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<title>Fremont County Group Fights To Kill Tax Grants… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Fremont County residents and visitors have poured $14.7 million of their tax dollars into economic development and transportation services since April 2021. An “axe the tax” group is trying to kill the tax this election cycle.

Fremont County Group Fights To Kill Tax Grants To Private Businesses

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>Park County Saddened By Deaths Of Well-Known… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The deaths of two well-known Park County residents has saddened the communities of Cody and Powell. Cody Bible Church Pastor Jeff McKearney and Steven Werbelow of Powell, a “living legend” in the taxidermy industry, were found dead Wednesday in an RV.

Park County Saddened By Deaths Of Well-Known Pastor, “Living Legend” Taxidermist

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>Grizzly 399 Could Be Cremated; Cody Crematorium… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Paul Davis, owner of Yellowstone Pet Cremations in Powell, said he has the capacity to cremate Grizzly 399 — if that’s what’s decided to be done. His business has worked with the Fish & Wildlife Service to dispose of the remains of other protected species.

Grizzly 399 Could Be Cremated; Cody Crematorium Explains How It's Done

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Dale Killingbeck

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Courts

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<title>Two Accused Of Running Illegal Online Gambling… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Gillette woman appeared in a Casper courtroom Thursday accused of helping run illegal gambling operations out of coffee shops and a vape store in three Wyoming towns. Her boss, a Casper man, was charged earlier this month.

Two Accused Of Running Illegal Online Gambling Operations In Gillette And Casper

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<title>Driver Who Killed Grizzly 399 Did Nothing Wrong,… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Contrary to public outcry from some to prosecute the driver who hit and killed Grizzly 399, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says that’s not likely to happen. Its investigation shows the driver wasn’t speeding and did nothing wrong.

Driver Who Killed Grizzly 399 Did Nothing Wrong, Sheriff’s Office Says

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Greg Johnson

Law Enforcement

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<title>Kidnapped Teen Girl Saved After Wyoming… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

For the second time in five days, Wyoming law enforcement rescued a teen girl who was kidnapped in another state. A man was arrested Thursday after trying to dodge spike strips while being chased north on I-25, then south again after he inexplicably turned around.

Kidnapped Teen Girl Saved After Wyoming High-Speed Chase Is Second In 5 Days

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