Good Day
Casper
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old boy mailed a thank you note and two gooey cakes to Carbon County Sheriff Bakken after deputies rescued his stuffed dog from sagebrush near Creston Junction about a year ago. The gesture showed how a kind act can change a family's view of law enforcement. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Natrona County’s tourism drives our local economy as 835,000 visitors in 2024 spent $377.8 million to support nearly 3,000 jobs + fund essential services. Their spending helps keep small businesses open and supports community events + provides revenue for local services. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the Ford Wyoming Center on Wednesday, July 15 — tickets go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. The popular band is known for blending country with bluegrass. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper College named Michael Burger its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner after a career that improved automotive safety using finite element methods. His journey—beginning at a local market and advancing through work at national labs—inspires future students. Oil City News
- ➤ Powder River Prep (a microschool founded by local parents) now serves 10 students with hands-on learning at the old Jefferson Elementary building in Casper. Its future may hinge on a pending state ESA funding decision. Oil City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With rising tomato prices, gardening tips encourage locals to grow tomatoes in small spaces and pots. The advice, including a planting chart (available online), shows how to start planting during Casper’s short growing season. K2 Radio
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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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