Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
Good morning, Casper.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has scheduled a 10-day flushing flow on the North Platte River beginning Thursday, Mar.
5 to improve trout spawning and boost invertebrate production. Anglers should note flows rising to 4,000 cfs between 3 to 7 a.m. — exercise caution on the river.
Legislators' budget draft spares the University of Wyoming from a $40 million cut and limits the Wyoming Business Council to one year of funding while readjusting state allocations for public TV + employee raises.
The Joint Conference Committee met Friday and will reconvene Monday.
WYDOT announced that donors raised $33,784 through the auction of 12 search and rescue license plates, funding volunteer rescue teams across Wyoming.
Plate 307 garnered $5,700 in bids & fee payments will continue to support ongoing rescue operations.
The Wyoming Legislature approved a bill to increase Hathaway Scholarship award amounts for the first time in a decade, offering more financial aid to local students.
On Friday at the Ford Wyoming Center, wrestlers advanced in semifinals of the Wyoming State Wrestling Championships ahead of today’s championship rounds scheduled across eight mats this weekend.
Day 2 of the Wyoming State Wrestling Championships was held at Ford Wyoming Center on Friday, Feb.
26, advancing wrestlers to finals held today+teams earned crucial points as intense matches unfolded across eight mats.
Casper Christian School's Mountaineers made their first Class 1A regional tournament debut last night with a score of 72-21 against Lingle-Ft. Laramie, and they will play H.E.M today at 10:30 a.m. to continue their postseason run.
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.
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.
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.
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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