Good morning, Casper.

A ceremony on Saturday, Apr.

24 marked the addition of 3 miles to Casper’s Rail Trail near Edness K. Wilkins State Park, bringing the total to 9 miles. Officials say future plans include building a bridge or tunnel to connect the trail to EKW Park across U.S. 20.

United Way of Natrona County announced that Annie Sorenson—a community-focused leader with over ten-year experience—takes over from Nikki Strickland.

She aims to build stronger partnerships and expand support in health, education, and financial stability for families across the county.

State economists reported a slowdown as nonfarm payroll jobs fell by 900 and statewide unemployment increased to 3.6% from 3.2% in January.

In Casper, sales tax collections rose nearly 6% while home values ticked up to $308,900 despite Natrona County losing 800 jobs and its unemployment reaching 4.5%.

National gas prices rose above $4 while Natrona County pump prices dropped to $3.57, marking the lowest fuel rate in months.

Casper drivers can find the best rate of $3.45 at local stations like Ridley’s Family Market as market tensions drive changes nationwide.

On Monday, the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $583,315 contract with Universal Health Systems and Wyoming Behavioral Institute to provide targeted mental health and academic services at University Park School, including group therapy, individual counseling, and transition support for homebound students.

Natrona County School District 1’s board approved three contracts on Monday for facility updates – a playground project at Journey Elementary, an HVAC design upgrade for Oregon Trail Elementary, and the purchase of a compact aerial lift from Osprey Industries.

The contracts were funded through approved maintenance and capital budgets.

The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $55,000 contract with the Child Development Center at its Monday meeting to screen preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in Casper.

The contract meets the Child Find obligation by identifying potential disabilities before school enrollment.

The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $35,000 contract on Monday to bring the 'Get Your Teach On' program to Manor Heights and Summit Elementary Schools in Casper.

Training for 95 staff will focus on Tier I instruction, student engagement & classroom management.

Mary and Adam Miles use trail cameras on their ranch in northwestern Wyoming to capture local wildlife, and footage shows bears, wolves, and elk roaming freely + the cameras reveal a thriving ecosystem.

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.