Good Day
Casper
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at noon, the Wyoming Rescue Mission hosts its annual Thanksgiving meal at the Park Street Center at 230 N. Park St. for people facing hunger and homelessness—guests will share a warm meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and pie prepared by local volunteers. Jack FM
- ➤ Tuesday at Verda James Elementary, Banner Wyoming Medical Center unveiled two ambulances featuring animal art by local students Paxton Fowles (11) and Blakely Park (9). The contest drew about 80 entries and closed Sept. 28, adding their creative designs to a fleet that highlights Wyoming’s wildlife. K2 Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County School District 1 trustees apologized for a child safety failure when a kindergartner left Woods Learning Center on November 10 and for moving the Functional Life Skills program from Paradise Valley to Fort Casper Academy without warning. Several parents said they were upset by the lack of consultation — trustees noted that falling enrollment and budget cuts force these changes — and they asked for better safety measures. Oil City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A malfunction at the Rapid River Fish Hatchery near Riggins on November 18 caused the death of 1.2 million Chinook salmon—regional agencies are checking if the loss will affect future salmon returns that Wyoming anglers rely on. Authorities are investigating the failure while coordinating with other hatcheries to reduce long-term impacts on conservation efforts. K2 Radio
- ➤ On December 4, Wyoming will see the Cold Moon Supermoon rise at about 5:14 p.m. MST—lighting up the night with a bright, enlarged full moon over clear dark skies around Casper. Wyoming ranks among the top states for moon-watching—local high plains with low humidity will offer crisp views of this rare event. Jack FM
- ➤ Casper residents experienced a sunny day with a high near 36 on November 25th, but dangerous winds and approaching light snow resulted in travel delays and temporary road closures on I-25 and WY50+ the Wyoming Department of Transportation reported hazardous conditions with gusts up to 20 mph and extreme blow over risk in key areas. Jack FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper officials urged residents to keep fats, oils, and grease out of drains during the holiday season to prevent sewer backups that have already disrupted service on three occasions; they also announced that waste facility operations and trash collections will follow a revised schedule with offices closed Thursday and Friday—delaying pick-ups for those days. Jack FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will face a steep premium jump from $600 to $3,000 a month starting next year — the largest increase in the country — leaving many to reconsider their options. Local health experts and clinics are urging people to review their plans carefully as they decide how to best secure affordable coverage. Wyoming News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Cowboys will play their season finale in Honolulu on Saturday night at 9 p.m.—coach Jay Sawvel said a decision on starting quarterback Kaden Anderson or freshman Mason Drube will be made soon after the offense's recent struggles with scoring. The team must improve to challenge Hawaii's strong passing attack in the game. K2 Radio
- ➤ Casper’s Sam Dia won a gold medal in men’s singles and a bronze medal in doubles at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships in Dallas after competing with 14 Wyoming players from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9—he qualified by winning the Wyoming State Championship in singles. As chief operating officer of Casper Pickleball & Sports Complex, he said the tough matches pushed him to perform at his best. Oil City News
-
5v5 WY Futsal Cup
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — WYO Sports Ranch — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling futsal tournament with teams from across Wyoming.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The creative adult is the child who survived.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Casper
Welcome to the Good Day Casper, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Casper, Wyoming community. If you like the Good Day Casper, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Casper.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Casper and across Wyoming. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Casper
A free Casper community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaycasper.com/sitemap