Tommy Culkin

App State class of 2016. Journalism at Oil City News, but I mostly tweet about film. RTs ain't endorsements. any/all. TV Glow stan account til further notice

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Casper City Council adds to fleet with pair of vehicle purchases

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of two vehicles to be used by the Public Facilities Department and the Support Services Department. The city will purchase a new half-ton crew cab pickup truck for $43,588 for the Public Facilities Department. It will be used for day-to-day Buildings and Structures operations, including inspections, repairs, maintenance and other routine activities.
Casper to update 'Safe Routes to School' plan

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will update its Safe Routes to School plan, which is designed to make routes to and from schools as safe as possible for students, faculty and motorists. On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved a contract between the Casper Area MPO and Stantec Consulting to update the road safety plan.
Casper City Council approves landscaping, construction contracts

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on Tuesday approved a handful of contracts for landscaping services, as well as a contract for a new parking lot project. Among the contracts are five for landscaping and tree removal services. The city reached agreements with AAA Landscaping, Brian’s Go To Service, Leon’s Landscaping, Local Lawn Care and JNC Services. According to city staff, multiple contractors are required since companies have other clients and may not always be available to work.
Casper to adjust water rates for seasonal outdoor uses

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted on Tuesday to adjust water rates for seasonal outdoor facilities, providing the water at a lower cost than the standard retail water service rates.
Robertson Road study to look at traffic flow improvements, possible future development

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will look to improve traffic flow in the Robertson Road area. On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved its share of a contract with HDR Engineering for a Robertson Road corridor study, with the total cost split between several local governments.
Casper City Council approves rezoning for duplex

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper resident hoping to align a duplex with city code was able to do so after the Casper City Council approved a zone change of the property. The property, located in the 1100 block of West 11th Street, had been zoned for a manufactured home, but required mixed residential zoning. Surrounding properties are a combination of single- and multi-family structures. City manager Carter Napier said the structure has historically been used as a duplex, but was not zoned correctly.
(VIDEO) Casper Council to consider contracts, rezoning request at Tuesday meeting

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will consider a rezoning request to allow for a duplex, contracts for landscaping and construction work and more at Tuesday’s meeting, which begins at 6 p.m.The full meeting agenda can be found here. The meeting will also be streamed at the city’s YouTube channel, and can be viewed below: Related
Vedauwoo Fire Department resigns en masse following suspension of chiefs

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

VEDAUWOO, Wyo. — Nearly every member of the Vedauwoo Volunteer Fire Department collectively resigned on Saturday, following the suspension of the chief and assistant chief by Albany County Fire District 1. In a statement issued by the now-former members of the department, they allege that the suspension of the chief and assistant chief was based on unsupported claims, and that the fire district did not adequately investigate claims of harassment.
Controlled burns responsible for smoky conditions

1 week ago | oilcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CASPER, Wyo. — Several controlled burns in the area are responsible for heavy smoke visible from Highways 220 and 487 on Saturday afternoon. That was the word from the Natrona County Fire District in a social media statement today. The department said the pile burns happening in the county will make smoky conditions likely throughout the remainder of the day. People are urged not to call 911 about the smoke, as proper permits and containment measures were in place well in advance, the NCFD reports.
Weekend to start sunny, end dreary for Cheyenne area

1 week ago | capcity.news | Tommy Culkin

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The coming weekend is expected to kick off with comfortable, clear conditions on Saturday before turning cooler and wetter on Sunday. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, as the National Weather Service predicts a high temperature near 78 degrees. It could be a fairly blustery day, with the NWS reporting southwest winds that see gusts as strong as 30 mph. The NWS reports that conditions will likely grow cloudy past nightfall, with a low temperature around 42 degrees.