Good morning, Casper.

Today at noon, the Wyoming Rescue Mission hosts its annual Thanksgiving meal at the Park Street Center at 230 N.

Park St. for people facing hunger and homelessness—guests will share a warm meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and pie prepared by local volunteers.

Tuesday at Verda James Elementary, Banner Wyoming Medical Center unveiled two ambulances featuring animal art by local students Paxton Fowles (11) and Blakely Park (9).

The contest drew about 80 entries and closed Sept. 28, adding their creative designs to a fleet that highlights Wyoming’s wildlife.

Natrona County School District 1 trustees apologized for a child safety failure when a kindergartner left Woods Learning Center on November 10 and for moving the Functional Life Skills program from Paradise Valley to Fort Casper Academy without warning.

Several parents said they were upset by the lack of consultation — trustees noted that falling enrollment and budget cuts force these changes — and they asked for better safety measures.

A malfunction at the Rapid River Fish Hatchery near Riggins on November 18 caused the death of 1.2 million Chinook salmon—regional agencies are checking if the loss will affect future salmon returns that Wyoming anglers rely on.

Authorities are investigating the failure while coordinating with other hatcheries to reduce long-term impacts on conservation efforts.

On December 4, Wyoming will see the Cold Moon Supermoon rise at about 5:14 p.m. MST—lighting up the night with a bright, enlarged full moon over clear dark skies around Casper.

Wyoming ranks among the top states for moon-watching—local high plains with low humidity will offer crisp views of this rare event.

Casper residents experienced a sunny day with a high near 36 on November 25th, but dangerous winds and approaching light snow resulted in travel delays and temporary road closures on I-25 and WY50+ the Wyoming Department of Transportation reported hazardous conditions with gusts up to 20 mph and extreme blow over risk in key areas.

Casper officials urged residents to keep fats, oils, and grease out of drains during the holiday season to prevent sewer backups that have already disrupted service on three occasions; they also announced that waste facility operations and trash collections will follow a revised schedule with offices closed Thursday and Friday—delaying pick-ups for those days.

Wyoming residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will face a steep premium jump from $600 to $3,000 a month starting next year — the largest increase in the country — leaving many to reconsider their options.

Local health experts and clinics are urging people to review their plans carefully as they decide how to best secure affordable coverage.

The Wyoming Cowboys will play their season finale in Honolulu on Saturday night at 9 p.m.—coach Jay Sawvel said a decision on starting quarterback Kaden Anderson or freshman Mason Drube will be made soon after the offense's recent struggles with scoring.

The team must improve to challenge Hawaii's strong passing attack in the game.

Casper’s Sam Dia won a gold medal in men’s singles and a bronze medal in doubles at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships in Dallas after competing with 14 Wyoming players from Nov.

3 to Nov. 9—he qualified by winning the Wyoming State Championship in singles. As chief operating officer of Casper Pickleball & Sports Complex, he said the tough matches pushed him to perform at his best.

5v5 WY Futsal Cup

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling futsal tournament with teams from across Wyoming.