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Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, October 3, 2024

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Thursday's headlines include:
* Missing Yellowstone Hiker’s Dad Asks For Prayers
* September Was Really Hot But Big Winter Still Coming
* Gillette Welder Commutes To Alaska, Works Next To Polar Bears

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, October 3, 2024

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A Colorado man killed a mountain lion with a shovel to keep it from eating his dog last week, wildlife officials reported Wednesday. It’s an impressive feat, an experienced Wyoming mountain lion hunter said.

Colorado Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel To Keep It From Eating His Dog

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Korinne McKay and Wayne Wright of Cody face up to 80 years in prison each for allegedly bringing 7,000 fentanyl pills and meth into Wyoming. They're accused of trafficking the drugs from Aurora, Colorado.

Cody Pair Accused Of Trafficking 7,000 Fentanyl Pills, Meth From Aurora, Colorado

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After not taking public comment on a controversial license suspension nearly two weeks ago, the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy wouldn’t listen again Wednesday. This time, even state legislators were barred from commenting.

Even Legislators Not Allowed To Comment To State Pharmacy Board About Suspension

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Gillette's Tex McBride has an interesting commute. For two- to three-week stretches, he heads up to the North Slope of Alaska where he welds for an Arctic drilling company and frequently sees polar bears. “They’re frickin’ huge," he says. "It's frickin' awesome."

Gillette Welder Commutes To Alaska, Works Next To Polar Bears

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Greg Johnson

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Winds have blown the 32,000-acre Elk Fire toward the northern Wyoming town of Parkman, while also threatening nearby Dayton. Additional evacuations have been ordered with the weather forecast calling for even more wind.

More Evacuations Ordered As Huge Wildfire Threatens Northern Wyoming Towns

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