Shawn Johnson

Professionally-produced fireworks displays are allowed at certain events, such as the July 4th show at the Casper Events Center.

The resolution is a statement and does not have the force of law like an ordinance.

The city staff had been working on the budget since the beginning of the year at the direction of former City Manager V.H. McDonald.

City Council will consider the accelerated retirement of City Manager V.H. McDonald at its meeting at 6 p.m. today.

Johnson says FOP members asked Humphrey to not release the survey to the media. The survey, of course, was released before last Tuesday's council meeting -- before, Johnson says, council members even had a chance to review it.

Council member Chris Walsh said bar owners have told them the total ban has hurt their businesses by pushing customers to bars with smoking outside city limits.

Developer Steve Grimshaw wants to develop a lot on Fairgrounds Road for an apartment complex for people over 55 years old, and 32 twin homes.

Casper City Council will formally choose the new mayor and vice mayor at its first meeting on Jan. 3.

Dale Zimmerle, who unsuccessfully applied for a council seat vacated last year, made the suggestion at the May 3 meeting.

Jane Sanders said the nation needs to invest in renewable energy sources but that does not mean ignoring the pain of those who have been losing jobs at the mines.