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Natrona County considers making Parks and Rec Board independent

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday discussed changing the Parks and Recreation Board from a county department to an independent board. They talked about the need for clear financial plans, responsibilities and a timeline for the change. The goal is to make the Parks and Recreation Board independent, like other boards in the county. However, the commissioners noted the process is complicated. The board is not fully seated yet, which makes things less clear.
Natrona County commissioners make board appointments, approve 2025 wildfire plan

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Natrona County Board of Commissioners made appointments to local boards, supported a state-led online event, and accepted funds for responsible gambling programs, among other things. The board reappointed Daniel Bailey and appointed Lisa Ingerbritson, Elizabeth Ericson, and Charnie Sasha to the Natrona County Historic Preservation Commission.
Casper Council backs $25M grant application for Radiant's project in Bar Nunn

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Council on Tuesday approved a slate of agreements and contracts, including a resolution that supports Radiant’s pursuit of a $25 million state grant from the Wyoming Business Council for a major development in Natrona County.
Casper Council OKs new, ratifies existing Local Assessment Districts

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Council unanimously approved two ordinances related to Local Assessment Districts, setting up for infrastructure upgrades in the Westridge Addition and formalizing previous actions for another district. Both measures passed their third readings without public comment or council discussion. One ordinance created Local Assessment District No. 161 to fund improvements in the Westridge Addition.
Casper Council repeals massage licensing rules; advances 2 zone change ordinances

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — In a move to cut red tape for local professionals, the Casper City Council has unanimously repealed its municipal code governing massage therapists and parlors, acknowledging the city’s licensing rules were ineffective and a “roadblock” for legitimate businesses. The decision, finalized at Tuesday’s meeting, paves the way for Casper to advocate for a statewide licensing board, as Wyoming remains one of only three states without such oversight for massage therapy.
Casper City Council sets public hearings on ordinances, FY 2025-2026 budget

2 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has scheduled multiple public hearings for Tuesday, June 17, offering residents an opportunity to weigh in on proposed municipal code changes, including new restrictions on sidewalk obstructions and a ban on fake IDs, as well as the adoption of the city’s fiscal year 2025–2026 budget. The public hearing format allows community input, limiting comments to five minutes per person and no repeated speakers.
Casper Council advances ordinance to vacate Stoneridge Park for private sale

3 days ago | oilcity.news | Klark Byrd

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper City Council is moving forward with plans to sell off a designated public parkland, Stoneridge Addition, after determining the 38,317-square-foot parcel has remained unused since its dedication in 2002, paving the way for potential private development through a public bidding process. Tuesday was the public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to vacate Stoneridge Addition, Block 1, Lot Park as dedicated public parkland.
Petroglyphs site in northeast Wyoming added to National Register of Historic Places

3 days ago | oilcity.news | Garrett Grochowski

CASPER, Wyo. — An important archeological site in the Powder River Basin of northeast Wyoming, which has documented in stone over 1,000 years of history, has just been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office announced that the Daly Petroglyphs, which depict stone carvings dating between 1,500 years ago to the mid 1800s, is the newest official entry to the registry as of May 19.
Emergency contracts awarded for Green River Tunnel work

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.
City of Casper hosting Open House on Wolf Creek Road Improvements Project

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.