Good morning, Casper.

The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that human remains found on March 23 have been identified as Breanna Mitchell through dental records (provided by her dental office).

Her remains were discovered north of where her vehicle became stuck in July 2023, and investigators are continuing to determine the cause of death.

A 41-year-old Casper man was arrested Saturday after he stole a truck from a driveway — the truck owner fired his empty handgun 11 times, chased the stolen vehicle by ramming his own truck near a grocery store, and police later found bullet holes before the suspect, who showed signs of drug use and fought with medical staff, was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

A Casper man was sentenced to 12 to 18 years in prison for manslaughter after he fatally shot Brandon Arguello Lopez during a drug deal in west Casper on Feb 1 and also pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to deliver marijuana.

Casper College is hosting a public forum on Friday, March 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Walter H.

Nolte Gateway Center for presidential candidate Brandon R. Kosine, Ph.D. The forum lets the local community ask questions and fill out a survey — he has served as interim president since May 2024 — to share their views on his plans for the college.

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $21.49 million in contracts for eight Wyoming Department of Transportation projects at its March 20 meeting—these projects involve concrete slab replacement, bridge rehabilitation, left turn lane improvements, and chip seal work.

The contracts, funded mostly with federal and state dollars, have completion dates from Aug. 31 to Nov. 30.

The Casper College Lady T-Birds beat Salt Lake Community College by winning 67—55 in the first round of the 2025 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Championship at the Ford Wyoming Center on Tuesday.

They will face number-two seed Wabash Valley College on Thursday.

Wyoming Fire Marshals Conference on Community Risk Reduction

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Ramkota Hotel — Registration required — Participate in workshops on fire safety and community risk reduction with industry experts.

Annual Cowboy State Spring Expo

11 AM – 6 PM — Eastridge Mall — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local vendors, face painting, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

The Wyoming Wayfinders

7:30-9 p.m. — The Lyric — Tickets available — Enjoy an intimate indie folk/alt-country show featuring local talent and original music that connects with the spirit of the wild.

Grey Reef Trout Unlimited Speaker Series

6 p.m. — Frontier Brewing Company and Taproom — Free entry — Engage with local interests in conservation and fishing during this informative speaker series.