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Casper
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper Chamber of Commerce hosted its Christmas parade on Dec. 6 in downtown Casper where a superhero theme brought festive floats, caped heroes and local acts to delight families and celebrate community spirit. 104.7 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Generation Warrior, a documentary following Native teens from the Wind River Reservation over four years, premieres today at 7 p.m. on Wyoming PBS—capturing their journey into adulthood amid personal challenges and deep cultural ties. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Wyoming Historical Foundation and WyoHistory.org finalized their split from the Wyoming Historical Society to resume independent fundraising and history research. The groups plan to launch digital content + local education projects to preserve Wyoming history. Cowboy State Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices fell nationally this week, dropping the average to $2.90 per gallon while the state average slipped to $2.67. Natrona County remained the cheapest with an average of $2.24 per gallon, and an Exxon station (400 Valley Drive) offered fuel for $2.07 on Monday. Oil City News
- ➤ Wyoming gas prices dropped to about $2.63 per gallon at nearly 500 stations this week, with the lowest station pricing gas at $2.12. The BLM announced one-dollar permits for firewood and Christmas trees (available until Jan. 31) to help families save money and reduce wildfire risks near local communities. Jack FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Casper's Natrona County School District 1 Board accepted over $5,600 in donations from local businesses for school programs (including funds for international baccalaureate trips, athletic supplies, and lunch services). Board chair Kevin Christopherson thanked the donors for supporting student initiatives. Oil City News
- ➤ Roosevelt High School earned its first 'meeting expectations' rating after steady growth as an alternative school (started in 2019/20), while Verda James Elementary maintained its standard. The Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees recognized both schools on Monday, highlighting strong staff dedication and academic improvement. Oil City News
- ➤ On Monday, the Natrona County School District 1 Board of Trustees approved 13 maintenance projects set for 2026. The projects include upgrades like new playground equipment at Midwest School, boilers at Oregon Trail Elementary, and repairs prompted by vandalism at CY Middle School & Westwood. Oil City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With winter on the way, local families are preparing for higher heating bills by lowering thermostats and sealing drafts; energy experts say simple steps + smart thermostat use can save up to 10% on costs. Jack FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Lenhardt and Brent Walk were selected as head coaches for the 2026 Wyoming Shrine Bowl game — to be held in Casper on Saturday, June 13 — and both will finalize their staffs by mid-January after confirming picks by December 20. K2 Radio
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