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Clair McFarland

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<title>Duck Hunter Pleads Guilty To Killing Friend, Could Get Probation | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Wyoming college student who unintentionally killed his friend while duck hunting pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Thursday. He also has a chance for probation and a sentence that keeps him from being a convicted felon.

Duck Hunter Pleads Guilty To Killing Friend, Could Get Probation

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>24 Wyoming Firefighters On The Ground Battling California Fires, More On The Way | Cowboy State Daily</title>

As of Monday, 24 Wyoming firefighters were in Southern California helping fire devastating wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. More Wyoming crews are set to join them soon.

24 Wyoming Firefighters On The Ground Battling California Fires, More On The Way

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Bill Splitting Deer Seasons Would Just Get More Mule Deer Shot, Biologist Says | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Advocates of legislative bill to split Wyoming hunting seasons for white-tailed and mule deer say it will help save mule deer. A retired wildlife biologist says that would just get more mule deer killed.

Bill Splitting Deer Seasons Would Just Get More Mule Deer Shot, Biologist Says

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Price Tag For University Of Wyoming Projects Over Past 10 Years Nearly $900M | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Construction on a new $65 million swim center is underway at the University of Wyoming. It’s the 11th capital project in 10 years for Wyoming’s only public university, with a combined price tag of nearly $900 million.

Price Tag For University Of Wyoming Projects Over Past 10 Years Nearly $900M

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Wendy Corr

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<title>Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, January 13, 2025 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Monday's headlines include:
- Cheyenne Fire Station Burns Down
- Family Builds House Inside National Park
- Elk Hunting Without Food, Water, Or Matches

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, January 13, 2025

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>Fossils Of 47 Million-Year-Old "Alien Plant" Raise More Questions Than Answers | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Researchers have found nearly every plant part they need to trace the prehistoric history of a 47 million-year-old "alien plant" from Utah. That’s why it's baffling that it remains so elusive and unlike anything else ever found on the planet.

Fossils Of 47 Million-Year-Old "Alien Plant" Raise More Questions Than Answers

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