🌱 Roadways Flood In Recent Storms + Platte River Trail Closure Sunday

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Casper Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Not as warm. High: 71 Low: 51.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 70 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories today in Casper:

1. Multiple areas of Casper reported flooding following heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon. City officials temporarily closed multiple roadways, including Collins Street, due to overwhelmed stormwater systems in the area. A representative for the Casper City Council said in a statement that the city is looking at ways to upgrade the outdated infrastructure to prevent similar flooding in the future. (Casper Star-Tribune)
2. Beginning tomorrow, Jun. 11, the stretch of the Platte River Trail between Mike Lansing Field and the pedestrian bridge behind the North Casper softball fields will be closed for mosquito abatement. The closure is necessary to ensure that Natrona County Weed and Pest officials can effectively spray without impacting citizen health. The trail is expected to reopen at dawn on Monday, Jun. 12. (K2 Radio)
3. A Casper worksite has been recognized by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for 10 years of continuous participation in voluntary protection programs. The Phillips 66 Bulk Petroleum Storage Facility and Terminal was officially recognized for the milestone on Jun. 7. In a statement from OSHA, the site was commended for "combining an incredibly strong work ethic, communication, and passion for the safety and health of employees and contractors." (US Department of Labor)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Casper:

Saturday, June 10

• Casper Pride Drag Show At Backwards Distilling Company [Mills] (8:30 PM)

Sunday, June 11

• Sunday Makebreak: Friendship Bracelets At Michaels, 445 Newport Road (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Casper Humane Society is temporarily sponsoring adoption fees for large-breed dogs 50 pounds and up. Potential adopters looking to help a larger dog find its forever home are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to begin the adoption process. (Casper Humane Society via Facebook)
• Construction has officially begun on the Wyo Sports Ranch in Casper! The 133,000-square-foot athletic complex will include basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor term, a training center, and more and is slated to be complete by 2025. (Wyoming Public Radio via Instagram)
• The Wyoming Arts Council has announced that National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is Aug. 3. Click here to view all guidelines and application instructions. (Wyoming Arts Council via Instagram)

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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.