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Montana State commit Dane Steel (Sheridan H.S.) named 2023 Wyoming Gatorade FB Player of Year

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2 years ago

January 3, 2024

Montana State commit Dane Steel (Sheridan H.S.) named 2023 Wyoming Gatorade FB Player of Year

SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Dane Steel, a talented athlete of offense, defense and special teams at Sheridan High School, was named the 2023 Wyoming Gatorade Football Player of the Year on Wednesday.

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior receiver caught 44 passes for 970 yards and nine touchdowns last season, averaging 22.7 yards per reception and leading the Broncs (12-0) to their third-consecutive 4A state championship.

The Montana State commit was also a dangerous ground threat rushing 44 times for 368 yards and eight touchdowns. On special teams, he returned 23 punts for 488 yards and six scores, adding four kickoff returns for 143 yards and a touchdown.

Steel earned the 2023 MaxPreps player of the year for Wyoming and is the brother of current MSU sophomore defensive back Brock Steel and former Bobcat receiver Coy Steel.

“You know, he’s done exceptional things, and part of a Sheridan program, the success they’ve had over the past decade and how they’re coached has been evident both with the Steel brothers and the Coon brothers here,” Bobcats’ head coach Brent Vigen said on National Signing Day in December.

MSU receivers coach Justin Udy added, “Dane is a playmaker when you look back at his season, everything he was able to accomplish as a receiver, a wildcat quarterback, a return guy, the physicality he plays with on defense.

“He’s another kid that wrestles, gives good effort, and has a really good knowledge base, a high football IQ. He makes a ton of plays. He knows how to make people miss in space, he knows how to attack the ball, how to set up routes. We’re excited to have another Steel in the program because we know the level of consistency we’ll get from him.”

Defensively, Steel made 35 tackles and recorded six interceptions, including two for a touchdown, in addition to blocking a kick and recovering two fumbles.

The 2023 Class 4A Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year and one of two 2-way selections on 2023 WyoPreps All-Championship Game team, is a two-time state wrestling champion at 152 pounds. Steel is also a two-time All-State honoree in soccer while maintaining a 4.14 weighted GPA in the classroom.

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

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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.

3A State Boys Swimming-2025

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4A Boys State Swimming & Diving Meet-2025

Gallery Credit: Frank Gambino

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

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19 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?