Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ David Street Station released its summer calendar of events for May through August to guide Casper residents. The calendar lists movie nights, farmers markets, brew fests and a Summer Concert Series by Hilltop Bank that will boost downtown lively evenings. Oil City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Casper Police said they issued a warrant on April 1 for teen Evan Jason Kirkendall (19) for aggravated assault after he stabbed another teen five times on March 21, leaving the victim with damage to both lungs and liver (severe injuries) and claiming self-defense. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Casper man James Earl Severson (50) was charged with felony aggravated assault after he stabbed a man with a knife with a blade between 3 and 4 inches and struck him with a lead pipe during an argument on March 6 in Bar Nunn; the victim is still under treatment while Severson remains in custody after his court appearance on April 7. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Cole Swindell will perform his Happy Hour Sad Tour at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper on October 3. Tickets for the Down Home Crew presale start today at 10 a.m.—prices beginning at $36.50 with applicable fees—and public sales will open on April 11 at 10 a.m. The Cowboy
- ➤ Country music star Cole Swindell will bring his Happy Hour Sad Tour to Ford Wyoming Center on October 3 with supporting acts Priscilla Block and Greylan James. Down Home Crew Presale tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. and public tickets will be available on April 11 at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $36.50+applicable fees. 104.7 KISS FM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming gasoline prices increased 6.4 cents per gallon to $3.15 today, remaining 18.7 cents higher than last month while being 14.2 cents lower than a year ago. Petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy said lower oil prices caused by tariffs and recession worries may push gas prices down soon. K2 Radio
- ➤ GasBuddy reported that average gasoline prices in Wyoming increased by 6.4 cents last week to $3.15 per gallon—making them 18.7 cents higher than one month ago and 14.2 cents lower than a year ago. Petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan said tariffs and dropping oil prices may push gas prices down soon—so motorists can expect lower costs in the coming weeks. 104.7 KISS FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After four birthing centers closed in the past 12 years, many Wyoming women now face long drives for safe deliveries—some even traveling over 100 miles to reach an OB-GYN. Lawmakers will study maternal care today in a Labor, Health and Social Services committee meeting to explore future funding and policy changes. Oil City News
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Wyoming Fire Marshals Conference on Community Risk Reduction
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Ramkota Hotel — Registration required — Participate in workshops on fire safety and community risk reduction with industry experts.
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Annual Cowboy State Spring Expo
11 AM – 6 PM — Eastridge Mall — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local vendors, face painting, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
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The Wyoming Wayfinders
7:30-9 p.m. — The Lyric — Tickets available — Enjoy an intimate indie folk/alt-country show featuring local talent and original music that connects with the spirit of the wild.
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Grey Reef Trout Unlimited Speaker Series
6 p.m. — Frontier Brewing Company and Taproom — Free entry — Engage with local interests in conservation and fishing during this informative speaker series.
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