Good Day
Casper
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper couple Dave and Jenica McMaster met at the White House after 9/11 and have celebrated over 22 years of marriage while running a precious metals business + a nonprofit for local kids. They credit early challenges with strengthening their bond as they build a life in Casper. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Saturday, Funky Junk Spring Edition returned to downtown Casper at David Street Station, where over 120 vendors sold clothing, food, and crafts. The packed event brought hundreds of locals together for live music and community shopping (organizers likened it to Christmas morning). Oil City News
- ➤ Today, four events in the Oil City offer options for all: Once Upon A Child’s 11th Anniversary sale begins at 9 a.m., Thereaexpressions Meditation starts its 6-week aerial yoga workshop at 1:30 p.m., The Enchanted Bookshop plays at 2 p.m., and Stage III’s A Few Good Men runs today. Oil City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Prometheus Hyperscale plans a data center and power plant near ranch lands along the Converse county line — raising local concerns over noise, dust, and property values. The company will follow a public permitting process and hold community meetings to share project details and study results. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming wildlife managers have cut the wolf hunting quota by 50% — lowering the limit to 22 to help the packs recover after a canine distemper outbreak. Public meetings are scheduled from May 26 to June 3 so community members can submit input before final regulations are approved. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Among Friends Adult Day Center will open soon in Casper to offer supervision and relationship-based social programming for seniors (meeting a growing need for quality care). Casper Star-Tribune
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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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