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Dave Koza drives in the winning run in the bottom of the 33rd inning to end the longest baseball game ever played.

Torrington’s Dave Koza Never Played In The Majors, But His Bat Is In Cooperstown

Dave Koza, a baseball-loving boy from Torrington, Wyoming, dreamed of one day making it to the Major Leagues. After a career in the minors, he returned never getting a call, but his bat is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jake Nichols14 min read

Bros John Danny Charlie Grayson support their sister Maddie

Wyoming People: Meet Cody’s Beaudrie Brothers (And A Sister), A Family Of Champions

With nine state wrestling titles between them, the Beaudrie brothers of Cody, Wyoming, are athletes all. And now a sister joins the huddle.

Jake Nichols12 min read

Gillette College freshman Haiden Thompson on Foxy lays out a perfect loop in breakaway.

Gillette College’s Haiden Thompson Is Really That Good At Rodeo

Haiden Thompson is a favorite to win at the College National Finals Rodeo next month. She has been lighting up for Gillette College in the Central Rocky Mountain Region all season, finishing as goat tying champion, reserve champion breakaway roper, all-around champion and Rookie of the Year.

Jake Nichols9 min read

Former University of Wyoming head rodeo coach Beau Clark.

University Of Wyoming Rodeo Coach Resigns Three Weeks Before College National Finals Rodeo

Beau Clark is resigning as the University of Wyoming rodeo coach comes less than a month from the College National Finals Rodeo.

Jake Nichols3 min read

Florida Man To Play Pickleball In Wyoming As Part of 48 Matches In 48 Days World Record Attempt

Dean Matt’s idea to play 48 matches in 48 days in 48 states is modeled after the Iron Cowboy. He is scheduled to play VisitCasper’s Tyler Daugherty and Luke Gilliam at the 307 Tennis Club next Saturday at 11am.

Renée Jean8 min read

Lander High School boys swimmers have won 27 consecutive state titles after their domination in Gillette in February.

Lander High Swim Team’s Historically Great Streak — 27 State Titles And Counting

Nothing seems to distract or derail the juggernaut Lander High School swim program, which has won 27 straight state championships.

Jake Nichols8 min read

Titus Swen was the University of Wyoming's leading rusher in 2022, topping 1,000 yards. He was dismissed from the team before its bowl game by head coach Craig Bohl, and as been signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.

Titus Swen, UW Featured Running Back Dismissed From Team In November, Signs With NFL’s Colts

Titus Swen, who was the University of Wyoming’s featured running back last season before being dismissed from the team by coach Craig Bohl, has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts.

Greg Johnson3 min read

Meeteetse Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness - Wyoming’s Rodeo G.O.A.T.

Forget Tom Brady … Wyoming’s G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) is 36-year-old Dusty Tuckness from Meeteetse, who has been selected 14 years in a row to fight bulls at the National Finals Rodeo.

Wendy Corr6 min read

Riverton High School senior Cassy Miller practices Monday with the World High girls softball team. Miller and 12 other players from Riverton, Shoshoni and Lander travel three hours every day to be part of the team

For The Love Of The Game: Fremont County Girls Travel Three Hours A Day To Play Softball

It’s 90 miles from Riverton High School to the softball field in Worland. Almost every day, 13 high school girls travel across a corrugated lake, an icy canyon and a sweep of farmland to get to practice. After 90 minutes of practice, they’ll zigzag another 90 miles back home.

Clair McFarland7 min read

Many In Wyoming Not High On NBA Lifting Ban For Pot Use

A group of Wyoming residents and a state lawmaker in northwest Wyoming are speaking out against the National Basketball Association legalizing marijuana use for its players. A state pro-cannabis group, however, sees the NBA move as positive for Wyoming legalization efforts.

Leo Wolfson6 min read

Mount Everest Is Next: Wyoming Mountain Climber Closes In On ‘7 Peaks On 7 Continents’

If he succeeds in his impending ascent of Mt. Everest, Dr. Joe McGinley, of Casper, will be just one mountain away of achieving his goal of climbing the “Seven Peaks on Seven Continents.”

Mark Heinz5 min read

Special olympics Special Olympics Winter Games returned to Jackson Hole after a 3 year absence due to the pandemic 5 3 17 23

Special Olympics Makes Wyoming Return In Jackson After 3-Year Hiatus

Following a three-year hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the 2023 Special Olympics State Winter Games wrapped up this week in Jackson. About 350 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers attended the games.

Jake Nichols4 min read