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What's up Casper! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Casper’s airport boom could help bring in more airlines
  • Want a one-of-a-kind Broncos helmet while helping Casper kids?
  • Want to become a Master Gardener from right here in Casper?

Also on today's calendar: The Grounder Mid: A grounding, rooting practice great for stress & anxiety - A 45- Minute Practice and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Casperfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Strong winds; rather cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 40.
  • Friday: An afternoon t-shower; windy, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Casper Airport saw its highest number of November flights in over a decade (wyomingpublicmedia.org) — Casper’s airport just logged its busiest November in a decade, with 8,339 departing flights and passenger numbers on track to top 100,000 this year. Airport staff credit growing local awareness and steady service, and say the surge could help attract more airlines and routes to Casper despite recent national travel disruptions.
   

2. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming raffling signed Frank Crum, Bo Nix Broncos helmet (oilcity.news) — A signed Denver Broncos helmet from Wyoming native Frank Crum and quarterback Bo Nix is being raffled at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Reverse Raffle and Auction on Feb. 7, 2026, at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. The fundraiser will feature dinner, auctions, a $5,000 cash prize, and an appearance by three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth, with proceeds supporting youth programs.
   

3. Registration open for UW Extension's online Master Gardener training (wyomingnews.com) — Registration is now open for the University of Wyoming Extension’s 2026 online Master Gardener training, a statewide program highlighted locally by Casper-based contacts and resources. The 16-session Zoom course runs January through May, costs $200, and prepares participants to earn the Master Gardener title through volunteer work coordinated with local extension offices, including in the Casper area.
   

4. Local Lookout: Gifting a dude ranch (wyofile.com) — A statewide roundup highlights that Casper Natrona County International Airport hit a 10-year high for November traffic, with 8,339 flights departing last month. The digest also touches on stories from Jackson Hole, Cheyenne, Mountain View, Laramie, and Cody, giving Casper residents a quick look at notable developments across Wyoming.
   

5. Food Bank of Wyoming saw food distribution rise by 33% as demand surges (oilcity.news) — From its base in Casper, Food Bank of Wyoming reports a 33% jump in food distribution over four years, serving the equivalent of 10.2 million meals in 2025. Despite federal funding cuts, the organization expanded service to every Wyoming county, hired new leadership, and plans to keep prioritizing locally sourced food to fight rising hunger statewide.
   

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  • Looking for somewhere to get my daughter's ears re-pierced.
    Can anyone recommend someone or somewhere? Hoping to take her on 12/24. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor 15th - Pinion)
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    I recently purchased a recliner from market place but the seat is broken down, causing back pain when sitting in it. I'm not super picky, I'd just… (Nextdoor Mckinley)
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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

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