Good Day
Casper
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 2, Kids’ Art A La Carte at the Ford Wyoming Center will offer a raffle for a 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and help fund the Child Development Center of Natrona County’s services for local children. Tickets cost 25 dollars each + 100 dollars for five. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper native Rep. Steve Harshman announced his candidacy for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday. He plans to support local schools and teachers by drawing from 40 years of teaching and coaching experience. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane reductions begin on I-25 on April 24 as WYDOT launches a $42.9 million project to replace bridges and improve on/off ramps from Walsh Drive through Center Street. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes as construction continues through 2028. 104.7 KISS FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming high school track week continues with 16 competitions scheduled from Monday through Saturday in the Cowboy State. Some meets have been rescheduled or canceled for today—like Casper’s Natrona County Invitational—while athletes gear up for diverse races and field events. K2 Radio
- ➤ Due to weather, several Week 5 high school softball games are postponed, including contests scheduled today; rescheduled matchups will be set later. Rivalries between schools like Cheyenne Central and Cheyenne East continue as revised times are confirmed (with local sites remaining key venues). K2 Radio
- ➤ After excelling as a top high school swimmer at Kelly Walsh, Kiersten Lamb signed her national letter of intent today to join the breaststroke team at William Peace University in North Carolina and will make an immediate impact for the Pacers. 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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