Nick Perkins

3 days ago | oilcity.news | Nick Perkins

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded two emergency bids, relating to the Interstate 80 Green River Tunnel crash. That’s according to a release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which announced the awards during a special meeting via Zoom on May 27. According to the release, a $1.03 million emergency contract was awarded to Holophane for tunnel lighting equipment, in order to replace the lighting that was damaged in the crash.

3 days ago | oilcity.news | Nick Perkins

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. to review and discuss the upcoming Wolf Creek Road Improvements Project. That’s according to a release from the city, which states that the meeting will be held in the Council Meeting Room. “Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with project staff and contractors,” stated Chief Operating Officer Tom Brauer.

3 days ago | capcity.news | Nick Perkins

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — If you look up in the sky on June 17, it won’t be a bird, nor a plane, nor Superman himself — it will be the 90th Missile Wing from the F.E. Warren Air Force Base. F.E. Warren is conducting a Major Accident Response Exercise on Tuesday, June 17 at the air force base, to test readiness and response to an aircraft accident scenario. Individuals on the base may experience traffic diversions, delays, and possible disuptions to customer service organizations during the exercise.

3 days ago | oilcity.news | Nick Perkins

CASPER, Wyo. — The Nicolaysen Art Museum is proud to present the annual Nic Fest, happening this year on June 6, 7, and 8. Nic Fest is a “summer festival celebrating the best of Casper’s art, music, food, and community,” a release from the museum states. “Each year, NIC Fest welcomes over 10,000 visitors and stands as one of Casper’s most well-attended events, coinciding with peak tourism season,” the release states.

3 days ago | oilcity.news | Nick Perkins

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is warning the public about counterfeit U.S. currency in local online marketplace transactions. That’s according to a release from the CPD, which is investigating the use of such currency and is urging the community to stay alert. “In recent weeks, CPD has been investigating the usage of counterfeit bills to purchase high-value items through online marketplaces,” the release states.