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Pokes enjoy statement win over UNLV

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11 months ago

January 23, 2025

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LARAMIE, Wyo. — If you want more, you have to do more.

That was Sundance Wicks’s message to Wyoming following the gut-punch loss to Colorado State.

The Cowboys were spiraling and searching for answers after blowing a 14-point halftime lead against New Mexico, getting blown out at Boise State and then suffering a bitter Border War defeat.

However, the gritty, not pretty gang responded by playing a beautiful road game late Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

UW made 14 3-pointers, finished with 18 assists on 22 made field goals and smothered UNLV defensively for 59 minutes during an inspiring 63–61 victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.

“There was a monumental effort from a lot of dudes, holy cow,” Wicks said. “That’s what we’re supposed to be doing; that’s Poke basketball.”

Obi Agbim scored 19 points with five made 3s to lead the visitors’ barrage from the perimeter. Wicks rewarded Oleg Kojenets for his recent efforts by putting him in the starting lineup, and the 7-footer made his presence felt in the paint with strong defense and two dunks.

Silky-smooth shooting guard Dontaie Allen splashed a couple of timely 3s to keep the Cowboys within striking distance. Kobe Newton made a circus shot to give UW a 60–49 lead with 2:36 remaining.

The most impressive individual performance came from Jordan Nesbitt, who finished with 13 points and six assists off the bench after struggling in his first rivalry game with the Rams.

“It’s not going to be all magical right now,” Wicks said after what feels like a breakthrough win for this program. “We’re in year one. We’re fighting to build that stuff, and that’s the foundation, but these guys are setting that standard.”

The Rebels went on an 8–0 run in the final minute to get within 2 points. Agbim missed the front end of a one-and-one at the free throw line, but the unflappable point guard calmly ran back and forced Dedan Thomas Jr. to make a tough shot on the other end.

Thomas, who scored 17 points and had led UNLV to wins over No. 22 Utah State and at San Diego State last week, was unable to force overtime.

The Pokes took a collective sigh of relief and walked out of the Thomas & Mack Center with their first true road win over the Rebels in 22 years.

Do not be surprised if Wicks’s team does more damage to contenders during the second half of conference play, with an eye on making more noise in Las Vegas at the Mountain West Tournament.

“It’s all a process,” Wicks said. “It takes time to get the things right, but the one thing I’ll tell you about this team, they aren’t going to be an easy out. It’s not going to be perfect on certain nights, but come March, these guys, if they keep doing this, they’re going to be a really tough out.”

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Search for fugitive wanted for child-sex crimes leaves Wyoming town on alert

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10 hours ago

December 16, 2025

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Search for fugitive wanted for child-sex crimes leaves Wyoming town on alert

With a population under 600, Byron, Wyo., is generally a quiet town. In recent weeks, streets have been even quieter as both local and federal law enforcement search for 39-year-old fugitive Anthony Pease, who is wanted for six counts of sexual assault involving a minor.

Authorities have been searching the area for weeks, and a reward for information leading to an arrest now sits at $2,000.

See how the search impacts the town:

Search for fugitive wanted for child sex crimes leaves Wyoming town on alert

Saturday morning, law enforcement shared there was a confirmed sighting of Pease near town and reminded residents to remain vigilant by locking their doors and reporting suspicious activity. According to Wyoming’s Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office, before the weekend sighting, Pease hasn’t been seen since Nov. 1.

The Big Horn County Schools Superintendent, Matt Davidson, told MTN News a school resource officer on staff stays up to date with the latest on search efforts, and some parents say they’ve been keeping their kids indoors when they’re not at school.

As the search continues, the mayor as well as some residents, say they are taking law enforcement’s advice while keeping a watchful eye.

“I never used to lock my house during the day. I didn’t even lock my vehicles at night. In fact, a lot of the time I’d leave the keys in them. I’ve talked to other people and there is quite a few people that are nervous. I would hope that a lot of us are nervous because this is a bad thing,” said Byron Mayor Allan Clark.

In fact, investigators could be seen around Byron knocking on doors and scanning land outside of town.

“There’s just so much area and a low population, so much area for him to hide and seek shelter,” Clark said.

With so many wide-open spaces and abandoned buildings in the area, Clark understands why the search has gone on so long.

According to the US Marshals Service, Pease is 5 feet 11 inches tall and may also be going by the name Abraham. They also ask that anyone nearby who has a collection of silver dollars to ensure they are still there, and if not, to report to authorities.

Marshals say Pease is considered dangerous, and the public is told to not approach him and instead call 9-1-1. As the search has stretched over six weeks, many residents hope a capture will bring life back to normal.

“I hope that they capture him soon, and I hope that us as community members and around the area keep our eyes open and report anything suspicious,” said Clark.

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Five takeaways from the Wyoming Legislature’s budget hearings

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22 hours ago

December 16, 2025

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Five takeaways from the Wyoming Legislature’s budget hearings – County 17

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Shoshoni youth sets new world record with largemouth bass catch

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1 day ago

December 15, 2025

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Shoshoni youth sets new world record with largemouth bass catch

SHOSHONI, Wyo. — A 12-year-old boy from Shoshoni is now the proud holder of the Junior 4-pound Line Class world record for bass after netting a 2-pound, 4-ounce largemouth in August. The boy, coincidentally with the last name Bass, caught the fish at Lake Cameahwait.

According to a release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Tucker Bass and his father were fishing over the lake on a two-person kayak when the young angler reeled in the record fish. He did so on a rod and reel given to him by his grandfather.

Bass is the first Wyoming resident to hold a world record in any category for largemouth. The International Game and Fish Association oversees all world records for fishing and officially approved Bass’s catch in November.

Wyoming’s state record largemouth was caught in 2018 near Sheridan. A comprehensive list of all Wyoming record fish can be found here.

“This is an exceptional accomplishment for a young angler,” WGF Lander Region fisheries supervisor Joe Deromedi said in the release. “Tucker’s record highlights not only his skill and dedication, but also the quality fishing opportunities we have in central Wyoming. It’s always exciting to see youth developing a lifelong passion for fishing.”

Bass, an avid fisherman, also earned Trophy Angler status in the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Master Angler program in August.

For more information on Tucker Bass’s record catch, see the Wyoming Game and Fish website.

Junior Line class 4-pound world record-holder Tucker Bass (WGF Department)

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