Happy weekend, Casper! In today’s happening-today edition: Arena record roping run, a Super Magic Flute opera, and the Cowboy State Expo + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Championship action heats up: Tarleton State’s Travis Staley set a 7.1-second tie-down roping arena record at Ford Wyoming Center, taking the lead. Championship finals today in Casper, with five Tarleton athletes competing -- see Staley’s arena record.
North-central talent shines: Five athletes and two coaches from Sheridan, Tongue River and Kaycee will represent the North in WCA All-Star volleyball and basketball at Casper College on July 18, 2026 -- meet the all-star lineup.
Vendor spots now available: Wyoming Firearms and Outdoor Recreation Expo returns to David Street Station on July 18. Vendor applications are open now, in partnership with the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation -- get the application details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Wood‑fired steak fix: Craving a proper Casper night out that isn't fussy? FireRock Steakhouse builds big flavor over an oak wood fired grill with American classics and a legit wine list, all in a cozy, family friendly room that makes weeknights feel special without trying too hard.
Quick nature reset: When the week gets loud, slip over to Lodgepole Campground for an easy breather that feels far from town without the road-trip drama. Toss a blanket, a thermos, and your half-read book in the car, then let some quiet sky time reboot your brain.
Swing without the wind: Seven AboutGolf simulator suites, 78 courses, and a no-fuss league scene make The SandTrap the fix for Wyoming’s nine months of not-quite-golf weather. Put it on your to-do list this week, rally a partner, and get those clubs re-gripped before the next cold snap.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧹 IWLA - Fort Casper Campground Clean Up @ Fort Caspar Campground | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Trade your gym session for a grabber and some good company at Fort Caspar Campground, where we are tidying up around the IWLA lodge, then celebrating good deeds with a taco bar. Classic Casper, community pride, mild manual labor, and unapologetic salsa.
⚾ MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition @ Mike Lansing Field | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Think your kid can throw strikes, launch line drives, and outrun their sibling? The Y and Casper Spuds host MLB Pitch, Hit & Run at Mike Lansing Field, free for ages 7–14, with entry to a Spuds game, and chances to advance to Coors Field.
👨 Father's Day Event @ Washington Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Ready to let someone else man the grill for Father’s Day? The free family bash at Washington Park packs kids’ activities, barbecue, snow cones, cotton candy, and drinks, plus quality time and a way to connect dads with resources. Sugar highs guaranteed, dad jokes optional.
🎨 Weekend Watercolor @ ART 321 | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Weekend Watercolor at ART321 is easing you into Saturday with coffee vibes, cheerful palettes, and zero pressure. Beginners and old hands are welcome, supplies are waiting, no registration, just space to breathe, meet neighbors, and make something prettier than your inbox.
🤠 Cowboy State Expo @ Eastridge Mall | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Eastridge Mall turns into a treasure hunt, with 115-plus local makers spread through the commons and the former Macy's. Browse handmade goods, specialty nibbles, and genuinely giftable finds, then bask in that smug, step-counted glow of shopping local.
🐄 19th Annual George Reich Memorial Steer & Heifer Show @ Casper College Agriculture | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Bring the future ranch hands, the 19th George Reich Memorial Steer and Heifer Show is open to all junior exhibitors and puts up $1,000 for champions. Expect local pride, Casper FFA Alumni & Supporters and Hamburger Stand, and hair ethics, no twine toupees, only glue.
🎭 The Super Magic Flute Opera @ The Lyric | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Head to The Lyric for Mozart in 8-bit, a cheeky Magic Flute where the hero adventures through a world suspiciously like your favorite Italian plumber's. Same glorious score, Queen of the Night fireworks, and a new English libretto, plus pure 90s game nostalgia. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Casper report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 50°F — Precip: 40%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 47°F — Precip: 64%
A chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. East northeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis immaculate 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 4,278 square feet on a 17,000-plus square foot cul-de-sac lot with no neighbors behind and sweeping views. An open-concept layout keeps the main spaces connected, while the large kitchen and all-seasons sun porch steal the show. A two-car garage, shop, and outbuilding add serious flexibility.
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