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Uinta County Voters Defeat $40.6 Million Tax Project By More Than 2-To-1 Margin

Uinta County voters don’t want to pay an additional 1% tax for a new swimming pool and other projects totaling about $40.6 million. They voted more than 2-to-1 against the controversial proposal.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

Cows belonging to Sheridan-area rancher Dan Reinke wear solar-powered electronic collars as part of a “virtual fencing” system. Such systems could replace physical livestock fences in some places.

Wyoming Cows Go High-Tech With Electronic Collars And ‘Virtual Fencing’

Cows across Wyoming might soon be corralled by electronic collars that vibrate to tell them where to go, or shock them when they stray. It’s called “virtual fencing.”

Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025

Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."

Delegation Applauds Trump’s Pick Of Steve Pearce To Head BLM

Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."

Sean BarryNovember 06, 2025

A yellow-orange tabby stray in Platte County, Wyoming, has earned the name Lucky. Despite long odds, he survived being impaled by a blow dart and shot in the shoulder.

Miracle Cat Survives Being Impaled By Blow Dart And Shot With Gun

A yellow-orange tabby stray in Platte County, Wyoming, has earned the name Lucky. Despite long odds, he survived being impaled by a blow dart and shot in the shoulder.

Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025

After hearing passionate debate Tuesday, the Gillette City Council voted 4-3 to advance a proposed repeal of its so-called "hate crime" ordinance. The repeal must survive two more readings to become effective. Above, Campbell County Cemetery Board member and local resident Dean Vomhoff testifies in support of repealing the ordinance.

Gillette Plan To Scrap Controversial 'Hate Crime' Law Survives Fiery Hearing

After hearing passionate debate Tuesday, the Gillette City Council voted 4-3 to advance a proposed repeal of its so-called "hate crime" ordinance. The repeal must survive two more readings to become effective.

Jackson WalkerNovember 05, 2025

The nation is remembering Dick Cheney as the serious, steely-eyed, no-nonsense former secretary of defense and vice president who some dubbed a “war hawk” and others “Darth Vader.” In his home state of Wyoming, they also say he was a heck of a funny guy. Here he shares a laugh with "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno in 2002.

Wyoming’s Dick Cheney: ‘War Hawk,’ ‘Darth Vader’ And A Heck Of A Funny Guy

The nation is remembering Dick Cheney as the serious, steely-eyed, no-nonsense former secretary of defense and vice president who some dubbed a “war hawk” and others “Darth Vader.” In his home state of Wyoming, they also say he was a heck of a funny guy.

Greg JohnsonNovember 04, 2025

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Dick Cheney, Vice President And Former Wyoming Congressman, Dies At 84

Dick Cheney, regarded as the most powerful vice president in U.S. history and former congressman of Wyoming, died Monday night at the age of 84.

Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025

Casper native and University of Wyoming football star Logan Wilson was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The move brings his career full circle as he once again becomes a “Cowboy” while promoting his home state.

Wyoming NFL Star Logan Wilson Becomes A Cowboy Again In Dallas Trade

Casper native and University of Wyoming football star Logan Wilson was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The move brings his career full circle as he once again becomes a “Cowboy” while promoting his home state.

Justin GeorgeNovember 04, 2025

Evansville election judge Max Jacobsen looks through the voting roll midday on primary election day, Aug. 20, 2024, in this file photo.

Bill Heads To Session That Would Ban Dropping Off Ballots For Others

A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday to criminalize dropping of ballots for other people, with a few exceptions. Supporters say it protects election integrity, while critics say it could make felons out of well-meaning friends.

Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025

A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.

Florida Sheriff Trains Nation's First Search And Recovery Otter

A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.

Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025

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Cheyenne Woman Gets 7-10 For Stabbing Husband Who Died After Refusing Treatment

A Cheyenne woman has been sentenced to between seven and 10 years in prison for giving her husband a stab wound in January that would kill him four days later. He had initially refused medical care.

Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025

Evansville Mayor Candace Machado abruptly resigned Saturday, saying the state’s political system is "broken" and does not allow for anything but the “status quo.”

Evansville Mayor Abruptly Resigns, Calls Wyoming's Political System ‘Broken’

Evansville Mayor Candace Machado abruptly resigned Saturday, saying the state’s political system is "broken.” She said that includes council members smelling of alcohol at meetings and "bullying" by state legislators.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2025

Most of the firearms and ammunition tax revenue for wildlife conservation is coming from non-hunting sport shooters. Anti-hunters are trying to leverage that, but Wyoming shooters say it won’t work here.

