Good morning, Casper.

Mrs. Wyoming America Brandi Krugler, a retired police officer who founded a nonprofit for first responders, will represent Wyoming at the national pageant in Las Vegas.

Casper’s Rialto will host a fundraiser concert and silent auction on Thurs, Aug. 20 — with local bands performing to cover her pageant expenses.

Floodwaters shut down the McKinley Street underpass near Interstate 25 on Thursday, Aug.

13, and Casper police urged drivers to avoid flooded roads while the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Natrona County until 1 p.m.

Casper College reported flooding in Liesinger Hall on Thursday when an overwhelmed drain pipe caused water to fill the basement and hallways (limiting IT services), as the cleaning crew and ServPro moved quickly to address minor damage.

Casper Tractor Supply recently completed a makeover that introduces fresh shopping options and pet-friendly additions.

The upgraded store invites local pet owners to explore its new layout and services.

Casper Area MPO hosted public meetings on Thursday to present three route update options for Casper Transit based on recent rider surveys and system reviews.

Public input will be accepted online until Aug. 21.

Natrona County Planning Commission recommended rezoning a 69-acre site west of Casper for low-density residential development — conditions require municipal engineering standards.

The commission approved a conditional use permit for an eastside cell tower to replace a 65-foot tower under FCC directives; a final public hearing is set Sept. 1.

The BLM announced plans to round up 1,800 mustangs in the Red Desert Complex this fall to prevent starvation by controlling overpopulation.

Officials also plan to treat 75 to 150 mares with fertility control + release them back to the range.

On Tuesday, Wyoming’s rural health advisory panel earmarked nearly $205M in federal funds to support hospitals, EMS & maternal care, and workforce education programs statewide.

The panel approved conditional awards and must finalize selections by the end of Oct.

The planned Hilton-branded hotel downtown expects construction to start this fall and will span 18 months before opening in early 2028; the facility is set to feature 118 rooms, a dining restaurant, conference rooms, and a rooftop balcony, and it is part of the downtown area’s development (DDA) plan.