Good morning, Casper.

Casper’s downtown is lively today as children in costumes trick-or-treat at David Street Station — families join the month-long Halloweenathon that offers music, candy, and parades.

The open plaza shows a renewed community spirit as art and fun events bring people together for a festive celebration.

Community leaders and local volunteers took part in Casper’s annual Dancing with the Stars charity event at Ford Wyoming Center as dancers performed to help raise funds for local families.

The fundraiser featured live and silent auctions—supporting Mercer Family Resource Center with education, counseling and prevention services in Natrona County.

The Kiwanis Club of Casper will launch its annual coat drive on Nov.

1 with additional distribution days on Nov. 15 and Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Hope Center on S. Center St, where families can get coats, gloves, mittens, scarves & hats for free with no ID required while donations are accepted at various local sites.

Casper native Caleb Bunce and his wife Kailey started Frontier Freeze Dry to let locals freeze dry food for better storage and flavor preservation.

They are finalists in the Casper Start-Up Challenge and will pitch their idea at Frontier Brewing Company on Oct. 30—public attendance is welcome.

Wyo Bistro now offers a new make-and-take option that lets customers pick up prepared meals to enjoy at home—serving as a convenient dining alternative in Casper.

Casper locals can now visit Wyo Bistro, which opened in September and offers a build-your-own sandwich and salad bar—also serving homemade soups for a warm meal.

Paranormal Cirque is in Casper from Oct.

24 to Oct. 27 showing Halloween-style acts (only guests 13 and older may attend).

Gov. Mark Gordon blamed the Freedom Caucus for Radiant Industries pulling its nuclear microreactor plant proposal from Natrona County to Tennessee after the company needed a change in state law to allow spent nuclear fuel waste storage+ local residents in Natrona and Campbell counties remain divided over nuclear energy proposals, seeking clear and unbiased information on safety and economic impact.

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.