Good morning, Casper.

A tire fire burned 4.1 acres off Harvey Place near Salt Creek on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response including NCFD, Bar Nunn Volunteer Fire Department, and others — officials confirmed no injuries while investigators continue their work.

Hilltop Bank CEO Greg Dixson will retire at the end of this month after 11 years during which the bank exceeded a billion in assets and expanded into Cheyenne.

Darren Cantlay, the bank’s Executive Vice President, will take over leadership to continue growth + community initiatives.

The Nicolaysen Art Museum is hosting 'The India I Brought With Me: Nimi Shares Her Personal Collection,' which features artifacts and personal mementos from Nimi McConigley.

The exhibit runs through Sept. 25 with an opening reception on Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The Natrona County School District released the Back to School Night schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, with the first day set for Aug.

31 in Casper.

Federal officials continue efforts to remove barred owls in the Pacific Northwest while Wyoming researchers report that local barred owl numbers are growing, with at least two nesting pairs + evidence of additional pairs in the Grand Teton area.

Researchers have tagged several birds to track their movement.

Stacker ranked the 10 hottest Augusts in Wyoming since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

The list shows that August 2003 was the hottest with an average of 68.1°F and includes details on high and low temperatures and rain amounts.

Casper Engineering announced that Center Street (between Chamber of Commerce and Federal Building) will close from Aug.

10 until month’s end and Missouri Street (15th to 21st) from Aug. 10 until October end for repairs. Casper Area Transit has adjusted Green and Red routes so riders can use alternate stops.

The Casper Karma Yoga Festival will return this Saturday, Aug.

8 at Washington Park with donation-based classes, live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Organizer Samantha Martinez said all proceeds will support free yoga and wellness programs.

The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds will host the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Indian Horse Relay Races on Sept.

19 and 20 at 2 p.m. each day, featuring multiple divisions and cultural events to celebrate Native American heritage + attracting guests from Casper and beyond. Tickets are available online.

Dirty Heads Live in Casper

7-8:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets start at $143 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Dirty Heads at this local favorite venue.

Collective Soul Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $76 — Experience an unforgettable night with the legendary band Collective Soul.