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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Prometheus drops its Casper data center, but the ranch says the plan is on

Plus, voters renew the 2% lodging tax and state volleyball arrives Thursday.

The Good Day Casper team2 stories13 sources5 min read

Data CenterTop story

Prometheus drops its $500 million Natrona County data center, but the ranch says the project is still on

The Falls Ranch site has a long history with energy projects

  1. 2009Russell Gordy proposes a land swap with the state to keep wind turbines out.
  2. 2018Ranch entities tied to Gordy join neighbors suing to stop Montana's Crazy Mountain Wind.
  3. Oct. 2025Prometheus proposal is announced, drawing fierce pushback from neighbors.
  4. Oct. 28Prometheus drops its $500 million campus; ranch says project continues.

Sources: Cowboy State Daily, Oil City News

Prometheus Hyperscale has dropped its planned $500 million data center campus in Natrona County, but the ranch where it was to go says the project is still on. representative Robert Hand said the shift “will expedite and elevate this project for Natrona County.”

CEO Justin Farley said other developers have properties under option, and “Natrona County is still open for business.” Commission Vice Chairman Casey Coates said the ranch's claim of a new developer will mean something once there's a formal application.

  • New developer: Falls Ranch says one is in place, unnamed
  • Applications: none filed by Prometheus or the new developer
  • Earlier exit: nuclear developer Radiant Industries

The ranch's owner, Texas billionaire Russell Gordy, once fought energy development in the same hills. In 2009 he proposed a land swap with the state, saying the aim was “to not have windmills on the mountain.” He pulled the swap after hunters objected.

Gordy's 2009 swap offered more than 16,000 acres for more than 14,000 of state land

Source: Cowboy State Daily

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Gordy's land offered (more than)16,000 acres
State trust land sought (more than)14,000 acres

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County Government

Natrona County commissioners finish their Election Day meeting in about 1 minute and 20 seconds

Natrona County voters headed to the polls Tuesday, and the county commissioners kept their own meeting short. Oil City News said many county staff were helping with Election Day activities, and the agenda held only consent items.

1 min 20 secfrom call to order to adjournment

The commissioners passed the consent agenda unanimously, without public comment or board discussion.

Source: Oil City News

  • Place: Natrona County Courthouse, 200 N. Center St., 5:30 p.m.
  • Vote: unanimous, with no public comment or discussion
  • Also approved: one indigent burial assistance application

The commissioners appointed five people to local boards, including one joint appointment to the Hall of Justice and Natrona County Detention Center Joint Powers boards. The burial request draws on a county fund that covers final disposition costs for people who die without financial means, assets or family resources.

Commissioners appointed five people to county boards

BoardAppointeeTerm
Fire Fighters of Natrona CountyMark Harshman, Chuck AndersonThrough Dec. 31, 2029
Casper Re-Entry CenterSeth WheelerThrough June 30, 2029
Casper Re-Entry CenterLaura RyanThrough June 30, 2028
Hall of Justice and Detention CenterCharlie MooreThrough Dec. 31, 2029

Source: Oil City News

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News Notes

Election

Natrona County voters approved the 2% lodging tax 17,719 to 4,213 and renewed the Fifth Cent retail sales tax Tuesday. uses the lodging money to bring conventions, sporting events and outdoor enthusiasts to the county. Oil City News

Natrona County voters approved the 2% lodging tax

Results reported Tuesday night, Nov. 3

2% lodging tax

✓In favor17,71980.8%
Against4,21319.2%

Source: Oil City News

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2% lodging taxIn favor, won17,71980.8%
2% lodging taxAgainst4,21319.2%

City Council

The Casper City Council approved annexation Tuesday for two properties: about 0.5 acres at 2583 Bryan-Evansville Road, with General Industrial zoning, and a quarter-acre residential parcel creating the Nissen Addition. Oil City News

Volleyball

The state volleyball championships start Thu., Nov. 5, at the Ford Wyoming Center with 32 teams. The defending champions are Kelly Walsh (4A), Lovell (3A), Big Horn (2A), and Cokeville (1A). 106.3 Cowboy Country

Shop with a Cop

If you want a family to take part, applications for Shop with a Cop are due Nov. 13, the Natrona County Sheriff's Office says. Shopping is scheduled for Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. My Country 95.5 says the program runs in partnership with both Walmart stores in Casper. Your Wyoming LinkMy Country 95.5

Winter bags

If you want to help people stay warm, Coffee with a Cause runs Nov. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the east-side Metro Coffee. United Way of Natrona County hosts volunteers packing Winter Warm-Up Bags with gloves, hats, blankets and hand warmers for people experiencing homelessness, and packers get a free small hot chocolate or steamer. Oil City News

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Casper's rodeo season doesn't have to end when the leaves do. The Great American Cowboy Rodeo rides into the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo grounds on Saturday, Nov. 7, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. Giddy up, Casper.

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Prometheus drops its Casper data center, but the ranch says the plan is on

Plus, voters renew the 2% lodging tax and state volleyball arrives Thursday.

The TLDR

  1. Prometheus drops its $500M data center; the ranch says the plan is on
  2. Commissioners wrap up Election Day business in about 1 minute and 20 seconds
  3. Voters approve the 2% lodging tax and the Fifth Cent tax
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