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🌱 Patch AM: Will Natrona County fast-track a massive data center near Casper?
Also, don't miss Benson Boone on the Casper Patch calendar
Hi Casper! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Natrona County fast-track a massive data center near Casper?
- How Casper's new downtown hotel will be funded without new taxes
- Which charges and bonds were set in Casper's circuit court?
Also on today's calendar: SUPPORT FOR WARD DAVIS and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pitching 940-acre data center, Prometheus Hyperscale asks Natrona County to bypass state review (wyofile.com) — Natrona County commissioners heard hours of divided public comment on a proposed $500 million Prometheus Hyperscale data center planned between Casper and Glenrock, but took no formal action yet. Supporters tout thousands of construction jobs, new tech positions and local control, while many Casper-area residents worry about noise, water use, traffic, and permanent changes to the rural landscape. 
2. Casper approves use of tax increment financing for downtown hotel project (oilcity.news) — Casper residents will see a new 118-room Hilton Tapestry hotel rise in the Old Yellowstone District after City Council approved tax increment financing for the $26.5 million project. The deal uses future property tax growth in the district, not existing city funds, to reimburse eligible construction and infrastructure costs while shifting financial risk to the developer.
3. Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/2/26) (oilcity.news) — Natrona County Circuit Court in Casper handled a range of cases Wednesday, from drug possession and domestic battery to DUI and protection order violations, with bonds and probation terms set by Judge Cynthia Sweet. Defendants are reminded that many charges will advance to district court, where formal pleas are entered and potential fines, restitution, and probation consequences become clearer.
4. Local officials ink 10-year contract to keep CNFR in Casper (oilcity.news) — Casper city and Natrona County officials have locked in the College National Finals Rodeo for another decade, committing shared sponsorship funding through 2037. Leaders say the June event, which injected over $4 million into Casper's 2026 economy and fills local hotels, also brings invaluable national exposure through ESPN broadcasts and deepens long-term ties with visiting rodeo families.
5. Food Bank of Wyoming calls on communities this Hunger Action Month (wyomingnews.com) — Food Bank of Wyoming is urging residents to step up during September's Hunger Action Month, with local volunteers especially needed at the Casper Distribution Center. Donations will be matched up to $40,000, effectively doubling every dollar's impact on meals statewide. Community members can also join new To-Go Volunteer Projects to help fight hunger across Wyoming.
📸 Around Casper
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Casper
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★ Featured events ★
- Benson Boone →
Ford Wyoming Center, 1 Events Dr, Casper
8:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- SUPPORT FOR WARD DAVIS →
Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
7:00 pm - 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 - The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight →
Ford Wyoming Center, 1 Events Dr, Casper
8:00 pm
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
📣 Casper Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Planning Commission Meeting
Town of Mills 704 4th St, Mills, WY 82604
5:30 pm - 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 - Harland Williams →
Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
7:00 pm - Raynes & David Wimbish →
Rialto Casper, 100 E 2nd St, Casper
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 8
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on September 1, 2026 in Casper, WY 82604 near Near Moose Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor East Side) - I received a phone call from someone saying that they were processed server, from a unknown number and that if I didn't contact the lawyer since they were unable to serve me I could end up as a failure to appear.
I'm disabled, I never leave my house and I have no idea what possible person would be trying to take me to court. They left a name, Nicole Miller,… (Nextdoor McKinley-Beverly)
- Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Casper. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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