Good morning, Casper.

Casper is hosting many Halloween events for all ages from Oct.

24 to Oct. 31—ghost tours at Fort Caspar, family trick-or-treating downtown, haunted houses, and themed parties fill the schedule. The Oil City Guide to Halloween details dates, locations, and activities for a spooky season in the community.

Lord of Lords Lutheran Church on Casper Mountain Road is hosting a trick or treat trail on Oct.

31 where families can enjoy candy plus free hot dogs, chips, and warm drinks. Guests are directed to park in the large lot in front of the church and follow signs along the road.

Washington Park in Casper is receiving major renovations — new Pickleball courts will be ready by spring and lighting, bathrooms, and parking are being updated — as part of a three-phase project begun in late 2022 that will also add tennis courts and remodel the bandshell.

Casper Recreation Center is hosting a free Fall Carnival today from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for children twelve and under — featuring carnival games, face painting, a bouncy house, a haunted house and treats like cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones.

A pellet stove fire destroyed a home in Midwest on Oct.

24 when two residents woke to the smell of smoke and fled—fire officials said the lack of working smoke detectors and improper stove installation worsened the blaze.

Convention season will run from Oct.

27th to Dec. 10th and starts in Casper with the Wyoming Farm to School Conference on Oct. 27th-28th—other state and local meetings will cover ag and water issues, livestock, and business policy. Dennis Sun of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup provided details on events from Casper, Cheyenne, Gillette, and Cody.

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles chain known for its chicken tenders and sliders, will open new locations in Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie in 2026—expanding its menu to the Cowboy State under the Montana Chicken Company.

The chain aims to bring its fast casual dining experience to Wyoming residents next year.

Casper is experiencing unseasonably warm October with sunny skies and a high near 65 while a stalled vehicle near Douglas at milepost 52 on WY59 is causing travel delays — drivers are advised to allow extra travel time.

After a tough loss at Air Force where the Cowboys scored only 21 points, head coach Jay Sawvel fired offensive coordinator Jay Johnson and named wide receivers coach Jovon Bouknight — a change aimed at boosting offense — as the team prepares for the upcoming Border War against Colorado State at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys will try to score early and avoid turnovers in the next game.

Casper College Running Club will host a free Halloween Costume Run on Oct.

30 at 5 p.m.—the event covers 1.7 miles around campus with registration opening 15 minutes early at the Residence Hall lawn. Participants must wear a Halloween costume and can compete for prizes for best adult male, best adult female, and best children’s costume while receiving candy along the route.

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.