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Agbonkpolo, Anderson and Kyman No Longer with Cowboy Basketball Program

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 8, 2023) –University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced Wednesday that Max Agbonkpolo, Ethan Anderson and Jake Kyman are no longer with the Cowboy basketball program. “We thank Max, Ethan and Jake for their contributions…

Bar and grill liquor license phaseout bill advances

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —The Wyoming Legislature is one step closer to addressing liquor license limitations throughout the state. A bill that would gradually increase the number of bar and grill liquor licenses available in…

Border wall funding bill fails following heated debate

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE — Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) doesn’t consider himself a racist, bigot or xenophobe. In the majority floor leader’s office just off the Wyoming Senate gallery last week, he said that part of the promise of…

Wyoming Senator Barrasso responds to State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Wyoming families have had enough of President Biden’s blame game. Tonight, we heard this president brag and boast…

Medicaid postpartum extension bill moves forward before deadline

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State representatives advanced a bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage for low-income mothers on Monday afternoon, with just a few hours left in the day before it would have…

Abortion bill legal questions swirl

By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Several anti-abortion lawmakers spoke on the House floor Monday against a bill to increase restrictions around the service in Wyoming, saying they are worried the bill could actually work…

Cowboys Entertain Runnin’ Rebels on Wednesday Evening

• Contest slated for 8:30 p.m. start  The Wyoming Cowboys play host to the Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV on Wednesday evening in a contest slated for an 8:30 p.m. start. The Pokes will be looking for their third-straight win in…

Representative Allred: Budget Bill Focuses on Wyoming Economy, Creating Prosperity for Wyoming Families 

CHEYENNE – Representative Allred (HD-21) voted to pass HB0001 also known as the Supplemental Budget bill, which sets the stage for a more prosperous Wyoming future while protecting the state against Wyoming’s rocky revenue streams. This House of Representatives’ budget…

Grizzly ‘delisting’ back on the table as feds reconsider state management

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Federal wildlife officials on Friday morning announced they will again consider surrendering management of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s grizzly bears, giving jurisdiction to the states. The news came in the form of a “90-day finding” in…

Barnhart Named MW Freshman of the Week

• Scored a career-high 12 points in a win over Fresno State  COLORADO SPRINGS (Feb. 6, 2023) – University of Wyoming redshirt freshman Nate Barnhart was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week on Monday morning. It is the…