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Coffee in hand, Casper? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Casper's Bush‑Wells Sporting Goods closing after 63 years serving local athletes.
  • What does Casper's new AI bodycam deal mean for local policing?
  • How a lifelong Casper resident reshaped the Nicolaysen Art Museum.

Also on today's calendar: Book Launch and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouding up; warm, with a high of 80 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 46.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 63 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wyoming's Bush-Wells Sporting Goods to Close (sgbonline.com) — A longtime Casper fixture, Bush‑Wells Sporting Goods, will close at year's end after 63 years in business, citing changing conditions and online competition. The family‑run store plans retirement and closing sales while fulfilling all existing orders, as staff continue serving local athletes, schools, and families through the remainder of the year.
   

2. In Casper, Wyo., a Green Light for AI Police Bodycams (govtech.com) — Casper's City Council has approved a roughly $59,000 contract allowing the police department to use AI-powered TRULEO body-camera software full-time, after a six‑month trial. Despite online debate over AI in local policing, the one‑year deal passed unanimously on the consent agenda with little public discussion, shaping how future encounters between officers and residents are recorded and reviewed.
   

3. NIC's Maluchnik receives Wyoming Woman of Influence award for arts (oilcity.news) — Casper's own Nicolaysen Art Museum director, Allison Maluchnik, has been named a 2026 Wyoming Woman of Influence for her arts leadership rooted in years of local involvement. A lifelong Casper resident, she's led major upgrades at the NIC, expanded exhibits, and grown partnerships with groups like the Casper Symphony Orchestra and Opera Wyoming to bring more diverse programming to local families.
   

4. Wyoming bolsters fire resources amid 'all hands' response to wildfires (wyomingpublicmedia.org) — A new Wyoming State Forestry helibase at Casper/Natrona County International Airport is now housing helicopters and seasonal firefighters, strengthening wildfire response across the state from right here in Casper. The facility includes on-site housing meant to boost firefighter recruitment, and supports aircraft that flew dozens of missions and dropped hundreds of thousands of gallons of retardant during this year's intense fire season.
   

5. Wyoming livestock judgers earn honors at Aksarben (wylr.net) — Casper is well represented among Wyoming livestock judgers who brought home top honors from the Aksarben Stock Show in Nebraska, including standout competitor Carter Cox of Casper. Casper College's freshman and sophomore teams also placed strongly across several species and reasons divisions, underscoring how local students are excelling on a big regional stage.
   

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    Saturday October 10
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    Donells Candies & Ice Cream, 201 E 2nd St, Casper
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💬 Chatter

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  • This dog was found on near the country club area about two hours ago!
    It seems that someone posted that they are looking for the dog and it is missing in the same general area I am going to check for updates and I will… (Nextdoor Tranquility Way)
  • Asked about this before but need to ask again.
    Hairy beast of a Bernese Mountain Dog that needs grooming. Suggestions? (Nextdoor Gosfield Village)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Casper. Apply here.
  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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