Good Day
Casper
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming’s free Kids Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 6 at designated locations across the state to help children catch fish and learn outdoor skills. Community organizations are coordinating the event (except at Yellowstone and the Wind River Reservation), which kicks off National Boating and Fishing Week. K2 Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Casper entrepreneurs Cal Fenton and Kristen Zook founded YOBOgear, a company that designs and sells portable hammock camping systems that let people camp comfortably anywhere. They use lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber to create free-standing stands and recently launched a Kickstarter for their low-cost Turtle Bug kit. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ford Wyoming Center has announced the free Independence Day 250 Festival on Saturday, July 4 at 4:00 p.m. in Casper; families can enjoy inflatables, live music, vendor booths and a fireworks finale as the community marks America’s 250th birthday. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Microsoft and Prometheus Hyperscale say planned data centers will use closed-loop cooling that needs refilling once every six years — matching the water use of a retail store. Local officials continue to set guidelines to protect water resources as energy demands rise. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper’s Natrona County International Airport is enhancing travel with a new coffee spot, expanded parking, and an extra daily United flight to Denver starting today, May 21, offering a convenient 10-minute drive option + cost savings for local travelers. 104.7 KISS FM
- ➤ Casper/Natrona County International Airport is set to add an eighth United flight to Denver starting today and is debuting a new coffee shop and expanded parking area — upgrades that will boost convenience for local travelers. K2 Radio
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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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