Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casper Pride will host Pride Week from June 11-14 — a celebration featuring an art kick-off at ART 321, an open house at the new Durbin Center, a Pride Fest with music, and a closing pool party. Oil City News
- ➤ Chancey Williams performed to a packed crowd at David Street Station on Thursday, May 28 during the free 'Concert for Hope' sponsored by Orr’s Hope Foundation & featured a drone show and guitar giveaway that launched the downtown summer concert series. Oil City News
- ➤ Columnist Dennis Sun recalls how the Rural Electrification Administration brought power to farms when life depended on candles and windmills, and he notes that Wyoming's first rural electric cooperative, Wyrulec Company, will celebrate its 90-year anniversary this year. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 400 Kelly Walsh high school seniors crossed the stage at the Ford Wyoming Center on Thursday evening, finishing high school and preparing for the next chapter of their education. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ More than 300 seniors received their diplomas Friday night at Natrona County High School during the graduation ceremony celebrating the Class of 2026. Casper Star-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reid Rasner’s campaign for Wyoming’s U.S. House seat is underway as he uses dramatic, controversial videos to share his conservative policy positions — he has self-funded over $1.2 million amid a crowded GOP primary following Rep. Harriet Hageman’s Senate bid. Cowboy State Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming announced the Logan Wilson Flag Football League to honor the local NFL standout; the youth league for grades K to 8 runs from Aug. 24 through Oct. 8 and aims to build football skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. 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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