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<title>House, Senate Brace For Showdown Over $40 Million Cut to University Of Wyoming | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Wyoming House on Wednesday voted to keep a proposed $40 million cut to the University of Wyoming. The Senate did the opposite - setting the two chambers up for a clash in a compromise committee later this month.

House, Senate Brace For Showdown Over $40 Million Cut to University Of Wyoming

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Casper Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Assault Of Man He Allegedly Called ‘Snitch’ | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A 20-year-old Casper man faced his initial hearing Wednesday on charges he assaulted and kidnapped a 26-year-old man and threatened him with a weapon for being a “snitch.” The defendant also faces charges of witness tampering.

Casper Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Assault Of Man He Allegedly Called ‘Snitch’

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<title>Wyoming Snowbirds Gather In Nevada On Thursday For Annual Rendezvous | Cowboy State Daily</title>

For more than a decade, Wyomingites who winter in Nevada gather for the annual Wyoming Snowbird Rendezvous in Mesquite. This year it's being held on Thursday. More than 300 showed up last year and it always ends with the singing of "Ragtime Cowboy Joe."

Wyoming Snowbirds Gather In Nevada On Thursday For Annual Rendezvous

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Greg Johnson

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<title>Brothers Wanted By ICE Get 27 Months For Hauling 75 Pounds Of Drugs Across Wyoming | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A pair of brothers from Ecuador and wanted by ICE will spend more than two years in prison for hauling nearly 75 pounds of illegal drugs across Wyoming, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. After their prison time, they’ll be deported.

Brothers Wanted By ICE Get 27 Months For Hauling 75 Pounds Of Drugs Across Wyoming

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>Return Of Winter Leads To Multiple Crashes On Wyoming's Highways | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A return of winter led to multi-vehicle crashes and several semitrailer blow-overs across Wyoming on Tuesday. The Wyoming Highway Patrol was busy responding to multiple crashes involving 16-20 vehicles with confirmed injuries.

Return Of Winter Leads To Multiple Crashes On Wyoming's Highways

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<title>Dog Rescued After 43 Days Lost In The Colorado Rockies | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Rocky, a Labrador-boxer mix, survived alone for 43 days in subzero nights in the Colorado mountains after escaping from his harness on a walk. “He’s a survivor,” said the rescuer. “He went from 50 pounds down to 26 pounds. He went against all the odds.”

Dog Rescued After 43 Days Lost In The Colorado Rockies

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