9 February 2012, 4:17 am
Wyoming bill shoots down local gun lawsBillings GazetteCurrently, Wyoming law prohibits cities, counties and other local bodies from passing their own laws regulating or banning firearms, except to prevent rioting, disturbances or disorderly assemblies. But late last year, the Casper City Council ..... Read More »
9 February 2012, 4:08 am
Casper City Council lowering bar and grill liquor license feesBillings GazetteCASPER, Wyo. — The Hembrees should not need to remodel Dsasumo Asian Bistro anytime soon. The Casper City Council approved reducing bar and grill liquor license fees during a first vote Wednesday, lessening business cost... Read More »
9 February 2012, 4:05 am
Students learn sign language, deaf cultureBillings GazetteAmerican Sign Language teacher Maria Nolan talks to her students both orally and using ASL during class recently at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper. CASPER, Wyo. — "Can I go to the bathroom?" Tanner Bekke had not spoken out of turn, but h... Read More »
9 February 2012, 12:37 am
Sentencing ends Casper prostitution caseBillings GazetteCASPER, Wyo. — An undercover prostitution investigation that netted three arrests last fall in Casper concluded Wednesday when a judge sentenced the final defendant to a year of probation. Amber Crystal Mefferd, 20 at the time of the offense,... Read More »
8 February 2012, 11:12 pm
District announces Wyoming Science Fair winnersCasper Star-Tribune OnlineMore than $2000 in prize money, donated by businesses throughout Casper, was awarded. Junior Science Fair first place winners received $100, second place winners received $50 and third place winners received a ribbon. Winning s... Read More »
8 February 2012, 11:06 pm
Commissioners hear from parks board about need for new departmentBillings GazetteCASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County's parks add much to the local quality of life, but managing them remains problematic, parks advisory board members and county commissioners said Tuesday. The commission is considering... Read More »
8 February 2012, 6:27 pm
Wyoming students explore health care career ideasCasper Star-Tribune OnlineMarivern Easton, director of the Wyoming Area Health Education Center, said the event offers an opportunity for students -- especially those from smaller communities -- to hear about health care careers and observe what profe... Read More »
8 February 2012, 9:20 am
Washington ExaminerState 3A tournament in Casper may be moved up a day to avoid conflict with jr ...Greenfield Daily ReporterAP CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming High School Activities Association has approved an alternative schedule for the Class 4A/3A state basketball tournaments. The alternative sched... Read More »
7 February 2012, 11:13 pm
Commission withdraws one grant request, submits anotherBillings GazetteCASPER, Wyo. — With a couple of tweaks, the Natrona County Commission on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting a "business-ready community" grant application to the Wyoming Business Council to construct a building and add in... Read More »
7 February 2012, 11:27 am
County 10 (blog)Casper College women's basketball program has success with roster of mostly ...Daily JournalCASPER, Wyo. — Dwight Gunnare never doubted he could be successful at Casper College recruiting players from Wyoming. Now in his fourth year as the Thunderbirds coach, Gunnare and his ho... Read More »