Good morning, Casper.

Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center will host a free Fireworks Festival on July 4 where residents should bring their own picnic gear for a simple celebration.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m. — the fireworks begin at 10:00 p.m. — and the event offers a relaxed, community night under the stars.

A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 5 to 7 years in prison with five days credit after his fourth DWUI in Natrona County when officers pulled him over on May 19th at 8:23 p.m. in a white truck; he was driving with a suspended license and no auto insurance and his breath test registered a BAC of 0.204%.

Average gasoline prices in Wyoming rose 5.2 cents to $3.12 today, with stations charging from $2.69 to $3.99.

GasBuddy officials said higher oil prices from international tension between Israel and Iran have pushed prices up + they expect further increases.

GasBuddy's survey shows Wyoming's average gasoline price increased by 5.2 cents per gallon to $3.12 today as global oil markets react to rising tensions between Israel and Iran—prices vary by up to $1.30 across stations with national averages also rising by 9.7 cents per gallon.

Analysts expect the steady climb to continue as market conditions shift.

The Newell B. Sargent Bridge at the Tate Pumphouse has been closed on both sides along with a segment of the PRC pathway for safety upgrades—an added barrier wall from Poplar Street to Wyoming Otolaryngology is set to finish in November.

Natrona County Rockhounds Annual Rock Show

N/A — July 12-13 — Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel — $1 each or 6 for $5 — Enjoy a weekend of unique raffle items like an amethyst cathedral and a hunk of Wyoming jade.

Girls Volleyball Camp at WYO Sports Ranch

9 AM – 3 PM — WYO Sports Ranch — Bring your lunch — Hone your volleyball skills in a supportive camp environment.