Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ken Woolsey, 61, married Lonna Heath Porter on Feb. 14 at the Glenrock Senior Center, just 10 days after quadruple bypass surgery at Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He said the wedding marked his determination to start fresh despite advice to postpone the plans. K2 Radio
- ➤ Three-year-old Dorothy, a local cancer survivor, now thrives after treatment, and her story helped inspire the Jason’s Friends Foundation, which is hosting its 28th annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends in Casper at (El Mark-O Lanes) on Saturday, Feb. 28. Additional events are scheduled in Gillette and (Cheyenne) on March 7. Oil City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Five Below opened on Sunday, Feb. 15 in Blackmore Marketplace. The discount store offers budget-friendly items for tweens and teens, with most items priced at $5 and select items costing up to $40. The Cowboy
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Ford Wyoming Center. The 2.5-hour show featuring 50 dancers includes a 20-minute intermission—highlighting Tchaikovsky’s score. The Cowboy
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County’s regular gasoline price ticked up by 4 cents to $2.50 per gallon this week as the national average rose, but it remains the lowest in Wyoming with Loaf-N Jug selling fuel at $2.39 per gallon. Oil City News
- ➤ Gas prices across Wyoming are up with regular gasoline now averaging $2.66 per gallon while rates range from $2.29 to $3.29 due to seasonal refinery maintenance. Today, drivers pay 8.3-cent more than last week yet still less than a year ago. 104.7 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Chris Rothfuss proposed a $126 million boost to the school funding bill on Monday to address educators’ concerns over grant stability + the amendments now move to the Appropriations Committee for further review. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Casper College will host Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Swede (Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium). Free chili is served at 1:30 p.m., the women’s game begins at 2 p.m., and the men’s game starts at 4 p.m., uniting alumni, students, and community members. K2 Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Gov. Mark Gordon said the state filed a petition to reverse a panel decision that halted Jonah Energy’s $17.85-billion 3,500-well project over 141,000 acres to protect local jobs and tax revenue; Interior Sec. Doug Burgum suspended the ruling pending review. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Newcastle rancher Ty Checketts testified at a Capitol Hill Senate hearing this week in support of the Grasslands Grazing Act, which would grant National Grasslands permit holders 10-year grazing agreements + due process rights. The legislation now awaits further Senate consideration and aims to bring regulatory certainty to Western ranchers. The Cowboy
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming skier Jaelin Kauf earned her second silver medal in the women's dual moguls final at the 2026 Winter Games, marking her third Olympic podium finish. Jackson Hole native Breezy Johnson won gold in the downhill with a time of 1:36.10 while narrowly beating Germany’s Emma Aicher. K2 Radio
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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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Second Annual Veteran Services Symposium
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Casper College — Free entry — Engage in professional development and networking focused on supporting Wyoming veterans and their families.
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