Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 4, Casper offered several events including a Queer Alliance meeting at Casper College, a Hatha Yoga session at Theraexpressions Meditations, a Travel & Tourism luncheon at CitiWerks, and live shows with a Garth Brooks tribute and a performance of ‘A Few Good Men’ at Stage III. Oil City News
- ➤ Salt Creek Emergency Services in Midwest is hosting a Mother's Day brunch on Sunday, May 10 where moms dine free, dads pay $10, and kids ages 5-9 pay $5 while proceeds support volunteer-run emergency services (covering repair and equipment upgrades). K2 Radio
- ➤ A Casper family is watching house finches hatch and raise chicks in a Christmas wreath that keeps their front door unused, so the Petrinos now reroute visitors through the garage while monitoring the nest with a Ring camera. Cowboy State Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism was the main economic engine in Natrona County in 2025 despite a small dip in visitor spending. Visit Casper CEO Annette Pitts said that steady diverse events, including championships & the Casper Marathon, continue to attract visitors, and she noted early 2026 numbers show signs of growth amid challenges. Oil City News
- ➤ Gas prices in Natrona County have jumped nearly 60 cents in the past week to $4.16 per gallon, a rise attributed to refinery outages and global tensions, with Casper drivers still able to find lower prices at select locations like Sam’s Club (GasBuddy data reports). Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County School District released its conceptual budget plan that outlines funding priorities and cost allocations for the upcoming school year. The plan provides key takeaways on resource management as it advances toward final review. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ Four candidates are in the running to become the new dean at the University of Wyoming Casper campus — a decision is expected soon. Casper Star-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper Area Transit's Beech Street transfer station will move to the east side of Durbin Street between Rails to Trails and 2nd Street on Tuesday, May 19 to allow for the Wyoming Reads celebration (service hours remain unchanged) before reopening the next day. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May is Mental Health Awareness Month — Wyoming Behavioral Institute reminds neighbors that nearly one in five adults faces mental health challenges and stresses the need for accessible support services including telehealth. 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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Ghalia Volt Opening for Tab Benoit
7-10 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Cost TBD — Experience the powerful performance of Ghalia Volt in a captivating roots music opening act.
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Logan Ryan Band Live
7-11 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Reserved tables available — Experience the high-energy Texas Red Dirt Country sounds of Logan Ryan Band.
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