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LARAMIE -- "We recruit winners." Sundance Wicks said that, referring to landing high school standouts Madden Smiley and Chris Pohl in the offseason. The latter could soon be a menace in the paint for the Wyoming basketball program. The other, leading the charge and manning the point. This third-year bench boss wasn't just talking about success at the prep level, though, when he made that statement.

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office says an early morning incident that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy on July 11 was not accidental and happened outside on the grounds of an elementary school. Sheriff's Office spokesman Brandon Warner says the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. July 11 at Afflerbach Elementary School near the 400 block of West Wallick. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 15-year-old boy who was dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The U.S. House on Tuesday voted for the Sunshine Protection Act by a margin of 308-117. The bill would institute Daylight Saving Time year-round in the U.S., although states could opt out. By the way 'Daylight Saving Time" is the correct term, even though it is often called "Daylight Savings Time." Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman was one of 22 Republicans to vote against the bill, arguing that it would be bad for farmers, ranchers, and school kids.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., -- Can Wyoming and UTEP really be considered a rivalry? That's how the latter is viewing it as they enter their inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference. "!00%, yeah," UTEP's junior linebacker Jayden Wilson said Wednesday during conference media days in Las Vegas. "New Mexico and Wyoming, I think those are big games for us when it comes to a rivalry perspective. I know our fans are excited for that. I know it's going to be a fun time. "...

LAS VEGAS, Nev., -- Jay Sawvel asked his team to show up with a pair of brass knuckles and a tire iron. That was in response to an embarrassing showing a week prior at Arizona State that led to death threats for the rookie head coach. They instead were flagged nine times, including a false start inside the opposing 1-yard line that took points off the board. Quarterback Evan Svoboda was credited with a fumble near midfield.

You're enjoying time in nature when, all of a sudden, you're face-to-face with a black bear. You freeze; you're worried about the steps you're supposed to take to handle the situation calmly and collectedly. Remember, the way you react can be the difference between a bear's fight-or-flight response. If you're in bear country, you should always know what to do, and to really know what you need to do, you need to study and practice. Again, the way you react will play a big role in the outcome.

When you hear the term 'Food Insecurity,' you may not fully understand what that means. The USDA defines food insecurity as a situation in which people don't have enough to eat and don't know where their next meal will come from. So, you may not know the phrase, but there's a good chance that you know what it feels like. In the US, roughly 48 million people, 14 million of those being children, don't know where their next meal is coming from.

LARAMIE -- "We recruit winners." Sundance Wicks said that, referring to landing high school standouts Madden Smiley and Chris Pohl in the offseason. The latter could soon be a menace in the paint for the Wyoming basketball program. The other, leading the charge and manning the point. This third-year bench boss wasn't just talking about success at the prep level, though, when he made that statement.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, is ''WyoGives Day." So what is WyoGives Day? According to wyogives.com, WyoGives is a statewide, 24-hour online day of giving that celebrates and supports the nonprofit organizations strengthening Wyoming communities every day. For 24 hours, WyoGives provides participating nonprofits across Wyoming with an opportunity to raise critical funds that support their missions and the communities they serve.

Things we talk about quite often in Wyoming. Be Bear Wise and know what to do if you encounter a bear. How to avoid starting a wildfire. What to do in the event of a wildfire. Have your boat loaded with safety gear. Get your boat inspected for aquatic invasive species. How to identify venomous snakes in Wyoming. (BTW, if it rattles, it's venomous) Things we DON'T talk about enough in Wyoming. What to do if you're being chased or stared down by a bison. I know, right?