Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Wyoming have surged, with the average rising over a dollar from a month ago to $3.79 a gallon this week — analysts say tight global oil supplies could push costs higher as spring travel season continues. The Cowboy
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper College has named Michael Burger the 2026 Distinguished Alumni for his career in engineering that improved vehicle safety; he started as a stock boy at Roundup store and later led innovations in computer modeling everywhere. His story shows how local beginnings can lead to worldwide impact. Jack FM
- ➤ Casper engineer Michael Burger has been named the 2026 Casper College Distinguished Alumni for his pioneering work in developing early crash simulation tools, marking a journey that began at a local grocery store. The Cowboy
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boat owners with vessels over 10 ft must obtain an annual AIS decal (costing $5 to $30) and have their boats inspected at state check stations to keep Wyoming lakes free of invasive species. The program is run by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to protect local waterways. K2 Radio
- ➤ Wyoming regulators gained partial authority to manage coal ash permits effective March 30 after receiving EPA approval (joining only four other states) and are now sharing oversight with the federal agency to streamline decisions for utilities while critics urge close monitoring. K2 Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper residents will get extra service in April as the City offers its annual branch pickup starting tomorrow, April 1. Bundled branches (max 5 ft and 50 lb) will be picked up with regular trash and processed into compost or wood chips at the regional facility. K2 Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trace One data shows Wyoming residents were impacted by 414 food recalls from 2021 to 2025, including 179 Class I recalls, while only 3 recalls came from local producers (data from FDA and USDA). Wyoming News Now
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Comedy Night Featuring Todd Royce
7 p.m. — Gruner Brothers Brewing — Ticket prices may apply — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nationally Touring Comic Todd Royce.
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Widder’s Ball 2026
5-10 p.m. — Ramkota Hotel — $50 Stag / $95 Couple — Experience a night of dinner, drinks, and tall tales at the Widder’s Ball in Casper.
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