🌱 College National Rodeo Finals In Casper + Boston Pizza Opening 2024

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Casper and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 73 Low: 48.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 81 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Casper today:

1. The College National Finals Rodeo is coming to Casper! Competitors from the University of Wyoming, as well as from the College of Southern Idaho will compete next week. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the nation will arrive in Casper beginning Sunday, Jun. 11 until the event ends on Jun. 17. Steer wrestling, bronc riding, and bare bronc riding are among the many tested skills. (University of Wyoming)
2. Boston Pizza Takes a new sports bar and restaurant set to open up in Casper in early 2024. The restaurant has partnered with Galaxy Management to make the Casper installation the first in Wyoming. It is expected to become a very comfortable watering hole popular with the locals. (RestaurantNews.com)
3. During a recent Casper City Council meeting, the council approved vehicle purchases worth $519,985 to upgrade the city fleet. Most of the successful bids came from local businesses in Casper, with one bid from Sheridan. The purchases include a new skid steer loader, pickup trucks, a water truck, a sub-compact tractor, and a haul truck, which will be funded through one-cent sales tax funds and a grant. (Oil City News)

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Today and tomorrow in Casper:

Thursday, June 8:

• Board Infrastructure Planning Committee Meeting At NCSD Central Services (10:00 AM)

Friday, June 9:

• CAP, Cabernet & Calcutta - Comedy Night At Rib & Chop House (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The StoryTime Dance Party will take place at the Natrona County Public Library on Jun. 8. The event will repeat every Thursday throughout the summer in the Crawford Room and is open to those three years or older. (Natrona County Public Library)
• Captain Mark Graff of Casper Fire-EMS has been promoted to the position of Battalion Chief. With 24 years of experience, Graff holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science and various qualifications, including EMT Intermediate. He will now serve as the Battalion Chief of the Community Risk Reduction Division, and Fire Chief Black commended Graff's extensive experience, problem-solving abilities and expressed confidence in his new role. (City of Casper Fire-EMS Department via Facebook)
• The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is warning the public about food safety and storage. They believe it starts at the grocery store when placing items in your cart. Review their suggestions at the link. (Casper-Natrona County Health Department via Facebook)

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— 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.