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Hello again Casper! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Casper remembers the adventurous veterinarian behind Casper Animal Medical Center.
• Which Casper restaurants had violations in this week's health inspections?
• How did teams fare at this weekend's Casper Invitational volleyball tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Doll and Toy Show and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 45.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wyoming Tough: Casper Vet Killed While Barrel Racing Remembered As 'Human Tornado' (cowboystatedaily.com) — A beloved Casper veterinarian, founder of Casper Animal Medical Center and former Casper-Natrona County Health Department board member, has died at 62 after a barrel racing accident. Friends and family recall her tireless animal rescue work, adventurous spirit, and years raising her nephews as her own children, while her final act as an organ donor has already saved multiple lives.
   

2. Natrona County health and food inspections (9/18/26–9/24/26) (oilcity.news) — Recent health inspections by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department found mostly minor issues at several local food businesses, including Hyatt Place Casper and a mini-donut trailer. All violations must be corrected immediately or within 10 days, and officials stress that a citation alone doesn't mean a business is unsafe. You can review full inspection reports online for more detail.
   

3. PREP VOLLEYBALL: Laramie goes 0-2 in Casper Invite bracket play (wyomingnews.com) — A weekend Casper Invitational volleyball tournament at the Wyoming Center saw Laramie High go 2–3 overall and 0–2 in gold bracket play. While stats were limited, the story highlights standout performances and notes Laramie will soon host Kelly Walsh, a familiar opponent for Casper fans. Local readers can gauge how regional rivals are shaping up this season.
   

4. Natrona County recent applications for marriage (9/16/26–9/22/26) (oilcity.news) — Natrona County's latest batch of marriage license applications, reported from Casper, showcases a dozen-plus local couples planning to tie the knot between September 16 and 22. While not a complete list of all upcoming weddings, it offers a cheerful snapshot of new unions forming in the community. Residents may spot familiar names among the filings.
   

📸 Around Casper

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Casper

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Doll and Toy Show →
  Hall of Champions at Central Wyoming Fairgrounds,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Soulfly, Nailbomb, Incite, with Bartlett →
  Oil City Beer Company, 4155 Legion Lane, Casper
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Casper Lions →
  Parkway Plaza, 123 W. "E" St., Casper
  12:00 pm
• Creative Writing Club →
  Bookin' It, 118 East 2nd Street, Casper
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Copy of 2026 WCWC →
  Ramkota Hotel, 800 North Poplar Street, Casper
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Harland Williams →
  Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Creative Writing Club →
  Bookin' It, 118 East 2nd Street, Casper
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Town of Mills, 704 4th St, Mills
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Wyo-Legacy Prod. Presents The Nightmare Before A Dead Xmas →
  Fraternal Order of Eagles, 306 North Durbin Street, Casper
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 8
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Town of Mills, 704 4th St, Mills
  5:30 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

• "Hi there!
  I'm Robert, your new neighbor right next door at Aspen CT. I just moved in and wanted to say a quick hello. Feel free to text me if you ever need a… (Nextdoor Aspen Court)
• 2 free broken lawnmowers.
  They are drained and empty and will not run. Come and get if anyone wants. First come first serve. 1421 Falcon Crest Blvd (Nextdoor Osprey Street)

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0164) in Casper. Apply here.
• DistributionNOW - DNOW posted a job opening for Pipe Quality Control in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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