Good morning, Casper.

Natrona County’s gas price fell a dime to $2.46 per gallon last week + it remains among the state's three cheapest averages even as state rates rose to $2.64 per gallon.

The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved nearly $2.2 million in school maintenance projects on Tuesday.

The approved work will upgrade lighting, intercom systems, and theater lights at several schools, with bids to be awarded using maintenance funds.

A survey at Midwest School found 95% of respondents support a four-day school week citing more focused instruction and reduced athletic conflicts.

District officials will take public comments on Feb. 23 and vote on the change at a March 9 meeting before sending the proposal to the state board.

Snow, rain and cooler temperatures are forecast today and through Thursday in Casper and surrounding towns after one of the warmest winters on record; NWS warns of strong winds (and travel delays) with one road closure (District 4 due to an oversized load).

Data from the National Centers for Environmental Information show that February 1954 was the hottest month in Wyoming since 1895 with an average of 32°F, as compiled by Stacker.

The ranking includes several tie entries and details state-wide highs, lows, and precipitation levels.

After a near-miss on Casper’s streets involving two boys riding their bikes, local officials urge riders to use helmets + hand signals and follow traffic rules to keep everyone safe.

A recent analysis found Wyoming's median rent is $1,236, making it the seventh lowest in the nation amid slowing rental rate increases.

The report shows that while national shelter costs remain steep, Wyoming renters face more affordable market prices compared to coastal areas.

Chad Muma, the last former Wyoming Cowboy in the NFL this season, played for the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday & recorded a tackle in a 29-13 loss while finishing his fourth season with nine tackles over eight games.

Breezy Johnson from Jackson Hole won the women’s downhill gold on Sunday at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy with a time of 1:36.10, edging out Germany’s Emma Aicher by 0.04 seconds and becoming the first U.S. gold medalist of the Milano Cortina Games.

Yappy Hour Fundraiser

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

Valuation Concepts Seminar

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Ramkota Hotel — $250 or $225 for AI members — Explore the varied meanings of valuation terms with real-world examples and case studies.

Dirty Side Down Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Check local listings for cost — Enjoy live music from Dirty Side Down at a popular venue in Casper.

City of Casper Youth Basketball Tournament

8 a.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — Registration required — Experience Wyoming’s premier youth basketball tournament with teams from multiple states and guaranteed games.