Good morning, Casper.

Casper artist Brenda Short—who left real estate to focus on art—has become a well-known fixture in the local art scene and will display her pottery and paintings at Art in the Park on Sept.

6. She recently received a several-thousand-dollar commission to create an enlarged painting for Cygnet Brewing—marking a new chapter in her creative journey.

The Wyoming Department of Education released school performance ratings for the 2024-2025 school year last Thursday—giving Natrona County School District a special shout out for significant gains as eight schools improved—while noting that some schools did not show progress.

Local art teacher Kaia Petley published her book 'Sketched' earlier this year to share 17 years of notes and sketches—covering tips on acrylics and other art techniques—with fellow teachers and budding artists.

The self-published resource is available at local bookstores and on Amazon.

Today, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department released its 2025 hunt forecast for the Casper region, noting that pronghorn herds are rebounding while mule deer continue to struggle from drought and disease.

Hunters will see varied success as elk, white-tailed deer and game birds show promise—private land regulations may impact harvest opportunities.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host training on Sept.

4 at 5 p.m. at the Casper Regional Game and Fish Office (3030 Energy Lane) to show hunters how to remove lymph nodes from deer and elk for CWD testing, which will help monitor the fatal disease.

The Musical of Musicals, The Musical

7:30 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a whimsical satire where one story unfolds into five different musical styles.

Blood Moon Healing

3 PM — Yesness Pond — Free entry — Experience breathwork and meditation to align with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse energies.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. Concert

7-9 p.m. — The Gaslight Social and Bohemian Burrito — $38.50 – $49.50 — Experience a lively performance filled with strong musical talent and crowd connection.

Whitney Peyton Live Performance

7 PM - 1 AM — Oil City Beer Company — All ages welcome — Whitney Peyton brings a full energy performance to Casper's local scene.

Gabriel The Bull at The Bloomery

7-9 p.m. — The Bloomery — Cost info not specified — Experience an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring melodies and storytelling with Gabriel The Bull.