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Public comment period opens for Amoco Road study in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input on a corridor study focused on long-term safety and travel improvements along Amoco Road. Amoco Road runs along the northern edge of Casper, connecting North Poplar Street to Bryan Stock Trail near Interstate 25, the Ford...
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Casper gives back to Billy and Mia
CASPER — Billy Welch was mere feet away from where he and his iconic dog Mia were recognized by Casper’s mayor fewer than three weeks before, but his mood reflected the overcast and glum weather that took over the city this week. On Sept. 22, Welch and his dog Mia were in high spirits. Days later, Mayor Ray Pacheco would offer the pair a plaque recognizing their years of charitable work in Casper’s community, offering Mia’s likeness and love to those in need. Seated on a worn green couch toward the back of Metro Coffee on David Street, Welch recounted a chapter of his career that came to an end on Oct. 13: A two-plus year stretch of employment at the west-side Walmart, where Mia’s unique outfits earned her recognition that the two levied to lend their support to businesses, fundraisers, festivals and Casperites. During an exchange of pleasantries, Welch said he felt “good” that morning, but a few frank words demonstrated a loss greater than many would expect. An introvert by habit, the combination of a public-facing position and his canine companion offered Welch connection to his community that had been missing for about a year, since he moved
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Casper City Council advances ban on new downtown gaming establishments
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council approved new rules for local gaming and simulcasting operations on first reading, creating a local permit process and setting zoning limits on where wagering businesses can open. Under the revised zoning rules, gaming establishments are permitted in General Business, Highway Business and...
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Casper building code overhaul sparks debate over safety, government oversight
CASPER, Wyo. — After extensive discussions with supporters, detractors, city staff and industry professionals, the Casper City Council ultimately voted to approve on second reading an ordinance that would overhaul the building and construction regulations in the city code. The public hearing, which alone lasted about two hours, followed...
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Casper City Council approves final plat for medical campus subdivision
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council voted to approve and move forward with the final plat and subdivision agreement for the planned Park Ridge Medical Campus No. 5 subdivision. Under the ordinance, the city is vacating undeveloped right-of-way segments of Granite Peak Drive and Parkridge Drive....
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Casper approves $23.8M adjustments on new police HQ, downtown alley projects
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council agreed to adjust two infrastructure projects by more than $23.8 million in total, formalizing major construction commitments for the centralized downtown city police facility and downtown alley improvements. The council authorized a $23,783,655.35 change order with Sampson Construction Company Inc. for Phase...