Good morning, Casper.

Natrona County’s Shop With A Cop program offers children a chance to shop with a local officer for holiday gifts while meeting key requirements.

Families with kids aged 3 to 12 must register by October 15 and will be notified on October 27—ensuring a positive experience for all.

Casper’s Funky Junk block party marks 10 years this Saturday, Sept.

20 at David Street Station as it brings roughly 120 vendors, several food trucks, and live music acts including Pathfinder, Zack Scott, The Bumpin’ Uglies and Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute. The event features a beer garden—whose proceeds support the venue—and drink options from Backwards Distilling Co.

Natrona County is launching its Shop with a Cop program that will let local kids aged 3—12 spend a day in December shopping with police for Christmas gifts.

Families must apply by October 15 for a holiday outing that offers children a positive experience with law enforcement.

Casper residents remember the North Platte River being very polluted before a nearly 20-year project by city officials and private donors began cleaning and restoring it.

The work will continue with restoration projects such as re-grading and bank changes near Chamberlain Road—efforts that rely on federal grants and donations to reduce erosion risks.

The Casper City Council agreed Tuesday to seek a community development block grant for low-income residents and projects, including affordable housing—subject to qualifying income standards—and the Wyoming Housing Network would manage the grant while the city holds oversight.

Teacher Margo Warren at Natrona County High School serves as the local liaison for the Jae Foundation, which will distribute cowboy boots this week to seniors and staff—an effort aimed at sparking open dialogue about depression and suicide prevention.

The Casper City Council approved the sale of about 4 acres of vacant land between Central Drive and Mesa Path for affordable housing, and the Wyoming Housing Network will build around 40 single unit homes under $100,000—beginning with 10 to 12 homes in the first phase—as the organization will pay for water, sewer and road construction after purchasing the land for $150,000 despite a 2022 appraisal of $300,000.

Bar Nunn is hosting the final Wind City No Prep drag race event this Saturday with racers competing for cash prizes and bragging rights—spectators can enter at 8:00 a.m. while road closures start Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and last until the event ends Saturday afternoon.

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.

Cole Swindell Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Ford Wyoming Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rising star of country music with captivating performances and heartfelt lyrics.

Jason Mewes Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Ticket info pending — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Jason Mewes, the iconic foil to Silent Bob.

2025 Wyoming Arts Summit

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Lyric — Registration tiers available — Empower local artists and administrators at this immersive arts summit focused on community wellbeing and growth.

In This Moment Concert

6-8:30 p.m. — Ford Wyoming Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band In This Moment as they bring their powerful sound to Casper.

Rumors

7:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Check event website for ticket details — Enjoy a fast-paced farce of comedic chaos and miscommunication among high society.