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Wyoming Reports Possible Violations in Volleyball Program

KOWB Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:35:58 +0000

Results of an internal University of Wyoming inquiry into allegations that women’s volleyball student-athletes received impermissible benefits have been submitted to the NCAA.

Few Wyoming College Students Ask To Carry Concealed Weapons on Campus [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:46:53 +0000

An Associated Press analysis finds that in Wyoming and six other states, the vast majority of counties where fracking is used are also suffering from drought. Doug Randall has the details. Trevor T. Trujillo reports that security officials at Wyoming colleges say few students are asking for permission to carry concealed weapons on campus. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Biologists Study Yellowstone Grizzlies [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:59:57 +0000

For the seventh year, the Enhanced Oil recovery Institute at the University of Wyoming will host it's annual CO2 conference in Casper next month. Amy Richards has details. Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team are conducting scientific grizzly bear research operations in Yellowstone National Park starting today. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Group Supports Arena-Auditorium Renovations [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:40:48 +0000

A USDA Meteorologist is predicting an above normal tropical storm and hurricane season for the North Atlantic this year. The renovation of the University of Wyoming's Arena-Auditorium has received a lot of support from a special group of people. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Former Cowboys Step Up to Help Renovations to UW's AA

KOWB Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:40:24 +0000

The renovation of the University of Wyoming’s Arena-Auditorium has received a great deal of support from a special group of individuals over the past several weeks. That special group is made up of former Cowboy basketball players who have offered their financial support through generous donations.

Sears Family and Friends Sale Goes Till 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5

Grateful Mike — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:13:44 +0000

Would you like to win a Kenmore gas barbeque grill? You still have time to get registered at Sears Family & Friends Event going on until 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.

They also have 10% or more off everything in the store, and there's a lot of stuff in all their departments. The friendly sales staff can help direct you to the right places. (just look for Amaya, Sue, Brittney Tyler, Josh, Teresa, Daniel and others with the blue name tags.

Meg Lanker-Simons Cited For Making UW Crushes Post

Trevor T. Trujillo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:52:42 +0000

University of Wyoming Police have issued a citation to Meg Lanker-Simons for a charge of interference. According to the citation "Subject admitted to making a controversial post on UW Crushes webpage and then lied about not doing it."

Offense Rallies for a 92-60 Win in Wyoming Cowboy Spring Game

David Settle — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:30 +0000

After a slow start, the offense came on late in the second quarter and then controlled the second half for a 92-60 win over the defense in the Wyoming Cowboys Spring Game Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. It was the finale of the 15 practices the Cowboys are permitted in the spring, which began March 26th.

UW Crushes Page Removed From Facebook

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:26:32 +0000

A Facebook page that recently came under fire in Laramie appears to have been removed from Facebook.

Facebook Page Sparks UW Controversy

Trevor T. Trujillo — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:10:16 +0000

A Facebook page called UW Crushes has come under fire after a harshly worded statment was posted on the page about a University of Wyoming Student.

Cowboy Football Teams with FCA in Benefit Trip to Haiti

KOWB Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:43:34 +0000

The Wyoming Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is making preparations for a second “Wyoming in Haiti” trip, set to take place May 11-17. This marks the second-straight year the FCA has organized a trip to the island to help Haitian youth.

Gov: Saudi's Interested in UW Research [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:24:48 +0000

Governor Matt Mead says his recent trip to Saudi Arabia garnered some interest in that country about research being done at the University of Wyoming. The Wyoming Democratic Party will hold their biannual meeting Saturday in Casper. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

2013 Wyoming Cowboy Football Schedule Released

David Settle — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:16:47 +0000

With the release of the Mountain West Conference schedule for the 2013 football season Thursday, it means the University of Wyoming Cowboy football schedule is now complete for this fall. All 12 games during the upcoming season are on Saturday's. At this time, only the dates and opponents are known. Kick-off times and other details will be announced at a later time.

Wyoming Cowgirl Chaundra Sewell Earns Rare Distinction

KOWB Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:46:01 +0000

For the first time in her career, senior Chaundra Sewell has been selected to the 2013 WBCA Division I Coaches’ Honorable Mention All-America Team. She is one of four Cowgirls in school history to earn the honor and the first since 2008.

Wyoming Cowboy Basketball Tied to ESPN Special on NCAA Tournament

David Settle — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:24:49 +0000

The only player to have his number retired and hanging in the rafters at the Arena-Auditorium will be part of an ESPN special celebrating the 75th year of the NCAA Tournament. Former Wyoming Cowboy great and College Basketball Hall of Famer Kenny Sailors is part of the network's look back at some the great moments in the tournament's history.

Gorrell and Boehme Leave Wyoming Cowgirl Basketball Program

David Settle — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:23:30 +0000

In a bit of a surprising move, the Wyoming Cowgirls are losing two more players than was originally expected after the 2012-13 season wrapped up on March 21st. University of Wyoming head women’s basketball coach Joe Legerski announced Tuesday that forward Aubry Boehme and guard Alison Gorrell have decided not to return to the Wyoming basketball program next season to pursue other opportunities.

Cowboy Football Two Practices in to Spring Drills

KOWB Staff — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:11:28 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys conducted their second spring practice on Wednesday morning with the emphasis continuing on fundamentals and increasing the pace of practice. Fifth-year Wyoming head coach Dave Christensen liked the improvement of his team from day one to day two of spring drills, but still emphasized after practice the need for his team to continue to improve each and every day of the Cowboys’ 15 spring practices.

Wyoming Cowboys Season Ends in Overtime Defeat

David Settle — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:25 +0000

It was another nail-biter for the Wyoming Cowboys, but this time the heroics came from the opponent. The Western Michigan Broncos left Laramie with a 75-67 overtime victory over UW in the CBI Quarterfinals Monday night at the Arena-Auditorium. Western Michigan's David Brown buried a right corner 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left that tied the game at 59 and forced overtime. Then the Broncos out-scored the Pokes 16-8 in the extra session to advance on to the CBI semifinals.

UW Cowboys Host Western Michigan Tonight – Matchup Breakdown

Gailen Sprague — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:04:52 +0000

After an exciting victory in the first round, the University of Wyoming men’s basketball team continues postseason play on Monday when the Cowboys host Western Michigan for the quarterfinals of the CBI presented by Buick. The Pokes (20-13) used a buzzer-beating three to down Lehigh, 67-66, at home last Tuesday, while the Broncos (21-12) earned [...]

Bears Bounce Cowgirls From WNIT

David Settle — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:06:25 +0000

Behind three players in double figures, the Northern Colorado Bears stunned the Wyoming Cowgirls 71-63 Thursday night in the first round of the WNIT at the Arena-Auditorium. Northern Colorado knocked down 12-of-15 free throws in the final 4:25 to hold on for the victory. The Bears tied a school record with their 21st win of the season.