Good morning, Casper.

The Trail Busters 4-H Haunted Barn will feature the Platte River Ghost Ship, a spooky display inspired by a local pirate legend, starting this Friday for six nights.

Club volunteers built the exhibit in an expanded barn with extra jump scares—event hours are Oct. 24–25 7 to 11 p.m., Oct. 26 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 31 7 to 11 p.m. and Nov. 1–2 7 to 11 p.m.—with a $10 fee per person at 11747 Highway 220.

A report shows that Wyoming now has more cell phone options, with Verizon offering the best overall 4G coverage at 80.56% and speeds up to 800 Mbps—while T-Mobile delivers the best 5G service with 55.31% coverage and speeds up to 628 Mbps.

AT&T provides a balanced option, and cheaper MVNO plans may slow down during busy times in rural towers.

Casper area author Sheila Muldoon-Faxon earned a Christlit Certificate of Excellence for her book 'Have You Ever Seen a Mantis Shrimp?' and her work is a finalist for the Christlit Book of the Year Award to be announced in December—she is now planning her next book about a young boy who loves hot dogs—marking her rising success in Christian children’s literature.

Natrona County High School students attended Casper College's annual Health Science Career Clinic on October 22, where they rotated through eight programs—learning about nursing, athletic training, and other career paths while hearing about tuition help and sign-on bonuses.

During the government shutdown, Wyoming 211 connects families to food banks, housing help, and mental health aid—offering a vital lifeline for those in need.

Wyoming record-setter Ryan Yarborough will be honored with an on-campus salute at the Cowboys' home game on Oct.

25 (with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. on CBSSN) as part of the NFF College Football Hall of Fame events (presented by Fidelity Investments).

Wyoming high school volleyball is wrapping up its regular season as teams played key conference matches on Tuesday and Wednesday and are competing today and in the coming days to set playoff seeding ahead of next weekend’s regional tournaments—six of today's games feature top-ranked squads.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.