Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper's four-month-old Dani Jo is running in the 2025 Baby of the Year contest to win $25,000 & a feature in Variety Magazine. Her campaign supports Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides children with essentials, and voters may cast free votes or donate for extra votes. Jack FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wind River: The Next Chapter is reported to be in development as a sequel to the original film that followed a U.S. Fish and Wildlife tracker on the Wind River Reservation—sources say it will see Chip, played by Martin Sensmeier, enlisted by the FBI to solve new murders. The film will also feature returning actor Gil Birmingham and a cast that includes Jason Clarke, Scott Eastwood, and Alan Ruck under director Kari Kogman. K2 Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The district’s Infrastructure Planning Committee voted Friday to recommend closing Woods Learning Center and Bar Nunn Elementary School before the 2026—27 school year due to falling enrollment and extra capacity—saving $1.7 million per year. The Board of Trustees will vote on the recommendation on Nov. 10. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today at the Casper Ice Arena, the community will support breast cancer awareness at 'Pink the Rink' where the Casper Warbirds face the Ogden Mustangs with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Mia the Dog drops the special puck at 7:00 p.m. and tickets cost $10 + $5 for students, military, and first responders while kids five and under enter free. The Cowboy
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Swim 5150, a new youth swim club led by Bridger and Hannah Miller, will launch this month at Natrona County High School’s pool for kids aged 8 to 18—promising more competitive options for Casper’s young swimmers. The club starts with 19 swimmers and will offer practices four days a week—while planning to add beginner lessons and compete in local meets. Oil City News
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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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