Good morning, Casper.

Special Olympics Wyoming is seeking volunteers for its annual Jackalope Jump on Saturday, Feb.

7 at Casper Family Aquatic Center (1801 E. 4th St) with registration starting at 5:30 p.m. and the event beginning at 6 p.m. Walk-ups are welcome.

The Casper Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 Board of Directors with new members Dylan Herr, Miranda Berdahl and Tammi Chappell, and returning Nikki Strickland, effective (Jan.

1). The board will steer business growth, workforce development and community improvements.

Casper-based Trinkle Brass Works received an NEA grant to support a multi-city tour with its nine-member Portable Masterpieces.

The concerts will be held June 23-27 at venues including Worland (Washakie Museum), Dubois (The Headwaters), Lander (Covenant Presbyterian Church), Sheridan (St. Peters Episcopal Church) and Casper (Casper College).

Kelly Walsh High School students Arjit Bhavsar and Ben Hutchinson earned second and third place in the statewide Congressional App Challenge by designing apps for teen mental health and graph plotting in Casper.

Their teacher, Becky Byer (who supports innovative student coding), said the competition showcased their growing technical skills.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released a documentary titled Carrying Capacity: The Hunt for Resilience to examine how wildlife managers, scientists & hunters work to balance bighorn sheep populations amid disease risks and hunting controls.

It premiered online Jan. 19 and will host panel discussions later this spring.

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust announced five new board members with backgrounds in ranching, conservation, law and finance to guide stewardship of working lands — Board Chair Marissa Taylor said the appointments will strengthen partnerships and support local ranching families.

Casper sports fans can look forward to the Toughest Monster Truck Tour at Ford Wyoming Center on Saturday, February 14th with a Pit Party from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and a special seating section offering discounted tickets + exclusive experiences using code NYKE.

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.

Kinser Jazz Festival

8 AM – 4 AM — Casper College — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating jazz festival featuring top adjudicators and Grammy-winning artists.

Yappy Hour Fundraiser

8 p.m. — Yesness Pond — Supporting the Casper Humane Society — Enjoy a fun evening benefiting furry friends and their caretakers.

Valuation Concepts Seminar

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Ramkota Hotel — $250 or $225 for AI members — Explore the varied meanings of valuation terms with real-world examples and case studies.