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Friday's headlines include:
* Casper Man Bids $47 Billion For TikTok
* Senate Rejects House Version Of Prop Tax Bill
* Winter Doesn’t Stop Stupid Tourists In Yellowstone

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, February 21, 2025

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<title>Senate Rejects House Changes To Huge 50% Property Tax Cut | Cowboy State Daily</title>

After the Wyoming House spent more than five hours debating 21 amendments before passing a huge 50% property tax bill Wednesday, the Senate took minutes to reject it Thursday. Now the two chambers will have to negotiate.

Senate Rejects House Changes To Huge 50% Property Tax Cut

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<title>Coyote Hunting Contest Prompts Wyomingites To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Events | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Supporters of coyote hunting contests say that they’re helping big game herds. Opponents claim the events accomplish nothing and make Wyoming look bad.

Coyote Hunting Contest Prompts Wyomingites To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Events

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<title>Two Dead In Latest Green River Crash ID'd; Semi Truck Went Straight On Curve | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A fatal crash outside Green River that killed two people Wednesday happened when a semitruck failed to navigate a curve and collided with a Honda Odyssey, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reports.

 

Two Dead In Latest Green River Crash ID'd; Semi Truck Went Straight On Curve

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Casper Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting Had History Of Pointing Gun At People | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An 18-year-old Casper man was bound over to Natrona County District Court Thursday on an involuntary manslaughter charge. Evidence at a preliminary hearing showed he had a history of pointing his .40-caliber Glock at others.

Casper Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting Had History Of Pointing Gun At People

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<title>Woman Calls Male Legislator 'Madame' During 'What Is A Woman Act' Debate | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Debate grew tense Thursday when a woman insisted on calling a male legislator "Madame" at the beginning of her testimony against the "What is a Woman Act." The Wyoming Senate will debate the bill next.

Woman Calls Male Legislator 'Madame' During 'What Is A Woman Act' Debate

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