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Renée Jean

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<title>Wyoming In Dire Need Of Large-Animal Veterinarians | Cowboy State Daily</title>

In Wyoming, cattle outnumber people, but the number of veterinarians treating them has shrunk by 90% since World War II, and only 5% of new vets are interested in the job. One vet in Wheatland said desperate ranchers outside his area are "begging for help."

Wyoming In Dire Need Of Large-Animal Veterinarians

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Andrew Rossi

Outdoors

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<title>No Joke: New Study Shows Salmon Swim Faster And Farther On Cocaine | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A new study shows that when salmon are given cocaine, they swim farther and faster. Researchers say there was no risk to humans in conducting the experiment as “you would need to eat thousands" of these cocaine-addled fish to feel the impact of the drug.

No Joke: New Study Shows Salmon Swim Faster And Farther On Cocaine

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Kolby Fedore

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<title>A Weed-Themed Restaurant Chain In Wyoming — Where Pot Can Still Bring Jail Time | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A weed-themed sandwich shop opened in Casper, Wyoming, on Friday, where marijuana possession can lead to jail time. "I feel the fact that it’s a little taboo” is part of the draw, says the manager.

A Weed-Themed Restaurant Chain In Wyoming — Where Pot Can Still Bring Jail Time

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Clair McFarland

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Politics

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<title>‘It’s Big Brother’: Wyomingites Concerned About Mandated ‘Kill Switches’ On Cars | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Multiple Wyoming lawmakers and a Cheyenne-based car dealer voiced concern Friday over a federal requirement for mandatory “kill switches” in 2027 model vehicles. “It’s Big Brother,” said the dealer, while a state legislator called it “draconian."

‘It’s Big Brother’: Wyomingites Concerned About Mandated ‘Kill Switches’ On Cars

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Greg Johnson

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<title>Cheyenne Man In Court Friday Following Shooting, Eight-Hour Manhunt | Cowboy State Daily</title>

After he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a more than eight-hour manhunt Thursday, a 27-year-old Cheyenne man was in court Friday. Police say after his arrest, Adrian Maggos asked how is "the guy I shot?"

Cheyenne Man In Court Friday Following Shooting, Eight-Hour Manhunt

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<title>Family Says Brother Of Deceased Woman Saved Children From Riverton House Fire | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The uncle of two Riverton children saved from a fatal house fire Thursday also tried to rescue their mother — his sister — who didn’t survive, family and police say. “I just want everybody to know that Macey was a good mom,” a neighbor says.

Family Says Brother Of Deceased Woman Saved Children From Riverton House Fire

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