Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Bank of Wyoming recognized top volunteers for 2025 during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, honoring Marianne Henley (193 hours) and Cathy Ames (245 hours) along with groups like Renewal by Andersen, St. Anthony’s, Browlee family, I-REACH 2, and local Rotary Club members. Oil City News
- ➤ Kids can enjoy a free day of fishing without a license at Harry Yesness Pond on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—fishing poles will be provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited as the Community Recreation Foundation coordinates the event. Oil City News
- ➤ Residents are urging a pause on new data center development after a report from the American Energy Institute traced over $39 million in foreign funds to advocacy groups pushing for a moratorium. The report has sparked community discussion on how outside influence may affect local projects. Casper Star-Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mountain West Technologies, a local internet service provider and data center, was named Member of the Year by the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce at its awards event today. The company has received major Chamber honors for four consecutive years in recognition of its strong community support and business leadership. Oil City News
- ➤ At Wednesday, May 6, the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 123rd year by naming Donells Candies as Small Employer of the Year and GW Mechanical as Medium Employer of the Year, honoring local businesses that enhance the region's economy. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Funky Junk Spring Edition will transform David Street Station on Saturday, May 16 with 100+ vendors, 16 food trucks, and live music beginning at 10 a.m. Local bands will perform until 5 p.m. K2 Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County fuel prices increased by 16 cents to $4.32 per gallon this past week, with Wyoming averages at $4.38 for gasoline and $5.46 for diesel. Early Monday morning, some stations reported lower rates at Loaf 'N Jug and Conoco along Salt Creek Highway. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper’s Natrona County School District Board of Trustees approved over $490,000 in contracts for dairy supplies and a turf court playground at Paradise Valley Elementary, and accepted a $100,000 donation from the Natrona Collective Health Trust to enhance student mental health programs. Oil City News
- ➤ Facing a drop from $46.3 million to $42.4 million in extracurricular funding next school year, Wyoming legislators urged districts to use reserve funds rather than cutting programs amid a strained funding model; lawmakers will review the matter on June 25 (offering a stop-gap fix). Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ At Monday's meeting, Natrona County School District 1's academic steering committee considered contracting up to $200,000 for mental health services from the Central Wyoming Counseling Center; the proposed contract would run from July 1 to June 30 and be voted on at a future Board meeting. Oil City News
- ➤ Majority of students from the closing Woods Learning Center and Bar Nunn Elementary received top school choices for the 2026-27 school year (89% WLC and 58% Bar Nunn got first choices). The district's enrollment system placed 99% in top four picks, though trustees have raised concerns about neighborhood school access. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After last week’s snowstorm that dropped up to 10 inches, Wyoming warmed quickly with Casper reporting record highs on Monday; meteorologists say some areas will hit 90 degrees by Wednesday – before a cold front cools temperatures by Sunday. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ A 2025 outbreak of canine distemper cut wolf numbers in Wyoming and Yellowstone to a record low of 253 wolves and 14 breeding pairs. Biologists expect the population to bounce back as wild wolves build resistance + fall hunting season plans for next year are set with new data. 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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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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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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