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Cowboys Down Runnin’ Rebels in Dominating Fashion, 98-66

January 7, 2026

  The Wyoming Cowboys came out firing in the first half shooting 63 percent with eight first half triples in a dominant 98-66 win over UNLV in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on Tuesday evening. It was the largest win in... Read More

Governor Gordon voices deep disappointment in Supreme Court abortion decision

January 6, 2026

The following is a news release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon –  Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) voices deep disappointment over the Wyoming Supreme Court decision to reject the constitutionality of House Bill 152 “Life is a Human Right... Read More

Lawmakers discuss WYDOT’s proposed $283M budget

January 6, 2026

    By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — On Monday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation presented its $282.8 million budget request to state lawmakers to discuss how to retain employees, maintain airports and provide... Read More

Game and Fish to begin new elk study

January 6, 2026

JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is beginning a new study aimed at tracking one of North America’s largest and most renowned elk populations — the Jackson Elk Herd. In collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,... Read More

JAC weighs $43M ask for community colleges

January 5, 2026

    By Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — “We literally have the ability in Wyoming to cut our way into a budget crisis,” Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, warned at a December Wyoming State Legislature’s... Read More

Cowboy Cagers Play Host to UNLV on Tuesday Evening

January 5, 2026

The Wyoming Cowboys welcome the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels to the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday evening for an 8 p.m. start. It will be the only meeting between the schools this season with the contest being aired on CBS Sports Network. Fans... Read More

New state laws in 2026: property tax exemptions, new license plates, more

January 2, 2026

  By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As 2026 is now in full swing, the state of Wyoming is preparing to implement a slate of legislative changes that will impact areas from health care... Read More

Game and Fish enters next phase in feedground management plans

January 2, 2026

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will move forward in 2026 with developing Feedground Management Action Plans, a key component of the broader Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Plan. As part of the Game and Fish’s statewide Chronic Wasting Disease... Read More

Gray will run for U.S. House

December 30, 2025

  By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced Monday he will run for Wyoming’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The announcement comes after incumbent Rep.... Read More

State releases Economic Summary Report for the third quarter

December 30, 2025

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s economy has benefited from economic activities across various sectors, showing slow progress in the third quarter, according to the Economic Summary Report for the third quarter of 2025. Job growth remained consistent with recent trends,... Read More

Barrasso Applauds $205 Million Award for Wyoming’s Rural Health Fund

December 29, 2025

The following is a release from the office of Senator John Barrasso –    Wyoming will receive $205,004,743 to implement its plan to expand rural healthcare access, stabilize rural hospitals and make Wyoming healthy again. CASPER, WY — Today, December... Read More

Cowboys Return to Action with Trip to Air Force on Tuesday

December 29, 2025

Contest on Altitude and Mountain West Network The Wyoming Cowboys return to action after an extended break, as UW heads to Air Force for a contest with the Falcons on Tuesday at 2 p.m. inside Clune Arena. It will mark... Read More

UW given grant to produce 2nd Amendment information and content

December 27, 2025

  • Will coincide with 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence The Firearms Research Center in the University of Wyoming’s College of Law has received a nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop a... Read More

After Strong Demand, Wyoming Childcare Provider Grants to Reopen in 2026

December 26, 2025

Larger grant awards will focus on high-needs communities and support sustainable childcare businesses A statewide grant program supporting childcare providers drew 90 applications in just two rounds of funding earlier this year. For the Wyoming Interagency Working Group on Childcare,... Read More

Food Bank of Wyoming Distributes Over 10 Million Meals in 2025 

December 26, 2025

Hunger rates are at a 10-year high in Wyoming, resulting in a 33% increase in Food Bank of Wyoming’s food distribution over the last four years. In 2025, Food Bank of Wyoming distributed 12.2 million pounds of food — equivalent... Read More

Hageman announces bid for U.S. Senate seat

December 23, 2025

Just one day after Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced she would not seek a second term, Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced her bid to fill the state’s junior senator position via a video titled “What We Fight For.” Hageman, Wyoming’s... Read More

Governor Gordon applauds BLM’s sage-grouse plan for Wyoming

December 23, 2025

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Monday, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon received the Record of Decision for the Greater Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan Amendment for Wyoming. The ROD recognizes the state’s authority over wildlife and management of the greater- sage grouse,... Read More

Wyoming’s average gas prices fall by more than 11 cents a gallon

December 23, 2025

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 11.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.45 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 31.3 cents per... Read More

Lummis announces she will not seek reelection in 2026

December 22, 2025

  By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced Friday that she will not seek reelection in 2026 after one term as senator, serving since 2021. Lummis, a staunch conservative and... Read More

What’s in Wyoming’s application for up to $800M in federal health funds?

December 19, 2025

  • WyoFile digs into Wyoming’s 84-page Rural Health Transformation Project application, examining proposals that include nursing grants, EMS incentives and a state-run insurance plan.   By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com With the smallest population in the country spread over a... Read More