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Photographer Dave Bell of Pinedale can’t remember a longer, more colorful fall than the one still going on in southern and western Wyoming

Wyoming's Warmest Year Ever Continues, Photogs Say Fall Color In South Is Best Ever

With seven weeks to go, the National Weather Service says 2026 will be the warmest year in Wyoming's recorded history. Photographers say the fall colors in southern and western Wyoming is the best they've ever seen.

Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2026

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Angry Farm Owners Put Store On Market, Accuse City Of Cheyenne Of 'Crony Capitalism'

David and Tommie Kniseley have put their farm store 'WY Fresh Farm' on the market after a bitter fight with the Cheyenne City Council, and they're accusing the city of "crony capitalism" on their way out. They closed the store permanently Saturday.

Kerry DrakeNovember 11, 2026

The FBI released images of Jose Del Carmen Garcia Martinez in its Monday reward announcement.

Convicted Colorado Child Sex Offender Flees Trial On Harley, Spotted In Wyoming

A convicted child sex offender who disappeared during his Colorado trial, ditched his ankle monitor and fled on a Harley-Davidson was later spotted in Wyoming. Jurors found him guilty of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with disabilities.

Kolby FedoreNovember 11, 2026

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Who Took A Sublette Commissioner's Sign One Day After He Helped Kill A Project?

A Sublette County commissioner said someone stole the sign to his ranch, committing a felony, one day after he helped kill a development project. The project developers don't admit taking the sign, but say it's not theft since it was on their property.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2026

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Report: Ranchers See Prices For Cows Drop 20% Since Start Of 90-Day Beef Plan

Ranchers are getting nearly 20% less for cows used in ground beef since President Trump's 90-day plan to lower prices, according to a new report. Meanwhile, meatpackers are paying less and consumers are seeing little savings at the grocery store.

Kate MeadowsNovember 11, 2026

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Wyoming Energy Leaders Call New Federal Permitting Reform Bill A ‘Game Changer’

Sens. Barrasso and Lummis voted to advance a permitting overhaul that supporters say would cut years of federal red tape for Wyoming energy projects. "This is a game changer for Wyoming," said Ryan McConnaughey, of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 12, 2026

Someone in Cheyenne called the cops after spotting strangers wandering around a neighbor's home early in the morning. Turns out, they were there to put up Christmas lights.

Another False Alarm: Cops Called On Strangers — Who Are Christmas Light Guys

Cheyenne cops were called when someone spotted strangers around a neighbor’s house. Turns out, they were putting up Christmas lights. Calls like this are frequent. Of the 2,348 suspicious-activity reports this year, only 22% led to criminal investigations.

Kolby FedoreNovember 11, 2026

A Laramie County woman said she’s at wit's end trying to combat a badger that “murdered my entire chicken flock” and has since evaded her efforts to trap it.

Rural Laramie County Woman Says Badger Ruining Her Life, Murdering Her Chickens

A Laramie County woman said she’s at wit's end trying to combat a badger that “murdered my entire chicken flock” and has since evaded her efforts to trap it. She says the lone badger is an "overachiever" and her livestock dogs haven't been any help.

Mark HeinzNovember 11, 2026

For 84 days, a 4-year-old collie mix outsmarted a small army of volunteers determined to bring her home. On Tuesday, a dog that spent nearly three months running from people found her forever home with the one person she had come to trust the most.

Happy Ending! After 84 Days On The Run In Montana, Dog Finds Her Forever Home

For 84 days, a 4-year-old collie mix outsmarted a small army of volunteers determined to bring her home. On Tuesday, a dog that spent nearly three months running from people found her forever home with the one person she had come to trust the most.

Kate MeadowsNovember 11, 2026

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Wyoming Mom Whose Baby Died In Filthy Camper Now Faces 10 Child Porn Felonies

The Manderson mother whose 2-month-old baby died in a sweltering, filthy camper now faces 10 new felony charges after investigators say they found videos on her phone of children being sexually abused. Destynie Study is facing 10 new felony charges.

