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<title>Wyoming Legislature Recap — Day 7 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The seventh day of the 2025 Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday saw heated testimony on ballot drop boxes and property tax relief. Extending a ban on transgender sports participation through the college level also passed the Senate and to the House.

Wyoming Legislature Recap — Day 7

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<title>As Locals Freak Out, Transplanted Wyomingite In The South Loves The Record Snow | Cowboy State Daily</title>

While many people in the U.S. South are freaking out over a winter storm that brought record snowfall across Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, a transplanted Wyomingite is loving it. He's having too much fun showing neighbors how to handle the snow.

As Locals Freak Out, Transplanted Wyomingite In The South Loves The Record Snow

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Rod Miller

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<title>Rod Miller: Let's Not Give More Power To The Gang That Can't Shoot Straight | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "In Park County, home to the nincompoops that are trying to tell Wyoming how to conduct our elections, the county assessor resigned then the dumpster caught fire." 

Rod Miller: Let's Not Give More Power To The Gang That Can't Shoot Straight

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<title>Report: “Give Me A Hug Now,” Gillette Man Tells Mom After Shooting Sister In Head | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Gillette, Wyoming, man has been charged with second-degree murder on claims he killed his sister. Police report that after he shot his sister in the head, he told his mother, “Give me a hug, because I am going to jail.”
 

Report: “Give Me A Hug Now,” Gillette Man Tells Mom After Shooting Sister In Head

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Renée Jean

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<title>Kemmerer Officials Hope TerraPower Deal Could Attract AI Data Center | Cowboy State Daily</title>

As Bill Gates-backed TerraPower continues building a first-of-its-kind nuclear plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming, it has struck a deal with the nation’s largest independent data center provider. Local officials hope that could lead to an AI data center there.

Kemmerer Officials Hope TerraPower Deal Could Attract AI Data Center

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<title>Hageman Blasts Feds For “Weaponized” Intimidation Of Ranch Family Over Fence | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Harriet Hageman is calling out federal officials for an armed federal agent in tactical gear showing up on a South Dakota ranch over a fence line dispute. She condemns the “weaponized” response and wants the feds to explain themselves.

Hageman Blasts Feds For “Weaponized” Intimidation Of Ranch Family Over Fence

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