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Hey Casper, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: New wildfire resilience plan, Bluepeak’s 5-gig fiber expansion, and Mammoth Day + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

New push for fire readiness: Casper City Council will apply for a Climate Smart Communities grant with Lark Environmental to develop a wildfire resilience plan for Casper Mountain, with the application due March 12 — get all the details.

Hometown nostalgia on canvas: Visit Casper and the Nicolaysen Art Museum hosted an awards reception for the Art of Downtown Casper exhibit, spotlighting landmarks and memories by Suzette McIntyre, Tom Loepp, and Teri Heidemeyer — read the full story.

Investing in Wyoming connectivity: Bluepeak has expanded into nearby Mills, adding fiber service with speeds up to 5 gig for homes and 10 for businesses, while supporting the Service and Sacrifice Park project — 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.

Highlights this week:

• Connect with fellow veterans and resources
• Shop young entrepreneurs, win gift cards
• Practice grounding to ease stress, anxiety

🫶 We got your back

Sandwich upgrade, unlocked: When lunch needs to pull its weight, Grant Street Grocery & Market comes through with inventive deli sandwiches, fresh bakery treats, and pantry finds that turn weekdays into small celebrations. It’s your go-to for better-than-drive-thru satisfaction, without the fuss or a full production.

Let the pups roam: Got a dog with the zoomies? Morad Park Off Leash Area offers big river views, open space to run, and quick links to the Platte River Trail. Unfussy and friendly, it’s a reliable reset for pups and people between errands or when the couch stare gets too intense.

Rediscover real play: Toy Town has been locally owned since 1985, stocked with Lego, Brio, puzzles, and imagination-first finds you won’t see at chains. Friendly staff help you land the “what do we get a five-year-old?” win, ideal for last-minute birthdays or rainy afternoons.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧒 Kids Day! @ Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Casper | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – Kids Day means one kid 12 and under eats free per paying adult, which is the kind of math parents actually enjoy. The menu hits the kid trifecta with mac and cheese, chicken tenders, pepperoni pizza, and ice cream, so peace is possible.

🛍 Bag Packing! @ Wyoming Food for Thought Project | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:00 PM – Take a breather from errands and jump in on Wednesday bag packing for local kids. You’ll help assemble Weekend Food Bags so 875 students have meals when school’s out, it’s fast, friendly, oddly satisfying, and way more rewarding than reorganizing the garage.

📚 Inner Journey Book Club @ Bookin’ IT | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Inner Journey Book Club is reading Man’s Search for Meaning, Frankl’s classic on purpose, resilience, and the messy art of coping. Expect thoughtful conversation, neighbors who actually read, and zero small talk. It’s free, and the conversation’s real.

🍺 Geeks Who Drink @ Gruner Brothers Brewing | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Make Thursday the brainiest night of your week at Gruner Brothers Brewing, where Geeks Who Drink turns random facts into pints, laughs, and next-day bragging. Bring your ringers or your well-worn brain, claim a table, and argue politely while the beer does the coaching.

🥕 Winter Farmer’s Market @ Urban Thistle Farm | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Urban Thistle is hosting a cozy Winter Farmer’s Market in the community room, with fresh greens, herbs, and staples you actually use, like herb salts, tea, pesto, infused vinegars. Because salads do not hibernate. Local producers, bring your best and join the lineup.

🦣 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.

🤠 Annual Cowboy State Spring Expo @ Eastridge Mall | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats a free, family friendly mall day that feels lively again. This expo packs 100+ vendors, face painting, Easter Bunny pics, and a food court. Come for the nostalgia, stay for basket stuffers, Mother’s Day gifts, and $1 raffles supporting Casper Youth For Christ.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Casper report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 52°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 37%

A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 6 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 5%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.

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