Kolby FedoreNovember 10, 2026

After taking fifth in the Wyoming primary race for U.S. House, Reid Rasner is suing his campaign consulting firm.

Reid Rasner Sues Campaign Consulting Firm For Not Providing "Quality Strategy"

Former Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner is suing his campaign consulting firm for not providing "quality and valuable advice and strategy" in the U.S. House race where he finished fifth. The complaint says he paid the company $2.2 million.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

More than a pound of meth sat hidden in Christopher Gore's impounded SUV for weeks. When cops found it, he said he'd been meaning to turn it over himself. Instead, he got 10 years in federal prison Tuesday.

Oops! Man Says He Was Going To Give Cops His Meth, But They Found It First!

Christopher Gore was planning to hand his drugs over to the police. He just hadn't gotten around to it yet. That's what the Wyoming man told cops after they discovered more than a pound of meth in his impounded truck. He was sentenced to 10 years Tuesday.

Kolby FedoreNovember 11, 2026

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Barrasso Blames China For Trona Layoffs: “The Cause Is Clear: It's Communist China”

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. John Barrasso called WE Soda’s layoff announcement of 350 jobs a "devastating blow" and pointed the finger overseas for the industry downturn. “The cause is clear: it's Communist China,” he said.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 10, 2026

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Yin Files New Election Complaint Against Bextel, Noting Corporations Donated To Her

Democratic lawmaker Mike Yin filed a new election finance complaint against former gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel, noting that she listed corporations as donors, in violation of Wyoming law. Reports say a ranch and LLC both gave her money.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

Retired firefighter Dan Smith watched for more than two hours, concerned about structural collapse and the fire spreading.

Fire Destroys Two Douglas Businesses, Damages Century-Old Downtown Landmarks

Two downtown Douglas businesses were destroyed and several historic buildings suffered extensive damage from a fire that erupted Monday afternoon. The city's downtown remain closed Tuesday morning as investigators searched for the source of the blaze.

Kolby FedoreNovember 10, 2026

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License Plate Readers Help Authorities Find Missing Powell Teen Safe In Minnesota

Authorities say license plate readers helped locate a missing Powell teen's red pickup in Minnesota, more than 700 miles from home. The girl was found safe and was reportedly was traveling to meet someone she had met online.

Kate MeadowsNovember 10, 2026

A citizen effort to overturn a massive annexation in southeast Cheyenne has failed after city officials determined a petition fell more than 900 signatures short of the threshold needed to trigger a referendum.

Petition To Stop Cheyenne Data Center Falls Short, But Legal Fight Isn't Over

A petition to put Cheyenne’s 3,460-acre Microsoft data center annexation to a vote fell short by more than 900 signatures, city officials said. An organizer cited Frontier Days and a tight 20-day deadline, and said the next fight will be in court.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 11, 2026

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Barrasso Vows To Fast-Track Judicial Appointments Before Democrats Take Control

After being re-elected GOP whip on Tuesday, Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans will not waste any time before Democrats take control of Congress vowing to fast-track judicial appointments to confirmation. "We will leave no vacancy behind," he said.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

Wyoming Gov-Elect Barlow (left) on Wednesday nominated longtime energy-sector lawyer Walter Eggers (right) to be his attorney general.

Gov.-Elect Barlow Nominates Longtime Energy-Sector Lawyer For Attorney General

Wyoming Gov-Elect Barlow on Wednesday nominated longtime energy-sector lawyer Walter Eggers to be his attorney general. He also appointed Erin Taylor to be his chief of staff and Eydie Trautwein as his chief operating officer.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

A 21-year-old Casper man entered a plea deal on charges of biting two Casper police officers, one on the shin and the other in the groin during an incident last April. A charge of pulling an officer’s testicles was dropped as part of the deal. He faces up to eight years in prison.

Testicle-Grabbing Charge Dropped But Casper Man Admits To Biting Police Officers

A 21-year-old Casper man had good news Tuesday when the charge of grabbing a police officer's testicles was dropped. However, he does face up to eight years in prison after he admitted to biting police officers back in April.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 10, 2026

The Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory found nine bats in five counties that tested positive for rabies this year, including four cases in Sheridan County.

