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Casper
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper's police K9 teams were honored at the recent USPCA regional certifications; Sergeant Speiser's team earned the Top Dog award for Copper—marking his third win—while Sergeant Shoopman's team received recognition for K9 Zeke, who worked through Lyme disease. The awards celebrate steadfast service in challenging conditions. K2 Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casper author McKenzie Hoag turned personal grief into a children’s adventure novel (Oliver Dunn: One Summer. One Secret. One Wild Adventure) that honors her lost baby. The book is available at Wind City Books, and she will hold a signing on March 14 in downtown Casper. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 3, local DJ Nyke visited Head Start to share his radio story and lead a dance party for preschoolers using popular tunes — the event supports a music-based curriculum that invites community performers. 104.7 KISS FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming’s Energy Authority recommended $11.7M in grants for projects to capture carbon and produce rare earths from Powder River Basin coal. Public comments on the proposals are due by Monday (including plans for a pilot facility near Gillette and a UW study on petroleum extraction). Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Fremont County child died this week from influenza, and the Wyoming Department of Health warned that H3N2 has led to more severe illness — flu shots remain available at local clinics for those meeting vaccination guidelines. Oil City News
- ➤ On Monday morning, a Glenrock couple experienced an unexpected roadside birth at a Casper gas station while headed to the hospital. Their newborn, Oliver (weighing 7 lbs, 6 oz), and his mother are doing well after swift help from emergency services. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Casper Pickleball Sports Complex is hosting pickleball classes for all levels. Classes run on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. for $10 per session (paddles are provided), offering a way to learn the game and get active. 104.7 KISS FM
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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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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.
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Dirty Side Down Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Check local listings for cost — Enjoy live music from Dirty Side Down at a popular venue in Casper.
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City of Casper Youth Basketball Tournament
8 a.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — Registration required — Experience Wyoming’s premier youth basketball tournament with teams from multiple states and guaranteed games.
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