February 15 Hometown Hero
The Hometown Hero for February 15th, we are recognizing two educators, Katie McCue and Craig Williams. They have received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This award is the highest recognition that K through 12 mathematics, science, or computer science teachers can receive in the U.S. Nominations and awards are facilitated […]
Casper Accepts Leisure Services Advisory Board Applications
Casper’s Leisure Services Advisory Board is accepting application letters from citizens who are interested in serving as volunteer members. Parks, Recreation, & Public Facilities Director; Zulima Lopez, said “As a recreation advisory committee to City Council, the board strives to actively engage with user groups, citizens, and City staff to understand the needs across City-owned […]
Jackalope Jump Raises $15K For WY Special Olympics
Casper’s Manor Heights Elementary Jaguars helped raise $15,000 for Special Olympics Wyoming. The Jaguars participated in the Jackalope Jump at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park by spending Saturday afternoon plunging into freezing water for the annual fundraiser raising over $15,000 for the Special Olympics. The Manor Heights Jaguars participating in the Jackalope Jump has become […]
Zwonitzer Served Lawsuit, Transportation Committee Tackles Tough Issues
Will Silverstein has the latest on the Wyoming State Legislature’s Budget Session from the State Capitol on a controversial lawsuit filed against House Corporations chair Dan Zwonitzer and a military sexual harassment reporting bill. After a relatively tame first day of the budget session at the Wyoming State Capitol, House Corporation’s Chairman Dan’s Zwonitzer was […]
Budget Session Commences at State Capitol
Speeches by Governor Mark Gordon and Chief Justice Kate Fox kicked off the budget session. Will Silverstein has more from the state capitol. The Wyoming State Legislature budget session convened this morning amidst rifts in the Republican supermajority and a primary challenger to the governor in the rafters. The governor spoke first starting at 10am. […]
February 14 Hometown Hero
The Hometown Hero for February 14th is Clayton Cogdill. Mr. Cogdill was recognized on Friday by the Casper Police department, and the Casper Fire-EMS for the assistance that he provided to a fellow citizen. On July 3rd, he was floating down the North Platte River when he and his party heard cries for help from […]
Rep Neiman Discusses Run-Off Legislation
Will Silverstein spoke with representative Neiman about the new runoff legislation. Representative Neiman: So I like the idea, and I think a lot of folks do this that goes to the top two vote getters. And let’s let them fight over those past 66% of that vote or person percentage that they got in each […]