Nine Bats Across Wyoming Test Positive For Rabies, Four In Sheridan County

The Wyoming State Veterinary Lab found nine bats in five counties that tested positive for rabies this year, including four cases in Sheridan County. Scientists say late fall and early winter increase the chance of encountering a brown bat in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2026

Thea True-Wells outlines the reasons for closing Pineview Elementary School.

Natrona County School Board Votes To Close Nationally Honored Pineview Elementary

The Natrona County school board voted 6-3 to close nationally recognized Pineview Elementary on Monday night, citing low enrollment and facility repair. The closure at the end of the 2026-27 school year comes despite pleas from parents and staff.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 10, 2026

David Kniseley, owner of Wy Fresh, speaks about the annexation of their property at the Cheyenne City Council Meeting in Cheyenne on Monday, November 9.

"The Damage Has Been Done!" Cheyenne Annexes WY Farm Fresh, Owners To Leave Town

The Cheyenne City Council voted 8-2 Monday night to annex WY Fresh Farm. After months of bitter disputes with the city, owners David and Tommie Kniseley say they've had enough and plan to move. I do not want to be part of [Cheyenne]," Tommie said.

Kate MeadowsNovember 10, 2026

Old ferris wheel in the ghost town of Pripyat and wolf in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

Yellowstone Wolves Help Scientists Understand Resilience Of Mutant Chernobyl Packs

Blood samples taken from Yellowstone wolves are helping scientists understand why radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster might have turned wolves there into cancer-resistant mutants. Chernobyl wolves have thrived for six generations.

Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2026

As the Foot Creek Fire burns across 683 acres near Buffalo, the U.S. Forest Service is once again asking pilots to stay out of the airspace above it.

Planes Keep Flying Over Buffalo Area Wildfire, Disrupting Firefighters for Hours

Planes twice circled the Foot Creek Fire and disrupted firefighters for more than an hour, causing safety concerns in the air and on the ground over the weekend. Johnson County's airport manager said the behavior is consistent with “looky loo” flying.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 09, 2026

State Freedom Caucus director Jessie Rubino

After Rough Election, National Freedom Caucus Still Funding State Director In Wyoming

The national State Freedom Caucus Network is still funding a state director for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, despite most of its members losing their seats, the network president said Monday. "We love the members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus," he added.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

Bull shot in October 20 miles east of Treven Jensen's ranch. The bull was examined by a veterinarian who initially doubted it would survive. But the bullet somehow missed the animal's vital organs.

Utah Bulls Shot In The Testicles, Authorities Baffled At Cruel Crime

Two breeding bulls in eastern Utah survived after being shot in the testicles late last week. Ranchers called it "pure malice" and was particularly cruel because it injures the animal and is one of the most valuable investments a cattle producer makes.

Kate MeadowsNovember 09, 2026

A Cheyenne East freshman suffered three broken ribs and a broken collarbone after being hit by a Jeep Wrangler in a notorious crosswalk on her way to school Monday. She's the latest student to get hit there, including her aunt a decade earlier.

Cheyenne Student Hit By Car At Crosswalk, Same Location Aunt Struck Decade Earlier

Madison Barbee's phone rang at 7:28 a.m. Monday, just minutes after her 14-year-old niece had been hit by a vehicle while crossing a busy Cheyenne street on her way to school. Her mother was on the other end, frantic. The girl was struck in a crosswalk.

Kolby FedoreNovember 09, 2026

Police officers responded to Rock Springs high school with weapons drawn, according to parents, and searched the building before determining there was no immediate threat.

Police Search Rock Springs High School With Guns Drawn After Weapon, Bomb Threat

Armed police searched Rock Springs High School with firearms drawn Monday after a caller threatened to bring a weapon and possibly a bomb to the school. No threat was found, but frightened parents say a lack of information was unnerving and concerning.

