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Clair McFarland

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<title>Teen Charged In Cheyenne School Shooting Threat… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An 18-year-old charged with making a shooting threat at Cheyenne East High School last week turned himself in to police Tuesday. He reportedly had a paper gun in the school.
 

Teen Charged In Cheyenne School Shooting Threat Had Paper Gun

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Greg Johnson

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<title>Elk Fire Now 50,000 Acres, Spreading “In All… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The unpredictable and dangerous Elk Fire burning west of Dayton and Parkman in northern Wyoming has grown to 50,000 acres. It’s also spreading “in all directions.”

Elk Fire Now 50,000 Acres, Spreading “In All Directions” In Northern Wyoming

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Mark Heinz

Wildlife

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<title>Colorado Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel To… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Colorado man killed a mountain lion with a shovel to keep it from eating his dog last week, wildlife officials reported Wednesday. It’s an impressive feat, an experienced Wyoming mountain lion hunter said.

Colorado Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel To Keep It From Eating His Dog

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<title>Cody Pair Accused Of Trafficking 7,000 Fentanyl… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Korinne McKay and Wayne Wright of Cody face up to 80 years in prison each for allegedly bringing 7,000 fentanyl pills and meth into Wyoming. They're accused of trafficking the drugs from Aurora, Colorado.

Cody Pair Accused Of Trafficking 7,000 Fentanyl Pills, Meth From Aurora, Colorado

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Leo Wolfson

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Executive

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<title>Even Legislators Not Allowed To Comment To State… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

After not taking public comment on a controversial license suspension nearly two weeks ago, the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy wouldn’t listen again Wednesday. This time, even state legislators were barred from commenting.

Even Legislators Not Allowed To Comment To State Pharmacy Board About Suspension

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<title>Gillette Welder Commutes To Alaska, Works Next… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Gillette's Tex McBride has an interesting commute. For two- to three-week stretches, he heads up to the North Slope of Alaska where he welds for an Arctic drilling company and frequently sees polar bears. “They’re frickin’ huge," he says. "It's frickin' awesome."

Gillette Welder Commutes To Alaska, Works Next To Polar Bears

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