On Saturday, April 26, former East High School standout Colter McAnelly’s current college team, the Utah Utes, lost 12-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Kansas Jayhawks.
The game took place at Smith’s Ballpark. This was their second matchup against the Jayhawks this season.
The Utes’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m. at Smith’s Ballpark against Kansas Jayhawks.
A University of Wyoming student team earned first place—and $15,000—in the Pulte Gateway to Hospitality Innovation Challenge by presenting creative ideas for transforming Hilton Garden Inn Laramie into Graduate by Hilton Laramie. Team members say they gained valuable real-world experience through collaboration while focusing on community-driven hotel concepts.
Owen Funk has received an NIH Pathway to Independence grant while working as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wyoming’s Department of Molecular Biology. His work explores multinucleated cells using roundworms as models—research which could shed light on certain human diseases.
Rep. Harriet Hageman posted several statements on May 13, 2026 addressing U.S. coal leasing policies and criticizing environmental regulations she claims have weakened American energy security.
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