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In today's newsletter:

  • How will new P&Z voting rules change Casper land-use decisions?
  • Flying from Casper soon? See what holiday items TSA will allow.
  • How a Casper home renovation sparked a reunion a century in the making

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📰 News we're reading

1. Casper City Council to amend municipal code for P&Z voting (oilcity.news) — Casper residents should know the City Council has advanced an ordinance to tighten voting rules for the Planning and Zoning Commission, requiring a majority of all commissioners for key decisions. The change aligns Casper’s municipal code with Wyoming state law and formalizes how the commission has already been operating in practice.
   

2. What Can You Bring On Flights From Casper Airport This Holiday? (kingfm.com) — If you’re flying out of Casper Natrona County International Airport this holiday season, local officials are reminding travelers which festive foods, gifts, and even hunting trophies can go in carry-ons versus checked bags. From Christmas candy and spices to eggnog and Wyoming whiskey, the rules differ, and checking ahead with TSA can save Casper flyers from delays and confiscated items.
   

3. Man Renovating Home Finds Hidden Letter—Then Comes Reunion 100 Years Later (newsweek.com) — A Casper homeowner renovating his 1917 house uncovered a century‑old letter hidden in a wall, then tracked down descendants of the original recipient to return it. Along the way he learned the letter’s owner became an early pillar of the Casper community, turning a stressful remodel into a touching cross‑generational reunion.
   

4. Casper College's Sharman named All-Region Volleyball Coach of the Year (oilcity.news) — Casper volleyball fans can celebrate as Casper College head coach Angel Sharman has been named All-Region IX North Sub-Region Coach of the Year after leading the T-Birds back to the NJCAA national tournament. The team captured both Region 9 North and Northwest Plains District B titles and finished the season ranked 14th nationally.
   

5. Man deported for sixth time following crash, DUI arrest in Cody (wyomingnews.com) — A man repeatedly deported from the U.S. has been removed again after a DUI-related crash in Cody, in a case that also ties back to an earlier identity theft involving a Casper resident. Federal records say the suspect once used a Casper man’s personal information to work Wyoming oilfield jobs and open a bank account, leading to felony convictions and prison time.
   

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