🌱 4th Of July Race At Casper Speedway + Former Inmate Pleads Guilty

Good morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Casper Patch newsletter.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a t-storm. High: 63 Low: 46.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories today in Casper:

1. The Casper Speedway is once again ready for action following a challenging race season impacted by inclement weather and track lighting issues. A much-anticipated 4th of July race is set to start at 7 p.m., following the opening of gates at 4 p.m., featuring a line-up of cars from various categories, including IMCA Sport Compacts, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Dwarf cars, amongst others. Spectators can expect an exciting evening, complemented by a spectacular firework display from the Ford Wyoming Center's "Fireworks Festival 2023," all for a general admission fee of $15. (K2 Radio)
2. Jonathan Castillo, a former Casper halfway house inmate, admitted to a fentanyl-related offense in federal court where he was accused of mailing the drug hidden in a teddy bear to a dealer in Cody. His guilty plea to one count of distribution of over 40 grams of fentanyl resulted in an agreement to dismiss an identical count at his sentencing set for Sep. 15. The consequences of his conviction could range from five to forty years in prison, fines up to $5 million, and a term of incarceration that will be decided upon during his sentencing. (K2 Radio)
3. A team of four skateboarders, Andy Andras, Paul Kent, Miles Kipper, and Rick Stubblefield, visited Casper during their 3,000-mile relay, named The Push, aiming to set a record for the fastest skateboarding relay across the U.S. The relay, which began in Williamsburg, Virginia and ends in Newport, Oregon, seeks to raise awareness for invisible disabilities. You can follow the team's progress and learn more about the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) at push4ida.org or their Instagram handle @thepushskaterelay. (Oil City News)

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Today and tomorrow in Casper:

Tuesday, July 4

• Fireworks Festival At Ford Wyoming Center (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Chad Lore At David Street Station (5:00 PM)
• Casper City Council Meeting At The Lyric (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters! These gorgeous Casper properties have just hit the market, including 6042 River Park Drive and 3860 E 19th Street. Visit the link for property specs and list prices. (Casper Patch)
• As a heads up, Casper Transit operations will temporarily deviate from its normal schedule on Tuesday, Jul. 11, during the 2023 Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Parade. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., the Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow LINK buses will make all scheduled stops but will head to 5th and Beech on their return to the Transfer Station at 8:30 a.m., traffic permitting. (K2 Radio)
• Planning to attend tomorrow's City Council meeting? Check out the agenda here and submit your comments to CouncilComments@casperwy.gov. (City of Casper Wyoming)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon. Have a happy Fourth of July!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.