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It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming for Monday, September 15th. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom… Brought to you by Wyoming Interventional and Vascular Associates. WIVA offers the best solution for treating tired, aching and swollen legs, at Wyoming's only IAC-accredited vein facility. With virtually no downtime and minimal risks, if you're ready for relief, see what WIVA can do for you. Schedule a consultation at Casper Medical Imaging dot net, forward slash WIVA.

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A long court battle may be nearing the finish line for an Oakland, California, developer Phil Tagami, who is ready to talk about what he characterizes as a "last-ditch effort" to delay his controversial bulk marine terminal project as the California Supreme Court decides whether to hear a final appeal.

Cowboy State Daily's David Madison reports that a win for Tagami would mean opening the West Coast terminal to ship coal to Asian markets, which Wyoming thermal coal producers have been working to secure for more than two decades.

"Phil Tagami didn't get into this to be a coal exporter. He wanted to respond to a need that he saw in the East Bay Area for exporting commodities. Now it just so happens that coal from Wyoming could be one of those commodities that comes through in a large volume, if this thing ever gets off the ground. It's been 10 years of legal fights, and now he really sees maybe light at the end of the tunnel. The California Supreme Court will have until October 1 to decide whether or not they will take up his case."

Wyoming coal producers and state officials continue to closely monitor Tagami's legal journey, including a ruling earlier this year that upheld a district judge's original decision in favor of the developer.

Read the full story HERE.

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A vigil was held at the state Capitol on Saturday evening to remember and honor conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk and the victims of a shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado this week.

Kirk was gunned down while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday as part of his American Comeback Tour, which invites students to debate social and political issues. Cowboy State Daily's Jackson Walker was at the vigil.

"A lot of people there were preaching a message of love and faith and peace in a time when there's a lot of struggle and a lot of violence going on in the country. People there showed open emotion… They're wearing shirts representing Charlie Kirk, and they were carrying holstered pistols. And while everyone was gathered around, they broke out into a chorus of Amazing Grace, right as the clouds overhead opened up and rain started coming down."

Against the backdrop of the Capitol, speakers encouraged those gathered to treat others with respect and compassion and to remain defiant against those who seek to silence their beliefs.

Read the full story HERE.

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A 6,200-cow mega dairy in Carpenter on Wyoming's eastern plains helps supply Pizza Hut's cheese maker.

The Burnett Family, who owns and operates the dairy, says its pioneering innovations could change the industry. Cowboy State Daily's Renee Jean took a tour of the dairy.

"We always hear about how dairies are closing and struggling, and when I got there, it was this huge operation. And recently opened… they started in 2004 with 600 cattle. And three years ago, they ratcheted up. They doubled in size to 6