UW Researcher Receives Grant to Study How Muscles Respond to Low Oxygen
Danielle “Nellie” Bruns, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, has received a five-year $1.78 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a project investigating how muscles cope with low…
Willow Creek Fire update: Friday September 5, 2025
Significant progress was made along the western edge of the fire with solid containment lines created from H15 Spike Camp to H10, increasing the fire’s overall percent of containment to 53%. Helicopters assisted with containment efforts by providing bucket drops…
(Video) – Star Valley Football on the road to face Preston
The Star Valley Braves (1-0) will be back in eastern Idaho on Friday night as they face the Preston Indians (1-1). After coming off a 33-7 road win over the Shelley Russets to open the 2025 season, the Braves can…
(Video) – Bear Lake Football at Firth
After falling 21-7 to open their season against North Fremont last weekend, the Bear Lake Bears (0-1) will be looking to bounce back as they hit the road to face the Firth Cougars (0-2) this Friday night with a 7…
Powerball® ticket worth $2 million sold in Wyoming
Sept. 4, 2025 – It is time for Powerball players to check their tickets, as a ticket worth $2 million was won by one lucky player after the Sept. 3 drawing. The winning ticket, which was a Quick Pick, was…
Josh Allen to Return to Laramie for Jersey Retirement on November 22
• The Reigning NFL MVP Will Have Jersey Retired Against Nevada LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept 4, 2025) – The reining NFL MVP and Wyoming Athletics Hall of Famer Josh Allen announced that he will return to Laramie for Wyoming’s contest against…
Staffing shortage at Lincoln Self Reliance
• Starting wage is $18.50/hour with full benefits package Lincoln Self Reliance is experiencing a critical shortage of staff members. Three positions in Thayne and three positions in Afton, which make up 30% of the necessary employees for those…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions rescinded for eastern Idaho
The following is a news release from officials with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest – As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and federal land management agencies will rescind Stage 1Fire Restrictions on lands within…
Sweetwater Downs to Run the Richest Horse Race in Wyoming History
ROCK SPRINGS – Wyoming Horse Racing’s (WHR) Sweetwater Downs has carded a contentious field of 10 two-year-olds to contest the $250,000 Sweetwater Downs Quarter Horse Futurity this Saturday, September 6, 2025. The $250,000 purse is the largest in Wyoming Horse…
Willow Creek Fire now 43% contained
The Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of Smoot, Wyoming since August 22, is now considered 43% contained at a size of 4.066 acres as of Wednesday September 3. Fire officials still estimate full containment of the fire by September 15….