Good Day
Casper
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new Casper Mountain Trails Center celebrated its grand opening Saturday at 9301 Casper Mountain Road — replacing the old lodge demolished in 2020 after safety issues were found — and now offers a banquet hall, offices and event rentals for community groups. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ART321 will host Postcards and Pintsized Art on Saturday, October 18th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 321 W Midwest Ave—local guests will enjoy live music by A Band Named Sue, food from local favorites, and a silent auction on artwork with tickets costing $40 per person or $75 per couple. K2 Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper College School of Health Science will host its free Health Care Job Fair on Nov 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Liesinger Hall Gymnasium, offering prospective students, alumni, and the public the chance to meet local health care employers—such as representatives from hospitals, labs, and therapy services. Oil City News
- ➤ UW will assume control of the Casper occupational therapy doctorate program from UND and will work together over the next 20 months—keeping the program at Casper College and planning to launch it under its name in summer to meet Wyoming’s health care workforce needs. Oil City News
- ➤ Casper College named Diana Newman as the new dean of students on Sept. 15, replacing Corey Peacock who is now vice president of student services. A Wyoming native with experience as director of admissions at Western Dakota Technical College — a background that built her strong career in higher education — Newman brings proven expertise to support student success. K2 Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jessica's Pond, the local fishery near the Dan Speas Fish Hatchery on the North Platte River, was closed after invasive New Zealand mudsnails were found to protect the hatchery — the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is working on a solution as nearby fishing areas remain open. Oil City News
- ➤ Casper residents have seen a brilliant fall with cooling temperatures and icy mornings as the city nears its typical first snowfall—experts advise leaving spent plants in gardens to support winter birds. The National Park Service recently announced its heavyweight champ as wildlife prepares for hibernation amid seasonal changes. K2 Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Casper's Ghostbusters now offer themed wedding services that add a paranormal twist with spooky costumes, ghost inspections, and rides in the ECTO-1. Licensed officiant Pete McDaniels says couples seeking a unique ceremony can enjoy an event that blends wedding traditions with ghost-hunting excitement. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Week 6 of Wyoming high school football, teams played in big rivalry games—like the Capital City Bowl and the Keeper of the Gold match in Fremont County—that featured five ranked contests from October 9th to 11th. The results from these games changed playoff positions as local schools fought hard for every win. K2 Radio
- ➤ Midwest School will celebrate 100 years of nighttime football with a special halftime ceremony during Friday's conference game against the Riverside Rebels. Officials will re-enact a historic 1925 photo using the game ball and records from Salt Creek Museum — the event begins at 6 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. K2 Radio
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Casper
Welcome to the Good Day Casper, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Casper, Wyoming community. If you like the Good Day Casper, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Casper.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Casper and across Wyoming. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Casper
A free Casper community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaycasper.com/sitemap