Good morning, Casper.

Crews from Rodolph Brothers Inc.—Total Oilfield Rentals Ltd.—and Black Hills Trucking Inc. installed the annual Community Christmas Tree, donated by Leslie and Tom Colburn, at David Street Station’s splash pad on Tuesday.

The tree stands about 40 feet tall and will be decorated on Friday with its lighting ceremony set for Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.

After 75 years of planning, Wind River Reservation veterans built the Veterans' Path of Honor Memorial in Fort Washakie to honor the service of Native American soldiers—featuring a red concrete path that symbolizes the Red Road to recovery and where new names and stories are still added.

Fort Caspar Museum in Casper is hosting an exhibit titled 'Home Front Posters of the Great War, 1917—1918' that features 30 vividly reproduced World War I posters from the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.

The exhibit shows how images inspired Americans to buy war bonds, conserve food, and support troops— it will be open until April 11, 2026.

Wyoming’s latest Cost of Living Index shows inflation reached 4.2% in the second quarter, with housing up 5.8%—and counties like Teton experiencing costs up to 75% above the state average.

The report reveals that prices for groceries, rent, transportation, and medical bills are rising faster than the national average.

Some 500 members of Casper Classical Academy gathered in the gym on Tuesday for a Veterans Day program.

The school choir led the National Anthem and the Junior ROTC performed a flag-passing ceremony—Army veteran Ken Miech spoke to the students about US wars.

Social workers have seen a surge in calls since the government shutdown suspended SNAP benefits, with some callers saying that paying their bills forces them to eat cat food.

Gov. Mark Gordon declared a public welfare emergency to allow up to $10 million and local nonprofits and food banks are working hard to help neighbors avoid hunger and homelessness—straining an already limited safety net.

The Milkhouse in Mills is open year-round at 67 South 6th Avenue and serves fresh local bread, pastries, raw milk products and eggs, with hours from 10 to 5 Tuesday through Friday and until 3 on Saturday.

The shop offers a taste of farm-to-table quality — featuring honey, cheese and luxury Dubai chocolate bars made by local neighbors.

After 46 years in Colorado Springs, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and ProRodeo Hall of Fame are considering relocating to Cheyenne to take advantage of Frontier Days' high attendance — local leaders say the move could boost the state's rodeo heritage.

Officials are reviewing sites and finalizing plans — a decision is expected within 60 to 90 days.

The Casper College Lady Thunderbird Volleyball Team won the Region IX Northwest Plains District B Championship and will travel to the NJCAA National Tournament in Clarksville, Tennessee, scheduled for November 19-22 at the Dunn Center— marking their second national tournament trip in three years.

Jim Curry - John Denver Tribute

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Natrona County High School — Check event page for costs — Celebrate the music of John Denver with a tribute performance by Jim Curry.

Great American PRCA Rodeo

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of rodeo action in Casper, WY.