Good Day
Casper
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The NIC will host the annual Empty Bowls Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its museum where a $50 ticket includes soup + bread from local restaurants and a handcrafted ceramic bowl, with proceeds benefiting the Food Bank of Wyoming. Jack FM
- ➤ The Casper Chamber of Commerce held its annual super-powered Christmas parade in downtown Casper on December 6, drawing families who enjoyed creative floats and vibrant community performances (including appearances by local heroes and Santa’s sleigh). Jack FM
- ➤ The NIC will host the annual Empty Bowls Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Nicolaysen Art Museum. For $50, guests receive soup, bread, and a handmade bowl while proceeds aid the Food Bank of Wyoming (additional bowls available after 12:00 PM). The Cowboy
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, Wyoming authorities seized 5,000 fentanyl pills—a number far lower than in nearby states—raising questions about whether limited resources are affecting drug detection in rural areas. The Cowboy
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yelawolf, Prof + Mexican OT will perform a hip-hop concert at the Ford Wyoming Center on Monday, Apr. 6 as tickets go on sale Friday at the box office and online. K2 Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Senator Barrasso highlighted benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in a recent Senate speech, saying a $2,200 permanent Child Tax Credit, Dependent Care Spending Accounts up to $7,500, and a new investment account for children born 2025–2028 should lower costs for families, farmers, and small businesses. The Cowboy
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last fall, 11-year-old Touren Pope discovered a nearly complete fossilized turtle shell on BLM lands near Rock Springs and reported it so paleontologists from Casper College could safely excavate and transport it to Tate Geological Museum. The fossil, named Little Timmy, dates back nearly 48 million years. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders are considering updating the local ordinance to let residents keep quail and other small birds alongside chickens after a court case over a dog attack prompted officials to review the rules. The changes will be discussed at an upcoming public hearing. K2 Radio
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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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Kinser Jazz Festival
8 AM – 4 AM — Casper College — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating jazz festival featuring top adjudicators and Grammy-winning artists.
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