4A State Basketball Wrap-Up
The Winter sports season officially ended on Saturday evening as Wyoming ’s 4A Class completed their basketball state championship in Casper. For the 4A Girls, Cheyenne East defeated Star Valley (42-30), Green River (62-50) and then overcame Cody in the…
Cowgirls Take Mountain West Tournament Title With 59-56 Win Over Fresno State
UW will make its second appearance at the NCAA Tournament Kevin DeVries Athletic Communications Coordinator – Tennis, Volleyball and Women’s Basketball University of Wyoming Athletics LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 10, 2021) – For the time in program history, the Wyoming…
Representative Scott Heiner (R-HD18) Provides Legislative Update
◆ Voter ID Bill Passes House Provided By Scott Heiner At the end of the 2nd week of the 66th Wyoming Legislative Session, the combined Legislature has passed 33 bills. This past week, we have been able to meet in…
Lincoln County down to 18 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 8, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 46,507, an increase of 360 confirmed cases since the 46,147 reported on March…
Marcus Williams named Freshman of the Year by MWC Media
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 8, 2021) – University of Wyoming freshman Marcus Williams was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year by media covering the conference on Monday. He also earned…
House committee advances bill to cut K-12 education
CHEYENNE (WNE) – The House Education Committee voted 5-4 Friday afternoon to pass a bill that would cut $30 million worth of K-12 funding over the next three years. House Bill 173 proposes a mix of cost-saving and revenue-raising measures to…
Wyoming Mask Mandate Removed Starting March 16, More Businesses Return to Normal
Wyoming’s mask order, along with public health orders for bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms, will be rescinded starting March 16, Governor Mark Gordon announced on Monday. However, face coverings will still be required in K-12 schools. “I thank the people…
Cowboys and Cowgirls Place Sixth at 2020 Mountain West Cross Country Championships
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 5, 2021) — The University of Wyoming Cross Country Teams competed in the 2020 Mountain West Championships on Friday morning at Craig Ranch Regional Park in Las Vegas. The Cowgirls and Cowboys both notched a sixth-place…
Wyoming Football’s 2021 schedule announced
Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations, Public Relations and Broadcasting University of Wyoming Athletics Season to Kick Off Sept. 4 Versus Montana State and Will Feature a Full 12-Game Schedule Laramie, Wyo. (March 5, 2021) — A full…
Mask Mandate Remains As Other Public Health Orders Ease
Wyoming’s public health orders related to COVID-19 have eased as active case counts continue to decline locally and statewide. On Thursday, February 25, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced the changes, which took effect on March 1. Public Health Order #3,…