Good Day
Casper
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After closing due to road and water line work, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center reopened Friday with a new access route — this lets visitors come in sooner than expected. Oil City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In fall 1913, Wyoming newspapers reported that the notorious prospector known as the Butting Dane—drunk on chokecherry wine—attacked men at a local homestead along Badwater Creek, prompting a violent shootout in which a 70-year-old local shot him in self-defense and was later acquitted. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Casper foster parent Steven Randall Marler was convicted on 14 counts of sexual abuse, battery, and child endangerment and sentenced to 128 years while receiving 111 days credit for time served—District Attorney Dan Itzen said he anticipated an appeal. Casper Star-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming Game and Fish said hunters may use trail cameras for photos and videos while live video feeds remain illegal after a South Jackson hunter was fined $550 for using real-time images. Officials said the delay in retrieving images preserves fair chase — live feeds give a clear advantage — and upholds traditional scouting rules. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Wyoming homeowners and small businesses face rising energy costs as the 30% tax credit for rooftop solar is set to end and federal funding for programs is in doubt — local advocates warn that low-income residents may suffer more if initiatives like Solar for All and the Home Energy Savings Program are canceled. Oil City News
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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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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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The Musical of Musicals, The Musical
7:30 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a whimsical satire where one story unfolds into five different musical styles.
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Blood Moon Healing
3 PM — Yesness Pond — Free entry — Experience breathwork and meditation to align with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse energies.
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