Kate MeadowsNovember 10, 2026

Wyoming lawmakers, including Rep. Landon Brown, on Monday advanced a bill that, if it becomes law, would pull 40% of electricity sales taxes that data centers pay into a trust fund for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT).

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill To Invest Data Center Taxes For WYDOT

Lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would invest 40% of data centers' electricity sales taxes into a trust fund for WYDOT. Rep. Landon Brown, an longtime opponent of trust funds, said he "staunchly supported" this due to chronic funding shortfalls.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump walks with Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) on the South Lawn as they return to the White House on October 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Barrasso Runs For Minority Whip While Some Republicans Say Wait

Sen. John Barrasso said Monday he’s running for minority whip in the new Democrat-controlled Senate that convenes in January. He holds the party’s No. 2 position as majority whip now. “We must be an energized, effective, and relentless Minority," he said.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

The Wyoming Military Department's adjutant general told lawmakers Monday a task force is eyeing at least four "chunks" of public land for a new military base (FILE).

Wyoming Eyeing 'Chunks' Of State And Federal Land For Proposed Military Base

The Wyoming Military Department's adjutant general told lawmakers Monday a task force is eyeing at least four "chunks" of public land for a new military base. The state is participating in the Trump administration’s Next Great American Base contest.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

Someone went on a mailbox-smashing spree along a rural Johnson County road over the weekend, leaving as many as 15 mailboxes damaged or destroyed.

Weekend Mailbox Rampage In Rural Johnson County Could Land Vandals In Prison

Someone went on a mailbox-smashing spree along a rural Johnson County road over the weekend, leaving as many as 15 mailboxes damaged or destroyed, letters and packages scattered in ditches and residents trying to piece their mailboxes back together.

Kolby FedoreNovember 10, 2026

Hundreds of people lined the road to the WE Soda trona plant outside Green River on Monday, pleading for the families of the 350 workers who will be laid off.

Hundreds Rally Along Roadway For Sweetwater County WE Soda Workers

Hundreds of people lined the road to the WE Soda trona plant outside Green River on Monday, pleading for the families of the 350 workers who will be laid off. “You don’t know the man you hurt, but I do. He’s my daddy!” read a sign held by a little girl.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 09, 2026

The two most Libertarian counties in Wyoming are Natrona and Fremont, according to data from the 2026 election and voter registration. Also, Libertarian Shawn Johnson performed better than any Libertarian in Wyoming’s U.S. House race in at least a decade.

By The Numbers: Wyoming's Most Libertarian Counties Are Natrona And Fremont

The two most Libertarian counties in Wyoming are Natrona and Fremont, according to data from the 2026 election and voter registration. Also, the Libertarian candidate performed better than any Libertarian in Wyoming’s U.S. House race in at least a decade.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

A busload of hockey players was taken to the Cody hospital with headaches and shortness of breath after a carbon monoxide leak at the Victor J. Riley Arena on Saturday night. The source of the leak in the 25-year-old arena was unclear Monday morning.

Carbon Monoxide Leak At Cody Ice Arena Sends Busload Of Hockey Players To Hospital

A busload of hockey players was taken to the Cody hospital with headaches and shortness of breath after a carbon monoxide leak at the Victor J. Riley Arena on Saturday night. The source of the leak in the 25-year-old arena was unclear Monday morning.

Kolby FedoreNovember 09, 2026

Tracy Jensen was 23 when he and his blue 1981 Subaru DL car vanished from Sublette County in February 1999.

‘He Matters’: Wyoming Family Not Giving Up On Finding Man Missing 27 Years

Tracy Jensen disappeared after walking out of his sister's house in Big Piney in 1999, leaving behind a young daughter. Although the court has declared him legally dead, his family won't give up. "Part of me believes he's still alive," his sister says.

Jen KocherNovember 08, 2026

Charlotte Bair poses in front of an aircraft at the Hulett Municipal Airport.

