Good morning, Casper.

LoRayne Day, a Natrona County High School graduate from Casper, became a Hollywood star in the 1950s with hit films, magazine covers and a popular record featuring her line 'I like the wide open spaces.' A Fort Caspar Museum exhibit displays her costumes and a doll—plans say it will remain on display through next February.

Casper author Dana Volney, who has written 13 holiday romance books, talked on a local podcast about her journey from studying at Casper College to securing a film deal for her novella "A Heart For the Holidays." She said an email in November led to a shopping agreement—now the movie will star Jen Lilley, Kathleen Quinlan and Michelle Hurd, though filming may happen in New Mexico.

Between March 31st and April 6th, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspected restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations to check for violations and help businesses correct unsafe practices.

Inspectors noted that all violations must be fixed immediately or within 10 days—there is no pass or fail rating applied.

Natrona County High School graduate Alesha Lane broke the New Mexico State University women’s outdoor discus record with a 14.89 meter throw that marked her personal best—she signed a letter of intent to compete in throwing events for NMSU.

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.