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Central High School students Olivia Reynolds and Slade Taylor earned the 2026 Congressional Award Gold Medal at the Gold Medal Summit in Washington, D.C.

They were among 877 recipients recognized at the U.S. Capitol where they met members of Congress (boosting their personal growth).

After seven years of leading the fair, Courtny Hinds resigned as executive director and accepted the role of executive director at the National Independent Concessionaires Association; her tenure saw more than 30 facility upgrades and a 120% increase in attendance.

Gov. Mark Gordon issued Executive Order 2026-005 last week to ease transport rules for oversize hay loads and support livestock operators in drought-hit areas.

Agriculture officials advise buyers to check deliveries for invasive weeds (early detection teams are on call) to protect native plants.

Erik Sandvik, the Cowboys' first-year kicker, refined his technique during fall camp by working on long-range kicks and building confidence with guidance from former NFL kicker John Carney.

He showed improvement with a 57 & 60-yard kick during Monday and Tuesday's practice.

The University of Wyoming coaching staff has added former Lindenwood edge rusher Donnie Wingate to boost the Cowboy defensive line this fall.

Wingate, who gained muscle after rehabbing his shoulder with a state-of-the-art weight room (and impressed coaches), plans to enhance Wyoming's pass rush.