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Clair McFarland

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<title>Parents Sue Over State Plan To Shutter Eight Cheyenne Elementary Schools | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A plan to shutter eight Cheyenne elementary schools will “irreparably harm students” and families, claims a lawsuit filed by two local parents. They also say the closures will drive down property values.

Parents Sue Over State Plan To Shutter Eight Cheyenne Elementary Schools

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Renée Jean

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<title>Postmaster General Gives Himself An “A” For Gutting Wyoming Mail Delivery | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is giving himself an “A” for his controversial plan that will gut Wyoming’s large mail processing centers and lengthen delivery times. While he’s proud of the plan, Harriet Hageman gives it and DeJoy an “F.”

Postmaster General Gives Himself An “A” For Gutting Wyoming Mail Delivery

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>Freedom Caucus Upset Over Using State Jet To Fly Around Major UW Donors | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is upset the University of Wyoming flew some major donors in a state-owned jet last month. The trip to watch the UW men’s basketball team play Texas Tech was a perk for donors who give more than $10,000 to the Cowboy Joe Club.

Freedom Caucus Upset Over Using State Jet To Fly Around Major UW Donors

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<title>Worland Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Crimes | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A former Washakie County Sheriff's deputy and recent hire of the Worland Police Department has been accused of sex crimes with multiple children. He was charged Monday with two felonies.

Worland Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Crimes

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>After 91 Years, Cassie’s Restaurant In Cody Is Closed, And May Not Reopen | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Cassie's Supper Club, a Cody staple since 1933, is closed as a new owner evaluates the potential of the historic restaurant. The recent demolition of other historic restaurants has the community concerned about its future.

After 91 Years, Cassie’s Restaurant In Cody Is Closed, And May Not Reopen

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Top Bear Biologist Argues For More Grizzlies; Wants Them To Roam Freely All Over The West | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A top bear biologist is arguing against delisting grizzlies from federal protection and hunting them. Instead, he says there should be more — a “meta-population” of grizzlies from Canada to the southern end of Yellowstone National Park.

Top Bear Biologist Argues For More Grizzlies; Wants Them To Roam Freely All Over The West

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