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

In today's newsletter:

  • See how your favorite Casper eateries scored in latest inspections.
  • How a 9/11 survivor's guide dog story comes to Casper
  • How Casper's new $7.5M helibase will change wildfire response

Also on today's calendar: Book Launch and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 45.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Natrona County health and food inspections (9/25/26–10/1/26) (oilcity.news) — Recent inspections by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department found mostly minor, quickly correctable violations at a range of local restaurants, convenience stores, and venues. From the Ford Wyoming Center to neighborhood pizza and coffee shops, the report explains what was flagged, whether reinspections are needed, and reassures residents that violations are addressed within ten days.
   

2. Blind 9/11 Survivor Saved By Hero Guide Dog Coming To Wyoming To Share Story (cowboystatedaily.com) — A nationally known 9/11 survivor who escaped the World Trade Center with his guide dog is coming to Casper Oct. 23–25 for several free talks, including a public event at Casper College. Local residents, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are invited to hear his message about teamwork, trust, and resilience in the face of crisis.
   

3. Wyo. unveils new $7.5M state helibase for wildfire fleet (firerescue1.com) — A new $7.5 million state helibase in Casper will soon replace Wyoming forestry's aging Glenrock-area facility, giving wildfire crews better housing, a protective hangar, and faster access to fuel. Although helicopters have just moved into the hangar, officials say the base will fully support missions starting next fire season, strengthening statewide response from right here in Casper.
   

4. Natrona County recent applications for marriage (9/23/26-9/29/26) (oilcity.news) — Natrona County has released its latest list of couples who applied for marriage licenses between Sept. 23 and 29, with filings reported through the County Clerk's Office in Casper. While not a complete record of all upcoming weddings, it offers a snapshot of neighbors preparing to tie the knot across the county.
   

5. Broccoli seeds purchased online nationwide recalled over potential salmonella contamination (wbal.com) — A Casper-based company, EAK Distribution, has recalled certain eight-ounce pouches of Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds sold on Amazon because they may be linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak. If you bought these seeds between Aug. 20 and Sept. 18, you're urged to throw them away and request a refund through Amazon.
   

📸 Around Casper

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Casper

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 10
  • Book Launch →
    Donells Candies & Ice Cream, 201 E 2nd St, Casper
    10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • 🔥 Love finding crazy clearance deals? Check out clearancefinds.com! 🔥
    If you're the kind of shopper who loves finding huge markdowns, hidden clearance, price drops and those "how is this even this cheap?" deals, you... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
    This started as real life, became a book, then a movie, and then a play. The comments from the play enthusiasts that have come to this performance… (Nextdoor Southridge and Poplar)
  • Found 2 puppies in the Cardiff St area by Verda James Elementary.
    Light brown if female and dark is male. Reach out to me if you are missing them! 307-258-6305. They are skinny babies. (Nextdoor E 12th St)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Casper. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in CASPER WY S23397 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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