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Embattled wolves gain a new frontier in Democratic Colorado. The move is stoking political tensions

Dec. 11, 2023 00:16 AM EST

DENVER, Colo. (AP) — Wildlife officials plan to release gray wolves in Colorado in coming weeks, at the behest of urban voters and to the dismay of rural residents who don't want the predators but have waning influence in the Democratic-led state. The most ambitious wolf...

Emma Ronsiek scores 22 and No. 22 Creighton women defeat Wyoming 73-61

Dec. 10, 2023 17:24 PM EST

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Emma Ronsiek scored eight of her 22 points in the fourth quarter and No. 22 Creighton pulled away for a 73-61 victory over Wyoming on Sunday. After a tightly contested first half that ended in a 34-34 tie, the Bluejays began to break away in the third quarter....

Griffin has 23 in Wyoming's 78-70 win over Stephen F. Austin

Dec. 09, 2023 20:07 PM EST

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Sam Griffin's 23 points helped Wyoming defeat Stephen F. Austin 78-70 on Saturday night. Griffin had five rebounds and five assists for the Cowboys (6-3). Akuel Kot scored 19 points, going 6 of 15 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for...

Manyawu leads Wyoming against SFA after 20-point game

Dec. 09, 2023 04:05 AM EST

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (5-4, 1-1 WAC) at Wyoming Cowboys (5-3) Laramie, Wyoming; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: 'Jacks -1.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Wyoming plays the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks after Cam Manyawu scored...

SFA visits Manyawu and Wyoming

Dec. 08, 2023 03:44 AM EST

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (5-4, 1-1 WAC) at Wyoming Cowboys (5-3) Laramie, Wyoming; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wyoming hosts the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks after Cam Manyawu scored 20 points in Wyoming's 80-59 win against the South Dakota Mines...

Wyoming holds off on auctioning huge piece of pristine land inside Grand Teton

Dec. 07, 2023 17:53 PM EST

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's governor and other top leaders decided Thursday to hold off on auctioning a big chunk of state-owned land within Grand Teton National Park, choosing instead to continue negotiations with the U.S. government on a purchase or land swap for the pristine and valuable...

Manyawu scores 20 to lead Wyoming over South Dakota Mines 80-59

Dec. 05, 2023 22:58 PM EST

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Cam Manyawu's 20 points helped Wyoming defeat South Dakota Mines 80-59 on Tuesday night. Manyawu added 11 rebounds for the Cowboys (5-3). Sam Griffin added 17 points while shooting 5 for 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and...

The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles

Dec. 04, 2023 12:41 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles have had unusually high rates of cancer after a preliminary review determined that a deeper examination is needed. The initial study was launched in response to...

Wyoming and Toledo head west for Arizona Bowl clash

Dec. 03, 2023 19:55 PM EST

Wyoming (8-4, Mountain West) vs. Toledo (11-2, Mid-American), Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Tucson, Arizona TOP PLAYERS Wyoming: QB Andrew Peasley, 1,823 passing pards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions, 403 rushing yards, seven touchdowns. ...

Austin scores 17, Portland knocks off Wyoming 81-70

Dec. 01, 2023 23:53 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chris Austin scored 17 points as Portland beat Wyoming 81-70 on Friday night. Austin also had three steals for the Pilots (5-3). Vasilije Vucinic shot 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to add 13 points. Alimamy Koroma had 13 points and shot 4 of...