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How Kalani Sitake and his BYU players felt about the environment at Wyoming

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1 year ago

September 16, 2024

How Kalani Sitake and his BYU players felt about the environment at Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming fans may dislike BYU, but Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff is a newly-minted fan of their town.

Following his three touchdown performance against the Cowboys Saturday night, Retzlaff offered some kind words regarding his first trip to Laramie.

“It was a super fun place to play. I liked the stadium and the environment,” Retzlaff told reporters postgame. “… Laramie grew on me a little bit this weekend.”

BYU had not visited War Memorial Stadium in 15 years prior to Saturday, where Kalani Sitake’s crew handily defeated Wyoming 34-14 to move to 3-0 on the young season.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff escapes a Wyoming defender on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Laramie, Wyo. | BYU Photo

The reappearance of a longtime rival proved compelling for Cowboy supporters, who came out in droves for the matchup and made their disdain of the Cougars perfectly clear.

At one point in the second half, CBS Sports Network had to mute its stadium crowd microphones due to vulgar chants directed at BYU being heard on-air.

Such hospitality — or lack thereof — is not new for Wyoming when it comes to the Cougars. The rivalry once burned “really, really hot,” with Cowboy fans tearing down goal posts on multiple occasions upon toppling their foe from Provo.

Sitake didn’t seem to be bothered by the locals’ loud opposition. In fact, he commended it.

“It was a lot of fun. I’m glad that our players were able to be here in this environment,” BYU’s head coach said after the game. “We knew it was going to be energetic. When people (refer to Laramie as) ‘hostile,’ there are amazing Wyoming fans that were not hostile at all, they were kind.

“Our interaction with the Wyoming fans was awesome. They just love their team so much,” Sitake continued. “They should be proud of their team … they don’t quit, they’re tough kids and it wasn’t easy by any means for us to get this win.”

Of course, the worst of the jeering didn’t last long on Saturday. The Cougars let their play on the field do the talking, thoroughly besting the winless Cowboys and quickly removing the crowd factor from the equation.

“I loved the atmosphere. They were wild and it was cool,” BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts told BYUtv’s Spencer Linton in a postgame interview.

“I guess when you start scoring points on them they start to quiet down a bit, so it was nice to hear the loud noises quiet down a bit after we made some plays.”

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From Douglas to Jackson, Week 4 Is Loaded for Wyoming Boys’ Swim & Dive

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6 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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From Douglas to Jackson, Week 4 Is Loaded for Wyoming Boys’ Swim & Dive

It is Week 4 in the 2026 Wyoming High School boys’ swimming and diving season. It features several medium-sized competitions. After a dual in Douglas on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are packed with meets. Jackson hosts its two-day invitational with four teams heading to Teton County. There are three-team events in Casper, Gillette, and Sheridan on Friday, plus two five-team meets at Cody and Rock Springs.

WYOPREPS BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING WEEK 4 SCHEDULE 2026

Saturday also has swim invites at Evanston, Powell, and Sheridan. The schedule for Week 4 of the prep boys’ swimming and diving season in the Cowboy State is below. The schedule is subject to change.

RAWLINS AT DOUGLAS – dual

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CASPER TRI at NCHS – Cheyenne East, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County.

CODY INVITE – Cody, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton, Worland.

GILLETTE TRI – Campbell County, Cheyenne Central, Thunder Basin.

JACKSON INVITE – Jackson, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie, Sublette County.

ROCK SPRINGS INVITE – Evanston, Lyman, Green River, Rawlins, Rock Springs.

SHERIDAN PRE-INVITE – Buffalo, Douglas, Sheridan.

CHEYENNE CENTRAL AT CAMPBELL COUNTY – dual

EVANSTON INVITE at Davis MS – Evanston, Green River, Lyman, Rock Springs.

GENE DOZAH INVITATIONAL at Powell – Buffalo, Cody, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton, Worland.

JACKSON INVITE – Jackson, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie, Sublette County.

SHERIDAN INVITE – Douglas, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County, Sheridan, Thunder Basin.

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4A Boys State Swimming & Diving Meet-2025

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

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18 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming man died Dec. 22 in a motorcycle-versus-truck collision in Laramie County.

According to a recently released incident report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Wyoming man Kyle Pandullo was headed west on a motorcycle as a van approached from the opposite direction. The WHP reports that the van attempted to turn left into a business entrance, forcing Pandullo to brake in an effort to avoid a crash. His bike tipped over onto its side, sliding into the van.

The WHP lists driver inattention as a possible contributing factor in the wreck.

This story contains preliminary information as provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The agency advises that information may be subject to change.

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Documentary ‘399 Forever’ to make its Wyoming debut at The Center on Jan. 6

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January 5, 2026

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Documentary ‘399 Forever’ to make its Wyoming debut at The Center on Jan. 6

JACKSON, Wyo. — Everyone’s favorite grizzly will grace the big screen this month.

Documentary 399 Forever will make its Wyoming premiere at The Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13.

The film follows passionate wildlife guides and photographers who dedicated their lives to tracking, teaching, and protecting Grizzly 399, the world’s most famous bear. As they capture her story, they also confront the growing impact of social media on wildlife, work to educate the public, and fight for practical solutions like bear-proof trash cans to keep both bears and people safe.

With mounting pressure to remove grizzlies from the endangered species list, the film explores the heart of a complex and emotional debate: What does it really mean to protect a wild animal?