Will Firearms, Ammo Taxes Become Wedge Between Hunters, Sports Shooters?

Most of the firearms and ammunition tax revenue for wildlife conservation is coming from non-hunting sports shooters. Anti-hunters are trying to leverage that, but Wyoming shooters say it won’t work here.

Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2025

A Wyoming legislative committee on Monday voted to sponsor six election-integrity-oriented bills. That’s in addition to the three it adopted in August and the four another committee advanced last month, bringing the total to 13 so far.

Legislature To Consider At Least 13 Election Bills After Committee Adds 6 More

A Wyoming legislative committee on Monday voted to sponsor six election-integrity-oriented bills. That’s in addition to the three it adopted in August and the four another committee advanced last month, bringing the total to 13 so far.

Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025

A Cody high school basketball coach denies accusations of sexual abuse against his players, saying they're motivated by parents who want him ousted from the team. He's accused of sending inappropriate texts and giving unwanted shoulder rubs.

Cody Coach Denies Sexual Misconduct Accusations, Says Parents Want Him Off Team

A Cody high school basketball coach denies accusations of sexual abuse against his players, saying they're motivated by parents who want him ousted from the team. He's accused of sending inappropriate texts and giving unwanted shoulder rubs.

Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025

Gabriel Seth Rodgers was caught in Mexico and sent back to Wyoming to face drug-related charges. His eyes were blocked out in these photos by Mexican authorities.

Wyoming Drug Cartel Suspect Who Hid Out In Mexico Gets Plea Deal

A Wyoming man suspected in a sprawling cartel conspiracy accepted a plea deal last week, according to his court file. Authorities say the suspect was hiding out in Mexico after years on the run.

Clair McFarlandJuly 08, 2025

Of the roadkill in Wyoming each year, about 85% are deer.

Time Change And Rut Season Make Wyoming Highways Deadly For Deer

The number of deer getting hit on America’s highways jumps significantly when daylight saving time ends and the sun sets sooner. In Wyoming, bucks being in the rut (mating season) makes matters even worse.

Mark HeinzNovember 04, 2025

Calling the fire department to rescue a cat from a tree is cliché enough, but not in Evansville, Wyoming. Pulling a stranded cat out of a tree was the first official response for a group of rookie firefighters Sunday, and it was a first for an 18-year ceteran.

First Official Call For Rookie Firefighters? Rescuing Evansville Cat From A Tree

Calling the fire department to rescue a cat from a tree is cliché enough, but not in Evansville, Wyoming. Pulling a stranded cat out of a tree was the first official response for a group of rookie firefighters Sunday, and it was a first for an 18-year veteran.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2025

Wyoming started taxing electric vehicle drivers who plug into charging stations this month. Now a pro-EV group wants the new fee paused, saying it unfairly triple-taxes EV drivers. WYDOT says it's enforcing an existing law after broader EV reforms failed.

Colorado Tops In EV Sales, Wyoming Near Bottom — But An ‘Infrastructure Pioneer’

Colorado leads the nation in electric vehicle sales, with nearly a third of all new cars sold being EVs. Wyoming is near the bottom of the list at 44th, but it’s an "infrastructure pioneer" as one of the top states for EV charging.

David MadisonNovember 03, 2025

Nicholas “Cottonmouth” Sampson was arrested in Carbon County in July 2025 after allegedly threatening and attacking hikers along the Continental Divide Trail for years, authorities report.

Hiker Accused Of Attacking Others On Wyoming Trails Released After Plea Deal

A hiker who goes by “Cottonmouth” and is accused of attacking others on Wyoming trails has been released from jail after making a plea deal. He threw a bottle at another hiker in Carbon County in July and had a reported bear spray standoff last year. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2025

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Lyman Man Gets 50-75 Years For Fort Bridger Rendezvous Murder

A Lyman man who shot a tattoo artist about 10 times with a .45-caliber handgun during a Fort Bridger summer festival last August was sentenced Monday to between 50 and 75 years in prison. The victim's daughter called Skyler Gray a "coward."

Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2025

Carl Beyer fell in love with movies working the projectors in a Powell movie theater and became a Hollywood producer. Now he’s bringing a historic Ronald Reagan-Mikhail Gorbachev Cold War nuclear showdown to the screen in his new project, "Reykjavik."

