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Clair McFarland

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<title>Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing $26K In Coins From Room In Historic Plains Hotel | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The former head housekeeper of the historic Plains Hotel in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, is accused of stealing $26,000 worth of coins from a guest’s room. Court documents say she had other people sell them to coin dealers for cash.

Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing $26K In Coins From Room In Historic Plains Hotel

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Wyoming Has Plenty Of Elk, But Hunters Aren’t Finding Them This Year | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Even though parts of Wyoming have more elk than ever, hunters are reporting a poor season this year. Warm weather and the aftermath of massive wildfires are likely to blame.

Wyoming Has Plenty Of Elk, But Hunters Aren’t Finding Them This Year

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Jackie Dorothy

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<title>60 Years Ago, Wyoming Vet Helped Eradicate Devastating Flesh-Eating Screwworm | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming Veterinarian Larry Friedman helped eradicate a devastating flesh-eating cattle parasite called screwworm in the 1960s. Now it's again a potential threat to Wyoming and U.S. ranchers.

60 Years Ago, Wyoming Vet Helped Eradicate Devastating Flesh-Eating Screwworm

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>Study: Wyoming Third Worst State For Personal Freedoms | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A new study from the Libertarian-leaning Cato Institute finds that Wyoming is the third worst state in the nation for personal freedoms. Bringing the state down is education, drug laws and incarceration rate.

Study: Wyoming Third Worst State For Personal Freedoms

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Justin George

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<title>Commander Of Navy Reserve Center In Cheyenne Fired For “Loss Of Confidence” | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved of his duties this week as the commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center in Cheyenne “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

Commander Of Navy Reserve Center In Cheyenne Fired For “Loss Of Confidence”

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Wendy Corr

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<title>Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, December 5, 2024 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Thursday's headlines include:
* New Longmire Series Possible?
* New Chris LeDoux Song Released
* Now Democrats Mad At Liz Cheney Too

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, December 5, 2024

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