Good Day
Casper
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lander veteran Jim Stewart discovered his long-lost daughter via DNA testing after his son received an unexpected message, and he suffered a heart attack on March 12 amid high winds. He is now slowly recovering while continuing to lead petroglyph tours and teach at the local college. Cowboy State Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Styrrups Soda opened on East Second Street in Casper on March 6 and soon saw cars lining up, prompting the city to add a traffic lane to ease congestion. Owners David and Ari Starcevich say the new shop offers creative soda-based drinks + is part of a growing trend. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Chugwater butcher Alex Springs converted an old school bus into a meat wagon to deliver local beef directly to small towns. After a test run in Wheatland that tripled his sales goal, he will soon add stops in Chugwater and nearby communities. Cowboy State Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casper native Casey Gillum is restoring the Hell’s Half Acre restaurant sign with its original bullet hole and plans to display it on his historic bank property in Ashley, Pennsylvania. He disassembled the 33-foot sign into 6-foot sections for safe transport. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper officials are crafting a new tourism master plan to boost sports and recreation opportunities + they invite residents to share input on what they want to see. Casper Star-Tribune
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Clinic
9 AM – 3 PM — WYO Sports Ranch — $225 — Enhance your shooting skills at this intensive basketball camp tailored for youth players.
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