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<title>Man Killed In Thermopolis Officer-Involved… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Monday evening as been identified as a local 41-year-old. Also, a police officer and deputy are on paid leave during an investigation into the shooting.

Man Killed In Thermopolis Officer-Involved Shooting ID’d, 2 Officers On Leave

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Pat Maio

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<title>Huge $5 Billion Proposed Trona Mine Set For… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Construction on a huge $5 billion trona mining project near Green River, Wyoming, is scheduled to begin in mid-2025. It will employ 2,100 construction workers annually before becoming operational in early 2029.

Huge $5 Billion Proposed Trona Mine Set For Review By Wyoming Regulators

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Eyewitnesses reported hearing around 10 shots Monday in Thermopolis, Wyoming, after police were called for a welfare check on a man seen thrashing his home and surroundings with a baseball bat. Authorities have confirmed an officer-involved shooting happened.

Officer-Involved Shooting In Thermopolis After Baseball Bat Incident

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>First Public Dunkin’ Franchise In Wyoming Opens | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The first public Dunkin’ franchise in Wyoming opened Monday morning. The popular coffee and donuts spot is inside the new Horse Palace Swan Ranch in Cheyenne. The only other location is on F.E. Warren Air Force Base and not accessible to the public.

First Public Dunkin’ Franchise In Wyoming Opens

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>Thermopolis Thunderstorm Generates Damaging… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An intense, but brief, thunderstorm blew through Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Monday afternoon. Strong winds peeled away parts of buildings and lightning sparked fires near town.

Thermopolis Thunderstorm Generates Damaging Wind, Sparks Fires

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Politics

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<title>State Treasurer Says Gordon “Blindsided” Him,… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier’s frustration with Gov. Mark Gordon boiled over at Saturday’s state GOP Central Committee meeting. He said Gordon “blindsided” him at a Friday meeting and that he’s tired of “taking his sh**.”

State Treasurer Says Gordon “Blindsided” Him, And He’s Tired Of “Taking His Sh**”

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Lora J. (Putnam) Thaxton

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