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<title>Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing $26K In Coins From Room In Historic Plains Hotel | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The former head housekeeper of the historic Plains Hotel in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, is accused of stealing $26,000 worth of coins from a guest’s room. Court documents say she had other people sell them to coin dealers for cash.

Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing $26K In Coins From Room In Historic Plains Hotel

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Wyoming Has Plenty Of Elk, But Hunters Aren’t Finding Them This Year | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Even though parts of Wyoming have more elk than ever, hunters are reporting a poor season this year. Warm weather and the aftermath of massive wildfires are likely to blame.

Wyoming Has Plenty Of Elk, But Hunters Aren’t Finding Them This Year

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>Study: Wyoming Third Worst State For Personal Freedoms | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A new study from the Libertarian-leaning Cato Institute finds that Wyoming is the third worst state in the nation for personal freedoms. Bringing the state down is education, drug laws and incarceration rate.

Study: Wyoming Third Worst State For Personal Freedoms

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Justin George

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<title>Commander Of Navy Reserve Center In Cheyenne Fired For “Loss Of Confidence” | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved of his duties this week as the commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center in Cheyenne “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

Commander Of Navy Reserve Center In Cheyenne Fired For “Loss Of Confidence”

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<title>Guest Column: China-Bustin’ Rare Earths In Wyoming -- Taking The Reins For America’s Future | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Guest columnist Paul Hickey writes, "Today there is a new opportunity for our state to develop another natural resource, Rare Earth Elements. The Bear Lodge critical rare earth deposit in Crook County is a fully delineated world-class rare earth resource with some of the highest concentrations in the country."

Guest Column: China-Bustin’ Rare Earths In Wyoming -- Taking The Reins For America’s Future

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<title>One More Rodeo: Unheard Chris LeDoux Song Released As Duet With Son | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming country music star Chris LeDoux recorded a song before his 2005 death that had gone unheard for two decades. On Wednesday, "One Hand in the Riggin'" was released as a duet with LeDoux's son, Ned.

One More Rodeo: Unheard Chris LeDoux Song Released As Duet With Son

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