Good Day
Casper
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Casper hosted multiple events including a StoryTime Dance Party at the library at 10 a.m., Soul Explorations at Scarlow’s Art and Coffee at 3 p.m., and Geeks Who Drink from 7 to 9 p.m.; state basketball championships began and ART321 held an ARTWALK reception (artist talk at 6:30 p.m.). Oil City News
- ➤ Casper parent Shannon Hayden has launched Beyond Limits Wyoming to help children overcome financial barriers to join extracurricular activities in Natrona County. The nonprofit will begin awarding financial aid this June after a pilot program assisted four families. Oil City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Donells Candies, a family-run institution since 1956, will celebrate its 70th anniversary at the Atrium Plaza with a free Casper Chamber event on Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. — the celebration highlights its enduring local legacy and handcrafted sweets. Oil City News
- ➤ A new soda shop will soon open on 2nd Street — offering dirty soda with a hot pink, cowgirl glam twist to central Casper residents. Casper Star-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Casper Fire Captain Brian Dixon is battling stage 3 lymphoma and his department launched a fundraiser to help cover treatment costs; 100% of donations and a 3.43 percent pledge will support his family. Colleagues and supporters have united behind him. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Casper Spuds are recruiting a performer to play Spudly for the 2026 baseball season. The role will include entertaining fans at home games at Mike Lansing Field + community events, with perks such as free admission and hot dogs. Jack FM
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you can't see yourself working with someone for life, don't work with them for a day.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Casper
Welcome to the Good Day Casper, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Casper, Wyoming community. If you like the Good Day Casper, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Casper.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Casper and across Wyoming. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Casper
A free Casper community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaycasper.com/sitemap