Projectionist To Producer: Wyoming Man Brings Cold War To Screen In ‘Reykjavik'

Carl Beyer fell in love with movies working the projectors in a Powell movie theater and became a Hollywood producer. Now he’s bringing a historic Ronald Reagan - Mikhail Gorbachev Cold War nuclear showdown to the screen in his new project, "Reykjavik."

David MadisonNovember 02, 2025

Vahé Alaverdan checks on one of his birds right before a presentation about them.

Wyoming Falconer Has 40 Birds That Can Nosedive 240 MPH, As Fast As A Ferrari

A Wyoming falconer says supercar drivers can have their Ferraris, he’ll take his 40 falcons. They’re faster, too, dive-bombing more than 240 mph. He also consults with author C.J. Box to give authenticity to Joe Pickett sidekick and falconer Nate Romanowski.

Renée JeanNovember 02, 2025

Matt Child from Sheridan poses with Steve Jolly, a minister in El Paso who started the Rio Bravo jiujitsu program.

Wyoming Gym Pairs Jiujitsu And Jesus For Kids In Mexico

Members of a Sheridan gym believe Jesus and jiu-jitsu are the right combination to help kids in Juarez, Mexico. They just returned from their latest trip and grateful that more than 100 youngsters across the border now know their names.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 02, 2025

Some states are now allowing hunters to use drones for locating animals, and others are considering it. That doesn't sit well with Buffalo's Mark Jones, a national director for Gun Owners of America. "Technology is ruining what hunting was meant to be," he said.

Looking For Wounded Deer With Drones Blurs Ethical Lines, Hunters Say

Some states are now allowing hunters to use drones for locating animals, and others are considering it. That doesn't sit well with Buffalo's Mark Jones, a national director for Gun Owners of America. "Technology is ruining what hunting was meant to be," he said.

Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2025

Despite a massive search effort nearly 50 years ago when 20-year-old Casper woman Celeste Hensley Greub vanished, she was never found. Now the son of one of those Wyoming searchers is on a mission to finish what his father started — find her. Some, including the woman's former husband, feel she's in Misty Moon Lake.

50 Years After Casper Woman Vanished, Wyoming Man On Renewed Mission To Find Her

Despite a massive search effort nearly 50 years ago when 20-year-old Casper woman Celeste Hensley Greub vanished, she was never found. Now the son of one of those Wyoming searchers is on a mission to finish what his father started — find her.

Jen KocherNovember 01, 2025

Retired Fremont County Sheriff Tim McKinney still wrestles with chores on the ranch after a storied career in Wyoming law enforcement.

Wyoming People: Tim McKinney Took 2 Bullets During 3 Terms As Fremont County Sheriff

Tim McKinney grew up on a Wyoming ranch and was a high school football star. Getting hurt in college put him on a path to become a hall-of-fame lawman, taking two bullets during three terms as Fremont County sheriff. Now 79, McKinney is anything but retired.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 01, 2025

Dale and Janet Veseth of Phillips County, Montana, made history recently by donating their $21.6 million ranch to a nonprofit they helped found in the name of preserving family ranching on the great northern plains.

Couple Donate Legacy 38,000-Acre, $21 Million Cattle Ranch To Keep It A Ranch

Dale Veseth runs cattle on the same Montana ranch his father did and his grandfather before him. He’s now donated the 38,000-acre, $21 million ranch to the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, which will ensure that it stays a working cattle operation rather than being sold off or converted to other uses.

David MadisonNovember 01, 2025

Ross Schriftman spends a lot of time sitting in seats at Casper City Council meetings. He also frequently addresses the council during public comment periods, something he sees as part of his civic duty.

Ross Schriftman Is That Casper Guy Who Has Something To Say At Every Meeting

Every town has that guy who has something to say at just about every public meeting. In Casper, that’s Ross Schriftman, 73, a long-distance runner and self-described activist who says he feels compelled to be involved in everything.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 02, 2025

In March 1908, the Thomas Flyer was the first car in the New York to Paris auto race to arrive at the frontier town of Cheyenne, Wyoming. They were greeted with much fanfare and teased about their sheep herder coats which were not typical automobilists attire. The three-man team were escorted into the city and then headed straight for bed.

Wyoming History: How Wyoming Almost Derailed The Great Auto Race Of 1908

The eyes of the world were on automobile teams racing across America as the first challenge in a 22,000-mile race from New York to Paris. It was almost derailed in Wyoming when an Italian team was waylaid by a pack of 50 wolves.

