Good Day
Casper
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casper’s music community mourns Richard Turner (68), the longtime bassoonist for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and adjunct professor at Casper College, who died on April 29. A celebration of his life and Irish jam session is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 5, the Natrona County School District announced that Kelly Walsh High School + Natrona County High School were placed in a brief precautionary lockout after swatting calls, with school operations continuing normally and enhanced law enforcement presence at Park Elementary. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Avenue improvements are planned over a six-block stretch between East 15th and East 21st after Casper City Council approved a contract with Installation and Service Company Inc. The project includes asphalt replacement, new water main pipes, ADA ramps, and other repairs, with completion set for Oct. 30. Oil City News
- ➤ Casper City Council approved a contract Tuesday for major renovations at Marion Kreiner Pool. The project, costing $1,146,307 and funded by a Wyoming Outdoor Recreation grant + local funds, will update the filtration system, boilers and add a new pool slide with work expected to finish by June 24. Oil City News
- ➤ Tuesday, May 5, the Casper City Council approved a new liquor license for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at 325 S. Durbin St, housed in the former Village Inn building. The license permits all alcoholic beverages, though the restaurant plans to serve only beer. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Casper tattoo artist Nelly Brown (a community favorite) who beat cancer before is now facing a Stage 4 diagnosis and is receiving strong local support to help her through this challenging time. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ The Wyoming Department of Health launched an online tool called the Community Naloxone Resource Map that lists 30 sites in 22 counties where free naloxone is available, with details (such as addresses and hours) to help residents and organizations prevent opioid overdoses. Oil City News
- ➤ Walmart has announced the recall of Great Value Chicken Bacon Ranch pizzas due to possible salmonella contamination; Casper residents who purchased these items should check their freezers for affected lot codes and dates + follow the store’s guidance. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 4, American Legion Baseball games produced wins for the Green River Knights and Riverton Raiders. Teams will face matchups today in Rapid City's doubleheader & later this week in Casper, Rock Springs, and other local venues. 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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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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