Good Day
Casper
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper guide Dustin White was named Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year after earning worldwide recognition for his commitment to clients and the outdoors (he has one of the highest return rates at Ugly Bug Fly Shop), celebrating Wyoming's unique angling culture. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ The Casper Downtown Development Authority board approved $35,000 in DDA Boost awards today to fund six event sponsorships like First Thursdays ArtWalk & 5150 Festival and to support a façade improvement grant for downtown property projects. Wyoming News Now
- ➤ On April 15, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming held a Staff Appreciation luncheon at Tate Pumphouse where 60 to 65 staff and board members received BGCA National Service Awards and staff awards including the Wilma English Award given to Maurica Himes. The event celebrated dedication to youth and community service. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The historic Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum is undergoing a $2 million restoration that updates a WWII-era serviceman's club east of the airport and preserves original murals, and it will reopen May 16 with a grand opening celebration starting at 2 p.m. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 American Dream Essay Contest with 814 student participants from 24 high schools awarded ($53,350) in prizes yesterday, with Denver Broncos' Frank Crum urging winners to work hard toward their dreams while educators plan to bring the contest to more schools next year. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife officials said a grizzly bear aged 6 relocated from Montana was seen with her cubs at Mammoth Hot Springs, supporting genetic diversity efforts in the region+ officials tracked her during a radio-telemetry flight. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming officials and community leaders are debating nuclear energy projects and waste storage plans as developers (TerraPower) propose expanding operations; a recent local forum stressed the need to address public concerns before moving forward. Oil City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Casper Spuds unveiled a packed summer season, featuring themed nights, weekly game specials and family events that start with a home opener May 28-29. Upcoming events include a YMCA co-hosted MLB Pitch, Hit, Run competition, movie nights and Brewfest to benefit Stuff the Van. K2 Radio
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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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