Good Day
Casper
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s Reverse Raffle and Auction at Ford Wyoming Center on Feb. 7, raising 13% of the $5.35 million operating budget for youth programs, renovations, and a new greenhouse, while NFL Hall of Famer Mark Schlereth shared lessons from his past. Oil City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Floral Rhino, a designer boutique in downtown Casper, will close after 15 years as its Facebook announcement confirms a closing sale running until March 15 (final day). Oil City News
- ➤ Casper businesses that depend on winter weather are struggling as this unusually warm season delivers only 10.8 inches of snow + reduced winter activity is forcing ski resorts and ice rinks to cope with lower visitors and rising costs for manmade snow. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dynamo, the well-known T. Rex specimen with healed bite marks and a complete skull discovered near the Cheyenne River, draws visitors to Wyoming’s dinosaur museums — including the Tate Geological Museum on the Casper College campus. K2 Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Economic Analysis Division released Wyoming Insight's January report showing national natural gas prices surged to $7.65 per MMBtu—about $3.40 higher than December—while local prices rose modestly, so residents heating with natural gas may have faced higher bills last month. Jack FM
- ➤ Wyoming Insight's January report shows national natural gas prices soared to $7.65 (up $3.40 from December) while Wyoming’s Opal Hub prices rose slightly to $3.53, which may raise local heating bills. West Texas Intermediate oil averaged $60.04 amid steady rig activity. K2 Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Casper’s Donor Alliance will host National Donor Day Sip N Save tomorrow at Copper Cup Coffee Company from 7 to 9 a.m., where the first 50 registered donors receive $5 off coffee plus special goodies. Local couple Jason and Misty Wynia will share their heart transplant story. The Cowboy
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Casper gas station HX Station now serves a prime rib croissant with egg and cheese that has surprised locals with its quality + the station, open since November 2025, continues to update its menu with tasty breakfast options. Jack FM
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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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Jeff Allen Live
7-10 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of humor as Jeff Allen reflects on aging in his unique comedic style.
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