LARAMIE, Wyo. — It’s about the journey, not the destination. The University of Wyoming Cowboys basketball team is closing up its season and just played its final home game of the year in the Arena-Auditorium last night. For many in the Pokes’ roster, last night was also likely their last time playing on that hallowed […]
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Cowgirls steal big road win against CSU Rams; first Border War road dub since 2020
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — During the University of Wyoming Cowgirls basketball team’s preseason media day, Allyson Fertig told Oil City News that one of her biggest goals for the season was to get her first win in Moby Arena, the Rams’ home turf. “I’ve never won in Fort Collins at CSU. That’s my big goal. […]
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(PHOTOS) Pair of Kelly Walsh Trojans, Natrona’s Dickinson win state titles
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School and Natrona County High School both saw wrestlers write their names in the history books on Saturday with state titles. From KWHS, Jerred Smith and William Alt took home championships, while NCHS’s Marley Dickinson also finished atop the winners’ podium. Smith, a senior for the Trojans, clinched the […]
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Local nonprofits could receive up to $15K through Casper College SparkTank
CASPER, Wyo. — All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Natrona County are eligible to apply to Casper College’s SparkTank 2025 to receive up to $15,000. Applications are due by Friday, March 7. The Casper College SparkTank initiative is inspired by a similar program at the University of Wyoming and the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” […]
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Fundraiser established to benefit Casper College livestock judging team
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College livestock judging team will hold an online fundraiser on Thursday, March 6. The online sale was created to raise funds to help with the traveling costs associated with student attendance at judging shows. “The costs of food and other expenses associated with travel are taking a large chunk out […]
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Kelly Walsh duo win statewide Congressional App Challenge
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School seniors Haylie Williams and Emerson Levin recently earned statewide recognition for winning Wyoming’s Congressional App Challenge. The duo earned the honor after they crafted an app to help graduating high school students pick a collegiate field of study and find suitable schools and scholarships. Math and computer science […]
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University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates: Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Natrona County at the completion of the 2024 fall semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSME (Bachelor of Science […]
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Applications now open for Casper College KEY Camp
CASPER, Wyo. — Applications are now open for Casper College’s KEY Camp. Two camp sessions will be held this year, June 8-13 and June 15-20. The camp is open to students entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in the fall of 2025. “Knowledge Enrichment for Youth — KEY — builds a foundation for lifelong […]
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NCSD contracts for pair of Kelly Walsh improvements
The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees is moving forward with a pair of improvement projects at Kelly Walsh High School, and on Monday approved contracts for work to the school’s parking lot and pool.
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School board sets policy for religious education
The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees on Monday approved its policy on release time and credits for religious education.
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Protesters take stand against guns in schools
“I taught at Kelly Walsh for 25 years, and the idea of allowing people to bring guns into the school is terrifying,” protester Sandy Bouchier said.
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UW awards top scholarship to 100 Wyoming students
One hundred outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming were recently selected to receive the 2025 Trustees’ Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming’s top academic scholarship.
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High school equivalency certificate info sessions set for Feb. 25, 27
The Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College will host five high school equivalency certificate information sessions Feb. 25 and 27.
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Cowboys blow double-digit lead to lose 82–73 against San Jose State
Nesbitt had a season-best scoring night; Agbim kept his 20-plus game streak hot; and freshman Magassa put up seven boards. Despite this, the Spartans took the win
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Casper College basketball players suspended over Gillette Community College game
Multiple Casper College men’s basketball players were recently suspended for violating NJCAA guidelines in a game against Gillette Community College, the local school announced in a press release.
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Casper College to offer Startup Survival School
Casper College is offering a free mini-event for entrepreneurs and startup owners on Feb. 25.
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Glendo’s Allyson Fertig breaks UW record for most career rebounds
The homegrown Rebound Queen is a native of Glendo and attended Douglas High School before playing at UW
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New scholarship established at Casper College
The Matt Cundy Family and Friends Scholarship was recently established at Casper College in memory of Matt Cundy.
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Wyoming Symphony Orchestra brings New York chamber band for ‘Music on the Move’
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra recently concluded its February Music on the Move programming after bringing a New York chamber band W4RP Trio to Casper.
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(PHOTOS) Cowboys clutch up, clip Falcon wings in 69–62 win; Henry scores career-high 16
A tough game ended in sweet victory for the Pokes, who have just four more games left of their season before the MW championship.
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Natrona County School District announces 2nd semester honor roll
The Natrona County School District recently released the high school honor rolls for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year.
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University of Wyoming Haub School Film Festival seeking sponsorships
The University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources is looking for organizations and individuals to support the Wild and Working Lands Film Festival, now in its fourth year.
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UW rises to R1 research university status; joins top 4.8% of American universities
The University of Wyoming now becomes one of just 187 American universities, of which there are almost 4,000, with this designation