Wyoming
LDS Church breaks ground on controversial Cody Wyoming Temple after extensive legal battle
CODY, Wyoming (ABC4) — After a year-long legal battle, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground on the Cody Wyoming Temple on Friday, Sept. 27.
The temple was announced in the Oct. 2021 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, headquartered in Salt Lake City. This will be the state’s third temple. Other temples include the Casper Wyoming Temple and Star Valley Wyoming Temple.
This groundbreaking comes after a citizen challenge was appealed and dismissed earlier this month in Wyoming District Court, putting an end to a year-plus-long legal battle. Last year, the group “Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods” decided to sue the city over the permit being given to the Church to build the temple with a 101-foot spire.
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Wyoming Public Media reported that the group “felt the Planning and Zoning board had violated city codes. [The neighborhood group] said the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ plans to build the Temple… presents several issues.”
Earlier this year, the same group sued for a second time, claiming the city was “stonewalling” the process. The Cowboy State Daily reported the neighborhood group stated that the now-former city planner Todd Stowell manipulated Planning and Zoning Board members. Stowell resigned earlier this year amidst the controversy, he cited different reasons for leaving his position that didn’t pertain to the Cody Temple.
The outlet reported members of the Cody Planning and Zoning Board suspected the city planner and attorney had conflicts of interest with the church that influenced the advice they gave. The filing further accused Stowell showed bias toward the church to gain approval for a temple being considered by the board. Stowell is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Several filings were made in the year-plus legal battle between residents and the church.
At the end of August, the courts ruled in favor of the Church.
“In late August, the court ruled in favor of the city’s zoning process, and the citizen challenge was dismissed, preliminary construction work is now underway,” the church said in a statement earlier this month.
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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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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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