Visit Casper

The College National Finals Rodeo is returning to Casper this summer, and various community members are offering their support, including 17 hotels that are donating 70 rooms and up to 840 room nights. In total, the value of this move equals $114,515.64.

Visit Casper gave out $164,000 in grant money over the past year to 14 different organizations across the city.

In celebration of the Ford Wyoming Event Center's upcoming 40th anniversary, city council has agreed to provide the center with $50,000 to for its continued operation.

Visit Casper announced on Thursday that Casper was successful in its most recent bid to remain as the host city for all high school state volleyball, wrestling, basketball, track, band, and cheer tournaments through 2026.

Kaufman's group says the Proud to Host the Best Committee's event recruiting efforts result in some $13.9 million in local economic impact.

Visit Casper, the official destination management organization for Natrona County, recently relaunched its website as well.

Officials say tourism creates jobs, enhances the economic base and improves quality of life.