CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — An abortion clinic set to open subsequent month in conservative Wyoming was broken in a fireplace early Wednesday that police imagine was intentionally set — presumably by somebody seen working away from the constructing carrying what seemed to be a gasoline can and a bag.
The blaze broken the within of the constructing beneath renovation to deal with the clinic in Casper, the second-biggest metropolis in a state the place opposition to abortion is widespread.
The clinic, which additionally deliberate to supply different well being care companies for girls, had been set to open in June as solely the second place within the state to supply abortions. Wyoming’s present lone location for girls to get abortions is at a hospital in Jackson, 281 miles (452 kilometers) away.
An individual who known as authorities earlier than daybreak noticed somebody working from the constructing with what seemed to be a gasoline can and a black bag, police stated in a Fb put up. Investigators had been reviewing video footage from the world in hopes of figuring out the suspect or producing a suspect description, police stated. No accidents had been reported.
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Julie Burkhart, the clinic’s director, stated clinic organizers had been receiving harassing emails and phone messages. The constructing had video cameras that had been functioning, and police got entry to them, she stated.
“Whether or not you’re in opposition to abortion or assist abortion rights, you’re not going to make abortion go away,” stated Burkhart, a former affiliate of Dr. George Tiller, an abortion supplier who was shot and killed in a Wichita, Kansas, church in 2009.
Protests have been held this spring by abortion opponents on the future clinic website, and indicators opposing abortion had been seen Wednesday in a window of an residence subsequent door to the constructing.
Wyoming is one in all 13 U.S. states with a so-called set off legislation that might instantly outlaw abortion if the Roe v. Wade choice that legalized it nationwide is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Courtroom. A leaked draft of a ruling suggests that can occur quickly.
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Police briefly closed off the road the place the small constructing is positioned as officers investigated. A number of of the constructing’s home windows had been damaged, and smoke injury was seen round one shattered window.
Nov 23, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Boise State Broncos running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images
Ashton Jeanty became Boise State’s first 2,000-yard rusher by collecting 169 yards on 19 carries as the 12th-ranked Broncos beat Wyoming 17-13 on Saturday night in Laramie, Wyo.
Jeanty, who also found the end zone once on the ground, entered the contest as the nation’s leading rusher with 1,893 yards. His big performance on Saturday helped Boise State (10-1, 7-0 Mountain West Conference) clinch a berth in the conference championship game.
The Broncos got 53 rushing yards from Jeanty during their penultimate drive of the game, which ended with Jambres Dubar rumbling across the goal line from 2 yards out for a 17-13 lead with 5:02 to go.
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Wyoming (2-9, 2-5) turned the ball over on downs on its ensuing possession. It had gone up 13-10 earlier in the fourth quarter when John Hoyland made good on a 35-yard field goal with 9:03 remaining.
Maddux Madsen completed 14 of 26 passes for 168 yards for Boise State. Cameron Camper had five catches for 74 yards, while Dubar rushed for 22 yards and the touchdown on five touches.
Kaden Anderson started under center for the Cowboys, but he did not play in the second half because of an apparent injury. He had 116 yards and a TD on 9-of-14 passing prior to exiting. Evan Svoboda took over and hit on 6 of 13 passes for 87 yards.
Wyoming’s Justin Stevenson had four catches for 82 yards and a touchdown, and Jaylen Sargent finished with four receptions for 86 yards.
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Boise State took a 7-3 lead on a 61-yard Jeanty touchdown run with 3:40 to go in the first quarter. Jeanty cut back and sprinted down the wide side of the field for the score.
Early in the second quarter, Anderson launched a pass from the Cowboys’ logo at midfield and found a leaping Sargent for a 41-yard completion. Two plays later, Stevenson grabbed a 5-yard TD for a 10-7 lead with 9:36 to go.
As time ran out in the first half, Jonah Dalmas’ 24-yard field goal tied the game at 10.
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wyoming men’s cross country program finished 30th as a team with 707 points at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
The Cowboys were led by junior Jacob White throughout the whole race. White finished 119th with a time of 30:00.4. Following a theme of Cowboys finishing together throughout the season, senior Ryker Holtzen finished right by White in 120th, improving his placement at each 1K interval since the 7K mark, with a time of 30:01.3.
To close out his collegiate cross country career, senior Gus McIntyre came in 184th crossing the line at 30:34.9. In his first year in Wyoming, senior Dylan van der Hock finished with a time of 30:58.8 for 211th after improving his standing by nine places in the last kilometer. To close out the scoring five, senior Mason Norman grabbed 214th with a time of 31:00.8.
Two more Cowboys, and Wyoming natives, started the 10K in seniors Trevor Stephen and Asefa Wetzel. Stephen finished in a time of 31:24.4 for 233rd overall. Wetzel remained in 251st place at the 5K and 6K mark before having to step out.
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As a team, the Cowboys averaged a 30:31.2 10K with individual finishes of 119-120-184-211-214 and point totals of 99-100-153-176-179.
Ashton Jeanty will lead the Boise State Broncos (9-1) into their game versus the Wyoming Cowboys (2-8) at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch Boise State vs. Wyoming
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming
Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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Boise State vs. Wyoming Predictions
Boise State vs. Wyoming: Head to Head
Boise State has won against Wyoming two times in the past two matchups.
Each team has covered in one game in the past two matchups while failing to go over the total once.
Boise State has scored 52 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 24 to Wyoming.
Boise State’s 2024 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Score
8/31/2024
at Georgia Southern
W 56-45
9/7/2024
at Oregon
L 37-34
9/21/2024
vs. Portland State
W 56-14
9/28/2024
vs. Washington State
W 45-24
10/5/2024
vs. Utah State
W 62-30
10/12/2024
at Hawaii
W 28-7
10/25/2024
at UNLV
W 29-24
11/1/2024
vs. San Diego State
W 56-24
11/9/2024
vs. Nevada
W 28-21
11/16/2024
at San Jose State
W 42-21
11/23/2024
at Wyoming
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11/29/2024
vs. Oregon State
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Boise State 2024 Stats & Insights
Boise State owns the 73rd-ranked defense this year (371.7 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking fourth-best with a tally of 492.2 yards per game.
With 267 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS, Boise State has been forced to lean on their 60th-ranked passing offense (233.5 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Broncos have been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best in the FBS by compiling 43.6 points per game. They rank 68th on defense (24.7 points allowed per game).
The Broncos have been firing on all cylinders in the running game this season, as they rank third-best in rushing offense (258.7 rushing yards per game) and 13th-best in rushing defense (104.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
Boise State has the 89th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking fourth-best with a 52.3% third-down conversion rate.
With 14 forced turnovers (55th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (sixth in the FBS), the Broncos’ +7 turnover margin is the 23rd-best in college football.
Wyoming has lots of room to get better, as it ranks 16th-worst in total yards per game (325.8) and 19th-worst in total yards allowed per game (429).
Wyoming is accumulating 185.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (109th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 227.8 passing yards per contest (80th-ranked) on defense.
The Cowboys’ offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 20.4 points per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 107th with 30.9 points ceded per contest.
The Cowboys’ defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, surrendering 201.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On offense, they rank 89th with 140.4 rushing yards per contest.
Wyoming’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 28.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 37.5% third-down rate, which ranks 88th.
At -4, the Cowboys sport the 95th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (117th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (51st in the FBS).
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