Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Casper.
Bob Price will emcee the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Awards and Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 a.m. at the Casper Events Center.
The event will honor Barbara Cubin and feature keynote speaker Will Reeve—son of Christopher Reeve and a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America Alumni Hall of Fame—as a free event with suggested contributions.
A Casper man, 56-year-old James Wayne Sack, was sentenced to three and a half to eight years in prison for drunkenly backing his truck into a Frosty’s bar patron on May 22nd, 2024—he was also ordered to pay $2,915 in restitution for the victim’s serious injuries.
A Casper man was arrested after a 12-hour standoff in North Dakota on Wednesday following reports of a burglary and vehicle damage, where William John Kelley, 43, reportedly threw items from a house and confronted officers with a knife — triggering a shelter-in-place order and evacuations — before he was taken into custody around 9 p.m.
A 25-year-old woman from Casper was accused of stabbing her mother twice and slashing her tires—after telling investigators her mother was 'a witch with dark energy' and that she expected her to run her over—and made her initial court appearance on Thursday while facing charges of aggravated assault, battery, theft, and property destruction.
The 2nd Annual Wyoming Fringe Festival will run from August 8 to August 10 in downtown Casper at The Lyric.
Local artists and regional performers will showcase theater, music, magic and more—tickets cost $25 for adults, $5 for kids and $10 for students.
Michael Baker, a Kelly Walsh graduate, competed nationally in electrical construction wiring at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and finished 43rd after gaining hands-on training at Casper College’s Pathways Innovation Center.
He plans to join a local electrical contractor when he turns 18 this summer — building on early skills learned while working with his dad — and his success shows the benefit of the new partnership between the school district and the college.
The Wyoming Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2025 Wyoming State Civics Bee® will be held on Friday, August 8 at 1:00 PM at the Wyoming State Capitol — the event is free and open to the public.
Middle school finalists from Cheyenne, Thermopolis, and Casper will compete to win a chance to represent Wyoming at the National Civics Bee® in Washington, D.C.
Casper will host its 6th annual Ghosts and Goblins Softball and Kickball Tournament this Halloween weekend at Crossroads Sports Complex.
Teams can register for softball on Saturday and kickball on Sunday — fees are $250 for softball and $125 for kickball — with registration ending on September 28.
Casper's 6th annual Ghosts and Goblins Softball and Kickball Tournament takes place this Halloween weekend at Crossroads Sports Complex and invites teams to compete in softball on Saturday and kickball on Sunday—teams must wear costumes.
Registration is open until September 28th—teams pay $250 for softball and $125 for kickball.
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.
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.
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.
The Brothers Comatose
7-9:30 p.m. — The Gaslight Social and Bohemian Burrito — Cost info not available — Enjoy a night of bluegrass-infused music from The Brothers Comatose.
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