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UW trustees approve beer, wine sales at football, basketball games

LARAMIE — In an effort to generate new revenues and enhance the fan experience, the University of Wyoming will serve beer and wine at football and basketball games beginning in fall 2017.

The UW Board of Trustees yesterday (Thursday) approved the plan forwarded by the Department of Athletics, with tight controls on alcohol sales and strong safety provisions. Those include strict age verification,...