Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olympic wrestling champion Rulon Gardner spoke at the Kiwanis Youth Empowerment Night on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Best Western Downtown, urging local youth to stay resilient as the club raises roughly $2,400 for Key Club travel to the district conference in Estes Park. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Amir K will perform two shows at The Rialto Theater in Casper on Saturday, Jan. 31. The early show opens at 5:00 p.m. with a 6:00 start and the late show (opens at 8:15 p.m.) begins at 9:00 p.m.; tickets cost $26 to $50. Jack FM
- ➤ Shelly McCleary Trumbull will present her talk at the Fort Caspar Museum on Saturday, Jan. 31, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Residents can enjoy an optional buffet lunch + lecture that explores the Brooks-McCleary family's ranching legacy. 104.7 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper College announced its first Community Learning Series — 'Exploring Today's Issues, Shaping Wyoming's Tomorrow' — taking place Monday, Jan. 26 at the Robert and Ruth Dove Conference Center on campus. The event, 'Your Tax Dollars at Work,' will feature Annette Pitts, Lopez, and Jordan discussing lodging and sales taxes. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County commissioners will appeal a court ruling that allows Prism Logistics to mine gravel on Casper Mountain, citing strong public opposition and environmental concerns. The county will file the appeal with the Wyoming Supreme Court as early as February + commissioners believe recent case law supports their stance. Jack FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Casper Spuds have announced their 2026 baseball schedule, starting on May 22 with a road game against Oahe Zap and running through July 27 playoffs. Tickets are available soon and sponsorship and host family opportunities (including for female interns) are open. Jack FM
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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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Yappy Hour Fundraiser
8 p.m. — Yesness Pond — Supporting the Casper Humane Society — Enjoy a fun evening benefiting furry friends and their caretakers.
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