Good morning, Casper.

Jim and Sally Belcher held a farewell party for their 100-year-old cottonwood as 60 neighbors gathered to share food, poetry, and memories— the tree is 95% dead and will be taken down this month as the city ordered its removal.

Between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday, Casper Police Department received reports of five fires—one of which caused significant property damage—and police suspect arson.

Casper College has created a new Robert L.

Palmer Aviation Scholarship for aviation majors. The scholarship will award two students $500 in fall and spring if they enroll in at least 12 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA—veterans are given preference.

Updated wildfire details show the Taylor Draw fire is fully contained at 1,247 acres while the Horse Fire near Merna burned 2,793 acres and is 67% contained.

A thunderstorm produced over 4,000 lightning strikes Tuesday and Wednesday night — causing several small fires in Bridger-Teton National Forest — and firefighters remain on alert today.

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.