LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Cowgirls’ Mountain West quarterfinals matchup against the Air Force Academy ended in disaster for the Falcons, as Wyoming seemed totally incapable of missing a shot. Whether it was by Fertig in the paint, Mellema from mid-range or Pedersen and Barnes from the perimeter, the ball was sinking for the Cowgirls […]
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School district contracts for new Casper Classical Academy gym floor
CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, the Natrona County School District agreed to a contract with Sport Court of the Rockies for a new gymnasium floor at the Casper Classical Academy. The contract is in the amount of $69,800 and will be paid through the district’s major maintenance fund. The NCSD Board of Trustees approved the […]
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School district approves contract for asphalt at drivers’ ed course
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District took another step toward finalizing its new drivers’ education course, as the NCSD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a contract for asphalt at the future driving course. The district agreed to an $843,307 contract with Mills-based Wayne Coleman Construction for asphalt at the facility that will […]
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UW guard Mellema named Conference Defensive Player of the Year
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming senior Emily Mellema established herself as an elite and versatile perimeter defender this season, and was rewarded for her dominant play with Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors. Mellema established herself as the anchor of a defensive-minded squad that allowed just 58 points per game on 39% […]
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‘Cowgirl culture’ shines for team in strong season, senior night win
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The families made trips from Australia, Poland and Washington and familiar drives from Douglas and Lyman; season ticket holders took their naps and turned out for the late-night tip time; and the student body showed up early and shouted late as Wyoming honored six seniors before defeating reigning Mountain West champion UNLV […]
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3 appointed, 2 reappointed to UW Board of Trustees
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A sugar company executive from Worland, an oil and gas company executive from Pinedale and a Natrona County cattle rancher have recently been named to the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. Mike Greear, Paul Ulrich and Tom Walters were appointed by Gov. Mark Gordon and approved by the Wyoming Senate. They […]
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(PHOTOS) State basketball brings the drama on Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The 1A and 2A WHSAA state basketball tournaments continued on Saturday with some morning games that saw plenty of exciting action and even a buzzer-beating finish. The consolation game between the Thermopolis Lady Bobcats and the Rocky Mountain Lady Grizzlies was an instant classic, with Thermopolis ultimately winning 41–40. The two teams […]
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CPD: No citations issued in student injury incident
CASPER, Wyo. — There will be no citations issued following a student injury at the Natrona County School District Bus Hub. In a joint press release with the school district, the Casper Police Department acknowledged the incident, saying crash investigators responded “due to the nature of injuries incurred and the age of the victim.” After […]
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NCSD: Student injured at bus hub Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — A student bus rider was reportedly injured today at the bus hub, according to the Natrona County School District. In a statement released on Facebook at 5:32 p.m., the district confirmed that a student was injured at the hub after school and that it is in contact with the student’s parents. The […]
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National spotlight on Cowgirls as they look to upset conference champs Lady Rebels tonight
LARAMIE, Wyo. — All eyes are on the University of Wyoming Cowgirls, including Fox Sports 1, tonight at 8:30 p.m. as the team is set to take on conference regular-season champion UNLV at home for the final game of the regular season. The stakes aren’t as high for the Lady Rebels, as they have far-and-away […]
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UW’s Tim Robinson receives Fulbright Specialist Award to work in Zambia
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A University of Wyoming professor will spend April at the University of Zambia School of Medicine to help the country with its HIV epidemic. Tim Robinson, a professor in the UW Department of Mathematics and Statistics, received notice from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the […]
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(PHOTOS) So long, Cowboy: Senior Pokes play their final game in Arena-Auditorium
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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Judge rules Wyoming is failing constitutional mandate to fund education
“It’s about empowering educators with the resources, support, and respect they deserve,” Judge Amen wrote.
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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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First-generation UW students join governor on National TRIO Day
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming students were among a group that recently visited the State Capitol and Gov. Mark Gordon as he signed a proclamation in honor of National TRIO Day. Sponsored by Wyoming ASPIRE — an organization that promotes access to higher education for first-generation, limited-income and disadvantaged students — the group also […]
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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.