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1. Natrona County data center tour draws GOP candidates, excludes Democrats (wyomingnews.com) — A proposed Prometheus Hyperscale data center west of Casper is already stirring controversy after a private tour invited only Republican Natrona County candidates and some officials, excluding Democratic commission hopefuls. With Casper's mayor among those invited, the project's push to use county-level zoning instead of state review could shape jobs, land use, and environmental oversight for Natrona County residents over the next several years.
2. Because No One Stops At Stop Sign, Casper Family Enlists 12-Foot Skeleton To Help (cowboystatedaily.com) — A Casper family near Dean Morgan Middle School has stationed a 12-foot skeleton nicknamed Tomb Petty at South Ash and West 15th to shame drivers into obeying the stop sign. Their playful but pointed display highlights long-standing traffic and pedestrian safety concerns around the school, while also tapping into the city's love of big Halloween decorations and nostalgic neighborhood trick-or-treating.
3. Bar Nunn man allegedly had 3 pounds of marijuana in Casper stop (oilcity.news) — A Bar Nunn man is accused of having about three pounds of marijuana during an August 15 traffic stop by Casper police, leading to charges of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. Investigators say phone records suggest ongoing distribution discussions since January, and the 20-year-old, now out on bond, is expected at a preliminary hearing next week.
4. Broccoli Sprouting Seed Sold on Amazon Is Recalled for Salmonella: The Lot Went to a Sprout Grower in a Multistate Outbreak, and FDA Found Salmonella in the Seed (foodpoisonjournal.com) — A Casper-based company, EAK Distribution, is recalling its Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds sold on Amazon after FDA testing found Salmonella in the seed lot. Local residents who bought these 8-ounce pouches between August 20 and September 18 should stop using them, throw them away, and request a refund from Amazon, while monitoring for any symptoms of Salmonella infection.
5. GIRLS SWIMMING: Central wins two duals in Laramie (wyomingnews.com) — High school swimmers from Cheyenne East and South just wrapped up strong performances at the Casper Quadrangular meet in Casper, where local teams Kelly Walsh and Natrona County also competed. Several athletes notched event wins and state-qualifying times, and Green River is in town today for another dual, keeping Casper-area pools busy with top Wyoming talent.
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