Good morning, Casper.

Casper car washes offer both drive-through and self-service options to keep vehicles clean and improve fuel efficiency.

Locals can visit automatic or manual wash outlets available across town despite Wyoming's challenging weather.

Two well-known Casper businesses are closing permanently this week.

Benny Montanaro's Pizza closed after its last day on Saturday night, while GiGi's on 2nd will shut its doors on Saturday, Aug. 29—discounting its remaining vintage items as owner Jody Sauers retires.

Casper car washes offer drive-through and self-service options to help drivers protect vehicle paint and improve visibility, with shorter waits when visiting early in the morning or late at night (choices are available across town).

Casper has many car washes that offer drive-through+self-service methods to clean vehicles and protect paint against harsh weather.

Residents can visit early morning or late night for shorter waits and dependable service.

Natrona County gas prices rose by 24 cents to $4.32 per gallon this week (AAA data) while the statewide average climbed to $4.38, with national levels nearing record highs as Labor Day approaches.

At its Monday meeting, Natrona County School District 1 accepted a $2,000 grant to fund a career lab at Dean Morgan Middle School and approved two contracts + one for playground materials at Summit Elementary and one for Casper-based snow removal starting Oct.

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Casper College is moving forward with two new bachelor’s programs while it awaits one last approval to offer its first four-year degrees.

Natrona County District 1 honored Teacher of the Year Jackie O’Briant at Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting in Casper as school officials praised her dedication and innovative, student-focused teaching; the English teacher at Natrona County High School is also recognized for enhancing staff literacy efforts.

Supporters of gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien are urging write-in votes in the Nov.

3 general election after nominee Eric Barlow won the primary. Bien said he is not running a write-in campaign—he plans to focus on personal projects and policy proposals instead.

At a Monday press conference, Wyoming Game and Fish’s interim leadership declined to discuss former director Angi Bruce’s sudden departure and said a permanent director will be named by March from candidates after the Nov.

3 election. The team will continue conservation projects—like migration—and plan funding talks with the Legislature.

The Casper Area MPO will host a public open house on Thursday, Aug.

27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Gruner Brothers Brewing (1301 Wilkins Circle) to gather community feedback on a long-range study of Amoco Road from Poplar Street to Bryan Stock Trail.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a 10-year plan on Friday that keeps the state's water supply safe from extra cuts.

The guidelines help fill reservoirs for power while lowering water use in Lower Basin states, officials said.