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PhotoFest! Wyoming Track Classic
The Wyoming Track Classic was held on Thursday at the Harry Geldien Stadium in Casper with cool, cloudy but calm conditions. A pair of WTC records were broken as Taliah Morris of Cheyenne East set a new mark in the long jump at 19-7.25 and Thunder Basin’s Bradley Ekstrom set the new standard in the 400 in 48.12. The bad news from the meet was Natrona’s Kaiden Lee suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage in the high jump. He won the event at 6-6 and was going for 6-8 when he got hurt. The senior had the state’s best marks this season in both the high jump and the long jump.
Here is the list of the top 2 finishers in each event:
Girls:
100 Meters:
1. Brooklyn Asmus-Torrington 12.40
2. Desirae Iacovetto-Wheatland 12.61
200 Meters:
1. Taliah Morris-Cheyenne East 24.60
2. Brooklyn Aumus-Torrington 25.02
400 Meters:
1. Lainey Berrybill-Laramie 56.10
2. Cherise Douzenis-Worland 57.32
800 Meters:
1. Ada Nelson-Cody 2.15.76
2. Ashley Gross-Natrona 2.18.53
1600 Meters:
1. Ada Nelson-Cody 5.06.50
2. Nicole Clark-Natrona 5.21.90
3200 Meters:
1. Maggie Madsen-Cheyenne East 11.10.64
1. Ally Wheeler- Natrona 11.22.44
100 Hurdles:
1. Addison Alley-Riverton 15.07
2. Carly Norman-Buffalo 15.10
300 Hurdles:
1. Paisley Hollingshead-Lander 45.57
2. Lillie Kirkham-Cody 46.32
High Jump:
1. Sarah McNiven-Burlington 5-3
2. Ashley Rogge-Thunder Basin 5-1
Long Jump:
1. Taliah Morris-Cheyenne East 19-7.25
2. Lily Nichols-Wheatland 17-5.25
Triple Jump:
1. Karson Tempel-Cheyenne Central 30-00.24
2. Nadia Burnett-Cheyenne East 35-9.25
Pole Vault:
1. Ava Andrews-Rock Springs 11-0
2. Isabelle Paddock-Cody 10-6
Shot-Put:
1. Teagan Becker-Kelly Walsh 42-10
2. Adelyn Anderson-Lander 42-3
Discus:
1. Brynn Sybrant-Natrona 128-4
2. Teagen Becker-Kelly Walsh 126-0
Boys
100 Meters:
1. Gavin Stafford-Big Horn 10.80
2. Tegan Krause-Cheyenne Central 11.04
200 Meters:
1. Carson Lundberg-Natrona 22.09
1. Bridger Norton-Thunder Basin 22.09
400 Meters:
1. Bradley Ekstrom-Thunder Basin 48.12
2. Flynn Arnold-Laramie-48.46
800 Meters:
1. Jonah Rigg-Cheyenne Central 1.55.15
2. Kalel Brubaker-Natrona 1.55.75
1600 Meters:
1. Race Morrell-Cheyenne Central 4.22.33
2. Trevor Schmidt-Cheyenne Central 4.22.76
3200 Meters:
1. Lucas Steveson-Cheyenne East 9.49.80
2. Davian Spoonhunter-Riverton 9.54.12
110 Hurdles:
1. Caleb Ortberg-Kelly Walsh 14.91
2. Shawn Basart-Cheyenne Central 15.31
300 Hurdles:
1. Caleb Ortberg-Kelly Walsh 39.36
2. Shawn Basart-Cheyenne Central 39.74
High Jump:
1. Kaiden Lee-Natrona 6-6
2. Josh Coleman-Natrona 6-4
Long Jump:
1. Gavin Stafford-Big Horn 23-0
2. Landon Walker-Kelly Walsh 22-5.25
Triple Jump:
1. Landon Walker-Kelly Walsh 46-9.75
2. Matthew Newman-Lovell 43-10.75
Pole Vault:
1. Maddix Blazovich-Rock Springs 15-6
2. Kavin Hoff-Natrona 15-6
3. Nicholas Lewis-Cheyenne Central 15-6
Shot-Put:
1. Quade Jordan-Encampment 56-8
2. Tyler Bennick-Torrington 55-7.75
Discus:
1. Tegan Seeds-Douglas 159-3
2. Logan Class-Cody 153-6
We have a large collection of photos from the Wyoming Track Classic Courtesy of Shannon Dutcher and WyoPreps. You can view those in our gallery below. Enjoy!
Wyoming Track Classic
Gallery Credit: Shannon Dutcher, Frank Gambino,
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Former Wyoming Cowboys in the NFL: Week 16
LARAMIE — Marcus Epps hasn’t experienced the best injury luck over the last couple of seasons. After sustaining a season-ending knee injury a season ago, Epps has missed time this year with injury, as well.
That being said, when the former University of Wyoming safety is available, he produces. Sunday, with a lot at stake, was no different.
Epps had a pair of tackles in the Eagles’ 29-18 win at Washington. The victory clinched the NFC North Division crown.
For the season, Epps has recorded 12 tackles in 11 games played for 10-5 Philadelphia. The Eagles travel to Buffalo in Week 17.
