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It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Thursday, April 3rd. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom - Brought to you by Wyoming Community Gas. The Choice Gas selection period ends on Wednesday April 23rd – This is your opportunity to select your Natural Gas Provider for the coming year. For more information, visit Wyoming Community Gas dot ORG."

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The University of Wyoming is set to allow the concealed carry of firearms inside most of its buildings starting July 1, but the policy for carrying guns outside will remain as it has been since 2016: Concealed or open carry are both allowed, without a permit.

Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz reports that the UW Board of Trustees on Thursday voted unanimously to change the university's firearms policy to match legislation that was passed this year.

"carrying firearms has been more or less allowed outside on campus grounds. But what's going to change is inside the buildings but don't get too excited, folks. That doesn't mean you can just strap on your six year and go running through UW campus… inside the buildings, you're going to have to be over. Age 21 and you're going to have to be a concealed carry permit holder before you can take a concealed firearm anywhere inside on the UW campus, you can't just walk in with your open carry gun and you need a permit."

Firearms will still be prohibited in UW laboratories or facilities containing volatile or explosive materials. They also won't be allowed in the UW Early Childhood Education Center, in campus healthcare facilities, or at sporting events where alcohol is being served.

Read the full story HERE.

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The search for missing Powell man Clint White was called off Tuesday evening after he was found dead, in an undisclosed location.

The 52-year-old was last seen on video surveillance leaving his home in the early morning hours of March 26, carrying a checkered blanket and generator. Cowboy State Daily's Jen Kocher has been following this story.

"We know that he was found Tuesday evening. I'm not sure what time exactly, but his sister did contact me. She was kind enough to let me know it was after 8:30 I believe. And also, I spoke to police chief Rhea this morning, and he also filled in a few details. All we know at this point is the cause of death is unknown and it's currently under investigation, and no foul play is suspected… I'm assuming that Park County Search and Rescue had a large role to play in finding him, because Chief Rhea was very complimentary and thankful of their efforts… Clint's family, was so touched by the outpouring of support from the community. The community stepped up, not only just in searching, but in reaching out to let them know that they were being supported and and they they were very thankful, and asked me to pass that on."

White had been missing for nearly a week as law enforcement and community volunteers searched for him.

Read the full story HERE.

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A Worland man accused of shooting his own dog six times this winter pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and other criminal charges Wednesday, in Washakie County District Court.

60-year-old Donald "Dudley" Wright shot Axel the border collie mix the night of Jan. 13