Jackie DorothyNovember 02, 2025

Rawlins gas station clerk Teresa Wood tries Dubai chocolate for the first time, and she's not a fan.

Why Are People Paying $25 For Chocolate Bars In Wyoming Gas Stations?

Dubai chocolate bars are all the rage, selling for $25 to $40 at stores at Wyoming gas stations and retail stores. Are they worth it? Fans say those convenience store knockoffs aren’t, but the real deal from Dubai is.

Renée JeanNovember 02, 2025

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C.J. Box Looking At Afton For Possible Next Joe Pickett Wyoming Mystery

Author C.J. Box told Cowboy State Daily that Afton is one of few places left in Wyoming where Joe Pickett hasn’t yet appeared in one of his novels. So Box will be traveling there in the near future with both an “open mind and an open notebook” to do some “poking around.”

Renée JeanNovember 01, 2025

The University of Wyoming offers a Master of Science degree in artificial intelligence, describing the field as “rapidly transforming society."

Wyoming’s Artificial Intelligence Challenge: Make It Work For People, Not Other Way Around

At the University of Wyoming, Artificial Intelligence is being embraced as a new tech revolution that can work for people, not the other way around — and not just a way to cheat on exams.

David MadisonNovember 02, 2025

Many wildlife experts and advocates say you can’t put a price on Yellowstone’s famous grizzly bears, that they’re “priceless.” A new study says they’re actually worth about $50,000 each a year to the park.

Tourism Study Says Each Grizzly Worth About $50,000 A Year To Yellowstone

Wildlife experts and advocates say you can’t put a price on Yellowstone’s famous grizzly bears because they’re “priceless.” But in terms of tourism dollars, a new study says each grizzly is worth about $46,000 a year to the park.

Andrew RossiNovember 01, 2025

Bryan Pedersen, chair of the Wyoming Combat Sports Commission, has drafted the nation's first regulatory framework for "synthetic combatants" — robots designed to compete in combat sports against each other or against human fighters.

Wyoming Ready To Be First State To Have Human Vs. Robot Combat Sports

When — not if — humans start competing against robots in combat sports, Wyoming is ready. The Wyoming Combat Sports Commission has already outlined the nation’s first rules for “synthetic combat." It's coming, they say. China just hosted the first World Humanoid Robot Games in August.

David MadisonNovember 01, 2025

A year ago, the historic Bell Building in Downtown Cheyenne was boarded up. Now the 1911 building has a new facade and is on its way to again being a capital city showpiece.

Cheyenne’s Historic Downtown Bell Building Was Boarded Up, Now It’s Becoming A Showpiece

For decades, the historic Bell Building in Downtown Cheyenne was boarded up and had little hope for a future. Now, against all odds, the 1911 building has a new facade and is on its way to again being a capital city showpiece.

Renée JeanNovember 01, 2025

A mysterious masked rider terrorized the Laramie Peak area around Wheatland in 1930, targeting rustlers and a man three times because he hated the man’s red hair. Turns out, the redhead was the vigilante and shot himself to throw off the law.

Wyoming History: Wheatland Terrorized In 1930 By Masked "Phantom Rider"

As 1930 dawned, bringing in the Great Depression and a decade of lawlessness spawning the likes of Machine Gun Kelley, Alvin Karpis and John Dillinger, a masked man rode hard around Wheatland and was a masked savior to some, a bandit to others.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 01, 2025

Nearly seven months after a semitrailer plowed through an Upton storage building and a rental home, the owner says she’s trapped in insurance hell. “It’s not fair,” she said, while the buildings remain piles of cinder blocks, twisted metal and motor oil.

7 Months After Semi Plows Through House And Workshop, Upton Woman In Insurance Hell

Nearly seven months after a semitrailer plowed through an Upton storage building and a rental home, the owner says she’s trapped in insurance hell. “It’s not fair,” she said, while the buildings remain piles of cinder blocks, twisted metal and motor oil.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 31, 2025

More than 70 years ago, an auto parts maker had an it’s-so-simple-it’s-brilliant idea — replace your car’s oil filter with a roll of toilet paper. The company still makes its TP filter system, which many claim works far better than standard filters.

Why Not Filter Your Car’s Oil With A Roll Of Toilet Paper?

