Good morning, Casper.

During Animal Control and Appreciation Week from April 13 to 19, the Casper Police Department highlighted Metro Animal Services on social media to show their work in rescuing lost pets, reuniting them with families, caring for homeless animals, and enforcing animal welfare laws—photos of adoptable pets were also shared.

The Casper Police Department posted on social media to thank Metro Animal Services — which rescues lost pets, cares for homeless animals, enforces animal welfare laws, and offers adoptions — during Animal Control and Appreciation Week from April 13th to the 19th.

The service also shared photos of adoptable animals to help community members find new pets.

Gas prices in Natrona County stayed stable for a second week at $2.97 per gallon+ keeping it the only county average below $3.

The lowest price was $2.92 at Ridley’s Family Market in Casper+ and experts note that tariff changes may slow the current price drop.

GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations found that Wyoming gas prices fell 1.6 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $3.13/g today.

Analysts expect prices to continue dropping after reaching their yearly peak near April 10 — though changes in U.S. tariffs may slow the decline.

GasBuddy reported that Wyoming's average gas price fell 1.6 cents per gallon to $3.13 today, with prices ranging from $2.85 to $4.29—a sign that peak pump pain may already be behind us.

Analysts expect prices to drop further if no abrupt changes in tariffs occur.

On Sunday, the 2025 American Dream Essay Contest brought together 863 students from 19 high schools across Wyoming who wrote essays about their values and choices.

Prizes totaling $45,900 were awarded with winners like DaKoata Wogan recognized and guest speaker Josh Kalinowski urging students to embrace struggle—showing that growth comes from facing challenges.

Casper's Science Zone will host a free Family STEAM Night on Thursday, May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Families will explore the science of nuclear energy through hands-on activities and free food while Radiant Industries Inc. presents details about its proposed reactor manufacturing plant north of town.

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.