Good morning, Casper.

Mountain Hops Brewhouse held a soft opening downtown Casper on April 8 after months of preparation—its new 1930s building now offers more indoor seating and a speakeasy feel.

Owners will host a grand opening on April 12 with limited pub food while continuing to brew most beer at the original location.

The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Collie Judson Warren, 49, who is accused of buying 2 pounds of meth for distribution on the Wind River Indian Reservation—he is believed to be driving a 1993 white Ford pickup truck.

The FBI has offered a $5,000 reward for any tip that leads to the capture and conviction of Collie Judson Warren, 49, who is accused of buying roughly 2 pounds of methamphetamine for distribution on the Wind River Reservation—agents say he was seen on Feb.

6 leaving a home near Kinnear in a white 1993 Ford pickup with a red Budweiser beer box containing the drugs.

Natrona County High School will join 71 other schools in the Airgas 2025 High School Welding Education Initiative to give students hands-on training and essential resources for welding careers.

The program has already helped many graduates secure jobs and will boost local opportunities—promising a strong career path for future welders.

On April 9, the Wyoming Department of Transportation reported dry and clear conditions in Casper with interstate roads clear but a road closure at the Summit Rest Area on I80—near Laramie at milepost 323.

The National Weather Service reported a mild, windy day with elevated fire weather as Casper reached a high around 61°F and a low near 33°F, and a cold front is expected to bring showers and cooler temperatures for the weekend.

On April 9th, the Wyoming Department of Transportation reported dry and clear road conditions in Casper and nearby areas.

The report noted warm, windy weather with elevated fire weather and temperatures near 61° with a low around 33°.

Today the Wyoming Department of Health warned residents doing spring cleaning to be careful when opening old sheds, garages, or vehicles to avoid hantavirus from deer mice droppings.

The agency recommends ventilating spaces and using gloves (and an N95 respirator when possible) instead of sweeping to keep virus particles down.

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.