Good morning, Casper.

Casper Fire-EMS responded at 1:12 p.m. today to a residential structure fire on the 900 block of McKinley St, quickly extinguishing flames after detecting smoke from broken windows (two cats self-rescued) with no injuries reported.

Today, the Wyoming Business Council approved $843,000 in loans to help keep Casper’s Cowboy Drifters and Sheridan’s Wendtland Machine Works thriving, with $500,000 for a local succession plan and $343,000 for high-tech growth (the Council warned that pending legislative cuts could risk local jobs and economic momentum).

Ford Wyoming Center in Casper will host a hip-hop concert on Monday, Apr.

6 at 7:00 p.m. with Yelawolf, Prof and That Mexican OT performing. Ticket prices start at $77.80 and doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Casper College is hosting its Community Learning Series on Jan.

26 at 6 p.m. in Room 225 of the Robert and Ruth Dove Conference Center, where local experts will discuss how tax dollars support tourism + infrastructure + community projects.

The Wyoming Cowboys, without three key players, lost 81 to 65 to Boise State Tuesday evening in a game where an early surge helped the Broncos take the lead.

Leland Walker scored 30 points (as Wyoming shot 45 percent) and the team moved to an 11 to 8 overall record.

Race director Marlene Short announced that the Casper Marathon will take place on June 7 in Natrona County with the race starting at the Wyo Sports Ranch and ending at Crossroads Park.

The course is simplified with trails, plus a half-marathon relay and 10K option added after runner feedback.

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.

Kinser Jazz Festival

8 AM – 4 AM — Casper College — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating jazz festival featuring top adjudicators and Grammy-winning artists.

Yappy Hour Fundraiser

8 p.m. — Yesness Pond — Supporting the Casper Humane Society — Enjoy a fun evening benefiting furry friends and their caretakers.