Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Casper.
The Lee McCune Braille Trail is open for summer on Casper Mountain after volunteers cleared the path along Elkhorn Creek to ensure it is accessible for the visually impaired.
Visitors are invited to explore nature with all their senses and share their experiences in the updated guestbook.
The Central Wyoming Machine Gun and Cannon Shoot runs from today to Sunday, June 7 at Garrett Ranch on Highway 487 near Medicine Bow.
It offers machine gun rentals, reactive targets, camping, and a fireworks finale with proceeds benefiting H.D. Outdoors.
Stahoo's Brewery launched its Greek food truck, the Gyro Bus, serving Gyros, Vegetarian Pitas plus fries and tzatziki from June 4 at the brewery on East C Street.
The venue offers food and craft beer on Thursdays and Fridays starting at 12 p.m. with planned weekend events.
NIC Fest returns to downtown Casper for its 20th anniversary with a free block party, live music, art exhibits, and vendors at the Nicolaysen Art Museum — the four-day festival runs today through Sunday.
Fort Caspar Museum announced it is preparing to display Standard Oil Locomotive No. 1, a 1920 steam engine returning from the Colorado Railroad Museum near its former refinery site in Casper.
The project has a $15,000 fundraising goal to cover transport + site prep and early preservation work.
The Casper Municipal Band kicked off their 2026 season with free Thursday night concerts at Washington Park starting June 4 — performances continue every week, except on July 7 during the rodeo parade, until the season finale on July 30.
Brent Rose directs the audition-only group of community musicians.
Outriding The Devil, a docudrama about rodeo legend Angela Ganter, will premiere in Casper on Saturday, June 13 at Studio City Mesa + ARQ at 7 p.m. A Q&A and short film premiere with director Raen LeVell is scheduled on Friday, June 12 at David Street Station.
Wyoming Legion Baseball this week featured conference doubleheaders and tournaments at various venues including Torrington, Rapid City, and Northern Colorado (home to the Dean Bullock Memorial Tournament).
Today, Casper Drillers face Jackson Giants at 3 and 5 p.m. as contests continue through Sunday.
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.
Kids Grief Camp
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Ropes and Roses Therapy Services — Free entry — A supportive camp for children and teens coping with loss and grief.
Eddie And The Getaway Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social — Tickets from $44 — Experience the exciting live performance of Eddie and The Getaway in Casper.
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