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Casper to seek $1.75M grant for Mike Sedar All-Wheels Park plans
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will apply for up to $1.75 million in grant funds to support the first phase of an All-Wheels Park project at Mike Sedar Park. The grant is being sought through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and if approved, the money will be administered through the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Director Zulima Lopez said plans were initially to apply for up to $1.25 million, but it was later found that additional funds could be sought. Lopez said the adjustment brings the total project cost to $3.5 million.
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Morad Park trail construction to begin Nov. 12
CASPER, Wyo. — Visitors to Morad Park will see restricted parking lot access and select trail closures beginning Nov. 12, as construction gets underway on a new soft-surface trail. The City of Casper announced in a Wednesday release that the project will install the designated soft-surface path over an...
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Casper to seek National Historic Places designation for Washington Park bandshell
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is seeking a national historic recognition for the Washington Park bandshell, after the City Council on Tuesday agreed to submit a grant application to the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office to fund the nomination process for listing the outdoor amenity on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Mills greenlights up to $35M in bonds for Wyoming Classical Academy campus
MILLS, Wyo. — The Mills City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a public approval certificate enabling the Wyoming Classical Academy to seek up to $35 million in tax-exempt education revenue bonds for campus facilities. According to city documents, the revenue bonds will be issued by the Public Finance...
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(LETTERS) Downtown’s secrets, government spending and a call to fix court review
Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. More secrets to downtown Casper. Dear Casper,. I...
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Riverside Hotel in Casper temporarily closed by city for possible asbestos contamination
CASPER, Wyo. –– The Riverside Hotel & Conference Center, along with the Whiskey Butter restaurant and cocktail bar located at 300 West F St., has been ordered to be temporarily closed by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department due to possible asbestos exposure, according to notices at the building.
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(PHOTOS) Hidden basement entrance uncovered during alleyway construction at downtown Casper building
CASPER, Wyo. –– The ghosts are everywhere in central Casper, at least when it comes to long-forgotten building features. Alleyway construction on Center Street just behind the Rialto Theatre recently unearthed an entrance and bay of windows that have been hidden from view for decades. The basement entrance...
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Veterans Club kicks off Veterans Day week with flag raising
CASPER, Wyo. — The Veterans Club at Casper College kicked off the start of Veterans Day week with a ceremonial raising of American and Wyoming flags outside the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center this morning. Marine Corps veterans Sherry Johnson, Kurstin Larsen and Patrick Amelotte and Air Force veteran...