Casper City Council Defeats Proposed Rule to Raise Tobacco Use Age to 21Casper City Council Defeats Proposed Rule to Raise Tobacco Use Age to 21The defeat of the proposed revisions to the tobacco ordinance means the City of Casper is out of sync with state law.Tom MortonTom Morton
Major Wyoming Coal Producer Cuts Back Health Care Benefit PlansMajor Wyoming Coal Producer Cuts Back Health Care Benefit PlansIn 2016, the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection and emerged from bankruptcy a year later.Tom MortonTom Morton
Virus is Playing a Part in Booming Ranch Sales in US WestVirus is Playing a Part in Booming Ranch Sales in US WestThose who were already planning to buy ranch property in the future may also be spurred to action by the pandemic.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Holding Out as Other States Legalize MarijuanaWyoming Holding Out as Other States Legalize MarijuanaNearly three dozen states have voted to legalize or decriminalize marijuana possession.Associated PressAssociated Press
COVID Hasn’t Hammered Natrona County Coroner, But Plans Ready if it DoesCOVID Hasn’t Hammered Natrona County Coroner, But Plans Ready if it DoesCOVID is somewhat different from other infectious diseases in that it is not as dangerous after death as it is while a person is alive and breathing.Tom MortonTom Morton
Gov. Gordon Sends Emergency Support to Wyoming HospitalsGov. Gordon Sends Emergency Support to Wyoming HospitalsThe Wyoming Department of Health is in contact with hospitals to discuss hospital capacity and surge plans.Tom MortonTom Morton
Lots of Lights at Casper’s Conwell Park, But No Lighting Ceremony This YearLots of Lights at Casper’s Conwell Park, But No Lighting Ceremony This YearThe lighted trees will be accompanied by a light show and music that plays on the hour from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily.Tom MortonTom Morton
Casper Council Debates COVID-19 Measures, Including Early School ClosuresCasper Council Debates COVID-19 Measures, Including Early School ClosuresCasper Mayor Steve Freel said the city has no authority to impose a mask mandate.Tom MortonTom Morton
U-W Athletics Reduce Attendance AgainU-W Athletics Reduce Attendance AgainThe surge of coronavirus cases prompted this measure.Frank GambinoFrank Gambino
Casper Healthcare Heroes Blossoms Into Community-wide CampaignCasper Healthcare Heroes Blossoms Into Community-wide CampaignThe awareness is as important as the donations for the health career workers.Tom MortonTom Morton