Good Day
Casper
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wild turkeys in Casper are invading neighborhoods and showing aggressive behavior—blocking traffic and attacking pedestrians and motorcyclists—just before Thanksgiving, and local residents must find safe ways to cope with the situation since hunting is not allowed near homes. K2 Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new Homax gas station is now open at 519 South Poplar St. in Casper’s Old Yellowstone District, replacing the longtime Stop-N-Go store and offering a deli with made-to-order pizzas, burgers and coffee plus a package liquor store—launching with gas discounts and giveaways. Deals include 50 cents off per gallon from today until Nov. 22 and scheduled product samplings using Conoco’s Fuel Forward app. Oil City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Casper College Band welcomes the Dean Morgan Advanced Band for a free concert tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Wheeler Concert Hall on the Casper College campus — both groups will perform individual selections before joining for combined numbers — aiming to spark interest in band music among local students and enthusiasts. Wyoming News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 18, the House voted 214 to 212 to pass Rep. Harriett Hageman’s resolution that overturns the Biden ban on new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. The measure now moves to the Senate and is expected to open more federal land for coal leasing—supporting Wyoming’s key coal industry. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ The Casper Housing Authority is set to buy the historic Wyoming National Apartments at 204 E. 2nd Street to keep affordable housing locally owned—today the City Council approved a $1 million loan with a 4.8% interest rate and a 25-year repayment plan, following the building’s loss of its tax credit in April. The Cowboy
- ➤ The City of Casper cancelled its annual holiday lighting ceremony at Healing Park due to budget cuts from property tax relief—reducing the number of lit trees from 67 to 30 and cutting seasonal work hours from 960 to 200. K2 Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report names Wyoming's most affordable towns for retirees in 2026, with Casper noted for its mix of urban convenience and outdoor fun. The study lists other towns like Gillette, Laramie, Buffalo, Wheatland, and Douglas for their low home prices and simple living — details that matter for future retirees. The Cowboy
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