More than 70 years ago, an auto parts maker had an it’s-so-simple-it’s-brilliant idea — replace your car’s oil filter with a roll of toilet paper. The company still makes its toilet paper filter system, which it and some wrench-turners claim works better than standard filters.

Jackie DorothyNovember 02, 2025

An Buffalo, Wyoming-area elk hunter claims that he and others are denied hunting opportunities by a landowner hoarding the herd by deliberately driving elk away from public land, like in this file photo of Wyoming elk on winter range.

Hunters Claim Wyoming Landowner Hoards Elk By Driving Them Away From Public Land

An Buffalo, Wyoming-area elk hunter claims that he and others are denied hunting opportunities by a landowner hoarding the herd by deliberately driving elk away from public land.

Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2025

Casper Republican state Rep. J.R. Riggins says he plans to introduce a bill that would allow people with older vehicles to pay less to renew their license plates. He says changing the fee structure would put more money in the pockets of Wyomingites.

Casper Legislator Wants To Cut License Plate Fees For Older Vehicles

Casper Republican state Rep. J.R. Riggins says he plans to introduce a bill that would allow people with older vehicles to pay less to renew their license plates. He says changing the fee structure would put more money in the pockets of Wyomingites.

Jackson WalkerOctober 31, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon declared a Wyoming welfare emergency Friday, ordering up to $10 million in state money for emergency food assistance if federal SNAP benefits run out “due to the Schumer shutdown.”

Gordon Declares Wyoming ‘Welfare Emergency,’ Orders Up To $10M For Food Benefits

Gov. Mark Gordon declared a Wyoming welfare emergency Friday, ordering up to $10 million in state money for emergency food assistance if federal SNAP benefits run out “due to the Schumer shutdown.”

Jackson WalkerOctober 31, 2025

Brayden Lovan was an airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne when he died on duty Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Air Force Base Shooter Pointed Gun At Airman's Chest In 'Joking Manner’

A Wyoming-based U.S. Air Force member was killed when a fellow airman at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base pointed a Sig Sauer M18 pistol at his chest in a joking manner while his finger was on the trigger, the 90th Missile Wing reported Friday.

Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2025

Fall is a great time to fish on the North Platte River near Casper, with cooler weather, clear water and thinner crowds.

Fall Not Just For Hunting: Wyoming Anglers Say It’s The Best Time For Fishing

Wyoming outdoors enthusiasts are obsessed with hunting during the fall, but anglers say it’s also the best time of year to go fishing.

Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2025

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is urging the state Supreme Court to give legislators more time to tweak school funding before being forced by a court order. That includes a computer for every kid and elementary mental health counselors.

State Asks Court To Give Legislators A Breather While They Tweak School Funding

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is urging the state Supreme Court to give legislators more time to tweak school funding before being forced by a court order. That includes a computer for every kid and elementary mental health counselors.

Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2025

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Larry Lewis. Larry writes, "Hunting for elk west of Dubois."

Photo by Larry Lewis

Today's question to Don Day

Mark James Mullins of Douglas
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
Don Day
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
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Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions Finds a New Frontier in Cody

What began as a two-person operation in Cody has grown into a homegrown success story — now employing more than 30 locals and operating as one of the nation’s leading sellers of used firearms.

October 31, 2025

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Wyoming Voices Unite for Literacy Equity

Across Wyoming, families, educators, advocates, the Department of Education, Professional Teacher Standards Board and the University of Wyoming are rallying behind a single, urgent goal: ensuring that every child has the right to read.

October 30, 2025

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Announcing the Hoskinson Government and Policy Center

The Policy Center plans on taking an active role in the 2026 elections in Wyoming as well and will coordinate with its Wyoming Integrity Political Action Committee throughout the election cycle.

October 15, 2025

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Joan Barron: Smile When You Subpoena Me, Pardner!

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The use of its subpoena power by a minor  committee may ultimately damage the Legislature’s relationship with local government officials."

Joan BarronNovember 01, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: It Can't Happen Here? Don't Be So Sure

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Lawfare is meant to chill the speech of anybody who doesn't want to suffer the same harassment. If you think this madness is far from Wyoming, you would be wrong.”

Jonathan LangeOctober 31, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Playing Political Games With Our Safety

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Certain legislators are making a taxation for highway financing a campaign issue, instead of a safety priority. Remember the joys of driving poorly maintained roads when you find yourself in the ballot box next year."

Tom LubnauOctober 29, 2025

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