Good morning, Casper.

Bowl for Jason’s Friends will host its 28th annual fundraiser in Casper on Saturday, Feb.

28 at El Mark O Lanes where bowlers must raise at least ($100) to participate. Additional events will be held on March 7 at Camelanes Bowling Center in Gillette and Derby Lanes in Cheyenne.

A local advocate urged Casper drivers to stop tailgating as close following often leads to rear-end collisions, especially among newer drivers.

The warning reminds everyone to drive carefully and maintain safe distances on our roads.

Local safety advocates urge Casper drivers to avoid tailgating as it raises the risk of rear-end collisions (NHTSA data shows it accounts for over a third of crashes) and endangers newer drivers.

Tickets purchased by Feb.

18 give buyers a chance to meet comedian Rodney Carrington who will perform at Ford Wyoming Center on April 3 with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the show starting at 7:00 p.m.

According to the USDA update, Wyoming Sugar Company's beet sugar allotment increased from 46,264 to 60,519 short tons (a roughly 31% boost), giving local growers more chances to run factories in Lovell and Worland and strengthen the region's agricultural economy.

The Casper Area Education Foundation has opened applications for two scholarships for Natrona County seniors who excel academically and in extracurriculars.

Applicants must submit materials by March 15 (each scholarship has specific criteria) to be considered.

Casper city officials report that graffiti incidents dropped from 91 in 2024 to 62 in 2025.

Council discussed the data at Tuesday's work session and credited rapid cleanups with lowering removal costs and improving confidence (spending fell from $7,575 in 2022 to $2,275 in 2025).

Natrona County’s County Clerk’s Office reported marriage license filings from Jan.

28 to Feb. 3 via Oil City News; the log lists couples who applied for licenses though it may not include every upcoming marriage.

Twelve Wyoming high school sports coaches have been nominated for National Coach of the Year by the Wyoming Coaches Association and will be honored at the NHSACA Convention in Iowa City (June 29 to July 1).

Wyoming's Breezy Johnson celebrated her downhill gold on Sunday at the Olympics in Cortina when her medal ribbon detached, and organizers are investigating why similar issues are happening with medals.

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.