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Burlington overtakes Casper Christian to win 2026 1A/6-man Wyoming State Football Championship
Burlington beat Casper Christian 54-6 to win the 1A/6-man division at Wyoming’s high school football championships on Saturday, Nov. 14. The game was played at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. Burlington made its fifth…
Star Valley defeats Cody n Class 3A state championship game
Star Valley beat Cody 10-7 on Friday, Nov. 13, to win Wyoming’s Class 3A state football championship at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. Sophomore Owen Brown kicked a 22-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining…
Big Horn defeats Cokeville in Class 2A state title game
Big Horn rallied from an early deficit to beat Cokeville 31-7 in the Wyoming Class 2A football championship at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie on Friday. The Rams scored the final 31 points to claim their third state…
FAA ground stop disrupts Wyoming Cowboys' flight to UTEP
A nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted the Wyoming Cowboys’ planned flight from Laramie to El Paso on Friday, hours before their Saturday game against UTEP. The team had been scheduled to depart from Laramie Regional…
Undefeated Natrona County faces Cheyenne East in title game
Undefeated Natrona County is set to face Cheyenne East in Wyoming’s Class 4A state football championship at the University of Wyoming. The top-ranked Mustangs are seeking their first state title since 2018 after an…
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UW freshman class grows 4.7% in fall 2026
The University of Wyoming’s freshman class grew 4.7% in fall 2026, with the increase driven largely by a sharp rise in students from outside the state. Preliminary figures also show higher new-freshman enrollment and a…
Wyoming's Tyler Hughes: Ruled out for Saturday
Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes will miss Saturday’s game against UTEP because of a forearm injury, according to the Mountain West availability report. Hughes had previously been listed as doubtful. Landon Sims is…
Amidst setbacks in senior year, Cowboys' linebacker Stuhlsatz perseveres
Cowboys linebacker Stuhlsatz has persevered through setbacks during his senior year. The Wyoming player’s story centers on continuing to compete despite challenges in his final college season.
2026 state football championships: 3A team previews
Wyoming’s 2026 state football championship preview covers the Class 3A teams, including Star Valley. A photo recalls Roman Erickson’s catch over Cody’s Griffin McCarten in the 2025 championship game at War Memorial…
2026 state football championships: 1A/9-man team previews
Wyoming’s 2026 state football championship preview features the Class 1A/9-man teams, including Pine Bluffs. The accompanying photo recalls the Hornets’ 2025 title-game victory over Rocky Mountain at War Memorial…
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Border War: Wyoming-CSU rivalry faces 2027 hiatus
The Wyoming–Colorado State Border War rivalry is set to pause in 2027, ending a run of 81 consecutive seasons. The hiatus will interrupt one of college football’s longest-running annual series between the two programs…
Wyoming QB Tyler Hughes injury update ahead of UTEP game
Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel addressed quarterback Tyler Hughes’ injury status at his weekly news conference ahead of Saturday’s game. The update comes as the Cowboys prepare for Week 11 and consider their options at…
State high school football games are set for this weekend
Natrona County advanced to the Wyoming Class 4A high school football championship after defeating Cheyenne Central 42-14 at the University of Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium. The Mustangs built a 21-point halftime lead…
Scammers pose as FTC agents -- convince victims to buy gold
Scammers posing as Federal Trade Commission agents have persuaded older Americans to buy gold bars and hand them to couriers, sometimes draining their savings. In Laramie, Wyoming, a woman was allegedly induced to…
Wyoming trio clean up Mountain West weekly honors
Wyoming players Samuel Harris, Tyson Shamsid-Deen and Eric Sandvik received Mountain West offensive, defensive and special teams Player of the Week honors, respectively. The awards followed the Cowboys’ Saturday win…
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Wyoming's Tyler Hughes Injury Update is Bad News for QB Depth Chart
Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes has a small fracture in his forearm and is doubtful to play against UTEP this week, coach Jay Sawvel said at a Monday press conference. Hughes is due for a follow-up appointment, and the…
Wyoming's Tyler Hughes: Banged up in win over UNLV
Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes suffered a right forearm injury during Saturday's win over UNLV. Reports indicate he was unable to grip the ball following the injury, leaving his status for the upcoming Week 11 game…
Cowboys buoyed by confidence in our takeaways post UNLV win
The Wyoming Cowboys football team is riding a wave of confidence following their recent victory over UNLV. Key performances, including Tyler Hughes' impressive rushing and game-winning touchdown passes, have been…
Glover, Cowgirls punch ticket to Mountain West tournament
The Wyoming Cowgirls soccer team secured their first Mountain West tournament berth since 2022 after a decisive 2-0 victory against Hawaii. Alyssa Glover scored her 10th goal of the season, while freshman Izzy Schroder…
Fake federal agents push seniors to turn savings into gold bars for couriers to collect
Authorities have uncovered a sophisticated scam targeting seniors, where perpetrators pose as federal agents to convince victims to convert savings into gold bars. In Laramie, Wyoming, police arrested Jithin Sunny after…
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Wyoming blanks UH women’s soccer
The Wyoming women’s soccer team defeated Hawaii 2-0 on Saturday in the final day of the Mountain West regular season. Goals from Alyssa Glover and Izzy Schroder secured the win for the Cowgirls. Both teams are now…
Cowgirl soccer clinches MW tournament with 2-0 win over Hawai'i
The Wyoming Cowgirls soccer team secured a spot in the Mountain West Championship Tournament after defeating Hawai'i 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from Alyssa Glover and Izzy Schroder propelled the team to their first…
Meyer, Cowboys throttle Idaho State
Wyoming cruised to a decisive victory over Idaho State in their second game of the 2026-27 season. Despite some early struggles with precision, the Cowboys' superior talent allowed them to throttle their opponents…
Wyoming vs. UNLV: Cowboys' Mountain West hopes at stake
The Wyoming Cowboys are preparing to return to the field after a two-week hiatus, aiming to extend their current winning streak to four games. The upcoming matchup against UNLV is critical for the team's standing in the…
County conservation districts advance resolution
Conservation districts in Johnson County have advanced a resolution to the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) annual convention. The measure seeks to improve local cooperation and participation in…
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UW student poisoning case advances to district court
The criminal case against Aili Wang, a University of Wyoming microbiology graduate student, is advancing to district court. Wang faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault and battery…
Mustangs have one last hurdle to clear before they can end season in Laramie
The Natrona County Mustangs are preparing for a critical Class 4A state semifinal football game against Cheyenne Central in Laramie. Head coach Steve Harshman described the high-stakes matchup as a one-game season, with…
Consistency of Wyoming offense impressing coach Taylor
Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel has praised the offensive consistency of his team following a strong three-game performance. Offensive coordinator Christian Taylor noted that the Cowboys have significantly reduced…
Wyoming Highway Patrol limited mileage and overtime to offset budget overrun, transportation department says
The Wyoming Highway Patrol managed a 2026 budget overrun by restricting mileage and overtime hours, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Officials stated that the shortfall was identified early enough…