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First look: WSU to host Wyoming in regular-season finale and senior day

Coming off a narrow loss to Oregon State, its second straight setback, Washington State will host Wyoming on senior day. It’s the last game of the regular season for the bowl-bound Cougars, who will be playing the seventh and final game of a Pac-12/Mountain West scheduling agreement that provided WSU and Oregon State games for this season.

In close vote, UW trustees reject proposed concealed carry into facilities

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees narrowly voted Friday morning against allowing concealed carry permit holders to take firearms into campus facilities.

Wyoming man sentenced to 3 years in prison for Jan. 6 assault with flagpole

Douglas Harrington, 69, of Bedford, near Afton, was also sentenced to 24 months of supervised release and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.

Wyoming Legislature’s anti-Obamacare amendment has officially backfired

Before that case was decided, the Legislature passed two more abortion bans in 2023 that made the initial lawsuit moot. The Life Is a Human Right Act was a near-total abortion ban, except to save the life of the mother or if the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest that was reported to law enforcement.

Return of Tess Barnes, McKinley Dickerson should spark Wyoming Cowgirls

Wyoming's slow start to the season has occurred largely without the service of McKinley Dickerson and Tess Barnes.

Wyoming fisheries crew deploys at night to count kokanee

In Wyoming, hydroacoustic surveys are being implemented most often to monitor kokanee populations. Kokanee are pelagic fish, meaning they occupy open water areas. There is also a lot of interest in kokanee angling, and Game and Fish stocks millions of these fish every year, so monitoring their populations is important for managers.

Judge rejects request to sideline a college volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention.

Need more 'Yellowstone' in your life? Try these Western TV shows and family dramas

Need more Dutton-style drama? Here are four TV shows that have that Western soapy feel of Paramount Network's hit "Yellowstone."

Former BP Oil CEO Joins AI Data Center Startup Prometheus Hyperscale

Bernard Looney, former CEO of oil and gas giant BP said on Sunday that he will join AI data center start-up, Prometheus Hyperscale, as the chairman of the board of directors.

Tulane squares off against Wyoming

The Tulane Green Wave take on the Wyoming Cowboys at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancún, Mexico. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season between the two squads.

Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender.

Judge rejects request to sideline transgender college volleyball player

A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender

Four Wyoming cowgirls will be inducted in Cowgirl Magazine's 30 Under 30 Class of 2025

The Wrangler Cowgirl 30 Under 30 recognizes the women that are leading future generations in the western industry.

Wyoming’s Main Street needs Congress to pass Credit Card Competition Act | Brett Kahler

Wyomingites deserve better as they continue to invest their time, money, and hard work into starting a business in our state.

Wyoming Man Gets 3 Years In Prison For Swinging Flagpole At Police On Jan. 6

Bedford, Wyoming, resident Douglas Harrington was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for assaulting police with a flagpole during the Jan. 6,

Wyoming to Crack Down on Athlete Harassment With New Punishment

The decision comes amid national concerns about the increase in harassment against collegiate athletes from bettors who have lost money on prop bets.

How much do Minnesota servers earn from tips?: study

A new study by Square examined servers' incomes in Minnesota, finding they earn about 22% of their wages from tips, slightly below the national average. States with the highest tip-wage percentages include Wyoming (33%), South Dakota (31%), Alaska (31%), and Kansas (30%.

BLM proposes changing plan for measuring Pryor wild horses' genetic diversity

The BLM’s proposal would change a past management decision regarding herd structure that was “ambiguous” and “mathematically impossible,” the BLM said.

Best State Park in Wyoming: Curt Gowdy State Park

Spread the loveNestled in the foothills of the Laramie Mountains between Cheyenne and Laramie, Curt Gowdy State Park stands out as Wyoming’s premier state park. This 3,395-acre park, named after the famous sportscaster Curt Gowdy,

Former BP Chief Joins A.I. Data Center Developer

Bernard Looney will join Prometheus Hyperscale, a Wyoming start-up, to help it address the enormous energy needs of the artificial intelligence industry.

UW expects to be ‘challenged in a way we have not experienced’ to grow enrollment

The University of Wyoming is hoping to see an overall increase in enrollment over the next five years, despite this year's drop.

Rod Miller: Free Speech and the Hypocrisy of the Wyoming GOP

Rod Miller writes, "It’s almost as if the Wyoming Republican Party wants to prevent any voice other than their own from being heard out in the Big

MWC Week 13 2024 college football games: live stream and TV channel info

The Week 13 college football slate includes five games with MWC teams in play. Among those contests is the UNLV Rebels playing the San Jose State Spartans.Live coverage of all the college football

Game Day Guide: No. 12 Boise State looks to clinch Mountain West Championship spot in Saturday clash

Boise State gears up for their final conference game of the season against the Wyoming Cowboys. Broncos seek seventh straight conference win.

University of Wyoming trustees reject concealed carry on campus

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted 6-5 Friday against allowing concealed carry in certain areas of campus, setting up a likely future confrontation with a Legislature that’s increasingly pushed to ease gun restrictions.

Nesbitt carries Wyoming past Southeastern Louisiana late

Jordan Nesbitt scored 13 points including the go-ahead 3-pointer to lift Wyoming over Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night.

Bo Biteman Named Wyoming Senate President, Chip Neiman Is New House Speaker

The Wyoming Senate and House on Saturday elected their leaders for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Sen. Bo Biteman will be the new

Police: Shooting leaves 1 hurt in Wyoming, victim not cooperating with officers

Wyoming police say they responded to a reports of a shooting Saturday morning, adding the victim refused to cooperate with investigators.

Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, who will be the No. 2 Republican in the Senate next year, said after his meeting with Hegseth that the nominee is a strong candidate who “pledged that the Pentagon will focus on strength and hard power – not the current ...

Wyoming Breaks Ground on Godwin Mercado to Revitalize Former GM Site with New Community Hub

Construction of the Godwin Mercado, a new marketplace in Wyoming, has begun, with expected completion in 2025.

Governor Gordon Responds to Overturned Abortion Bans, Plans Appeal

Governor Mark Gordon plans to appeal a court ruling that struck down two abortion bans, citing constitutional violations. The Wyoming Democratic Party supports the decision and vows to continue fighting.

Barrasso Says RFK Will Bring A Much-Needed Shakeup To FDA

John Barrasso, Wyoming's senior U.S. senator and a physician, said he believes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will bring a much-needed shakeup to the federal

Cold weather means higher energy costs. Here is how to get ahead of your winter bills

Households can receive state assistance for high energy bills due to dropping temperatures. Eligibility is income-based.

Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito's parents filed against Moab police

A Utah judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito's parents filed against the city of Moab alleging police did not do enough to protect their daughter.

Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026

Federal water officials made public steps for the seven states and multiple tribes that rely on the Colorado River to meet a deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway.

Wyoming County man pleads guilty to transportation of child pornography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Wyoming County man pleaded guilty to the transportation of child pornography and allegedly had a pattern of sexually abusing or exploiting a minor, the United States Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Officials said in ...

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