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Jackie Dorothy

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Government & Politics

Native American Tribes

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<title>Wyoming Tribe's Law Firm One Of The Few Fighting Trump's Big-Law Orders | Cowboy State Daily</title>

While nine law firms have made deals to avoid President Donald Trump’s orders targeting them, the one that works for Wyoming’s largest federally recognized Indian tribe is continuing to fight the federal government in court.

Wyoming Tribe's Law Firm One Of The Few Fighting Trump's Big-Law Orders

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Andrew Rossi

Wyoming Life

Around Wyoming

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<title>Wyoming's Spring Could Be Full Of Fast, Furious Winter Thunderstorms | Cowboy State Daily</title>

When the warm air of spring mixes with the cold air of winter, it can create intense winter thunderstorms across Wyoming that causes snow to fall faster than it can melt, which can quickly make driving dangerous.

Wyoming's Spring Could Be Full Of Fast, Furious Winter Thunderstorms

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Mark Heinz

Outdoors

Wildlife

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<title>Momma Black Bear, Tiny Cub Caught Crawling Out Of Their Yellowstone Den | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Female bears with cubs usually don’t emerge from hibernation until May. But a lucky photographer got photos when one momma black bear was "like a sloth" venturing out of the den early with at least one tiny cub Monday in Yellowstone National Park.

Momma Black Bear, Tiny Cub Caught Crawling Out Of Their Yellowstone Den

David Madison

Business & Tourism

Business

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<title>Politically Red Wyoming, Utah And Idaho Talk Break From Power Giant PacifiCorp | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Officials in politically red states Wyoming and Utah are talking about teaming up with Idaho to rely more on fossil fuels to meet future electricity demands. They could break from PacifiCorps and its base in politically blue West Coast states.

Politically Red Wyoming, Utah And Idaho Talk Break From Power Giant PacifiCorp

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Renée Jean

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<title>‘Obnoxious’ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Laramie County Commission has finally approved fireworks permits for a pair of businesses near the Colorado border it had said were too “obnoxious.” But the owner’s father has to stay away from her businesses as part of the agreement.

‘Obnoxious’ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away

Crime & Courts

Courts

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<title>Oregon Man Charged With Assault Says Yellowstone Flagger Jumped In Front Of Jeep | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An Oregon man faces the felony charge of attacking a government employee after authorities say he hit a Yellowstone National Park flagger with his Jeep. The man counters, saying the flagger jumped in front of his Jeep and tried to stop it with his hands.

Oregon Man Charged With Assault Says Yellowstone Flagger Jumped In Front Of Jeep

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Kellen Cutsforth

The American West

Evelyn Booth, a wealthy young English sportsman tumbled into a shooting match with Buffalo Bill Cody before a crowd of 3,000 spectators. That chance encounter gave Booth an opportunity to partner in one of the most profitable and renowned Western enterprises ever.

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The American West: Buffalo Bill’s Little Known Business Partner

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