Good morning, Casper.

The Wyoming Rescue Mission's Every Sole Matters shoe drive is collecting new tennis shoes ahead of Easter for people experiencing homelessness in Casper.

Locals can drop off donations at the Park Street Center until March 23 and the shoes will be distributed on April 2.

Outdoor enthusiasts can work as campground hosts at Pathfinder Reservoir from May 15 to Sept.

15 near Alcova. The job requires securing facilities and helping campers and offers free camping+utilities. Interested applicants call Vicki Schuler at the Pathfinder Boat and Fishing Club.

Yesterday, Casper hosted diverse events including a free library storytime at 10 a.m. at the Main Library, a teen ragdoll workshop at Nicolaysen Art Museum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., trivia and wellness sessions at 7 p.m., and a Harlem Globetrotters show at The Ford Wyoming Center.

Pathfinder Reservoir offers a summer campground host job from May 15 to September 15 for outdoor enthusiasts near Alcova, just 47 miles southeast of Casper.

Applicants will secure facilities and help campers with free camping + utilities provided.

At its Tuesday session, Casper City Council agreed to apply for $25 million in conduit debt to fund the $47.06 million expansion of Blackmore Marketplace at 722 Newport Road, a move expected to add 200,000 sqft of retail space, create 570 construction jobs, and boost local tax revenue + support regional growth.

Today Governor Mark Gordon signed the Stem Cell Freedom Act, which allows doctors to offer experimental stem cell treatments under strict conditions; the law will take effect July 1 and may draw biotech firms to Wyoming amid ongoing debates over safety and ethics.

On Monday, March 9, Casper Oilers teams and All-State winners celebrated at Casper Ice Arena with trophies and banners on display.

Renderings of a 45,000 sqft expansion were shown, and groundbreaking for the updated facility with an expanded seating area & ice sheet is planned for early summer.

Jeff Allen Live

7-10 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of humor as Jeff Allen reflects on aging in his unique comedic style.

Second Annual Veteran Services Symposium

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Casper College — Free entry — Engage in professional development and networking focused on supporting Wyoming veterans and their families.