Good morning, Casper.

Casper Fire-EMS invites community members & first responders to honor nearly 3,000 lives during the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept.

12 at the Ford Wyoming Center. Participants can choose to climb stairs or walk the arena floor with check-in starting at 7:30 to 8 a.m.

The Casper Celtic Irish Festival will take place on August 28 & 29 at Ramkota, featuring live music, Irish dance workshops, cultural activities and a free whiskey tasting.

Former Governor Mike Sullivan is scheduled to speak at noon on Saturday, August 29.

Casper drivers are advised to use alternate routes Monday night when the intersection at Poplar and Collins closes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews install a new water main — those heading to CY east should try Ash while those going west may use King Blvd.

Casper drivers should note the Poplar/Collins intersection will be closed Monday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday as crews install a new water main (drivers heading east are advised to use Ash and those west to use King Blvd) and detours may affect access to nearby businesses.

Wyoming lawmakers and health officials met last week to review a plan called BearCare + a program that would cover big health costs.

They will revisit the draft bill in October to see if it can ease rising insurance premiums.