Good Day
Casper
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper will host the 5th Annual Brew Fest on Saturday, June 21st at David Street Station from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 on the day for unlimited beer tastings, live music, food trucks, and yard games. The event is sponsored by Ramshorn Construction and WyoMade and supports free community activities. K2 Radio
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming has opened nominations for its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame to honor alumni who have shown outstanding achievements and commitment to the club’s values. Nominations must be submitted by July 1 and selected honorees will be inducted at a ceremony on Sept. 17 — key dates for recognizing lifelong contributions. Oil City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 28th around midnight, Casper police responded to a 911 call from 37-year-old Jody Renee Cobia who reported a burglary but instead opened her door pointing a firearm—prompting officers to fire—and no burglar was found, with officials saying she appeared to have staged the call before being pronounced dead at Wyoming Medical Center. Oil City News
- ➤ Just after midnight on April 28, Casper PD responded to a reported burglary at a residence on South McKinley Street and found 37-year-old Jody Cobia, who appeared to call in the report herself—she pointed a firearm at officers and was fatally shot. 104.7 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six Wyoming students have been named winners of the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program. Additional winners will be announced in June and July — the awards will recognize further academic achievement. Casper Star-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners approved bills totaling $3 million and an $82K bid for a 3046R tractor from Evansville’s Stotz Equipment—after removing three items from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Additional approvals included ratifying a request by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department for extra construction material testing services and permits for local projects. Oil City News
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Casper Wyoming Ink Masters Tattoo Expo 2025
1:00-2:30 p.m. — Ford Wyoming Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Celebrate artistry at the second annual tattoo expo featuring live tattooing and industry insights.
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15 Cars Auction in Casper, WY
9:30 p.m. — 2305 Salt Creek Hwy, Casper — Free registration — Discover an exciting array of repairable and salvage Chevrolet Traverse cars at this massive auction.
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Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy Workshop
6 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Wind City Physical Therapy — Registration required — Enhance your skills in managing low back pain using best evidence principles.
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