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University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced on Monday that head football coach Dave Christensen is suspended for one week and has been fined $50,000 for his actions after the Air Force game. Christensen was informed on Monday morning of Burman’s decision.

The Laramie High School volleyball team finished third at the 4A East Regional Volleyball Tournament in Gillette this weekend. The Lady Plainsmen earned the No. 3 seed at the Wyoming State Volleyball Tournament which will start in Casper on Thursday.

Today is the last day to register to vote in Wyoming ahead of the November 6 election. Luckily, if you don’t get registered by today you can still register at your polling place on the day of the election. We’re curious as to whether or not you are already registered to vote.

espensorvik, Flickr Now that we’re well into fall sports and winter sports have started practicing at the University of Wyoming, we’re wondering if anybody misses the Mountain West’s cable channel The Mtn. While many complained about the availability of the station and the quality of the broadcasting, it was still a station dedicated solely to covering teams in the Mountain West. Do you miss The

Kari Eakins, Townsquare Media Brett Smith watched from the sideline as Wyoming lost to Air Force, 28-27, during homecoming in Laramie on Saturday. It was the Cowboys fourth loss this year by seven points or less, and they remain win-less (0-3) at home in 2012.

Laramie’s own Holly Kennedy will be kicking off her year as Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2013 with a Coronation Ball on October 20th at WyoTech’s West Laramie Campus. The event will include dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a live auction to help Kennedy raise funds for her year as Wyoming rodeo royalty.

Kari Eakins, Townsquare Media The Board of Trustees for the University of Wyoming will finalize the selection process for the next UW President during their meeting on Friday. This time around the Board is likely to keep the process completely confidential.

(courtesy University of Wyoming) It’s homecoming week at the University of Wyoming, which means there will plenty of things happening on campus. When it comes to celebrating homecoming, what is your favorite part?

Laramie Main Street, Facebook Kids of all ages are invited to put on a costume and head to downtown Laramie for tricks or treats during Scaramie on Saturday, October 27th from 10 a.m. to noon. Over 3,000 people celebrated Halloween with Scaramie last year according to the Laramie Main Street Alliance and they’re hoping for another good turnout.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Flickr The hunting season in Wyoming has gone from bow to gun. While many hunters enjoy both types of hunting, some find more of a thrill using a bow and arrow and others enjoy utilizing a rifle more. Which type of hunting do you prefer?

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is hoping to announce the next UW President in February of 2013. Board President David Bostrom said they want to find a successor for Tom Buchanan, who will retire next summer, as soon they can.

r0Kk, Flickr With today being the first day of October, it’s pretty much impossible to ignore the changing and subsequently falling leaves in Laramie. Of course, if those leaves are landing in your lawn, then it means you’ve probably at least thought about raking your lawn.