Good Day
Casper
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casper's Old Town Family Fun Center is set to close after January, with plans for a larger, indoor entertainment facility to be developed by the owner. Oil City News
- ➤ ServeWyoming will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Remembrance event in Casper, featuring volunteer opportunities, a unity march, a service project for the unhoused, and donations for local needs on January 20, 2025. Oil City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Casper police officer pleaded not guilty to charges following a 17-hour standoff involving gunfire directed at deputies. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ A Casper man awaits trial for a DUI crash that injured four, receiving a prison term for probation revocation after a prior offense. Oil City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Natrona County's unemployment rate increased marginally to 2.9% from 2.6% year-over-year, despite overall economic improvements in the Casper area, including growth in employment, sales and use taxes, and average home values. Oil City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newly sworn-in Casper College trustees attended their first board meeting, where they received committee assignments and participated in electing the board's officers. Casper Star-Tribune
- ➤ Casper College sees a 7% increase in spring enrollment, with a notable rise in student mental health and behavior concerns reported. Casper Star-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Steve Freel, in his final speech as a Natrona County commissioner, emphasized the importance of transparency, collaboration, and public involvement for future success. Casper Star-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Wyoming alumni, including Josh Allen, had varied impacts in Week 15 of the NFL, with Allen leading the Bills to victory with a standout performance. Oil City News
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Holiday Ice Skating at David Street Station
The Ice Rink at David Street Station offers holiday break skating sessions with affordable admission and skate rentals.
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Resolution Run in Casper, WY
Participants can enjoy a scenic run at the Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel on December 28, 2024.
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Chris Knight Live with Chance Stanley
Chris Knight performs live with special guest Chance Stanley at the Rialto Casper, featuring an all-ages show with a bar for 21+ attendees.
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