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$1.2 million WyoLotto ticket sold in Cheyenne

October 2, 2023

WyoLotto is looking for the winner of more than $1.2 million from it’s Cowboy Draw game. The winning ticket, worth $1,206,638, was hit by one lucky player during the Oct. 2, 2023 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the... Read More

End of wildland firefighter pay increase on horizon

October 2, 2023

By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Congress approved a pay increase for federal wildland firefighters in 2021. The pay increase is about to expire, which could create a pay cliff for the firefighters. A... Read More

Wyett Ekeler Named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week

October 2, 2023

• Wyoming has Defensive Players of the Week in back-to-back weeks Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics  LARAMIE, Wyo.  (Oct. 2,2023) –The Wyoming Cowboys saw another defensive player earn honors from the Mountain West this week... Read More

Guest Editorial: Shaping Wyoming's Energy Future Through Carbon Capture

October 1, 2023

By The Lincoln County Commission —  Jerry Hansen, Kent Connelly and Teri Bowers The global energy landscape is changing. As energy demand reaches record highs amid a renewed push toward clean energy, producers face the daunting challenge of ramping up... Read More

Big-Plays Help Cowboys Record 35-26 Victory Over New Mexico on Homecoming

October 1, 2023

• Wyoming Opens Mountain West Play 1-0 Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations, Public Relations and Broadcasting University of Wyoming Athletics Big plays on offense, defense and special teams fueled the Wyoming Cowboys to their fourth win of... Read More

UW faculty, staff, students visit Idaho National Laboratory

September 30, 2023

• UW School of Energy coordinates visit. SVI Media/UW Report A cohort of University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students visited Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, last week as part of a collaborative effort to strengthen connections... Read More

Comments sought on e-biking along trails

September 30, 2023

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public input on the proposed designation of e-bikes on select trails located in the Jackson Ranger District. The proposal would allow Class 1 e-bike use on 27.5 miles of existing trail in the Teton... Read More

Cowboy Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule  

September 30, 2023

Head Wrestling Coach Mark Branch announced the 2023-24 schedule Wednesday morning. The Cowboys will host seven events at home including three duals against ranked opponents along with hosting one tournament at home. The schedule features a total of 13 duals including six... Read More

Legislators slam BLM plan 

September 26, 2023

By Bryon Glathar  Kemmerer Gazette Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER —  A number of Wyoming officials are asking residents to speak up while they can concerning a recently-released plan by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that could affect farmers,... Read More

Dell Range shooter sentenced to 15 to 20 years imprisonment

September 26, 2023

By Samir Knox Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The teen charged with pulling the trigger of the gun that killed Angelina Harrison as she rode in a car Jan. 9 on Dell Range Boulevard was sentenced... Read More

Pair of Cowboys earn Mountain West honors

September 26, 2023

Jakorey Hawkins Named Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week • He joins John Hoyland as MW Special Teams Players of the Week this season After helping lead the Cowboys over Appalachian State on Saturday evening, cornerback Jakorey Hawkins... Read More

Old Faithful Inn at $424: Who can still afford a Yellowstone road trip?

September 25, 2023

Camping isn’t for everybody, and lodging in the gateway communities and parks themselves has far outpaced inflation. Visitors and officials weigh in on whether the middle class is being priced out.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com OLD FAITHFUL — Liz... Read More

Never Say Die Cowboys Record an Amazing 22-19 Win Over Appalachian State

September 25, 2023

• Winning TD Scored on a 62-Yard Blocked Field Goal Return by the Pokes  The Wyoming Cowboys once again showed how much heart they have as they came back from a 12-point deficit (19-7) early in the fourth quarter to... Read More

Lawmakers back off effort to curb impending Wyoming electricity hike

September 23, 2023

• Even some challenging Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed 29.2% rate hike said the Legislature’s approach would place ratepayers at greater risk.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Lawmakers agreed Wednesday to change course on a raft of legislation that was hastily... Read More

Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Secure the Southern Border

September 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and their Republican colleagues in introducing the Secure the Border Act of 2023. This legislation will restart construction of a border wall,... Read More

Wyoming G&F and Dept. of Ed come together on programs

September 21, 2023

• G&F points to classroom as ideal setting for the Wyoming programs. The Wyoming Game and Fish teamed up with the Department of Education this week to announce an initiative to take wildlife education into the classrooms of the schools... Read More

Wyoming’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Key Things to Know

September 21, 2023

• September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Provided by Wyoming Dept. of Health As part of its commitment to help reduce suicide deaths across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing key information about the 988 Suicide and... Read More

Hunters rescued after rolling truck near Big Piney

September 21, 2023

Two hunters, a father and son, were rescued by emergency responders after rolling their truck down a steep hillside west of Big Piney early Tuesday morning. Tip Top Search & Rescue in Sublette County said the father and son were... Read More

Cowboy Basketball Announces 2023-24 Schedule

September 20, 2023

• Pokes Open Season on November 6 By Nick Seeman, UW Mens Basketball  LARAMIE, Wyo.  (Sept. 20,2023) – The University of Wyoming announced the 2023-24 basketball schedule on Wednesday morning. The 31-game regular season schedule features 14 home contests inside... Read More

Game & Fish to cover carcass disposal fees in Teton County

September 20, 2023

In an effort to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering to cover the cost for local hunters to dispose of their big game carcasses at the Teton County trash transfer station.... Read More