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What's up Casper! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Natrona County cases judges handled in Casper Monday
  • How a $5.2M stroke upgrade could change emergency care in Casper.

Also on today's calendar: Natrona County Historical Society 2026 Trek Day 1 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (8/17/26) (oilcity.news) — If you've been wondering what's moving through Natrona County Circuit Court in Casper, this rundown lists Monday's initial appearances, charges, and bond decisions set by Judge Nichole Collier. It explains how bonds work, what "personal recognizance" means, and which felony and misdemeanor cases are advancing, giving residents a clear snapshot of current local criminal proceedings.
   

• $5.2M plan unveiled to enhance stroke care in Wyoming (disabilityinsider.com) — Casper residents will see stroke care strengthened as a new $5.2 million Mission: Lifeline Stroke Wyoming initiative bolsters two advanced stroke centers in Casper and Cheyenne. Over three years, hospitals, EMS, and rehab providers will coordinate faster diagnosis, transfers, and recovery support so more stroke patients across Wyoming can reach specialized care in time to avoid lifelong disability.
   

📸 Around Casper

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Work Session Meeting
    Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
    6:00 pm
  • Regular City Council Meeting
    Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Chris Higgins - Stand Up Comedy (Night 1) →
    Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A bag of dog food was delivered to our house today, but we did not order it.
    If you ordered a bag of dog food and it shows it was delivered, but you did not get it, message me on here and I will get it to you if you identify… (Nextdoor Garden Creek Hills)
  • Who's the most reliable RV maintenance repair shop around here?
    Looking to protect my new investment (My first RV(2001).) It needs an inspection. (Nextdoor University Park)
  • Clyde posted a job opening for Project Manager - Transportation, DOT in Casper. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mills

  • Community gathers for official opening of Mesa Power Solutions' new $70M facility in Evansville (oilcity.news)
  • Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/5/26-8/11/26) (oilcity.news)
  • As national, state fuel prices surge, Natrona County's average jumps past $4 per gallon (oilcity.news)

Casper Mountain

  • Casper PD Incident Report logs (8/14/26-8/17/26) (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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