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In today's newsletter:
- How a wrong-way CY Avenue crash led to serious felony charges
- How did your favorite Casper restaurant score on its latest inspection?
- Which Natrona County couples filed for divorce this month?
Also on today's calendar: Trade in / Sell Your used camera gear.
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
- Tuesday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 58, low: 41.
- Wednesday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 53 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Casper Woman Charged In Fatal Wrong Way Crash That Killed Mother Of Two (cowboystatedaily.com) — A Casper woman has been charged in a wrong-way crash on CY Avenue that killed a Casper mother of two and seriously injured her father. Police say the driver’s blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit, and detailed witness accounts and medical updates underscore how deeply this incident is affecting the Casper community. The case is moving forward in Casper Circuit Court with significant potential prison time. 
2. Natrona County health and food inspections (12/5/25–12/11/25) (oilcity.news) — Casper-area residents can now see how local restaurants, schools, bars, hotels, and daycares fared in Natrona County health inspections from Dec. 5–11. The report lists each facility, number of violations, whether reinspection is needed, and key issues like sanitation, food temperatures, and handwashing so you can make more informed choices around town.
3. Natrona County divorce filings (12/1/25–12/8/25) (oilcity.news) — Casper residents can see a current snapshot of Natrona County family court activity, with a list of divorce filings reported by the Natrona County District Court for December 1–8. The log isn’t comprehensive, but it offers a transparent look at recent local filings while excluding sealed and confidential cases.
4. Three Cheyenne students complete UW Leadership Academy (wyomingnews.com) — Casper was one of five Wyoming communities that hosted sessions for the University of Wyoming Leadership Academy, giving students direct exposure to the city’s economic landscape. The statewide program brought 19 undergraduates, including three from Cheyenne, through tours, industry meetings, and final presentations focused on real-world challenges in education, tourism, outdoor recreation, manufacturing, and energy.
5. Late-Season Cow Elk Hunts Fill Freezers But Test Hunters' Grit In Wyoming (cowboystatedaily.com) — Several Casper hunters share how late-season cow elk tags help keep their freezers full while demanding long, cold days in the field. They describe navigating Wyoming’s complex tag system, using local hunter access programs, and trading Black Friday shopping for successful elk hunts. Their stories highlight how holiday-season hunting has become a practical tradition for many Casper families.
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Sell your camera gear at Wyoming Camera Outfitters - Casper, WY
Wyoming Camera Outfitters, 128 W 2nd St, Casper
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
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Casper City Council Meeting
City Hall , 200 N David , Casper
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Trade in / Sell Your used camera gear
Wyoming Camera Outfitters , 128 W 2nd St , Casper
9:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturdays - All Day Happy Hour at The Drinkery
Urban Bottle Wine and Spirits , 410 S Ash St , Casper
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Casper, WY
Casper Business Center , 123 W 1st St , Casper
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College Football Saturday / All Day Happy Hour at The Drinkery
Urban Bottle Wine and Spirits , 410 S Ash St , Casper
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found female hound.
She is safe and well cared for. If you know who she belongs to let me know. 208-827-6174 (Nextdoor Bessemer Bend) - If anyone ever has any plants that are on the verge of death, I will take them for you and make them better and then give them back to you.
I just really enjoy watching them come back to life so if anybody would like some plant,ICU just let me know. You will have to pay for the soil, and… (Nextdoor Garfield)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Casper. Apply here.
- Natrona County Schools posted a job opening for Manor Heights Classroom K-5 Art Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year Only in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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