🌱 Patch AM: What the House District 38 recount means for Natrona County voters

Good day Casper! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the House District 38 recount means for Natrona County voters
• Thinking about riding? See today's Casper motorcycle safety course details

Also on today's calendar: SUPPORT FOR WARD DAVIS and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 55.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Recount confirms Hendry's GOP House District 38 win; primary results certified (oilcity.news) — Election officials in Casper have confirmed Robert L. Hendry as the Republican winner of Wyoming House District 38 after a recount of about 1,800 ballots left his 69-vote lead unchanged. Natrona County's canvassing board has certified the primary results, which now move to the state canvassing board as Hendry prepares to face Democrat Catherine McQueen in the general election.
   

• Your Sunday, Aug. 23 Guide: Something to do in the Oil City (oilcity.news) — Casper residents can spend this Sunday taking a comprehensive motorcycle safety course at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Fairgrounds, offered in partnership with WYDOT and including classroom, online, and on-cycle training. The daily guide also invites locals to submit their own events to help keep Casper informed about what's happening around town.
   

📸 Around Casper

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Casper

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 3
• Benson Boone →
  Ford Wyoming Center, 1 Events Dr, Casper
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Work Session Meeting
  Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
  6:00 pm
• Regular City Council Meeting
  Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• SUPPORT FOR WARD DAVIS →
  Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight →
  Ford Wyoming Center, 1 Events Dr, Casper
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Work Session Meeting
  Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
  6:00 pm
• Regular City Council Meeting
  Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Chris Higgins - Stand Up Comedy (Night 1) →
  Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Harland Williams →
  Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Raynes & David Wimbish →
  Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This Teaching Clip made me think of you.
  Watch Matthew 6:19 by The Chosen: Tremendous message! I hope you all enjoy it! (Nextdoor Tranquility Way)

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Casper. Apply here.
• Government Jobs posted a job opening for PT Accounting Assistant in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mills

• Former Mills treasurer disputes mayor's statements on job performance after settling civil contract case (oilcity.news)
• Natrona County Sheriff's Office incident report log (8/20/26–8/21/26) (oilcity.news)

Evansville

• Wyoming's primary election drew a 55% turnout among registered voters (oilcity.news)

Bar Nunn

• PAC That Spent $550K Helping Freedom Caucus Had 87% Failure Rate (cowboystatedaily.com)

Ok Casper! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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