Good Day
Casper
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a two-year closure, the Casper Mountain Lions Club re-opened the Lee McCune Braille Trail ten miles south of Casper. The club will host the trail’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.—with speakers sharing its history and plans for future volunteer efforts. Wyoming News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new Casper Children’s Museum, owned by Maggie Trost, will open on September 2 at Sunrise Shopping Center (4230 South Poplar) to give kids a safe indoor space for imaginative play while parents relax with free coffee. The museum will offer themed exhibits (including a mini fire truck and ice cream truck) and a small town setup with beauty shops and grocery stores to spark creative fun. Oil City News
- ➤ Wyoming PBS has received a $34,750 grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund—supporting local culture projects—to produce 'Call of The West,' a documentary about the state's dude ranch history that will feature interviews with historian Russell True and members of the Eaton family. Filming will conclude next month and the film will be finished by January 2026. Oil City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Natrona County rose 7 cents and remain Wyoming’s cheapest fuel for the fifteenth week—while the national average edged upward to about $3.11 per gallon—after three weeks of decline. Oil City News
- ➤ Gas prices in Wyoming dropped slightly to $3.07 a gallon today, with prices ranging from $2.66 to $5.29—a reflection of shifting fuel trends as summer driving picks up. Diesel prices climbed to $3.676 per gallon while gasoline remains 23.8 cents lower than a year ago but 1.5 cents higher than last month. The Cowboy
- ➤ A new report shows that Wyoming construction jobs pay high wages, with first-line supervisors earning $77,490+ boilermakers at $76,050 and electricians at $73,450 per year. Rising college costs and automation fears have driven many young people to choose these trades for quicker training and steady work. Wyoming News Now
- ➤ Gas prices in Wyoming dropped 0.8 cents to $3.07 per gallon today based on a survey of 494 stations with prices ranging from $2.66 to $5.29—diesel prices rose to about $3.68 as tighter supplies add pressure for summer drivers. Jack FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees meets today at 6 p.m. at the Central Services Facility at 970 N. Glenn Road in Casper to hear public comments on its $428M fiscal year 2026 budget and review a proposed policy that would allow trained personnel and volunteers with valid Wyoming permits to carry concealed firearms on campus—detailing strict training requirements and limitations. At 2:30 p.m., the Board Policy Committee will review the policy before the board votes on the budget and other agenda items. Oil City News
- ➤ Casper drivers face delays on West First Street today as WYDOT reduces lanes for repairs between Poplar and the North Platte River Bridge + the lane reduction will impact morning and mid-afternoon commutes. K2 Radio
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Girls Volleyball Camp at WYO Sports Ranch
9 AM – 3 PM — WYO Sports Ranch — Bring your lunch — Hone your volleyball skills in a supportive camp environment.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching.
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Sterling Drake Concert
7:30 p.m. — The Bloomery — Local cuisine available — Enjoy the soulful roots music of Sterling Drake amidst the beauty of Wyoming.
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