So many times in Kinley Erickson’s young life, she doubted that she could ever finish school — not due to poor grades, but because of what life has thrown the Ten Sleep student’s way the last few years.

Erickson, who …

The federal government’s management of wild horses is doomed to fail without fundamental changes in policy and the law, according to a new paper led by researchers at the University of Wyoming and Oklahoma State University.

Because contrasting societal views …

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has recognized faculty members who demonstrate high achievement in scholarship with 2023 Presidential Scholarly Achievement Awards.

Started by Seidel in 2022, the awards include two tracks: one for tenured faculty and one for early-career …

Five years ago, Chelsea-Victoria Turner was battling drug and alcohol addiction while living on the streets of Cheyenne. It got worse. She ended up spending time in jail.

Today, the University of Wyoming junior is a 2023 Udall Scholar, …

The University of Wyoming Extension is now accepting applications for 2023 Ranch Camp, an educational program led by extension personnel and hosted by Padlock Ranch. The event will take place Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16.

Open to applicants …

In response to growing interest in raising backyard chickens, the University of Wyoming Extension recently released a free online guide outlining best practices for chicken care and management.

The 10-page publication, titled “Raising Backyard Chickens,” provides an overview of breed …

The Wyoming State 4-H Foundation awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to Wyoming 4-H’ers attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college in the 2023–2024 academic year.

The scholarship committee awarded approximately $34,000 to first-time winners this year, …

In a final competition at the Houston Livestock Show last month, the University of Wyoming Collegiate Wool Judging team wrapped up a successful 2023 season.

The UW judgers earned high team overall in the value-added category and sixth high team …

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Joshua Bliss as the Natrona County 4-H youth development educator.

Bliss first engaged with the Natrona County 4-H program as a member, later taking on the roles of intern, volunteer, fishing and outdoor recreation …

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Gillette native Makala Riley as a Campbell County 4-H educator.

Riley joined 4-H in elementary school and served as a seasonal intern in the Campbell County office for three summers. She assumed her new …

For Wyomingites interested in current and predicted drought status, temperatures and precipitation levels, the Wyoming Conditions and Monitoring Team (WCMT) facilitates monthly webinars open to the public.

Founded in response to an ongoing drought that emerged in 2020, the WCMT …

The University of Wyoming Extension will celebrate spring with a honey-tasting event and educational program in Casper Saturday, April 29.

Participants will learn about container gardens, growing plants to attract pollinators, honey flavors, and the health benefits of honey.

“We’re …

The University of Wyoming Extension has partnered with AmeriCorps to offer part-time community service opportunities in county offices across the state and on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

“UW Extension is committed to serving the people of Wyoming and we …

For ranchers and ranch managers concerned about livestock poisonings from toxic plants, UW Extension has launched a new YouTube series titled “Taming Toxic Plants.”

In the western U.S., toxic plants are often some of the first rangeland plants to green …