Good Day
Casper
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casper College will host the Kinser Jazz Festival from Feb. 9–11 with headliner Säje performing at Natrona County High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 7–9 p.m. Jazz ensembles from middle school, high school and college will perform before adjudicators from Nebraska, Colorado State and Northern Colorado. Oil City News
- ➤ Hell’s Half Acre, the alien-like landscape near Casper where Starship Troopers was filmed, will officially reopen in May with a new observation deck and picnic tables — updated interpretive signage will share its million-year story. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Casper offered a busy weekend with Saturday’s art show, laser cutting workshop, reverse raffle + auction, and a craft fair running through today as Stage III Community Theater’s play concluded. Residents enjoyed varied events that celebrated local art, music and creativity across town. Oil City News
- ➤ In celebration of Black History Month, a feature highlights early African-American settlers who shaped Wyoming by showcasing influential figures and landmarks (a rich chapter of local heritage). Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ In 1972, Mike 'Moose' Dabich, a 7-foot pro basketball player from Hudson, was fishing along a local stream when two boys mistook his ugly polyester fur coat for Bigfoot; their claim sparked a series of sightings that still add to Wyoming lore today. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Business Council faces proposals to cut its funding and launched a myth-busting campaign on Friday to address concerns about spending and job creation. CEO Josh Dorrell holds public forums and media interviews to clarify the agency’s role in funding infrastructure projects. Cowboy State Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Jacobson Memorial Nordic Ski Meet took place on Casper Mountain Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, where high school and middle school skiers raced despite low natural snow. Community members and coaches harvested snow (showing extra effort) to honor Don and Susan Jacobson. Oil City News
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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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