Good morning, Casper.

The Wyoming Interagency Working Group on Childcare has opened applications for the 2026 Childcare Start-Up Grant (offering up to $20,000 to help providers in rural areas) with submissions due March 1.

Casper Children's Theatre performs Beetlejuice JR under its Main Stage program, featuring creative visuals and energetic acting.

Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming will launch their 2026 cookie season on Jan.

30 (pre-orders run until Feb. 15) with booths selling cookies from March 20 to April 12.

Wyoming officials and community groups are raising awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month to help residents spot trafficking signs and connect victims with support; they advise anyone noticing suspicious activity to contact the hotline immediately.

The Nicolaysen Art Museum was re-accredited by the American Alliance of Museums after a three-year process that rebuilt its staff and exhibits, and it is the only Wyoming contemporary art museum renewed this year.

It will continue hosting exhibitions, educational programs and community events in Casper.

A statewide effort is helping local childcare providers launch, grow, or stabilize operations with grants that may award up to $20,000.

Applications are open until March 1 to address the childcare shortage that affects family well-being and local job growth.

On Monday, Casper finished a multi-year road project with a ribbon-cutting at the (corner of Midwest Avenue and Poplar Street).

The project, begun in 2018, added sidewalks, lighting, underground utilities, and water line fixes to revitalize the area.

Wyoming's new Childcare Start-Up Grant cycle offers awards up to $20,000 to help local childcare providers start or expand services.

Applications are accepted until March 1 after a pilot program awarded over $228,000 to 24 providers statewide.

Rob Creager was appointed to the National Coal Council by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, giving Wyoming a voice on national energy policy.

The two-year role lets him share local coal industry insights with federal officials + support the state’s long-standing energy legacy.

Bubbles, Baubles and Beans Annual Benefit

5 p.m. — INDUSTRIAL BUILDING — Benefiting Natrona County Meals on Wheels — Enjoy family-friendly activities and culinary delights for a great cause.

Mule Deer Foundation Banquet

5-10 p.m. — The Hangar Bar & Grill — Early Bird Special available — Celebrate mule deer conservation with raffles, silent and live auctions, and more.

Emo Night Karaoke

6-10 p.m. — Oil City Beer Company — $10 presale, $15 day of show — Sing your favorite emo and pop punk classics with a live band backing you up.