Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
Good morning, Casper.
Jessica and Grace Heide run an unmanned roadside stand selling home-baked breads, eggs, salsa, and fresh market items.
Open 8 a.m. until sundown Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Monday is half-price), the stand is at 1390 Bryan Stock Trail and accepts cash or Venmo.
Today, the Sentinels MP Group launched a Motorcycle Awareness Run starting at Hobby Lobby’s parking lot and traveling through Casper, Glenrock and Douglas.
Casper Police Chief Shane Chaney read a proclamation signed by Gov. Mark Gordon and organizers hosted a poker run + raffle to support local programs.
Residents can help stock local food banks today by placing a bag of nonperishable food at their mailbox for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Casper (the largest one-day event of its kind).
Donations include canned vegetables, fruits, soups, meats, and hygiene items to support families in need.
Casper residents can buy sweet Vidalia onions in 10-pound bags (for $18) starting today at 9 a.m. at local stores like Sutherlands and Menards.
The event, organized by the Casper Shrine Club to support Shriners Hospital for Children, will continue at select venues later this week.
Fort Caspar Museum launches its Living History Saturdays today with sessions held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 9, June 13, Aug.
8 and Sept. 12 as re-enactors bring 19th-century frontier life to the fort grounds for museum visitors.
Visit Casper held the grand reopening of Hell’s Half Acre on Friday, May 8 when the historic site unveiled new upgrades and enhancements.
Organizers said the revitalized venue is set to host community events and local gatherings.
Hell’s Half Acre has reopened today with a Visit Casper celebration (officials praise its refreshed look).
Community members are invited to explore the venue as festivities continue.
State fisheries biologists warned that summer fishing will be challenging as low water flows and high temperatures due to drought stress trout; in Casper, Nick Hogberg advises anglers to fish early and use proper catch-and-release techniques + barbless hooks to help fish survive.
On Friday, city officials celebrated Casper Area Transit's five-year milestone at its headquarters and announced plans to add two new buses and update bus technology; Transit Manager Vern Tystad said the improvements will boost accessibility.
A study of bus stop usage will reveal trends later this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UW Camp Series: Wrestling
10AM–12PM, 1PM–2:30PM, 3:30PM–5PM — WYO Sports Ranch — $175/participant — Experience expert wrestling coaching with UW staff and engage in skill development activities.
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