Good morning, Casper.

Casper welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Hyrem Phoenix Selwyn-Chivers was born at 1:20 a.m. on Jan.

1; parents Diamond Selwyn and Brenden James Chivers say the newborn brings hope + new beginnings for the community.

On Jan. 1 (1:20 a.m.), Casper welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center confirmed the birth.

Parents Diamond Selwyn and Brenden James Chivers welcomed their son, Hyrem Phoenix Selwyn-Chivers, who weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19 inches at birth.

Casper welcomed its first baby of 2026 on Jan.

1 at 1:20 a.m. at Banner Health when Hyrem Phoenix Selwyn-Chivers was born weighing 6 lbs, 2 oz and measuring 19 inches. Parents Diamond Selwyn and Brenden James Chivers celebrated a hopeful start for the community.

At 1:20 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Casper welcomed its first New Year baby, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches.

Parents Diamond Selwyn and Brenden James Chivers embraced their newborn, Hyrem Phoenix Selwyn-Chivers, as a symbol of fresh beginnings for local families.

Casper Recreation Center will close its gym for divider installation from Monday, Jan.

5 through Sunday, Jan. 11 while keeping the fitness area and locker rooms open & scheduled sports leagues will not be affected.

Banner Health has mandated masking for patients, visitors, and staff at its Casper facilities due to a significant flu spike, and the policy remains in effect until further notice.

The measure aims to protect vulnerable groups (including seniors and children) amid rising flu cases nationwide.

Banner Health in Casper has introduced mandatory masking at its facilities to protect patients, visitors, and staff as flu cases rise sharply.

The policy aims to shield vulnerable groups (seniors, children, and the immunocompromised) and will remain until further notice.

Banner Health in Casper has begun mandatory masking at its facilities — the policy applies to patients, visitors and staff — as flu cases continue to rise; officials urge vulnerable groups to take precautions including vaccination and handwashing.

Banner Health has made masks mandatory at Casper facilities due to a sharp rise in flu cases from the H3N2 strain, and the policy is in effect until further notice to protect vulnerable groups (older adults and young children).

Banner Health (Wyoming Medical Center) welcomed its first baby of 2026 on January 1 at 1:20 a.m. Hyrem Phoenix Selwyn-Chivers weighed 6lbs 2oz at birth.

Casper residents now have a new dental care option as dentist David Thielen opens Aspen Dental at 5081 E.

2nd St. The office offers routine checkups, emergency care, dentures and implants during weekday and Saturday hours.

Wyoming was awarded $205M in federal funds for the Rural Health Transformation Project to improve rural healthcare in 2026.

The state will revise its budget + hire staff and draft contracts as the Joint Appropriations Committee reviews proposals + plans changes.

Bubbles, Baubles and Beans Annual Benefit

5 p.m. — INDUSTRIAL BUILDING — Benefiting Natrona County Meals on Wheels — Enjoy family-friendly activities and culinary delights for a great cause.

Mule Deer Foundation Banquet

5-10 p.m. — The Hangar Bar & Grill — Early Bird Special available — Celebrate mule deer conservation with raffles, silent and live auctions, and more.