Good morning, Casper.

Yesterday, April 22, Oil City offered a library story time at 10 a.m. for young readers, bingo at the Casper Senior Center from 1:30 to 4 p.m., and a happy hour at Whiskey Butter starting at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo, these events engaged locals.

Law enforcement agencies will host the 5th Annual Police Week Block Party on May 13 at David Street Station from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This free event (family-friendly) will feature a BBQ, live DJ, kids games, face painting, giveaways, and vehicle displays for community members to meet officers.

Platte Hemp Company in downtown Casper will close permanently on April 30 because new state regulations + growing competition from vape shops have squeezed its market.

Owners Sam and Alicia Watt plan to focus on their Gillette location.

Casper College hosts the LIFT Wyoming event on May 6 to help high school students connect with local leaders — including Dallin Cooper and Casey Sedlack — and explore career paths that encourage them to stay rooted here.

Casper College will host the LIFT (Lead Inspire Fulfill Together) Wyoming event on May 6, where high school students connect with local leaders to explore careers that keep them rooted in state.

Speakers include Dallin Cooper and Casey Sedlack.

At a recent board work session, Natrona County Library officials explained that the aging facility faces nearly $20M in repairs over the next 20 years to fix failed restrooms, the elevator & worn brickwork.

County commissioners noted similar challenges in other public structures and urged creative funding solutions.

Breakthrough Basketball Clinic

9 AM – 3 PM — WYO Sports Ranch — $225 — Enhance your shooting skills at this intensive basketball camp tailored for youth players.

Tusk - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7-10 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac through the talented tribute band Tusk.