Good morning, Casper.

Casper’s only dedicated sushi restaurant, House of Sushi (260 S.

Center), closed permanently after nearly 20 years in business as the owner retired. The space is now listed for lease for a new restaurateur.

Prometheus Hyperscale and Mesa Power Solutions partnered Friday on a proposed Natrona County data center campus, using on-site natural gas power that could raise property taxes 70%.

The project — expected to create 3,000 temporary and 150 permanent jobs — will be presented to county commissioners today at 4:40 p.m.

Spud Man will hold a soft opening at Casper’s Eastridge Mall food court on Wednesday or Thursday as James Brady and his wife Daisy bring their loaded baked potato concept from Riverton to revive the space.

The restaurant will serve signature potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, scallions and sour cream.

Gas prices in Natrona County fell to $4.27 per gallon this week, with a local low at Sam’s Club (East 2nd Street) selling fuel at $4.16.

Casper outlets like Loaf 'N Jug currently offer rates near $4.19 compared to the statewide average of $4.34, according to AAA data.

Local middle schoolers began classes at Dean Morgan as they trickled in before the bell today, marking a positive start to the new academic year.