Good Day
Casper
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bar Nunn's first dedicated youth bike park is set to open adjacent to High Plains Park on Nez Perce Trail in June at the start of summer break. The park features safe drops, balance obstacles and jumps + a winding 100 ft dragon’s back designed for young riders. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new analysis says international student enrollment in Wyoming fell 4.9% from 1,000 students in March 2025 to 951 in March 2026 (the most common citizenship is Bangladesh). Researchers expect tougher U.S. visa processes may impact future enrollment. Wyoming News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A gravity illusion near Rotary Park in Casper lets drivers watch their cars seemingly roll uphill on Garden Creek Road when in neutral, and a similar phenomenon near Thermopolis makes the river appear to flow uphill. K2 Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper high school students met with gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow on Thursday to share concerns about mental healthcare, school lunch debt, and equal rights (organized by Natrona County School District 1 Trustee Thea True-Wells) during a roundtable that highlighted the importance of listening to youth for Wyoming’s future. Oil City News
- ➤ Casper officials and representatives from WYDOT and Oftedal Construction will host an open house on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Elementary (cafeteria) to answer questions about the road improvement project featuring reconstruction and utility upgrades on Poplar Street over the next two years. 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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Soil Health Workshop at The Bloomery
10:00 – 11:30 AM — The Bloomery — Ticket required — Dive into the fundamentals of soil health and local food systems while enjoying fresh coffee and gluten-free treats.
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