Katie King
San José Spotlight
Casper, WY, United States
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Silicon Valley lawmakers, immigration activists split on new federal policy
San Jose elected leaders and immigration advocates have different opinions on new federal guidance related to those who are undocumented. → Read More
Pop star inspires Silicon Valley lawmaker's conservatorship reform
A Silicon Valley lawmaker is vowing to continue his fight for conservatorship reform after pop icon Britney Spears recently slammed California for allegedly failing to protect her from abuse and exploitation. “We need to close loopholes and create accountability and transparency,” state Assemblyman Evan Low said in a statement. “I will continue to fight for... → Read More
Mills Town Council votes to cut fire department
Due to budget restraints, the Mills Town Council decided this week to cut the town's fire department down to administration only, resulting in the loss of nine firefighting jobs. → Read More
Casper City Council approves plan for new dog park
Plans for a new off-leash dog park in Casper are officially moving forward. → Read More
Casper City Council to revisit tax issues that fell flat in the Wyoming Legislature
It seems like the state’s legislative session just wrapped up. But the Casper City Council is already preparing for the next one. → Read More
Rotary Club of Casper nixes plan to add parking at Rotary Park
Amid public backlash, the Rotary Club of Casper has halted plans to expand parking at Rotary Park. → Read More
Casper City Council nixes sidewalk cafes on public property
A longstanding question of whether the city should allow downtown restaurants to use public sidewalks for outdoor seating came to a close Tuesday at the Casper City Council’s work session. → Read More
Local Methodist leaders discuss church's future
Bishop Karen Oliveto clearly remembers the moment she felt her call to ministry. → Read More
Residents ask Natrona County Commission to halt Rotary Park parking project
About a dozen citizens urged Natrona County’s leaders this week to hit the brakes on a potential project to increase parking at Rotary Park. → Read More
Backwards Distilling Company settles on location for downtown Casper tasting room
Backwards Distilling Company, a Mills establishment that produces gin, rum, vodka, moonshine and whiskey, hopes to open a satellite tasting room in the former Bamboo Spa Salon along South Wolcott → Read More
A plan to increase parking at a popular Casper Mountain park is causing concern
Gravel crunched under Douglas Irvine’s boots as he walked up to the entrance of Rotary Park in Natrona County on Thursday afternoon. → Read More
After shooting at hospital, city manager calls on city to review safety protocols
In the aftermath of a shooting at Wyoming Medical Center, the city of Casper plans to conduct a safety review of its own facilities. → Read More
Mills library to close Friday, but could reopen this summer
The Bob Goff Memorial Library in Mills will shutter its doors at the end of Friday, but the town’s leaders hope to reopen the facility this summer. → Read More
City Council moves forward with effort to unfreeze city wages
Casper’s leaders decided earlier this month that it was time to reverse the city wage freeze. At Tuesday’s work session, the City Council informally approved a budget amendment that will → Read More
Casper Events Center receives positive audit after earlier accounting issues
The Casper Events Center’s annual audit alarmed city leaders last year — but this year’s report is far more favorable. → Read More
Mayor's council to give a voice to Casper residents with disabilities
A cluster of rocky gravel covered two slabs of sidewalk along Casper’s South Ash Street on Friday afternoon. It looked harmless enough — but not for those using wheelchairs. → Read More
Casper City Council preparing to set city budget
Budget-setting season is almost upon us. In preparation, the Casper City Council will be reviewing city departments’ capital improvement plans at Tuesday’s work session. → Read More
New state office building progressing on schedule; meeting to be held April 3
There’s no need to grab the ribbons and scissors just yet. The new state office building in Casper is still years away from being built — but one local lawmaker → Read More
Plans for Casper's next dog park up in the air
Casper’s new off-leash dog park might include a towering fence, landscaped pathways, playground equipment, canine hydration stations and a parking lot for visitors. → Read More
Natrona County Commission approves USA Trucking rezoning request
Despite objections from dozens of Mills residents, the Natrona County Commission approved a rezoning application from an oilfield transportation company at Tuesday’s meeting. → Read More