Good morning, Casper.

Today, a free expo celebrating Wyoming's firearms & outdoor recreation industry will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Casper at David Street Station.

Hosted by the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation & David Street Station, the event will feature exhibitors, food and drink trucks, live music by Joey Patterson and a legislative panel from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

On Friday, Casper Humane Society found over 40 guinea pigs left outside the shelter—covered in filth with no water or proper shelter.

A kind veterinarian checked on the animals and the society now asks the community to donate supplies and money to help care for them.

Douglas Smith was found guilty on two counts of first degree murder after nearly ten years of investigation linking him to the July 2015 shootings that killed 76-year-old George Manley and 67-year-old Dwight Brockman at a Cheyenne coin shop—new technology uncovered his changing story.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission banned barbed hooks on the North Platte River from Gray Reef to the take-out at Miles Landing/Government Bridge to protect prized trout from severe injuries—effective Jan.

1, 2026.

Casper Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities director Zulima Lopez became the interim city manager after Carter Napier left to become city administrator in Spring Hill, TN — Mayor Ray Pacheco said the city will soon decide whether to use local or national recruiters to fill the permanent role. This change follows a clear effort to maintain steady leadership as the department works through the transition.

Wyoming tech company Lunavi helped digitize a word game test that screens for early signs of Alzheimer’s using voice recognition — the tool takes about 15 minutes and is expected to be used in local clinics to catch the disease early.

Dozens of runners will test their endurance at Casper Mountain today at the annual Skunk Hollow Sneaker Chase with a new backyard ultra event and an 8-mile race.

Race director Justin Kinner said about 85 competitors registered and the backyard ultra will begin at 8 a.m. at Casper Mountain Trails Center—bringing a fresh challenge to the well-known race.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching.

Sterling Drake Concert

7:30 p.m. — The Bloomery — Local cuisine available — Enjoy the soulful roots music of Sterling Drake amidst the beauty of Wyoming.

5150 Fest-Casper Wyoming

2-10 p.m. — David Street Station — Free entry — Celebrate summer in Casper with live local music and good vibes at the annual 5150' Festival.