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Morning Casper! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Casper rising stars made Wyoming’s Forty Under 40 list?
- See how a Casper-area veteran’s new home transforms daily life
- How will UW’s new funding request affect Casper’s family medicine program?
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Breezy with some sun, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Announces Wyoming's 2025 Forty Under 40 (mybighornbasin.com) — Several Casper professionals are among Wyoming’s 2025 Forty Under 40 honorees, highlighting local leaders in fields from missing persons advocacy to pet care and energy consulting. The statewide list, released by the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce, recognizes young innovators strengthening local economies and communities across Wyoming. 
• Wyoming Army Veteran And Paralympian Gets A New House Near Casper (cowboystatedaily.com) — A decorated Army veteran and Paralympian has just received a fully accessible “forever home” near Casper, allowing him to live more independently and stay close to the community his family loves. Built by the nonprofit Homes For Our Troops, the house includes dozens of accessibility upgrades and was formally handed over during a Casper ceremony attended by state leaders and supporters.
• UW Seeks Extra $54 Million On Top Of Its $440 Million State-Funded Budget (cowboystatedaily.com) — State lawmakers are weighing the University of Wyoming’s request for $54 million in extra funding, including money for the Casper Family Medicine Program and new labs tied to Wyoming’s minerals industry. The proposal also covers AI research, paid student internships, trades-teacher training, and athletics, while sparking debate over campus culture and past controversy around Casper-based medical training topics.
📸 Around Casper
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Casper
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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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Other local events
- Casper City Council Meeting
City Hall , 200 N David , Casper
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa
Ford Wyoming Center , 1 Events Dr , Casper
9:00 am - Second Sunday Soiree - Open Jam at Oil City Beer Company
4155 Legion Ln , Casper
3:00 pm - In-Person Free Robotics/Math Workshop for Kids at Casper, WY (7-14)
1100 N Poplar St , Casper
5:30 pm - Procrastinators Unite CHRISTMAS ONE DAY Expo
Eastridge Mall , 601 SE Wyoming Blvd , Casper
11:00 am - PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Casper, WY
Casper Business Center , 123 W 1st St , Casper
9:00 am
Sunday December 14
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Alutiiq, LLC posted a job opening for Janitor in Casper. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.
🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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