Good Day
Casper
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper Police Department officials detailed plans to expand education on e-bike safety and car burglary prevention following recent safety meetings, and they will focus on increased patrols and school outreach during the follow-up meeting held today at Ford Wyoming Center from 6 to 7 p.m. (Residents will have the chance to join the discussion in person). Oil City News
- ➤ Downtown Casper transformed from vacant warehouses and aging buildings to a vibrant core through strategic planning and community investment that began in the early 2000s (led by figures like Community Development Director Liz Becher). This effort continues to shape a renewed downtown area. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife biologists say a mild, dry winter helped mule deer avoid crusted snow but warn that continued drought may reduce vital forage and lower herd numbers (rainfall and open migration corridors could ease the strain) for big game in Wyoming. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mark Gordon signed Executive Order 2026-02 (launching SUN Bucks) to fund a summer meal program for low-income kids statewide. The one-time funding effort comes as rising grocery prices challenge families and will bridge the food gap until school resumes. Oil City News
- ➤ The Casper Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat and rezoning request for Shepherd of the Hills columbarium at 4600 S. Poplar St., clearing the path for its inclusion in a new city columbarium park. City staff will complete paperwork and plan a study within two years. Oil City News
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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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Tusk - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac through the talented tribute band Tusk.
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