🌱 Patch AM: Why Casper’s Outback Steakhouse shut its doors after nearly 28 years

Hello Casper! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Casper's Outback Steakhouse shut its doors after nearly 28 years
• How a Casper favorite is reshaping a massive Cheyenne retail space

Also on today's calendar: SUPPORT FOR WARD DAVIS and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 62.
• Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Casper's Outback Steakhouse closes permanently after nearly three decades of business (oilcity.news) — Casper-area diners just lost a longtime favorite: the Outback Steakhouse in Evansville has closed permanently and without advance notice, with online listings and door signage confirming the shutdown. Corporate officials say the franchise-operated location's closure is part of broader brand changes, ending a run that began when the restaurant opened here in 1998 during Casper's economic rebound.
   

• Casper eatery Wyoming Ale Works expanding to Cheyenne; lot to also host liquor store (capcity.news) — A well-known Casper bar and grill, Wyoming Ale Works, is planning a major expansion into Cheyenne, alongside a Wyoming Discount Liquor outlet and an off-track betting facility. Casper restaurateur John Johnson outlined phased plans through 2028, saying the Cheyenne restaurant will blend favorites from Ale Works and J's Pub. The move extends Casper-grown dining concepts to a redeveloped Cheyenne retail space.
   

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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

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

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

• Is there anywhere in town still where you can get some good fresh peaches?
  Was asking my boys to get me a box of Pat's Peaches for my bday, but they said they are out and they are out of season?? Any other options outside… (Nextdoor Garden Creek Hills)
• I have a 3 year old black lab that would love a play date.
  She gets board. Anyone have a dog that would love to play with a friend? (Nextdoor Green Valley)

• Dean Morgan Middle School posted a job opening for Dean Morgan 6th Basketball Aide in Casper. Apply here.
• Poison Spider K-8 posted a job opening for Poison Spider Football Coach in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mills

• Natrona County Sheriff's Office incident report log (8/21/26–8/24/26) (oilcity.news)
• Natrona County Recent Arrests (8/21/26–8/24/26) (oilcity.news)
• DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation announces $162 million to accelerate critical minerals and materials recovery from industrial sources (utahbusiness.com)

Evansville

• As national fuel prices push toward Labor Day records, Natrona County average climbs to $4.32 (oilcity.news)

Bar Nunn

• Bar Nunn Town Council postpones plans for speed table project (oilcity.news)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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