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Month: August 2024

Cowgirls Tabbed Sixth in Preseason Mountain West Poll

LARAMIE, Wyo. The Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team was picked to finish sixth in the Preseason Mountain West Poll. Announced Wednesday by the league office. The Cowgirls garnered 56 points in the poll. Wyoming is in its second week of Fall…

Why seeding for the expanded College Football Playoff isn’t as simple as counting from 1 to 12

  By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams this season, a massive change that will profoundly impact the sport and how success is defined. The system is also kind…

Wyoming Downs has ‘most successful season ever’

• Venue improvements planned for 2025, including Duralock rail EVANSTON, Wyoming — Wyoming Downs experienced record-setting business in its first thoroughbred and quarter-horse meet under the new ownership of ECL Entertainment and Clairvest Group. “It’s the most successful season ever…

Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’ and ‘significant blow’

  By The Associated Press American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that dropped her out of the bronze medal position in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics “unjust” and a “significant blow” in a message posted…

Man charged for alleged drunken joy ride in tow truck at Yellowstone National Park

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission –  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A man was arrested and charged in U.S. District Court after he reportedly stole a federal tow truck. Alan Rawlings Bowling, 57, was charged…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as it closes out its best week since November

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting Friday as Wall Street coasts to the close of its best week since November. The S&P 500 was edging down by 0.1% in midday trading and…

Sports Friday Interview: Coach Marty Linford, Cokeville Football

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Public mixed on concealed carry in Capitol extension

  By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The state’s top elected officials took public comment Monday on rules proposed by the State Construction Department for allowing the concealed carry of firearms within the Capitol…

Local woman sustains serious injuries in early morning crash

A local Star Valley family is dealing with the aftermath of a serious accident this week. According to information from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), Kim Choma, of Etna, was driving a 2006 Toyota Highlander northbound through the narrows area…