End of an Era: Western Wyoming to Cut Women’s Volleyball Program

ROCK SPRINGS — Western Wyoming Community College announced Tuesday it will discontinue its women’s volleyball program as part of a series of budget cuts aimed at aligning the college’s finances and long-term sustainability.

The decision comes as Western prepares for an estimated $4 million reduction in its operating budget for the coming fiscal year. College officials cited declining local property tax revenues, the need to reduce reliance on carryover funds, and planned salary adjustments to align with market benchmarks as factors in the budget shortfall.

“Western takes tremendous pride in our student-athletes and in the Mustang tradition,” Kirk Young, the college’s president said. “Unfortunately, we must make strategic choices that protect the long-term health of the institution. This