LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowboys once again showed how much heart they have, as they erased a 12-point deficit to rally for a 22–19 victory over Appalachian State. The Cowboys improved to 3–1 on the season with the win. Roughly four minutes into the fourth quarter, Appalachian State cornerback Tyrek Funderburk intercepted a Wyoming […]
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(PHOTOS) Volleyballers descend on Ford Wyoming Center
CASPER, Wyo. — High school volleyball teams from throughout Wyoming are in Casper this weekend for the annual Casper Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Among the teams in attendance are the Natrona County Lady Mustangs and the Kelly Walsh Lady Trojans from Casper, but other teams have made the trek from Cheyenne, Gillette, Sheridan, Cheyenne, Midwest, Evanston, […]
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Casper Roughnecks to kick off season with free home opener
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Roughnecks are set to face the Rogue Valley Royals in their season home-opener at the Casper Ice Arena, 1801 E. 4th St., on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. In a welcoming gesture to fans, the inaugural game will be open to the public free of charge. “Let’s pack the rink […]
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Record-breaking attendance at College National Final Rodeo in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The College National Final Rodeo, or CNFR, witnessed a historic attendance this year at the Ford Wyoming Center, with the Saturday session selling out for the first time. According to Sarah Neely of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, over 29,000 tickets were distributed. “We were thrilled to see the Ford Wyoming Center […]
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Hogadon Basin Ski Area seeks rate hike amid push for self-sustainability by 2028
CASPER, Wyo. — In an effort to achieve self-sustainability by fiscal year 2028, the Hogadon Basin Ski Area may see a rise in rates for the 2023–24 ski season, pending Casper City Council approval. City staff presented a business plan in June 2023, outlining strategies to reduce expenses and boost revenue for the ski area. […]
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Kelly Walsh High School looks to add batting cages with $5,000 donation
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School recently received a donation of $5,000 from John and Cindy Farrell. The intent behind the donation is to contribute toward the purchase of two indoor batting cage mounting and netting systems for the school’s softball team, according to a memo provided to the Natrona County School District Board […]
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UW volleyball off to best start in team history
Though the season is still young, the UW Cowgirls are off to their best start in volleyball program history.
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Annual Hogadon Basin Ski Area ‘Tune-Up’ Day Scheduled for Sept. 16
CASPER, Wyo. — The Annual Hogadon Basin Ski Area “Tune-Up” Day is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Hogadon Basin Ski Area on Casper Mountain. This event is organized by Marty Brammer and the Friends of Hogadon, aiming to prepare the ski area for the upcoming […]
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Mike Sedar BMX in Casper hosts State Championship Race
CASPER, Wyo. — 129 BMX riders converged on Casper on Sunday, Aug. 27 to compete in the final race for the BMX State Championship. Eighteen Casper riders were crowned state champions in their riding categories. BMX works like many other racing sports where riders compete in multiple races to earn points towards a final score. […]
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UW Cowboys to kick off football season on Saturday
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The start of the 2023–24 Wyoming Cowboys football season is just days away, with the Pokes set to take on Texas Tech on Sept. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on CBS. Wyoming enters the season with 17 returning starters, including 10 of 11 returning […]
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How a small-town coach created Wyoming’s biggest winner
Between the second and third times doctors shocked his heart, Todd Dayton looked at them and asked what they were doing. The reply: “We’re saving your life.” Just a year previous, to the week, Dayton’s high school football coaching career had come to an end. Wyoming’s most successful high school football coach, the leader of […]
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Putting with purpose: Casper Elks golf fundraiser benefits Special Olympics Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Elks Lodge is gearing up for an eventful day of golf for a cause. On Sept. 9, the Elks Lodge will be hosting a Golf Tournament at the Casper Municipal Golf Course, with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Wyoming. The tournament is not only an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to […]
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Reese’s Senior Bowl has its eye on Cowboys Easton Gibbs, Cole Godbout
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming linebacker Easton Gibbs and nose tackle Cole Godbout have attracted the attention of the Reese’s Senior Bowl as both were named to the 2024 Senior Bowl Watch List on Wednesday. Gibbs, a junior with another year of eligibility remaining, has already indicated that the 2023 season will be his last in college. Godbout, who has […]
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UW Cowboys reveal depth chart for coming football season
LARAMIE, Wyo. — With the completion of the final scrimmage of 2023 fall camp, the Wyoming Cowboys have released an updated depth chart for the coming season. The depth chart includes 17 returning starters, including 10 on defense, five on offense and both the starting place-kicker and punter. The seven new projected starters are veteran […]
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UW Cowboy Hoyland named preseason All-American
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Associated Press recently announced its preseason All-American football teams, and University of Wyoming place-kicker John Hoyland was named to the second team. Hoyland was the only player not from a power five conference to be named to either the first or second team. Hoyland is coming off a 2022 season in […]
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Simulating game situations focus for Cowboys in final fall camp practices
LARAMIE, Wyo. — As the 2023 season opener draws closer for the Wyoming Cowboy football team, the coaching staff is shifting the focus of practices to preparing players for in-game situations. On Friday and Saturday, the Pokes’ practices included a Mountain West Conference officiating crew. Head coach Craig Bohl said Saturday’s scrimmage served as an important evaluation […]
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UW Cowboys Suiaunoa, Tulafono named to Polynesian College Football Player of the Year watch list
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, and two Wyoming Cowboys have been named to the list. Junior linebacker Shae Suiaunoa and junior center Nofoafia Tulafono are both among this year’s candidates. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding […]
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16 returning CC Soccer players seek redemption after heartbreaking regional semifinal loss
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Thunderbird Men’s Soccer team, holding the preseason 13th rank in the NJCAA, is gearing up for an intense season with a lineup that showcases a blend of experience and fresh talent. The team boasts a total of 16 returning players who are set on redeeming themselves after a disappointing […]
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Casper College Volleyball kicks off 2023 season with new players, assistant coach
CASPER, Wyo. — The upcoming volleyball season at Casper College is bringing in a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent, with five returning players and an enthusiastic batch of 10 freshmen players joining the team. In addition, a new assistant coach, Molly Minich, has joined the Lady T-Birds’ ranks, according to a Casper College […]
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UW Cowboy Gibbs named to preseason watch list for Bednarik Award
LARAMIE, Wyo. — After a stellar 2022 season in which UW Cowboys linebacker Easton Gibbs delivered one of the best performances in program history, preseason honors and recognitions have been rolling in for him as the 2023 season looms. That continued this week, as the Maxwell Football Club named Gibbs to the watch list for […]
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Cowboys prepare for coming season with scrimmage
The loss of starting running back Dawaiian McNeely is a challenge the Pokes will need to figure out before the start of the coming season.
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UW Cowboy Gibbs named to Butkus Award preseason watch list
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Preseason recognitions are continuing to roll in for Wyoming Cowboy Easton Gibbs as the season draws nearer. Recently, the rising junior was named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, given each season to the nation’s top linebacker. Gibbs was one of 51 Division 1 athletes from across the nation […]
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Wyoming’s offensive line developing depth as veteran defensive line continues to shine
The Cowboys may have one of the best returning defensive line units in the entire Mountain West Conference.
