Wyoming
An early learning program helps kids “Get Wild”
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – The Wyoming Department of Education is starting the “Get Wild” Wyoming initiative so little ones can be kids while getting outdoors and experiencing nature-based education.
“The whole idea behind it is if we don’t want them climbing up the walls when they get home, we’re going to tear down the (classroom) walls during the day,” said Amy Reyes, State Early Learning Specialist- Wyoming Department of Education.
The Get Wild Wyoming early learning program is focused on getting kids away from screens and outdoors.
The CDC recommends children ages 3 to 5 only be on screen devices for 1 to 2 hours a day, but typically that is closer to 6 to 8 hours.
This program looks to reverse that trend and get kids outside learning and playing in nature.
Eight hours a week during their recess time, 14 classrooms at six Pre-K sites in Laramie, Natrona, Sweetwater and more will go to local or state parks and take their class curriculum with them.
This will also help with setting healthy habits around mental health, teaching kids how to take care of themselves from the inside out.
“If you think about mental wellness and the benefits associated with being outside. Such as the lower risk of depression, and psychological stress recovery. There are so many things linked to just being outdoors. It can really help with that mental wellness aspect,” said Reyes.
Officials say this program aims to help kids focus and establish more mental wellness and that getting kids into Wyoming’s great outdoors is a way that the Department of Education is looking to develop healthy habits.
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Wyoming
Special Olympics Wyoming seeking volunteers for state fall tournament

CASPER, Wyo. — Special Olympics Wyoming recently announced that it is calling for volunteers to help work the upcoming annual State Fall Tournament, happening Oct. 8 through Oct. 10.
That’s according to a release from SOW, which states that the event offers competition in bowling, cycling, bocce and soccer. This tournament represents over 500 different athletes and more than 30 teams from around the state of Wyoming.
Competition sites for the fall tournament include, North Casper Soccer Complex, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Boomtown Blast, and El Mark-O Lanes.
Citizens are encouraged to come cheer on the Special Olympics Wyoming athletes, but the tournament is seeking volunteers as well.
“Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics Wyoming and play a significant role in providing quality events to athletes,” the release states. “Each fall, Special Olympics Wyoming depends on the generosity of Casper and the surrounding communities to engage in this state-wide competition event by volunteering a portion of their time to ensure that these athletes, Unified Sports® partners, coaches, friends, family, and volunteers visiting Casper from throughout Wyoming experience a first-rate, memory making event.”
Special Olympics Wyoming needs volunteers to assist with competitions, awards, meals, and more.
To sign up to volunteer, contact the Special Olympics Wyoming office at 307-235-3062 or register online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FACAC2DA0FDC52-58224359-2025#/.
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Colorado State, Wyoming add two games to Border War football series

The Colorado State Rams and Wyoming Cowboys have added two games to their Border War football series, both schools announced Wednesday.
Colorado State is leaving the Mountain West Conference after the 2025 season and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the fall of 2026. As a result, their annual Border War game will have to be played as a non-conference contest.
Back in November, the two schools announced an agreement that included games beginning in 2028 and extending through the 2035 season. Today’s announcement includes the addition of a game on Sept. 5, 2026 at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo., and on Sept. 6, 2036 at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo.
“Rivalry games are important to us at Colorado State and are a part of what makes College Football so special,” said Colorado State Director of Athletics, John Weber. “Our scheduling goal for our football program is to host seven games every season on campus in Canvas Stadium. Ram Country and Canvas Chaos make a real difference on game day and there is no better place to play than at home on campus in Fort Collins.”
The two schools are scheduled to play this season on Saturday, Oct. 25 in Laramie.
“Having one of the oldest rivalries in the West that features one of the most iconic trophies in college football continue consecutively is outstanding,” added Weber. “The Boot Run with the game ball, the Border Ceremony, and the Bronze Boot Trophy all honor the values and rich ROTC history of both universities and will remain integral to this rivalry for years to come. This game is important to our universities, communities, and fans and I am thrilled that we were able to continue it in 2026.”
Although Colorado State and Wyoming are not scheduled to meet in 2027, there is still the possibility for that contest. When the series was announced last year, both schools stated they were “…working on amendments to schedules for the 2026 and 2027 season for potential additions to the current agreement.”
Colorado State and Wyoming first met on the gridiron in 1899 and have played a total of 116 contests. The Rams currently lead the overall series 60-51-5.
In order to schedule the 2026 game with Colorado State, Wyoming has rescheduled its previously slated home contest against North Texas for Sept. 9, 2034. Colorado State was previously scheduled to play at Indiana on Sept. 5, 2026, but Indiana will now host North Texas on that date instead.
Future Border War Games
Sept. 5, 2026 at CSU
Sept. 23, 2028 at CSU
Sept. 22, 2029 at WYO
Sept. 7, 2030 at CSU
Sept. 20, 2031 at WYO
Sept. 25, 2032 at CSU
Sept. 24, 2033 at WYO
Sept. 23, 2034 at CSU
Sept. 22, 2035 at WYO
Sept. 6, 2036 at WYO
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Future Colorado State Football Schedules
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