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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Controversial Casper Mountain Gravel Pit Gets… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A controversial gravel pit planned for state-owned land near the base of Casper Mountain got another win Tuesday night. Natrona County planners shot down an effort to kill the project’s county permit.

Controversial Casper Mountain Gravel Pit Gets Another Win As Locals Protest

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Clair McFarland

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<title>YouTube Predator Hunter Busts Wyoming Man… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Hudson, Wyoming, man remains in jail after he was confronted by an online child predator hunter. A video shows Sean Brennan busted at his job in Lander — and getting immediately fired by his boss.

YouTube Predator Hunter Busts Wyoming Man Accused Of Sex Chats With Young Girls

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Mark Heinz

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Cody residents are outraged over the “despicable” slaughter of nine urban deer in the city. A 20-year-old Michigan man remains in jail, accused of killing the deer with a bow and leaving their carcasses around Cody.

Locals Outraged Over “Despicable” Slaughter Of 9 Urban Deer In Cody

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On September 11, 2001, I served as Captain of Engine Company 308, FDNY. I also enjoyed a modest writing career, penning books and articles on some of my favorite subjects, the battle of the Alamo, Davy Crockett, John Steinbeck, and others.

The American West: Memories of September 11, 2001 and Relating to Other Historical Events

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A crowd of about 20 loved ones attended the initial hearing of a now-former Riverton police officer facing up to five years in prison on a felony steroids possession charge. Some of the people who attended Alley’s hearing wept. All appeared somber throughout. 

“We’re Here To Support Him:” Large Turnout For Riverton Cop’s Felony Steroids Hearing

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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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