Good Day
Casper
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place Saturday, May 9th, with donation bags left at mailboxes for residents to fill with food for local pantries. Letter carrier and coordinator Gregory Schmidt challenged Casper to beat last year's 22,873 lbs in donations used to support local pantries. Wyoming News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Developers of Prometheus Hyperscale plan a liquid-cooled data center (10 miles east of Casper) to be built by 2028. The project aims to boost high-tech computing while creating technical jobs amid streamlined regulatory processes. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casper’s open container season is underway, letting people carry alcohol in the designated downtown area from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday until Sept. 30. Visitors must pick up a free wristband at select businesses as ArtWalk begins on May 7. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local PreK—6 teachers can sign up for Pizza Hut’s Book It! program that rewards reading with free personal pan pizzas. Teachers can register in May for a summer reading campaign running from June 1 to August 31. K2 Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County and Mills spent hundreds of thousands to boost local services for a solar project that is now delayed until March 2029, leaving funds uncertain. Local leaders urge developers to post a bond & secure timely reimbursements before construction begins. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Hospital of Converse County is moving ahead with a 24-hour emergency department at Summit Medical Center on the east side despite financing setbacks; the expansion, costing $4 to $10 million and expecting 60 to 70 new hires, will begin with commercial loans (pending a $29.2 million building purchase) this summer. Oil City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Although Wyoming waters may be low due to less snowmelt, Casper anglers & boaters continue enjoying local waterways. Officials advise residents to secure the 2026 AIS decal, valid fishing license and proper safety gear before launching. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center announced that ticket sales for the College National Finals Rodeo are open for the event running June 14 to 20. The week-long rodeo will feature competitions such as saddle bronc riding & tradeshow vendors with tickets available online, in person, or by phone. Oil City News
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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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