Economic impact

In the sixth annual Casper Startup Challenge, the final six companies have been chosen, who will present to a panel of judges in April to decide which three will win $50,000 in grant funding.

While the fair is canceled, people are looking for activities that don't involve crowds.

Kaufman's group says the Proud to Host the Best Committee's event recruiting efforts result in some $13.9 million in local economic impact.

The College National Finals Rodeo announced the cancelation on Wednesday.

According to an economic impact study released Tuesday, a total of 543,705 people attended the 10-day celebration, spending approximately $27.1 million.

According to the study, hunters spent about $126 million on travel and $80 million on equipment.

Most of the travel spending -- $60.6 million -- is attributed to travelers staying overnight somewhere in Wyoming.

Road construction planned around Fishing Bridge inside the park next year could involve road closures that would affect the park's East Entrance road, which connects Yellowstone to Cody.

The heat was on again Thursday from the local construction industry as Casper College announced its choice for Construction Manager at Risk for the next phase of campus construction. Listen Here: