Good morning, Casper.

Casper will honor its namesake Lt. Caspar Collins and fallen soldiers on July 26 at Fort Caspar Museum — the ceremony will include a reading of names and a brief service led by veteran groups — marking a tribute to the city's storied military past.

Letz’s Appliances, a family business at 642 East Second Street, will expand by converting the former JC Burgers lot into a new warehouse to store overflow appliances, parts, and repair equipment—City Council approved a zoning change last week—and plans to begin work in summer or by the end of next year. The expansion follows delays from the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues that slowed earlier plans.

On July 16, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approved new rules on the North Platte River to cut hook injuries that affect up to one in four trout; the rules allow only single barbless hooks on sections below Seminoe Reservoir and ban pegged attractors on Cardwell and Gray Reef while keeping them on Miracle Mile and Afterbay. The new rules also stop watercraft on a three-mile stretch on Miracle Mile and open public comments on draft rules until July 31—officials say they may add more measures if the data shows improvement.

The College National Finals Rodeo in Casper set a new record by selling 25,912 tickets and contributed $2,962,145 to the local economy from (June 15 to 21).

Officials said the event attracted top college rodeo athletes and drew visitors from major markets like Denver and Salt Lake City.

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.