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Dave Walsh

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<title>Federal Judge Halts Cattle Grazing In Grizzly Habitat Near Yellowstone | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A federal judge’s ruling Wednesday shut down cattle grazing in grizzly habitat in Montana’s Paradise Valley. A Montana rancher said he wants grizzlies to be “managed, not exterminated.”

Federal Judge Halts Cattle Grazing In Grizzly Habitat Near Yellowstone

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<title>Wyoming, Other Upper Colorado River States, Say Lower Basin States Hog Water | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Officials representing Wyoming and other Upper Colorado River Basin states say they’re alarmed about the continued fragile condition of the river. Lower states can’t hog water and leave the upper ones without their fair share.

Wyoming, Other Upper Colorado River States, Say Lower Basin States Hog Water

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<title>Wyoming Sorority Members Not Giving Up Legal Case Over Transgender Member | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Three Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority members filed a notice Wednesday that they’re appealing their recent court loss over the induction of a transgender member into the sorority’s University of Wyoming chapter. 

Wyoming Sorority Members Not Giving Up Legal Case Over Transgender Member

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<title>Former Green River Teacher, Coach Beaten With Baileys Bottle Dies | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A former Green River teacher and coach who was beaten with a large bottle of Baileys liqueur has died. His wife, who is accused of wielding the bottle, now faces a second-degree murder charge.

Former Green River Teacher, Coach Beaten With Baileys Bottle Dies

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Government & Politics

Politics

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<title>56,000-Acre Wind Farm Project Denied By Laramie County Commissioners | Cowboy State Daily</title>

At the end of a marathon hearing Tuesday after dozens of people lobbied against a huge, 56,000-acre wind farm project, the Laramie County Commission denied it.

56,000-Acre Wind Farm Project Denied By Laramie County Commissioners

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<title>Wyoming Diesel 'Delete' Case Delayed, Accused Hopes It's A Sign EPA Is Backing Off | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Accused of deleting emissions systems from diesel trucks in the heart of Wyoming's coal country, a Gillette man's federal plea hearing was delayed this week. His defense attorney said it could be a sign that the EPA is backing off.

Wyoming Diesel 'Delete' Case Delayed, Accused Hopes It's A Sign EPA Is Backing Off

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Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "When Princess Antionette heard peasants did not have bread to eat, she replied, 'If they do not have bread, let them eat cake.' Perhaps Rep. John Bear updated that phrase to the 21st century."

Tom Lubnau: Let Them Buy Jets

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “During the first week of August, I traveled from Lander up to Lovell and then over to Yellowstone and then back home. This amounted to 538 miles of dry country interrupted by fertile fields, beautiful rivers, and spectacular lakes and reservoirs."

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Bill Sniffin: My 538-Mile Loop Drive Included Spectacular Wyoming Rivers And Lakes

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