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Casper
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper entrepreneur John Huff is fixing the 21-foot Tumble Inn Cowboy neon sign from Powder River in his shop; he faces wiring problems and a shortage of neon glass that have slowed the work. Neon artist Connie Morgan said she will resume work in a couple weeks with the sign planned to be installed by next Memorial Day—keeping a piece of local history in view. Cowboy State Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors reported ghostly figures and strange sounds on Casper Mountain, prompting Ghost Adventures to film a two-hour episode that debuted on Discovery+ October 15th and will air on Discovery Channel October 29th—capturing the mountain's haunted lore. K2 Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County High School Theatre performed the historical drama Antigone in Munich on Oct. 16 and has a free show today at 7 p.m. with a matinée scheduled for Oct. 18—both at the John F. Welsh Auditorium. The play is based on the true story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose resistance during Nazi Germany—using flashbacks and memories to show the conflict between personal conscience and authoritarian rule. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming folklore says woolly bear caterpillars can predict winter—if most stripes are black, a cold and snowy winter is expected, while a wide brown stripe seen in Garden Creek hints at a milder winter—but scientists say the colors are more about the caterpillar’s age and past weather. K2 Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State regulators have filed notice to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that sided with PacifiCorp on a rate hike in Wyoming. The Wyoming Public Service Commission + Wyoming Industrial Energy Consumers will ask the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to review the decision, and the case is expected to continue into next year. Oil City News
- ➤ Prism Logistics filed a second lawsuit in Natrona County District Court against the State Board of Land Commissioners after the board voted against renewing its leases for gravel mining at the base of Casper Mountain. The company said it met state rules and argued that the lease denial was against the law — a legal challenge that may lead to further appeals. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Wyoming's low-income families face delays in SNAP benefits and energy assistance because the federal shutdown has paused funding. DFS serves about 28,364 individuals each month and is working with local food banks and processing renewals so aid will resume when funding returns – leaving many households uncertain. K2 Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Early at 4:30 a.m. near Hat Six travel center, a worker at a radio tower site had a close call when a skunk came within 4 feet and nearly sprayed him. He explained a cleaning method using baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap—this mix removes the odor—and warned that tomato juice only hides the smell while also advising pet care tips. K2 Radio
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Take3 Classical Music Fusion
4-6 p.m. — Artcore — Refundable tickets — Experience a unique blend of classical music and rock-star charisma.
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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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S-38 and the Interstellar War
7:30 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an intergalactic battle as S-38 confronts an alien fleet in a thrilling space adventure.
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Casper Public Car Auction
11:30 AM — 2305 Salt Creek Hwy, Casper, WY — Free registration — Discover unbeatable deals on over 300,000 salvage cars available for bidding.
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Jim Curry - John Denver Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Natrona County High School — Check event page for costs — Celebrate the music of John Denver with a tribute performance by Jim Curry.
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Great American PRCA Rodeo
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of rodeo action in Casper, WY.
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