Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame, founded in 2013 and previously online-only, is moving to Rockpile Museum to display its cowboy collections. The museum will soon give locals a new place to experience Wyoming’s heritage. Casper Star-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspected restaurants, grocery stores and food vendors from May 8 to May 14 and found violations that range from unlabelled food containers to improper sanitizing practices. Establishments must correct issues immediately or within 10 days. Oil City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pilot Peak is one of the most famous mountains near Yellowstone and is known for its sharp, mini-Matterhorn appearance and tough climbs. Local guides offer custom multi-day trips for experienced climbers (the climb may take 10 to 12 hours) with early ascents recorded in 1932 and 1940. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Retired NFL linebacker Logan Wilson will host his third annual youth football camp in Casper on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., designed for kids entering grades 1-8 with lectures, skill stations and games benefiting local youth programs + SIDS research. Oil City News
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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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