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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Casper College’s SparkTank project picked three nonprofits from 22 groups and gave Sleep-In-Heavenly Peace $5,450, Iris Clubhouse $5,000, and Self Help Center $4,550. Students from the Casper College Economics Club will visit the winners in September to check on their progress—this project was made possible by a $10,000 grant and college support.  104.7 KISS FM
  • Casper Kid's Fest will be held Saturday, September 13th at the Ford Wyoming Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The free event features games, bounce houses, performances and booths where local nonprofits, sports teams and agencies share their programs + fun activities for kids and families.  K2 Radio
  • Casper College’s SparkTank project chose three local nonprofits — Sleep-In-Heavenly Peace, Iris Clubhouse, and the Self Help Center — from 22 applicants and awarded them a total of $15,000 after a student judging panel evaluated their proposals. The selected groups will update on their projects in September as the college plans future SparkTank events.  Jack FM

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A longtime Casper restaurant will close in the coming weeks and be torn down+a new Taco John's will open in its place.  Casper Star-Tribune

CRIME NEWS

  • On Sunday afternoon, Casper Police investigated a shooting at a North Casper convenience store and gas station that left a 34-year-old man dead—witnesses reported a chase and a shot fired during the pursuit, and police have not released further details.  Cowboy State Daily

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • Andy Frasco & The U.N. Concert

    7-9 p.m. — The Gaslight Social and Bohemian Burrito — $38.50 – $49.50 — Experience a lively performance filled with strong musical talent and crowd connection.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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