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<title>Grizzly Transplanted To Yellowstone Has Cubs, Raising Hopes For Genetic Exchange | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A female grizzly transplanted from near Glacier National Park to Yellowstone has emerged with two cubs, initiating genetic exchange between bear populations. Some say it’s not enough to impact the debate over delisting grizzlies from federal protection.

Grizzly Transplanted To Yellowstone Has Cubs, Raising Hopes For Genetic Exchange

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<title>Opponents Say Turbines On Way To Turning Laramie Range Into A ‘Wyoming Wind Wall’ | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Opponents of a growing number of wind energy projects say they fear the Laramie Range is on its way to becoming a “Wyoming wind wall.” Supporters say the projects mean more than $40 million in annual lease payments for landowners and can be developed responsibly.

Opponents Say Turbines On Way To Turning Laramie Range Into A ‘Wyoming Wind Wall’

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Greg Johnson

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<title>Cheyenne Coin Shop Killer Dies In Prison 8 Months After Getting 2 Life Sentences | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Eight months after drawing two life sentences for killing two men at a Cheyenne coin shop in 2015, Douglas Smith died in a Wyoming prison Thursday. Smith claimed he walked in on the killings, but was arrested in 2023 when his stories didn’t add up.

Cheyenne Coin Shop Killer Dies In Prison 8 Months After Getting 2 Life Sentences

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Iowa Man Sued By Reid Rasner Admits Calling Him Names, Says It’s Protected Speech | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An Iowa man being sued for defamation by Reid Rasner admits calling him names on social media, but says it’s protected free speech. Rasner’s lawsuit claims he called him a “pedo creep,” while Cooley says Rasner’s “a cookie-cutter Trump cutout.”

Iowa Man Sued By Reid Rasner Admits Calling Him Names, Says It’s Protected Speech

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<title>Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, April 17, 2026 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Friday's headlines include:
* Missing Cody Man Found Dead
* Harshman Runs For Education Chief
* Who Is Shooting Dogs In Emblem, Wyo?

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, April 17, 2026

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Law Enforcement

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<title>Cody Man Missing Since April 5 Found Dead In Parked Car At Airport | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The body of Cody resident Shawn Hughes, who had been missing since Easter, was found on Thursday afternoon in a parked car at Yellowstone Regional Airport. “He was so full of life,” said his sister, adding that the family is in shock.

Cody Man Missing Since April 5 Found Dead In Parked Car At Airport

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