🌱 Flash Floods Strand Drivers + Two Students Place In Writing Contest

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Casper Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 75 Low: 49.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and windy. High: 81 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories in Casper today:

1. Flash flooding occurred throughout Casper on Thursday as portions of the region experienced up to three inches of rain. Meteorologists say the flooding was localized to the area that drains Casper Mountain, but several motorists were still left stranded Thursday. The weather pattern is expected to result in a shorter summer than usual for Wyoming, with rain totals in some parts of the state already reaching two to four inches above average for this time of year. (Cowboy State Daily)
2. Two students from Casper have placed in the Wyoming Center for the Book's Letters About Literature contest. Abigail Fleming claimed second place in the fourth-sixth grade division, and Tamara Cochran took second place in the 9-12 grade division. Visit the link to view the complete list of winners, or click here to read Fleming's and Cochran's winning submissions. (Oil City News)
3. Mike Rowe, host of the television series Dirty Jobs, will visit the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper on Oct. 26. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will include a moderated panel Q&A and audience questions. Tickets will go on sale next Friday, Jun. 23, at 10:00 a.m. (Oil City News)

Today and tomorrow in Casper:

Saturday, June 17

• NIC Fest At Nicolaysen Art Museum (10:00 AM)
• College National Finals Rodeo NIRA Style Show At Ford Wyoming Center (11:30 AM)

Sunday, June 18

• Monster Trucks Most Wanted At Casper Speedway (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has released draw results for antelope, deer, and resident elk. Licenses will be mailed around the end of July, and residents can apply for a leftover license between Jun. 19-23. (Wyoming Game & Fish Department via Instagram)
• Looking for a furry, four-legged friend to add to your family? Meet Mork, a two-and-a-half-year-old Pit Bull Terrier still waiting to be adopted from the Casper Humane Society. To schedule a visit with Mork, call 265-5439. (Casper Humane Society via Facebook)
• Do you have photos or videos of the recent flash floods that occurred in Casper? The US National Weather Service of Riverton Wyoming wants to see them. Visit the link to view submission details and share your footage. (US National Weather Service Riverton Wyoming via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.