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<title>Ousted Librarian Sues Campbell County After Pride Month, Books Controversies | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Former Campbell County public library director Terri Lesley on Monday sued the county, two county boards and six county leaders and employees, alleging discrimination. Lesley was fired in 2023 after years of sparring over LGBTQ and sexually-themed books.

Ousted Librarian Sues Campbell County After Pride Month, Books Controversies

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>Hot Springs County Republicans Sue ‘Soviet-Style Politburo’ State Party | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The new leadership of the Hot Springs County Republican Party has sued the state GOP over a decision it made earlier this month to reject county election results and call for a recount. In the lawsuit, the county calls the state party a “Soviet-style politburo.”

Hot Springs County Republicans Sue ‘Soviet-Style Politburo’ State Party

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Renée Jean

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<title>Wyoming National Guard Base To Be Home For Fleet Of C-130J Tankers | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Wyoming Air National Guard Base in Cheyenne is the latest base awarded top-flight C-130J air tankers. Starting in 2028, it will be home for a fleet of eight C-130Js, which will be a huge boost for fighting wildfires.

Wyoming National Guard Base To Be Home For Fleet Of C-130J Tankers

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>Another Northern Lights Show Is Anticipated Over Wyoming This Week | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A surge of solar energy will make the Northern Lights even more visible Tuesday and Wednesday nights — and Wyoming will be in a prime location to view them.

Another Northern Lights Show Is Anticipated Over Wyoming This Week

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Law Enforcement

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<title>Montana Cops Caught On Duty Playing ‘Crime Bingo’ With Traffic Stops | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Thirteen Bozeman police officers were caught playing games of “Crime Bingo,” the department reported. The customized bingo cards included incidents to check off during traffic stops, like “arrest 2 people” or “butt-ass naked.”

Montana Cops Caught On Duty Playing ‘Crime Bingo’ With Traffic Stops

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Rare Black Fox Pops Out Along Roadside In Yellowstone | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A fox with rare black fur made a brief roadside appearance in Yellowstone National Park last week. The fox’s coloring is probably the result of a condition called melanism.

Rare Black Fox Pops Out Along Roadside In Yellowstone

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