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<title>Big Horn Co-op Is Closing Five Stores Across Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Big Horn Co-op has a 101-year history in Wyoming, starting in 1923. But changes to the retail landscape have finally caught up with the cooperative, which will close five of its farm stores in small towns across the Bighorn Basin.

Big Horn Co-op Is Closing Five Stores Across Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin

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<title>Wyoming Hasn’t Had A Democrat In Congress Since Teno Roncalio, 46 Years Ago | Cowboy State Daily</title>

It’s been 46 years since Wyoming was represented by a Democrat in Congress. That was Teno Roncalio, who served five terms in the U.S. House, ending in 1978.

Wyoming Hasn’t Had A Democrat In Congress Since Teno Roncalio, 46 Years Ago

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing $26K In Coins From Room In Historic Plains Hotel | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The former head housekeeper of the historic Plains Hotel in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, is accused of stealing $26,000 worth of coins from a guest’s room. Court documents say she had other people sell them to coin dealers for cash.

Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing $26K In Coins From Room In Historic Plains Hotel

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Wyoming Has Plenty Of Elk, But Hunters Aren’t Finding Them This Year | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Even though parts of Wyoming have more elk than ever, hunters are reporting a poor season this year. Warm weather and the aftermath of massive wildfires are likely to blame.

Wyoming Has Plenty Of Elk, But Hunters Aren’t Finding Them This Year

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<title>One More Rodeo: Unheard Chris LeDoux Song Released As Duet With Son | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming country music star Chris LeDoux recorded a song before his 2005 death that had gone unheard for two decades. On Wednesday, "One Hand in the Riggin'" was released as a duet with LeDoux's son, Ned.

One More Rodeo: Unheard Chris LeDoux Song Released As Duet With Son

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Justin George

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<title>Work To Start On $37 Million Wildlife Crossing Project in Southwest Wyoming | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A $37 million wildlife crossing project on U.S. 189 in southwest Wyoming is on track to begin construction next year. The project will add five underpasses, one overpass and fencing improvements along a 30-mile stretch of highway.

Work To Start On $37 Million Wildlife Crossing Project in Southwest Wyoming

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