Below is a list of all the former Wyoming Cowboys and how they performed in Week 16:
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (quarterback)
Allen got a little dinged up in the Bills’ 23-20 win at Cleveland. He was 12-for-19 for 130 yards, while adding 17 yards on seven carries via the ground. Allen sustained a foot injury during the game, but X-rays, fortunately, came back negative. For the season, Allen is 296-for-425 for 3,406 yards with 25 scores and 10 interceptions. On the ground, he’s carried it 105 times totaling 552 yards with a dozen touchdowns for 11-4 Buffalo, which clinched a playoff spot. The Bills host Philadelphia in Week 17.
Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars (safety)
Wingard had a mild game in the Jaguars’ 34-20 win at Denver. He laid claim to one tackle. For the season, Wingard possesses 79 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, eight passes defended and one quarterback hit for 11-4 Jacksonville. The Jaguars travel to Indianapolis in Week 17.
Frank Crum, Denver Broncos (offensive line)
Crum participated in the Broncos’ 34-20 loss to Jacksonville. He played 15 snaps, four on offense and 11 on special teams. For the season, Crum has played 114 snaps, 48 on offense and 71 on special teams for 12-3 Denver. The Broncos travel to Kansas City on Christmas.
Logan Wilson, Dallas Cowboys (linebacker)
Wilson put forth his best game since joining the Cowboys mid-season. He registered five tackles in Dallas’ 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. For the season, Wilson has 62 tackles, four passes defended and one fumble recovery between his time in Cincinnati and now with the 6-8-1 Cowboys. Dallas travels to Washington in Week 17.
Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints (defensive end)
Granderson boasted a good game in the Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets. He made three tackles. For the season, Granderson owns 46 tackles, 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, three passes defended and six quarterback hits for 5-10 New Orleans. The Saints travel to Tennessee in Week 17.
Chad Muma, New England Patriots (linebacker)
Muma, who was signed by New England from Indianapolis’ practice squad, played in the Patriots’ 28-24 win at Baltimore. He didn’t record a stat. For the season, Muma has made five tackles in six games played between the Colts and now the 12-3 Patriots. New England travels to the New York Jets in Week 17.
Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints (tight end)
Welch has yet to be elevated from the practice squad.
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GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman launches Senate run in Wyoming
Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Republican, is running for Senate in Wyoming next year, seeking to replace retiring GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week that she would not run for re-election.
Hageman, 63, was elected to be the state’s lone representative in Congress in 2022 after ousting then-Rep. Liz Cheney in a primary. Hageman had Donald Trump’s endorsement against Cheney, a vocal critic of the president, and the congresswoman name-checked the president in her three-minute launch video on Tuesday.
“I stood with President Trump to deliver the largest tax cut in American history, helping working families keep more of their own money,” Hageman said, later adding, “We worked together to secure the border and fund efforts to remove and deport those in the country illegally.”
“We must keep up this fight, and that’s why today I’m announcing my campaign for United States Senate,” Hageman said. “This fight is about making sure the next century sees the advancements of the last while protecting our culture and our way of life. We must dedicate ourselves to ensuring that the next 100 years is the next great American century.”
Hageman had been eyeing a run for governor, but ultimately decided to run for Senate, noting in an interview with Cowboy State Daily published Tuesday that “it’s important that we have someone who can hit the ground running the moment [Lummis] retires. That’s not the place for on-the-job training.”
Hageman added that Trump is “well aware” that she is running for Senate, and she would welcome his endorsement.
It’s not yet clear if Hageman will face a tough fight for the GOP nomination. There are multiple opportunities for other Wyoming Republicans to run statewide, given the open governor’s race and Hageman’s campaign opening up her at-large House seat.
The winner of the GOP primary would be in a strong position to win the Senate seat in the deep-red state. Trump won Wyoming by nearly 46 percentage points last year. Hageman won her second term in 2024 by 48 points.
Although Wyoming is a solidly Republican state, Hageman faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall earlier this year. She was met with boos as she commented on federal government cuts, the Department of Government Efficiency and the future of Social Security.
Hageman called the outbursts “over the top” and said, “It’s so bizarre to me how obsessed you are with federal government.” Her adviser dismissed the disruptions as “pre-planned” and “political theater.”
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After Strong Demand, Wyoming Childcare Provider Grants to Reopen in 2026
A statewide grant program supporting childcare providers drew 90 applications in just two rounds of funding earlier this year. For the Wyoming Interagency Working Group on Childcare, which launched the initiative, the response affirmed that the program is addressing a significant community need. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more.
In 2025, the Wyoming Interagency Working Group on Childcare worked collaboratively to award $183,537 to 24 providers. In an effort to build on that success, the grant program will reopen January 2 with applications closing March 1, 2026. Administered by the Wyoming Community Foundation, grants of up to $20,000 per applicant will be awarded with a renewed focus on communities with the greatest childcare shortages.
Grant awards will be prioritized based on requests from high-needs communities as will be outlined in the application and on the Wyoming Community Foundation’s website, along with plans to increase the number of children and families being cared for and engagement or planned engagement with business support services through the Small Business Development Center. Funding for this round of grantmaking includes the Wyoming Maternal and Child Health Unit, Wyoming Department of Family Services, the Wyoming Community Foundation, and the Business Studio at LCCC. To apply for a grant or if you have questions about the application process, you can click here.
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