Good morning, Casper.

Families with children aged 5-7 have a fun chance to try Mutton Bustin at the Central Wyoming Fair where eligible kids ride sheep under safety guidelines.

Registration is open through Tuesday, June 30 at Murdocks in Evansville.

Casper Pride and local businesses are hosting a Big Gay Day event today that offers free books at participating bookstores plus a voucher for a free baseball ticket and ballpark meal at Mike Lansing Field starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Fort Caspar Museum in Casper will receive the historic Standard Oil No. 1 steam locomotive in the coming months as a semitruck transports it from a Colorado museum before summer ends — museum staff plan upkeep work to restore it for safe exploration by children.

In July, Casper will welcome Wyoming's first Freedom Rock, a seven-foot boulder painted by Ray "Bubba" Sorenson to honor local veterans.

Local bikers have launched fundraising bike nights at Bull Horn Brewing + support the project.

Demolition of the Wheeler Terrace dorm at Casper College began early this week after the building was used by the Casper Fire Department for fire training.

The work is expected to finish by mid-July as college officials plan new student housing to replace the 55-year-old structure.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced aerial cheatgrass treatments to protect native rangelands this summer and fall in the Casper area.

Helicopters will target areas near Bates Hole and Shirley Basin, and recreationists may see low-flying activity while motorists are advised to wash vehicles to prevent seed spread.

On June 25, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department closed Dan Speas Fish Hatchery because of demolition hazards as construction began on a new cool and warm water fish facility.

The department said it would reassess public access in fall while continuing regular cold water production.

Wyoming lawmakers support mandatory country-of-origin beef labeling while a Senate draft omits the measure, leaving its future in doubt; local Rep. Harriet Hageman and Sen. Barrasso say the proposal aims to boost transparency for family ranchers as federal markups are set for July.

Wyoming officials confirmed the state’s $200M Rural Health Transformation Program will soon issue requests for applications and proposals.

Lawmakers were told the program aims to improve rural health services.

Kids Grief Camp

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Ropes and Roses Therapy Services — Free entry — A supportive camp for children and teens coping with loss and grief.

Eddie And The Getaway Live

7-9:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $44 — Experience the exciting live performance of Eddie and The Getaway in Casper.

PRCA Rodeo

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo — VIP packages available — Experience the excitement of rodeo with premium seating and unique pre-game perks.

Josh Meloy Live

7-8:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets start at $63 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Josh Meloy in Casper, WY.

North Fork Crossing Live Performance

7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Bloomery — Ticketed event — Experience the evolution of Bluegrass with North Fork Crossing's captivating live performance amidst nature.

WYO Sports Ranch Volleyball Team Camp

8 a.m.-4 p.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — $350 — Enhance team skills through drills and competitive play at this high school volleyball camp.

Old Crow Medicine Show Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Ford Wyoming Center — Tickets available — Experience the energy and spirit of Old Crow Medicine Show as they perform their iconic tunes.

Tyler Halverson Live

7-9:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $40 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Tyler Halverson in Casper, WY.