Good morning, Casper.

Family Fun Day will take place on July 26 at Wyoming Gun Company in Casper where Big Horn Armory from Cody will conduct live demos of the AR500 Next Gen rifle and pistol—offering visitors a chance to experience the weapon firsthand.

Casper Humane Society is caring for over forty abandoned guinea pigs found without water or shelter—many females are possibly pregnant and will not be available for adoption until after the 90-day gestation period.

Male guinea pigs have received wellness exams and treatments for wounds and will soon be ready for adoption.

Gas prices in Natrona County fell after a brief one-week rise, with the national average dropping to $3.09 per gallon while local prices returned to $2.72, making it the cheapest in Wyoming — Exxon on 400 Valley Drive offered gas at $2.55.

AAA data showed Natrona's price is notably lower than nearby counties, confirming the downward trend in the area.

Mark King, director of the Maine Compost School, will lead two free one-day workshops on green food waste composting in Wyoming — sharing his 25 years of expertise on compost biology, feedstocks, methods, and troubleshooting — while registration is required and location details will be provided later.

Mark King from the Maine Compost School will lead two free one-day green food waste composting workshops in Wyoming—covering compost biology, feedstocks, and hands-on demonstrations—and local participants must register by 4:00 p.m. the day before each event.

Natrona County Emergency Management will host the 4th Annual Emergency Response Expo on Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastridge Mall's south parking lot—local residents will meet first responders, see live demos, and view emergency response equipment at this free event.

The Natrona County Board of Commissioners meets today at 2:30 p.m. at the courthouse in Casper to address healthcare oversight, including a review of Banner Wyoming Medical Center based on a PYA report, the annual county budget, and other administrative matters raised by residents. The meeting is open to the public and is broadcast on the county's YouTube page.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Great Community Hospitals list for 2025—an honor that recognizes its strong commitment to quality care for local residents.

The 249-bed hospital serves about 250,000 people across a 150-mile radius and has spent $70 million on improvements.

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.