Good Day
Casper
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A community group will host An Evening of Honor fundraising banquet Saturday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Hangar in Bar Nunn, featuring dinner, raffles & live and silent auctions to support Mills's Service & Sacrifice Park upgrades. Oil City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After Venezuela’s military raid and Maduro’s capture, U.S. plans to invest in Venezuelan oil may cut prices that Wyoming producers rely on. Local operators say small companies are not interested in international drilling + warn that a global oversupply is already lowering domestic crude prices. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County School District offers its School Choice program for families enrolling new kindergarteners or switching grades. Registration is open until Friday, Jan. 16 (refer to the Family Guide for details). 104.7 KISS FM
- ➤ Casper single moms are invited to an info meeting on Monday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Climb Wyoming’s office (951 N. Poplar St., Suite 100) for free career training in commercial driving, healthcare and office administration with job placement support. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife must deliver a detailed report on gray wolf management by mid-January under federal review — Wyoming officials note that their wolf population remains stable amid careful state management and are monitoring any policy shift that might impact local conservation efforts. K2 Radio
- ➤ The annual Mule Deer Foundation banquet will be held on January 31 at The Hangar in Bar Nunn to raise funds for mule deer conservation — tickets are available in various packages to support wildlife habitat restoration and access. Jack FM
- ➤ A new climate report found Casper recorded 47.1°F in 2025, marking its 10th warmest year on record with temperatures 1.6°F above average, while precipitation reached 12.05 inches with the wettest months in September & October. Wyoming News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mark Gordon announced today the launch of the Frontier Stable Token, the first fiat-backed token issued by a public entity, which is now available on Kraken and supports blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, among others). The digital asset is designed for both individual and institutional use to enhance state transactions and help fund schools. Wyoming News Now
- ➤ Casper businessman Reid Rasner announced his candidacy for Wyoming’s House seat, pledging to invest $1 million in his campaign. He said his run will focus on energy development + border security and limited government as part of his America First agenda. 104.7 KISS FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Daniela Abrams joins Banner Wyoming Medical Center to expand advanced brain and spine care to Casper residents — she is set to mentor students and support local health efforts. The Cowboy
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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.
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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.
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Emo Night Karaoke
6-10 p.m. — Oil City Beer Company — $10 presale, $15 day of show — Sing your favorite emo and pop punk classics with a live band backing you up.
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