Good morning, Casper.

Central Wyoming Senior Services will host its 5th Annual 'A Night At The Races' Fundraiser on April 26 at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center — the event will offer dinner, a cash bar, raffles, and stick horse races to raise funds for the Casper Senior Center and its programs.

A Casper man (56) pleaded guilty to a meth conspiracy and was sentenced to nearly 20 years (235 months) in federal prison on March 14 while two co-conspirators received 12 and 8 year sentences and a Colorado supplier was sentenced to 14 years, officials said.

Last summer, Wyoming recorded a 75.4% increase in average daily visitors, reaching 1,328 (up from 757 on non-summer days) and a 29.4% rise in daily flights to 44, with round-trip airfares averaging $722.

Recent federal policy changes and funding cuts may affect travel options as planning moves forward.

The Wyoming Department of Family Services said LIHEAP is working normally and has funding until September 30—utility bills will be paid for eligible clients until May 30 despite federal staff cuts.

Natrona County Library director Lisa Scroggins said that federal spending cuts and cancelled NEH grants have already put Casper library programs at risk—affecting book clubs, talk groups and the Story Walk.

Wyoming Humanities Council and library staff are urging residents to contact elected officials and support funding to keep these cultural services available—efforts that may help restore programs in the near future.

Natrona County commissioners met with representatives from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department on Tuesday to review progress and financial details for the nearly 35,000-square-foot health facility that remains on budget and is one month ahead of schedule with roofing underway and occupancy expected in late February. Commissioners also discussed the department’s authority over septic systems — clarifying design oversight in areas with rocky soil challenges.

Powder River Rodeo, a respected livestock company (operated by Hank and Lori Franzen for nearly 40 years), will produce top broncs and attend rodeo events in Thermopolis, Rock Springs and Riverton.

The team will travel statewide and to other shows, including the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas this December (adding to Wyoming’s busy rodeo season).

Casper will host the College National Finals Rodeo from June 15th through June 21st — drawing top collegiate rodeo athletes to compete in events like saddle bronc riding and team roping.

Tickets are on sale online and at the Sinclair Box Office at The Ford Wyoming Center.

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.