Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Casper.
Wyoming siblings Tristan and Julia Scott are promoting their new Daylight DC-1 tablet that uses an e-paper display to reduce eye strain and blue light after receiving praise on the Joe Rogan Experience—Tristan works from a remote elk camp and plans to open an office in Lander to grow the business.
Douglas native Bruce Winton now owns the White Wolf Saloon—one of the town’s oldest bars built in 1887—and is updating the venue with modern games like pool and darts while keeping traditions such as trading a bullet for a shot to honor its historic roots.
Casper native Doug Kenik launched startup MNVR on Oct 1 to use AI to capture the skills of veteran oil field workers—his team plans to build a digital twin system that helps less-experienced operators spot issues before equipment fails.
Locals in central Wyoming recall a legend of a woman who starved to death in a small clapboard cabin near Bridger Creek—cowboy Larry Bentley said he saw soft ghost lights around the ruined home that disappeared when a sandwich was left inside.
Historians add the cabin, once linked to outlaws, has long been abandoned and the lights have not reappeared in recent years.
Eastern Wyoming College held its annual Trucks Are For Girls event at the Douglas campus to show young girls from Casper how truck driving can offer high pay amidst a driver shortage.
Officials said the event demonstrates that women can build good careers in truck driving — a field in strong need of workers.
2025 Wyoming Arts Summit
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Lyric — Registration tiers available — Empower local artists and administrators at this immersive arts summit focused on community wellbeing and growth.
In This Moment Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Ford Wyoming Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band In This Moment as they bring their powerful sound to Casper.
Rumors
7:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Check event website for ticket details — Enjoy a fast-paced farce of comedic chaos and miscommunication among high society.
Take3 Classical Music Fusion
4-6 p.m. — Artcore — Refundable tickets — Experience a unique blend of classical music and rock-star charisma.
The Folk Legacy Trio Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Lyric — Cash bar available — Experience the timeless harmonies and melodies of America's great folk era.
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