Good Day
Casper
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, July 23, a Russian-made MiG-29 owned by billionaire pilot Jared Isaacman landed at Casper/Natrona International Airport for fuel after leaving the Oshkosh Airshow—employees said the unarmed fighter jet touched down at 1:40 p.m. and took off around 2 p.m. Cowboy State Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Andrew 'Beau' Barrett, 39, pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental illness at Natrona County District Court on Wednesday after he was charged with aggravated assault and battery for allegedly biting off Deputy Chad Beckett’s fingertip at the jail on May 13—he faces a habitual offender enhancement that could lead to a life sentence. Oil City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 21st, 2025, Secretary of State Chuck Gray hosted a townhall in Bar Nunn where more than 60 residents voiced concerns about Radiant Nuclear’s plan to build a microreactor manufacturing and waste storage facility near town. Local residents worried the project would risk water safety and bring extra hazardous truck traffic — the plan would need a change in state law to move forward — fueling a strong debate over its future. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ Area residents and local leaders met at a Bar Nunn town hall to voice worries about Radiant’s plan to build portable nuclear microreactors in Natrona County; nearly 300 people attended and questioned if the reactors and their transport are safe—focusing on shielding and the risks of nuclear waste. Rep. Bill Allemand and others said more talks may follow, with another meeting planned for Aug. 21—while both supporters and critics made their views clear. Oil City News
- ➤ Residents of Bar Nunn voiced support and concern at a town council meeting Tuesday night—where Mayor Peter Boyer and Councilman Dan Sabrosky presented an Idaho National Labs report on the proposed Radiant Nuclear project near town that aims to build a microreactor facility with plans to store nuclear waste. More than a dozen community members gave public comments lasting up to 20 minutes, addressing safety, economic benefits, and potential security risks. Casper Star-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Youmans and Dr. Emery have opened Legacy Dental—an upgraded dental care facility offering oral surgery, implants, sedation and complex reconstruction that is now taking patients in Casper. The new practice provides more room for treatments and training to better serve and educate local dental teams. Oil City News
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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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5150 Fest-Casper Wyoming
2-10 p.m. — David Street Station — Free entry — Celebrate summer in Casper with live local music and good vibes at the annual 5150' Festival.
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