Good morning, Casper.

Wyoming Rescue Mission will serve its Community Christmas Meal on Tuesday, Dec.

23 at noon (230 N. Park St) to provide a hot meal and a welcoming space for anyone in need. Donors are encouraged to help meet a year-end matching challenge to continue support for the mission.

The BLM delayed new bonding requirements for local oil and gas operators, easing a steep cost jump for small companies.

The change gives operators extra time to work on a bonding pool program while discussions on environmental protection continue.

Kelly Walsh High and several elementary schools are in precautionary lockout today due to a nearby law enforcement situation, though classes & staff remain safe and in session.

Officials are monitoring the events and will update the community as needed.

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray sharply criticized Governor Mark Gordon’s move to appeal the judge’s decision that reversed the wind project approval in Converse County.

His remarks raise concerns over transparency as the Attorney General prepares the appeal.

The Bureau of Land Management has delayed new bonding rules for Wyoming oil and gas operators to give small operators extra time to meet requirements (a move praised by the Petroleum Association of Wyoming as much-needed breathing room before finalizing a bonding pool program).

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray criticized the Governor’s office for appealing a judge’s ruling that reversed the Pronghorn H2 wind project approval on Dec.

18 — Gray said the appeal bypassed public input and could impact future wind reviews.

Barber shop Ruffians analyzed Google data and found Wyoming residents searched 587 times each month for hair loss due to harsh winter weather and stress; locals are also looking up remedies for hair growth and dandruff.

Ruffians barber shop analyzed Google data showing that hair loss tops Wyoming residents' concerns with 587 monthly searches (data source) and that hair growth and dandruff follow closely, a trend that many say reflects winter hair challenges.