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<title>Sheriff Investigating Check Passing Scandal In Wyoming Legislature | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak told Cowboy State Daily on Saturday that his agency is investigating the Monday incident in which a Teton County GOP leader handed checks to lawmakers on the state House floor after adjournment — after multiple citizens voiced bribery concerns.

Sheriff Investigating Check Passing Scandal In Wyoming Legislature

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Business & Tourism

Economy

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<title>Wyoming Starts Rounding As Pennies Vanish From Cash Registers | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming businesses and some city governments are phasing out pennies by rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel. Customers mostly pay electronically, businesses say, so they aren't worried about small rounding losses.

Wyoming Starts Rounding As Pennies Vanish From Cash Registers

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Business

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<title>Chugwater Fry-Off: Are Beef Tallow French Fries Really Better? | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The health debate over beef tallow and seed oil misses the most important point — which makes the most delicious french fry?  It took a fry-off challenge at the historic Soda Fountain in Chugwater to find out.

Chugwater Fry-Off: Are Beef Tallow French Fries Really Better?

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Public Safety

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<title>Search And Rescue Teams Cost A Lot Of Money In Wyoming, Especially With "Extreme Sports" | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Just one search and rescue mission last year took nearly 1,800 manpower hours and 220 flights. Without volunteers, it would have cost $1.7 million. Now with nearly 9 million visitors coming to Wyoming, the cost of helping stranded people is breaking the bank.

Search And Rescue Teams Cost A Lot Of Money In Wyoming, Especially With "Extreme Sports"

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Government & Politics

Legislature

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<title>The Hitching Post: When Everyone Stayed At Wyoming’s Wildest Political Hotel | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Hitching Post Inn in Cheyenne wasn't just a hotel. For decades, it was the most powerful spot in Wyoming. Nearly every legislator stayed there and that's where deals were finalized. Communal martini fountains helped lubricate negotiations.

The Hitching Post: When Everyone Stayed At Wyoming’s Wildest Political Hotel

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<title>Wyoming Senate Formally Condemns GOP Activist For Passing Out Checks On House Floor | Cowboy State Daily</title>

All 31 Wyoming senators Friday condemned a GOP activist for handing out campaign checks on the floor of the House. “The appearance of vote-buying on the House floor or the Senate floor is absolutely unconscionable," Sen. President Bo Biteman said.

Wyoming Senate Formally Condemns GOP Activist For Passing Out Checks On House Floor

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, September 23, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Thursday, September 22, 2022

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Thursday, September 22, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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Don Day Weather: Tuesday, September 20, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Monday, September 19, 2022

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, September 19, 2022

Burrito-looking cold front will create thunderstorms thru Saturday. Then a series of cold fronts and storm systems next week.

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, September 16, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Thursday, September 15, 2022

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Thursday, September 15, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This is the Don Day Wyoming weather forecast for Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Good news for people who love snowy and cold winters. Meteorologist Don Day has released his 2022 - 2023 winter forecast and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

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More Snow, More Cold Likely This Winter In Wyoming

At least three Wyoming communities broke new records on Monday as a heat wave will bring 90s and 100s to many areas of Wyoming for the next two weeks.

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Southeast Wyo Temperatures Explode, Set Records; Torrington At 107, Cheyenne Hits 99

Heavy snow, gusty winds, and dangerous conditions will continue for much of Wyoming as a giant spring snowstorm hits the area over the weekend.

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Don Day Special Wyoming Weather Update Saturday, April 23, 2022

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Generally partly to mostly sunny in Wyoming on Sunday. Breezy, fire danger in some areas. A mix of mostly cloudy to mostly clear skies overnight. Highs from the low 40s to the mid 60s. Lows from the upper teens to the mid 30s.

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