Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
Good morning, Casper.
🏘️ Community
On Dec. 6, the Chamber hosted its Downtown Christmas Parade to launch the holiday season.
Winners were Grand Prize (Central Wyoming Kennel Club), Best Decorated Float (Black Bear Lawn Service), Best Collector Club (Ecto Interceptor Project), and Best Walking Groups (NCHS Army ROTC and Kelly Walsh MCJROTC).
Wyoming Rescue Mission will host its 13th annual Fishin for the Mission fly fishing tournament on June 4, offering a guided boat for two on the North Platte River—early bird registration ends on Dec.
31 to support shelter, meals, and recovery programs.
🎓 Education
Casper College launched the second year of its SparkTank program today to connect students with local nonprofits that address community needs in Natrona County.
Students have raised $20,000 from the Casper College Foundation and John P. Ellbogen Foundation (nonprofit applications open in January).
Casper College launched the second year of its SparkTank program today, linking students with local nonprofits to address community needs and raise funds with $20,000 pledged so far.
Nonprofits will be able to apply in January, and students will present pitches in spring (to drive practical learning and local impact).
🌲 Environment
Casper is under a High Wind Warning today with winds expected to gust up to 55 mph, causing dangerous travel conditions on key roads and dry conditions with temperatures near 55°F until Thursday, Dec.
11 at 5:00 a.m.
🏛️ Government
State Secretary of State Chuck Gray hailed a recent court ruling that blocked a wind-energy lease on state trust land in Converse County as a win for landowners & proper oversight.
The case will continue in court and may spark debate over land use and renewable development in coming months.
The Casper City Council will soon vote on allocating opioid settlement funds to expand local addiction and recovery services (supporting programs for women, detox services, and prevention campaigns).
This decision follows recommendations from city staff and program partners.
🏈 Sports
The Wyoming High School Wrestling season begins tomorrow after teams practiced since Nov.
24, with Star Valley girls and Thunder Basin boys among the defending champs. Regionals take place on Feb. 20-21 and state championships are scheduled for Feb. 26-28 at Ford Wyoming Center in Casper.
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