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<title>Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson To Lie In State At Wyoming Capitol | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Funeral services for Al Simpson have been announced, which includes two days of the former longtime Wyoming U.S. senator lying in honor at the Wyoming Capitol.

Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson To Lie In State At Wyoming Capitol

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Riverton Man Accused Of Beating Friend To Death Strikes Plea Deal Before Trial | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Riverton man accused of beating his friend to death and leaving him for his parents to find has agreed to plead guilty. The agreement came just days before his manslaughter trial was to start Monday. 

Riverton Man Accused Of Beating Friend To Death Strikes Plea Deal Before Trial

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<title>Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, March 17, 2025 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Mostly sunny in much of eastern Wyoming on Monday with chances for rain and snow in areas of the west. High wind warnings in some locations with gusts as high as 65 mph. Highs from near 40 up to the low 70s. Lows mainly in the 20s. 

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, March 17, 2025

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<title>Casper’s ‘Seven Wonders’ Are Odd, Unusual And Gravity-Defying | Cowboy State Daily</title>

While the Seven Wonders of Casper may not be as famous as other landmarks in Wyoming like Old Faithful, Devils Tower or Independence Rock, they are unusual, interesting and worth seeing in a couple of hours, scavenger hunt style.

Casper’s ‘Seven Wonders’ Are Odd, Unusual And Gravity-Defying

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<title>Vibrant Faith Communities Still In Wyoming Despite Christianity Decline | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A 30-year national trend says fewer Americans are identifying as Christians but the decline has leveled-off because of the country's youngest demographic of adults ages 18-24. Here in Wyoming, some communities have bucked broader trends and are seeing an increase in parishioners.

Vibrant Faith Communities Still In Wyoming Despite Christianity Decline

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<title>Cheyenne Botanic Garden Founder Says Cheyenne ‘Stealing’ Famous Locomotive | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Shane Smith, the founder of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, says plans to move Wyoming's oldest coal steam locomotive to a downtown location would amount to “stealing” it from the facility, as well as from all the people who donated time and money to put Ol’ Sadie there.

Cheyenne Botanic Garden Founder Says Cheyenne ‘Stealing’ Famous Locomotive

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