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<title>Led By Wyoming Chairwoman, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Sues Trump | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board, led by Riverton resident and Chairwoman Ruby Calvert, sued President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday for firing three Democratic members from the group’s board.

Led By Wyoming Chairwoman, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Sues Trump

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Judge Sides With Rock Springs Schools, Tosses Parents' Gender-Transition Lawsuit | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Wyoming federal judge Monday ruled against a Rock Springs couple who sued their local school district on claims it helped socially gender-transition their high school daughter without their knowledge or consent.

Judge Sides With Rock Springs Schools, Tosses Parents' Gender-Transition Lawsuit

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<title>Trucking Community Devastated By Fatal I-80 Hit-And-Run Near Rock Springs | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Four days after a semitruck driver was killed while stopped on the shoulder of I-80 near Rock Springs, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is escalating its search for the hit-and-run driver. Industry insiders say they’re devastated by the “freak” incident.

Trucking Community Devastated By Fatal I-80 Hit-And-Run Near Rock Springs

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Renée Jean

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<title>WyoTech Growth Spurt Continues With $48.2 Million, 137,000-Square-Foot Expansion | Cowboy State Daily</title>

WyoTech’s waiting list is out to April 2026 for some programs. The demand is fueling yet another growth spurt for the Laramie trade school — a $48.2 million, 137,000-square-foot expansion set to open in 2027.

WyoTech Growth Spurt Continues With $48.2 Million, 137,000-Square-Foot Expansion

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<title>Transient Who Broke Laramie Woman’s Face Gets Strict Probation | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A transient man who broke the face of a Laramie woman he dated two years ago was sentenced Tuesday to a two-month jail stint, followed by probation and treatment. The judge warned that if the man fails probation, he’ll go to prison for 6-8 years.

Transient Who Broke Laramie Woman’s Face Gets Strict Probation

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Jen Kocher

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<title>Body Found On White Mountain Likely Missing Green River Woman | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A woman’s body was found near a wrecked car on White Mountain outside of Rock Springs, Wyoming, on Sunday. Authorities believe the victim is missing 41-year-old Melissa Ann Amadio of Green River.

Body Found On White Mountain Likely Missing Green River Woman

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