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It’s Friday, Casper! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Gold’s comeback continues, U.S. Soccer Forward Fest, and a 3,500-square-foot high school athletics building + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Long-term plan becomes reality: Kelly Walsh High School celebrated decade-long upgrades with a ribbon cutting, unveiling a new 3,500-square-foot athletics building in Casper. The project’s lowest bid was $1.75 million — get all the details.
Recognition rooted in real results: Enhabit Home Health of Casper was awarded a 4.5 out of 5 rating by U.S. News for care quality and patient satisfaction, reflecting CMS outcomes and survey feedback from patients — see how it was measured.
City budget pressures explained: At Casper College, council members outlined budget strain from property tax relief, aging infrastructure, and inflation, and explained how the general fund and enterprise fund support core city services — see how services are funded.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Cozy curry fix: Downtown Casper gets Nepalese-Indian comfort from Himalayan Indian Cuisine, with fragrant curries, biryani that hits, and plenty of veg-friendly plates for meatless moods. Low-key vibes, big flavor, and warm spices that linger… the kind of cozy that turns an ordinary night into a small feast.
Treasure-hunt, but indoors: When the itch for one-of-a-kind finds hits, Prairie Wind Antiques is the low-key place locals roam for antique and vintage pieces, curated by longtime pros. A quick browse somehow becomes an unhurried, happily longer linger.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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⚽ 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.
🔄 Home & Heart Swap @ Community Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a reason to make 10 to 15 of the same thing. Bring matching handmade goods to swap with women who get your craft stash. You’ll get tokens, sip mocktails, snack on sourdough, and leave with a basket of treasures, ideas, and a new friend.
🛍 Super Flea @ Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If your inner scavenger needs an outing, Super Flea, a super-sized flea and craft fair, is the happy place. Treasure hunts, local makers, and The Dog House for refueling. Bring small bills, strong coffee, and low expectations, leave smug with unexpected finds.
🧴 Skin Care Expo @ Holly Bartz Mary Kay Makeup Artist | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Skin Care Expo is debuting with real talk, personalized guidance, and a Skin Analyzer app that tells you what the Wyoming wind has been doing to your face. Come bare-faced, mascara passes the dress code. Spots are limited, claim a time, and treat yourself.
🎨 Art on the River @ Tate Pumphouse Trail Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Head to the Tate Pumphouse for a riverside weekend of local art, live tunes from PJ, and grazing. Wander the winter-made work, chat up the artists, and let Skull Tree Brewing handle the beverages, then pretend you came to browse while buying something perfect.
🏛 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.
♻ March Craft Supply Swap @ Copper Cup Coffee Company | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – This crafty swap at Copper Cup Coffee is your chance to unload glitter from 2019, rescue someone else’s abandoned yarn, and try a new hobby without committing your retirement fund. It’s free, friendly, and fueled by good coffee, conversation, and righteous decluttering.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 39°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 61%
Snow showers likely before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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