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Dennis Sun

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Dave Walsh

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Mark Jenkins

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Rep. Pepper Ottman

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Rep. Art Washut

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Renée Jean

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<title>After Nearly 70 Years, Cheyenne YMCA Will Close For Good Sept. 26 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Cheyenne YMCA has been serving people in Wyoming's capital city for nearly 70 years, but needs $8 million in repairs and is 800 members short of breaking even. Now the facility is in its last two weeks and will close its doors permanently Sept. 26.

After Nearly 70 Years, Cheyenne YMCA Will Close For Good Sept. 26

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Sheriff Warns Doing TikTok 'Door Kick Challenge' In Wyoming Can Get You Killed | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Wyoming sheriff warns that the viral TikTok "Door Kick Challenge" could have deadly consequences. One of the people who championed Wyoming's Stand Your Ground law wholeheartedly agrees.

Sheriff Warns Doing TikTok 'Door Kick Challenge' In Wyoming Can Get You Killed

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<title>Deadly Kissing Bug Spotted In Wheatland: What To Know About Chagas Disease | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Researchers have confirmed the presence of "kissing bugs" that carry the Chagas disease in Wyoming. The CDC says the parasitic disease is often fatal if not treated, and can linger in a body for years.

Deadly Kissing Bug Spotted In Wheatland: What To Know About Chagas Disease

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Dale Killingbeck

Government & Politics

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<title>Legislator, Parent Sound Alarm Over Cross-Dressing Janitor At Casper Elementary | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Wyoming state legislator and a parent of a student at a Casper elementary school are sounding alarms over a male janitor who cross-dresses and asks students to use she/her pronouns. The Natrona County School District says it “follows the law."

Legislator, Parent Sound Alarm Over Cross-Dressing Janitor At Casper Elementary

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>It’s Already Snowing In Wyoming’s High Country; Up To 6 Inches For Beartooth Pass | Cowboy State Daily</title>

It’s already snowing in Wyoming’s high country. It was falling on Togwotee Pass on Monday and the Beartooth Highway could get as much as 6 inches this week.

It’s Already Snowing In Wyoming’s High Country; Up To 6 Inches For Beartooth Pass

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Outdoors

Hunting

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<title>Wyoming Hunting: The Advantages Of Canning Meat | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Pine Bluffs couple, who were concerned about losing their game meat if an extended power outage hit, are now sold on canning meat. Not only can it last three years and still taste great, they say, but you don’t have to worry about freezer burn.

Wyoming Hunting: The Advantages Of Canning Meat

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Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “'Could somebody please write something defining fascism accurately?' my crusty old conservative colleague from Casper asked. So, here we go.”

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Dave Simpson: Will The Real Fascist Please Stand Up?

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "'I reached over to remove the gun from my son’s mouth.' My friend spoke those words to explain why she was participating in the annual Walk Out of Darkness event."

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Gail Symons: Wyoming Needs To Keep Funding The Suicide Hotline

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Cassie Craven

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “I believe Charlie Kirk was killed because he was influencing people to live like Christ. And dark forces killed him. Period. That is the battle. And if you’re worried about everything else, you better prepare for the battle that is actually at your door."

Cassie Craven: Charlie Kirk's Death Signifies A Spiritual Showdown

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming’s governor is the official host of the Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt. He is not supposed to go missing during the hunt!”

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Bill Sniffin: ‘I Think We Lost The Governor,’ Was Fear Of One Shot Hunt 25 Years Ago