Good morning, Casper.

Annual Sunrise Craft Fair returns today at Sunrise Shopping Center, 4000 S.

Poplar St, where 75 vendors will offer handmade crafts, jewelry, baked treats & more. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Oct. 10 and 11.

Representatives from Natrona County’s tourism industry, including museum directors and local business owners, explain that visitor spending funds essential services and maintains indoor and outdoor attractions — a vibrant tourism sector that sustains jobs and cultural events.

Allison Maluchnik of the Nicolaysen Art Museum was named a 2026 Woman of Influence (awarded by Adams Multimedia Group) for her work in local arts in Casper.

She has led museum improvements and expanded community programs since taking charge in early 2023.

A strong El Niño is forecast to bring warmer, drier winter weather to Casper and the surrounding northern interior West.

Local residents are advised to follow weather updates and check home preparations + insurance coverage for any seasonal changes.

Yesterday, gusty winds with gusts up to 45 mph led to a red flag fire warning, and today cooler temperatures are setting in with a chance of showers tonight and thunderstorms possible Sunday.

Forecasts call for highs in the low 80s on Saturday and a drop to 64 on Sunday.

Bobby Hurley, known for his time at Duke, will keynote Night With A Champion at WYO Sports Ranch on Nov.

19 and share his story with Casper College fans. The following evening, the team will host a home opener against North Idaho at Tbird Gym.