Good Day
Casper
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper's Young Eagles Rally offers free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 on Saturday, June 13 (weather permitting) at Casper Natrona County International Airport. Pre-registration begins May 13 and waivers must be signed in person. K2 Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Powder River Rodeo is hosting a free, no-entry rodeo at Snake River Ranch in Wilson starting at 2:30 p.m. on June 5 with shows on June 9, June 16 and July 19; participants 18 and older may text John their details to join events like bareback riding + barrel racing. Jack FM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, 824,000 overnight visitors spent $376.9 million in Natrona County — funds that supported more than 3,000 local jobs and essential services. The numbers show how tourism helped keep our community vibrant. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janet de Vries, a longtime Girl Scouts leader who began as a Brownie, is being honored by Girl Scouts of Wyoming for her decades of service to youth programs in Casper. The award celebrates her leadership and ongoing impact in the community. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ Natrona County School District announced its Food Services Summer Program will return to provide free meals to children 18 and under at Casper venues from June 1 to Aug. 21. Meals must be eaten onsite at the Boys and Girls Club, Casper Recreation Center and YMCA with no ID check. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers voiced concerns yesterday over a $3B pumped storage project at Seminoe Reservoir as local officials + environmental groups questioned the developer rPlus Hydro, citing risks to the North Platte River and nearby wildlife while improvements to local job opportunities were also discussed. Oil City News
- ➤ The City of Casper said 15th & Wolcott streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 for traffic signal repair work; detours are in place for motorists and local businesses can still access the area. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As camping season begins, local residents are reminded to check fire guidelines and use only established fire pits. The advice instructs clearing a (10 ft) area and fully extinguishing fires to prevent accidental wildfires. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Powder River Rodeo LLC will host free-entry rodeo events at Snake River Ranch in Wilson on June 5, June 9, June 16, and July 19 at 2:30 p.m. Participants aged 18 or older can text John (307-689-2879) to sign up for rides including bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, and barrel racing. K2 Radio
- ➤ Two KWHS (Kelly Walsh High School) track athletes, Parker Giese and Jaidyn Jones, signed with separate colleges on Tuesday, May 26. Giese will compete in track at South Dakota School of Mines, while Jones will join the University of Wyoming team, and both friends plan to keep in touch. 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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