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Devin Garvin named Casper’s interim fire chief
Casper, Wyo. – City Manager Janine Jordan has selected Deputy Chief Devin Garvin to serve as Casper’s interim fire chief. During nearly 25 years with the City of Casper’s Fire-EMS Department, Garvin has progressed from firefighter to deputy chief and held leadership roles in operations, training, community risk reduction, and fire prevention, including serving as fire marshal.
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City updates water rate structure to tiered system
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has voted to overhaul the city’s municipal water rate structure, replacing planned across-the-board percentage increases with a tiered model that will eliminate volume charges on essential household water while shifting costs to heavy seasonal users. Councilors previously delayed moving forward with...
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Bar Nunn Town Council considers secondary bank account following Hilltop outage
BAR NUNN, Wyo. — The Bar Nunn Town Council is moving forward with plans to establish a secondary emergency bank account designed to safeguard town operations and guarantee municipal payroll, following unexpected banking disruptions caused by the recent cybersecurity breach at Hilltop Bank that temporarily took bank operations offline.
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Casper approves $129.9M budget amendment
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted Tuesday to authorize a $129.9 million amendment to the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The measure adds $129,958,755 in total spending authority, incorporating new operational needs, contract renewals and reauthorizations for multi-year capital infrastructure projects, according to Financial Services Director Jill Johnson.
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(LETTERS) Nuclear safety, Prop 1 opposition and support
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. TRISO safety does not end the questions Gillette...
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Casper Celtic Irish Festival returns Aug. 28-29: live music, dance and family fun
The Casper Celtic Irish Festival returns to central Wyoming on August 28–29, 2026 at the Ramkota in Casper, bringing live music, dance and hands-on workshops to the heart of the community. The weekend offers opportunities for families, performers and local businesses to connect with Irish culture—and for residents to take part in events that spotlight regional arts and tourism.
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Blind 9/11 Survivor Saved By Hero Guide Dog Coming To Wyoming To Share Story
CASPER — Five hours before a hijacked jetliner slammed into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Hingson's guide dog Roselle was afraid. Roselle, a yellow Labrador, hated thunderstorms. Hingson, who has been blind since infancy, has recalled getting up with her in the middle of the night as a storm passed through.
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Visit Casper invests more than $800,000 in Natrona County in FY26
Casper, Wyo. —In Natrona County, tourism is more than just bringing visitors to town – it’s also about putting those dollars back into the local community. During FY26 (which was July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), Visit Casper invested over $800,000 through individual grants, sponsorships and other community investments.
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Masquerade ball promises a night of enchantment
CASPER, Wyo. — The High Plains Renaissance Faire will host a Midnight Court Masquerade Ball from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at the Izaak Walton Club House. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The evening will include performances by four actors, interspersed by live art auctions, dancing,...
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Habitat seeks candidates for 2 new neighboring homes to be built in Evansville
CASPER, Wyo. –– Two different families could become future neighbors in the latest building project by Habitat for Humanity, the Heart of Wyoming. A plot of land in Evansville has been secured by the organization for two future homes, making it the first time they’ve built in Evansville, according to Program Manager Kelly Cooper.