Good Day
Casper
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Best Friends animal welfare group advises locals not to bring found kittens to shelters immediately during kitten season from April through November — waiting lets the mother care for her kittens and keeps shelters from being overwhelmed. The group also reports that in 2024, there was a 10.1% drop in cats killed compared to 2023. Jack FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Wilderness Society map shows that iconic Wyoming landscapes like Green River and Fremont lakes could be sold for housing development if the GOP budget reconciliation bill passes. Casper residents worry that the inclusion of grazing permits in the measure may hurt local traditions—prompting calls to state senators for protection. Oil City News
- ➤ Natrona County Commissioners backed a $25M state grant application for the Radiant nuclear microreactor project near Bar Nunn despite concerns from residents and state officials about job numbers and nuclear safety. Justin Farley from Advanced Casper said the funds will improve roads, security, parking lots and a public office building—Radiant will later pay for space—while officials continue to review project details. Oil City News
- ➤ Rocky Mountain Power is planning a multi-year upgrade of the Casper Mountain electrical grid to cut wildfire risk by burying power lines and replacing poles and conductors — a project detailed to county commissioners on Tuesday. The company will invite bids in a few days and may start work as early as late July or August — residents should expect planned power outages and traffic issues during construction. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Banner Wyoming Medical Center, the state’s only Level II Trauma Center, is gearing up for a surge in trauma cases from increased highway travel and outdoor recreation — a pattern known as trauma season. Trauma surgeons Dr. Ben Kautza and Dr. Nathan Manley lead a team that provides 24/7 care and plans prevention programs to keep treatment close to home. K2 Radio
- ➤ Banner Wyoming Medical Center is preparing for a summer surge in trauma cases as more people enjoy outdoor activities and highway travel. Drs. Ben Kautza and Nathan Manley lead a team that provides round-the-clock care and works with local partners to boost accident prevention + strengthen treatment capabilities. The Cowboy
- ➤ Banner Wyoming Medical Center is preparing for a summer surge in trauma cases from outdoor activities, recreational accidents and highway travel. Trauma surgeons Dr. Ben Kautza and Dr. Nathan Manley lead a team to give high-quality care close to home—ensuring patients in our rural area get timely help—while they ready extra support for all types of injuries. 104.7 KISS FM
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STARbecue 2025
5:30-10 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — RSVP by June 18th — Celebrate incredible volunteers with BBQ, sneak peeks of the season, and karaoke fun.
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Natrona County Rockhounds Annual Rock Show
N/A — July 12-13 — Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel — $1 each or 6 for $5 — Enjoy a weekend of unique raffle items like an amethyst cathedral and a hunk of Wyoming jade.
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