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<title>Wyoming Closely Watching Pivotal U.S. Senate… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A pivotal race between Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy in Montana could swing power in the U.S. Senate. That has Wyoming closely watching this high-stakes race.

Wyoming Closely Watching Pivotal U.S. Senate Race In Montana

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<title>Man Charged With Killing Nine Deer, Leaving… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A man is facing 18 wildlife-related charges after an alleged archery killing spree that left nine dead mule deer carcasses scattered around Cody, Wyoming.

Man Charged With Killing Nine Deer, Leaving Their Carcasses Around Cody

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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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Eyewitnesses reported hearing around 10 shots Monday in Thermopolis, Wyoming, after police were called for a welfare check on a man seen thrashing his home and surroundings with a baseball bat. Authorities have confirmed an officer-involved shooting happened.

Officer-Involved Shooting In Thermopolis After Baseball Bat Incident

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<title>State Treasurer Says Gordon “Blindsided” Him,… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier’s frustration with Gov. Mark Gordon boiled over at Saturday’s state GOP Central Committee meeting. He said Gordon “blindsided” him at a Friday meeting and that he’s tired of “taking his sh**.”

State Treasurer Says Gordon “Blindsided” Him, And He’s Tired Of “Taking His Sh**”

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<title>Powell Baseball Player Set To Return After… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Powell baseball player Jhett Schwahn was deep in the backcountry when he was bit by a rattlesnake. It took a rescue helicopter 2 1/2 hours to get to him. By that time, his legs were numb and he was unable to communicate.

Powell Baseball Player Set To Return After Suffering Life-Threatening Rattlesnake Bite

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