Good Day
Casper
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City staff + local volunteers planted flowers along Midwest Avenue and Old Yellowstone Highway ahead of summer celebrations including Funky Junk, Crazy Days, and more; the cost was shared by the city + Wyoming Plant Company. Oil City News
- ➤ Residents say a proposed data center by Prometheus Hyperscale along the Natrona—Converse county line could change their daily routines as few updates have been provided on the project. Neighbors worry that the new development might affect their quality of life. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ Food Bank of Wyoming has launched summer food programs to help Casper children when school meals are unavailable, offering free weekly hot meals, weekend food bags, and Totes of Hope boxes. The initiative partners with local groups to address a food gap affecting one in five children. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming High School Activities Association said changes in state funding may force cuts to high school sports and activities over the coming years as districts face a $3.9 million shortfall. Natrona County officials confirmed today that their district will maintain full athletics programs for next school year. Oil City News
- ➤ A new report shows Wyoming students made little progress in math and reading from 2022 to 2025 despite fewer school closures – some districts improved while others lagged. A new literacy bill is set to boost reading skills and may help reverse these trends. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Casper Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously on Thursday, May 14, to appoint Scott Koenekamp, who works at StagePoint FCU and has 20 years’ experience in sales and community service, as its newest board member (appointment subject to Casper City Council approval). Oil City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local athletes can join a summer basketball league organized by the Boys and Girls Club in partnership with WYO Sports Ranch. The league begins on June 15 at Casper College's TBird Gym — it will run for seven weeks with playoffs and a championship tournament scheduled afterward. 104.7 KISS FM
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club, in partnership with WYO Sports Ranch, is launching a summer basketball league starting June 15 at Casper College TBird Gym — four divisions are offered, with playoffs and a championship scheduled after seven weeks of play. The Cowboy
- ➤ Natrona County High School athlete Ardin Smith signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 to join Wayne State College's track team in Nebraska — she has long aspired to run in college and will soon start taking general courses. 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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Shawn Hess and the 500lb Family Band Performance
7-9 p.m. — The Bloomery — Ticket required — Experience heartfelt Wyoming storytelling with Shawn Hess and his band in a beautiful farm setting.
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College National Finals Rodeo - Bulls and Broncs
N/A — June 14-20 — Ford Wyoming Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling bull and bronc riding at this exciting rodeo event.
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