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<title>41-Year-Old Glenrock Woman Who Stalked Teens Didn't Get Jail Time: Here's Why | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The families of two Glenrock teens cyberstalked and bullied by 41-year-old Marcie Smith for a year say they understand why she only got probation, but wish jail time had been offered. They hope to change the law to stop similar nightmares for others.  

41-Year-Old Glenrock Woman Who Stalked Teens Didn't Get Jail Time: Here's Why

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>No More Non-Compete Agreements In Wyoming Starting July 1 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Starting July 1, businesses in Wyoming won’t be able to require people to sign non-compete agreements. That’s because of a bill that passed during this past legislative session that largely flew under the radar of public attention.

No More Non-Compete Agreements In Wyoming Starting July 1

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<title>Woman Says She Jumped From Moving Minivan Twice While Boyfried Beat Her | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A woman jumped from her boyfriend's minivan twice to escape a brutal beating near Riverton, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports. A man accused of forcing her into the vehicle after a knife standoff with another man was charged Monday.

Woman Says She Jumped From Moving Minivan Twice While Boyfried Beat Her

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<title>With Rare Earths In Trump’s Fast Lane, Wyoming Projects Get Cash Infusions | Cowboy State Daily</title>

As the Trump administration continues to put domestic development of rare earth mining and processing in the fast lane, Wyoming’s big projects benefit. The push means huge infusions of cash to develop them.

With Rare Earths In Trump’s Fast Lane, Wyoming Projects Get Cash Infusions

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Mark Heinz

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<title>New Herd In Wyoming’s Red Desert Could Save Yellowstone Bison From Inbreeding | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Yellowstone’s bison have merged into a “single breeding population,” according to a new study. Because of that, it might be necessary at some point to establish new herds in places like Wyoming’s Red Desert to prevent inbreeding.

New Herd In Wyoming’s Red Desert Could Save Yellowstone Bison From Inbreeding

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Evansville Man Gets Up To 18 Years For Killing Man In Drug Deal Gone Bad | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A 26-year-old Evansville man was sentenced to 12-18 years in prison Tuesday for the Feb. 1, 2024, killing of a 30-year-old Casper man in a drug deal gone bad. The victim’s brother testified he was “not an angel,” but “didn’t deserve to die.”

Evansville Man Gets Up To 18 Years For Killing Man In Drug Deal Gone Bad

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