Good morning, Casper.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STAR Night 2026

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the past season and get a sneak peek at what's coming next in local theater.

Mountain Grass Unit Concert

7-10 p.m. — Rialto Casper — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of progressive bluegrass with intricate instrumentation and dynamic performances.

Dylan Scott Live

7-8:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets available — Experience the powerful vocals and heartfelt songwriting of Curb Records' Dylan Scott.