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Rise and shine, Casper!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Harlem Globetrotters, Whose Live Anyway with Ryan Stiles, and Mammoth Day + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Casper protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Spawning habitat boost underway: North Platte River flushing flow began March 5 and runs ten days. Expect morning surges from Gray Reef, with flows near 500 cfs later in the day around Casper — see when surges happen.
TV improv stars on tour: Whose Live Anyway will bring fast laughs to Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center on August 22, with Ryan Stiles and friends on stage. Tickets went on sale March 6 — check out the full lineup.
New chapter for Wyoming children: Casper’s Child Development Center of Natrona County celebrated a major expansion, adding 3,856 square feet to serve more families and therapies for kids, while pursuing a $2.5 million fundraising goal — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Comfort fix, unlocked: When the week gets hectic, Lime Leaf Asian Bistro comes through with wok‑kissed flavors, cozy vibes, and easy comfort for sweatpants nights. Expect fresh, flavor‑forward dishes that feel like small wins, no fuss required… just dinner that hits right when you need it.
Thread therapy, unlocked: Craving a fabric fix or courage for that lingering quilt? At Divine’s Sewing World, find cheerful quilting cottons, smart notions, and reliable machines, alongside welcoming classes that turn WIPs into wins… not doom-boxes. Stitch straighter, finish faster, and actually love the process.
Crave a throwback: Johnny J’s Diner serves retro, made-from-scratch comfort: burgers and fries, hand-breaded chicken fried steak, broasted chicken, and real mashed potatoes, plus breakfast that actually hits the spot. When you crave simple, hearty, zero-fuss goodness, this local standby makes weeknights taste better.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏀 Harlem Globetrotters @ Ford Wyoming Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – The Harlem Globetrotters are spinning into Ford Wyoming Center with trick shots, goofy gags, and half-court swagger, right here in Casper. Bring the kids, or your inner eight-year-old, and get ready to boo the Generals, cheer confetti, and feel nostalgic without sitting on bleachers.
🎩 Dinner & Magic @ The Barn by The Five Deuces | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Lean into Friday the 13th meets St. Paddy’s energy at The Barn with a dinner buffet, drinks, and a magician who’s miles past your uncle’s coin trick. Rally the crew, snag a VIP table or go GA, and let illusions do the work.
🏁 Pinewood Derby @ Eastridge Mall | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Remember the Pinewood Derby? Cub Scout Pack 13 is bringing it to Eastridge Mall, in the old Rue 21 space next to Target. Handcrafted cars, proud parents, and bragging rights on the line, plus the kind of wholesome chaos you secretly love.
🎡 4-H Carnival @ Industrial Building | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – 4-H is taking over the Industrial Building with a homespun carnival of cake walks, ring toss, and those raffle baskets that somehow weigh more than a calf. Bring cash, your inner kid, and room for pie, then brag you supported tomorrow’s stock show stars.
🦣 Mammoth Day @ Tate Geological Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate Casper’s biggest celebrity at the Tate, Dee, the largest mounted Columbian mammoth in North America. It’s a free Dee-Union with a discovery talk, a wander through Dee’s Ice Age world, cake, punch, and free posters for kids while they last. Bring the herd.
🛍 Spring Pop Up Shop @ Alma Home + Alma Interiors | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Pop over to Alma for a spring refresh, complete with Babe and Ruthie’s permanent jewelry, and Anna Lynne’s original western art. Sip a cocktail, a mocktail, and pretend this counts as housework while your walls, and your wrist, get an upgrade.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Decorating Class @ Evansville Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Trade your green beer for royal icing, and learn to decorate St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookies like you actually planned ahead. It’s a hands-on class with zero baking degree required, just good company, sweet therapy, and brag-worthy treats. Spots vanish faster than leprechauns.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Casper report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 28 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 54 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 6 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 31%
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 6 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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