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Hello Casper! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A $10k pet emergency, beer distribution shake-up, and U.S. Soccer fest + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Third acquisition since 2018: Cheyenne-based Bison Beverage has purchased Casper’s Connect Beverage as Wyoming’s market continues to consolidate. The company says the move improves efficiency and gives it control of most beer distribution statewide — read the full story.
Momentum for river renewal: Casper City Council has approved a $35,000 ecology assessment for North Platte River restoration’s next phase, to improve fish habitat and replace non-native plants, funded by Bureau of Reclamation grants — read the full story.
What local violations mean: Natrona County health inspections for Feb 13 to Feb 19 were posted Feb 22. Inspectors visit at least twice a year, prioritize education, and require fixes or reinspections — learn how inspections work.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas-adjacent fix, sorted: Craving graze-with-friends energy? Sweet Zoey Mediterranean Restaurant delivers shareable hits: creamy hummus, warm naan, dolma, falafel, plus a sweet baklava finish. Easy, flavorful plates that spark conversation and keep the table-picking rolling, no fuss, just good vibes.
Dial in your kit: Gear Up and Get Out There keeps Casper kits ready for real life: camping, backpacking, bikes, tough workwear, and weatherproof footwear. Expect practical picks from familiar brands and staff who know their stuff, guiding you to the right replacement when your trusty gear finally calls it quits.
Craving a curved screen: Studio City Mesa + ARQ brings cushy recliners, reserved seats, and the Cooper auditorium’s deeply curved ARQ screen with Dolby Atmos for a full-senses hit. Perfect for new releases or a midweek reset, pick a seat you actually like and let the popcorn work its magic.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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👪 Intentional Parenting Class @ Hilltop Baptist Church | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – Take a breather from the carpool loop and join a small-group study on intentional parenting. Think practical tools, honest conversation, and a few laughs about the stuff no one puts on Instagram. No lectures, just real strategies for calmer homes, sturdier kids, and saner adults.
🏠 Open House: Teen Zone @ Natrona County Library | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Bring your teen for free dinner, stay for the oddly satisfying power of choosing chairs. The Teen Zone is getting a glow up, and they want teen opinions on seating, gaming rigs, study nooks, art supplies, and vibes, whether they hang there or not.
⚽ U.S. Soccer Forward Fest @ Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Wyoming Soccer and U.S. Soccer bring a free soccer fest to Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming for families and anyone who hasn’t kicked a ball since PE. You bring cheer, they burn the energy, and dinner’s from Wyo Philly and Heirloom & Native.
🥞 Rise & Shine Pancake Breakfast @ Casper Senior Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Bring your appetite to the Senior Center’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, and call it community service. Stack hotcakes with sausages, syrup, coffee, and juice, then flip a few bucks their way. It is $8 for the 10-and-over crowd, $5 for under 10.
🏀 36th Annual Casper Youth Basketball Tournament @ Casper Recreation Center | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Think your kid’s crossover can hang with teams from Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and Nebraska? The 36th annual tourney brings boys and girls grades 3-8, divisions, NFHS officials, a three-game guarantee, and WYO Sports Ranch courts, so snag your folding chair, and prep for bleacher diplomacy.
👶 Swaddling Clothes @ Mount Hope Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Morning errand with a purpose, anyone? Head to the gym by the Mount Hope sign for a Swaddling Clothes shopping day, scoop up NB to 5T essentials, and drop off strollers, car seats, playpens, cribs, diapers, wipes, or a monetary gift. Closets will finally exhale.
🏛 Saturday Club @ Tate Geological Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Treat the kids to Tate’s Saturday Club, where the Age of Giant Insects gets real with life-size dragonflies, hand-sized roaches, and a make-your-own fossil craft. Free for ages 7 to 14, and yes, the big T. rex out front means you’re there.
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: 56°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 85%
A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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