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It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Monday, April 21st. 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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When Matt Cundy of Casper took his own life at age 27, the family he left behind was devastated. The kind, outgoing young man had given off few signs of the depression that would eventually take him from his family forever.

But DNA later revealed that he had also left them with something special — a 5-year-old daughter they never knew he had. Cowboy State Daily's Jen Kocher spoke to the family which found unexpected joy out of their profound grief.

"I was so glad I met them in person. Because one thing I think people need to understand is how close this family is and how devastating the death of their son was… he had sudden onset Depression hit him hard in his late 20s, and they scrambled to try to find him help… and unfortunately, he ended up taking his life. So what was astounding to them is the devastation they felt, you know, waiting through those months following his death, and then to find out five months later, actually, on Good Friday, I learned today they learned that they had a granddaughter. So I think, and Jan calls them her God wink moments. And I think this is very just a god wink moment for sure."

Despite the pain of losing their son, the miracle of their granddaughter Taylee is a blessing that the Cundy's never imagined would emerge from the tragedy. Jan said she feels her son smiling down on them, knowing that they've found her.

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The son of a late motel owner in Jeffrey City is sorting through the unexpected inheritance his father left behind, with memories scattered everywhere.

But Randy Robinett returns almost every weekend to fix and clean up the Green Mountain Motel, despite the painful memories of his dad's unexpected death in May 2024. Cowboy State Daily videographers Reilly Strand and Hannah Brock spent time with Robinett as he sifted through the remains of his father's life.

"I mean, I don't have to go through my dad's stuff to know my dad, but it brings back memories, you know, if anybody had to do this, they understand. You go through it and some things, you're just like, what's the story behind this? You know, like, why? Kind of the pack rat mentality? And that was definitely my dad. But not all of it was just junk, like he felt a purpose for every thing that he had, anything and everything, there was nothing that he wouldn't at least attempt to do. You know, he enjoyed doing everything. We've actually worked together a couple times through the years. I thought my dad and I had a good relationship."

You can watch the full video at Cowboy State Daily Dot Com, or on our YouTube channel.

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Momentum behind the push to split up one of the largest utility companies in the country continues to build.

Cowboy State Daily's David Madison reports that Wyoming, Idaho and