Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A ceremony on Saturday, Apr. 24 marked the addition of 3 miles to Casper’s Rail Trail near Edness K. Wilkins State Park, bringing the total to 9 miles. Officials say future plans include building a bridge or tunnel to connect the trail to EKW Park across U.S. 20. Oil City News
- ➤ United Way of Natrona County announced that Annie Sorenson—a community-focused leader with over ten-year experience—takes over from Nikki Strickland. She aims to build stronger partnerships and expand support in health, education, and financial stability for families across the county. Jack FM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State economists reported a slowdown as nonfarm payroll jobs fell by 900 and statewide unemployment increased to 3.6% from 3.2% in January. In Casper, sales tax collections rose nearly 6% while home values ticked up to $308,900 despite Natrona County losing 800 jobs and its unemployment reaching 4.5%. Oil City News
- ➤ National gas prices rose above $4 while Natrona County pump prices dropped to $3.57, marking the lowest fuel rate in months. Casper drivers can find the best rate of $3.45 at local stations like Ridley’s Family Market as market tensions drive changes nationwide. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $583,315 contract with Universal Health Systems and Wyoming Behavioral Institute to provide targeted mental health and academic services at University Park School, including group therapy, individual counseling, and transition support for homebound students. Oil City News
- ➤ Natrona County School District 1’s board approved three contracts on Monday for facility updates – a playground project at Journey Elementary, an HVAC design upgrade for Oregon Trail Elementary, and the purchase of a compact aerial lift from Osprey Industries. The contracts were funded through approved maintenance and capital budgets. Oil City News
- ➤ The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $55,000 contract with the Child Development Center at its Monday meeting to screen preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in Casper. The contract meets the Child Find obligation by identifying potential disabilities before school enrollment. Oil City News
- ➤ The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved a $35,000 contract on Monday to bring the 'Get Your Teach On' program to Manor Heights and Summit Elementary Schools in Casper. Training for 95 staff will focus on Tier I instruction, student engagement & classroom management. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mary and Adam Miles use trail cameras on their ranch in northwestern Wyoming to capture local wildlife, and footage shows bears, wolves, and elk roaming freely + the cameras reveal a thriving ecosystem. K2 Radio
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