Casper College students score gold at 2026 SkillsUSA Wyoming State Championship
Casper College students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA Wyoming State Competition and will head to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 1-5, in Atlanta. In Atlanta, students from across the United States compete as teams and individually in a wide range of career and technical fields. Casper College students won five gold medals in the following categories: Pin Design, Fionna Kerkes; Job Interview, Katelyn Moeller; Technical Drafting, Howard McNiven; Architectural
Seven nonprofit finalists win at 2026 SparkTank competition
Casper College’s SparkTank project selected seven nonprofit organizations as finalists to compete for funding from a $46,300 prize. Following the presentations, the panel of judges decided to award money to all seven groups. Allied Angels was awarded $4,500, Interfaith was awarded $7,000, the Iris Club House was awarded $6,000, Olivia Caldwell was awarded $7,000, Patriot Express Honor Trips was awarded $11,300, Project Kenny was awarded $3,000, and the Self Help Center received $7,500. Twenty nonprofit
Independence Day 250 at the Ford Wyoming Center
Casper, WY — [May 20, 2026] — In 2026, America turns 250, and the Ford Wyoming Center is inviting the community to celebrate in a big way with Independence Day 250, a free, family-friendly Fourth of July event on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m.This special celebration will honor the nation’s semi-quincentennial with an afternoon and evening packed with patriotic fun, community spirit, and one of Casper’s favorite holiday traditions, a spectacular fireworks finale.Guests can enjoy a wide
Free Resources Available to Help Wyoming Small Businesses Grow & Thrive
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a variety of free tools, training opportunities, and business resources available to help small businesses strengthen operations, improve marketing, access funding, and plan for long-term growth. From startup guidance and grant resources to AI training and marketing support, many of these programs are available online and accessible to businesses nationwide, including right here in Wyoming and Natrona County.Resources Available to Small
Boys & Girls Clubs Expands Summer Sports Opportunities Through New Partnerships and Programs
Casper - As the school year comes to a close and families begin preparing for summer activities, the Boys & Girls Clubs is excited to announce an expanded lineup of summer sports opportunities designed to keep youth active, engaged, and connected throughout the summer months. This summer’s programming will feature exciting new partnerships, expanded athletic opportunities, and the introduction of new sports to the Casper community. A major highlight of the summer lineup is the continued partnership
U.S. Chamber’s CO—100 Program Highlights Opportunities for Wyoming Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is continuing to spotlight outstanding small businesses across the country through its CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses program, a national recognition initiative celebrating innovation, growth, community impact, and entrepreneurship. The CO—100 program recognizes small and mid-sized businesses that are making a difference both locally and nationally. Businesses selected for the CO—100 receive national recognition, networking opportunities, media
New Year’s Resolutions for Chambers, Businesses & People Who Actually Keep Them (Mostly)
Ah yes. The New Year. A magical time filled with fresh calendars, bold intentions, and at least one resolution we’ll quietly renegotiate by February.At the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, we’ve been reflecting on what really matters as we head into a new year. After sorting through the confetti and leftover to-do lists, one thing is crystal clear: our members, our businesses, and the success of Natrona County are still the main event.So instead of resolutions that sound impressive but require superhuman
