Good morning, Casper.

Casper's Recreation Division will host a free family movie night featuring the film The Rookie at Mike Lansing Field on Friday, Aug.

21. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and outdoor games, plus complimentary drinks and food trucks, add fun to the summer event.

Biologists, wardens and volunteers observed fewer male sage grouse at leks this spring throughout Wyoming — a 20% drop in average birds per site compared to past cycles, raising concerns over habitat loss and shifting population trends.

Chevron Power and Energy Management Co. has started removing 11 wind turbines from Casper Wind Farm after years of inactivity.

County officials say work will continue through the end of 2026, and residents may notice truck traffic and crane activity (updates will be posted on the project website).

Casper City Council approved a three-year facility rental agreement with the Warbirds on Tuesday for use of the Ice Arena for practices, home games and tournaments; the deal also gives the team a right of first refusal for a future additional rink if available.

Wyoming will move ahead with plans to build a 10,000 acre-foot West Fork dam and reservoir in Carbon County to provide 6,000 acre-feet a year for late-season irrigation, even as a federal drought plan focuses on preserving water levels for power generation — keeping local water rights intact.

Goodwill Landing in west Casper near CY Avenue Walmart will build 24 rental homes (22 dome-style, 2 duplex) with new concrete technology.

The project, funded by a $1 million Wells Fargo grant and a $500,000 Goodwill contribution for case worker support, will serve as a workforce hub for local students.