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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:

  • How could Casper's proposed water rate overhaul change your monthly bill?
  • Why is Casper's own Sen. Barrasso bucking Trump over cheap beef?
  • Check your freezer: are your Outshine bars part of this recall?

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 92, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Casper City Council discusses potential water rate changes (oilcity.news subscription) — Casper officials are weighing major changes to how your water bill is structured, especially for apartments and other multifamily housing. City Council has delayed any decision while staff gathers more data on how different complexes are metered and billed, but the goal is to keep overall revenue steady while making low-use customers' bills more affordable. Expect more detailed options at a future council meeting.
   

• Beefing over foreign beef plan, Barrasso breaks with the Trump administration (wyofile.com) — Wyomingites, including U.S. Sen. John Barrasso of Casper, are pushing back against a Trump administration plan to import large amounts of discounted foreign ground beef, warning it could hurt local ranchers. Barrasso's rare public break with Trump aligns him with Wyoming stockgrowers and national cattle groups who say the move undercuts herd expansion and long‑term market stability.
   

• Outshine frozen fruit bars recalled in Wyoming, nationwide for glass contamination (oilcity.news) — If you've got Outshine fruit bars in your Casper freezer, you may want to double-check the box. Several popular flavors and a large variety pack are being recalled nationwide, including in Wyoming, because some bars may contain glass. State agriculture officials say affected products should be identified by lot code, not eaten, and thrown away immediately.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Mills

  • 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

  • DCI arrests trucker on CSAM charges in Evansville after tip about 'potential child victim' (oilcity.news)
  • Casper's Outback Steakhouse closes permanently after nearly three decades of business (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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