casper radio community honors Brian Scott ten years after he died in a motorcycle accident while returning from a fundraiser, and his legacy is especially remembered amid the recent passing of longtime broadcaster Frank Gambino.
Following a cybersecurity breach last week, Hilltop Bank reopened all but its Cheyenne Prairie branch on Monday, and bank officials said customer accounts remained secure while in-person services stayed limited; they warned customers not to answer spoof calls using the bank’s number (307-265-2740).
Casper's longstanding tire shop earned two new awards, recognizing dedicated employees with 10+ years of service.
The milestone underscores its strong reputation for quality service in the local community.
Casper radio colleagues will honor broadcaster Brian Scott on Sept.
18 (marking 10 years since his motorcycle accident in Montana) while a local photo gallery showcases Casper’s vivid fall beauty.
AAA data showed that on Monday Natrona County gas prices fell 2 cents to $4.19 per gallon & drivers can find the cheapest fuel at Conoco on Salt Creek Highway in Mills, while statewide and national averages increased.
Ongoing international tensions have kept prices volatile, with diesel costs also rising.
The Natrona County School District approved a trial plan to keep nets up on two tennis courts at the Beverly Street complex until Nov.
15 if temperatures do not fall below freezing for more than seven days. The decision follows a community petition and months of board deliberation.
Most wildfires in central and southeast Wyoming are nearly contained; a 244-acre Cow Camp Fire is 74% contained.
Firefighters are still battling the 7,170-acre Moonshine Fire in the Laramie Range, which remains 46% contained amid strong winds and rough terrain.
An analysis finds Wyoming vacation homes make up 5.1% of all housing with 14,042 seasonal units out of 277,141 total, highlighting a local trend amid national shifts.
Renters face affordability challenges, with 43.1% cost-burdened and a median home price to income ratio of 4.1.
The Casper Pickleball and Sports Complex is remodeling its eight batting cages into an adventure park that includes a ninja course, rope course, zip lines and a 30 ft wave slide; installation is expected soon and the park will open by mid-October.
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