18-Year-Old Lovell Pilot Will Be One Of Youngest In U.S. With Top Jet Rating

At 18, Lovell pilot Charlotte Bair is poised to become the youngest woman in Wyoming — and one of the youngest in the U.S. — to earn a jet type rating to fly turbojet planes. Bair already became a certified flight instructor in August.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 08, 2026

Felicity Hnilicka, 24, leaps into the icy Popo Agie River in Lander on Nov. 3, 2026.

Lander Woman Says She Jumps Into Freezing Rivers To Build Mental Toughness

A Lander woman is recruiting brave souls to jump into the icy Popo Agie River with her this winter — something she's done for the last three years. She says it's not about the rush of jumping into frigid water, it's about facing uncomfortable situations.

Kolby FedoreNovember 08, 2026

Stan Lee stands with some of his work at the Heritage Center in 1994.

Wyoming Is Home To Comic Book Legend Stan Lee’s Personal Collection — And It’s Super

The University of Wyoming has more than 200 boxes of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee’s personal collection of memorabilia. It's the only archival collection of personal materials created by Lee anywhere. “He lived and breathed it, and everything made its way into our hands,” said the center curator.

Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2026

A 60-foot-long steel doomsday bunker hangs from a crane at a remote construction site. 

Meet The Montana Man Who Builds Luxury Doomsday Bunkers Across The Rockies

Andrew Mazzella builds luxury doomsday bunkers deep in the Rockies for clients preparing for nuclear war, civil unrest or whatever. The end result is a fortified sanctuary with its own power, water, sewage, air filtration, and groceries to last a decade.

Kolby FedoreNovember 07, 2026

Eric Carman-Murray, southwest Wyoming regional director for Manufacutring Works, is piloting domestic supply chain platform for Laramie startups. It's already helped one company return some of its manufacturing to Wyoming.

How A Laramie Startup Is Bringing Manufacturers Back To Wyoming And The U.S.

A Laramie startup has created a platform to help manufacturing companies explore returning to Wyoming and the United States. A Powell native says companies want to come here, but connecting the dots is a job too big for most.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2026

The Culbertson Avenue bridge created a celebration in November 1934. 

92-Year-Old Bridge, Rated In Poor Condition, Still Crucial For Wyoming Farmers

A 1934 steel truss bridge across the Big Horn River in Worland, which state officials rate in poor condition, still plays a crucial role for sugar beet farmers at harvest time. There are no current plans to replace the structure but is inspected yearly.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 08, 2026

Michael Pannell’s railroad restoration efforts will now include this more than century-old carriage.

Wyoming Man Who Restores Old Railroad Cars To Take On 100-Year-Old Carriage

A Cheyenne-area man who restores old railroad cars is taking on a new project — a more than 100-year-old horse-drawn carriage. While his passion is railroad history and the carriage needs a ton of work, Michael Pannell said he just couldn’t resist.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 09, 2026

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Is Anything In Life Unhackable Anymore? Wyoming Experts Say Nope

AI has come with a surge in people getting hacked and scammed through all their tech devices — including your refrigerator, robot sweepers, and your watch. Chances are you’re helping the hackers do it. "You helped it happen," says a veteran computer tech.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 08, 2026

Dr. Charlotte Hawks delivered hundreds of babies in Green River, battled the deadly 1918 flu epidemic and helped build the town. “I had heard of other doctors who practiced in Green River, but I had just never heard of her,” says a local historian.

Forgotten Green River Doctor Delivered Hundreds Of Babies, Likely State's 2nd Female Doc

A Wyoming historian is piecing together the life of a pioneer physician whose accomplishments have largely vanished from memory. Dr. Charlotte Hawk delivered hundreds of babies, battled the 1918 flu epidemic and helped build the town of Green River.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2026

Wyoming’s Loch Ness Monster is a giant serpent name Smetty that, according to legend, swallows people whole and has terrorized Lake De Smet for generations. A Sheridan man once claimed he captured Smetty, but the monster exploded before he could prove it.

Wyoming’s Loch Ness Monster ‘Smetty’ Terrorized Lake De Smet — Until He Exploded

Wyoming’s Loch Ness Monster is a giant serpent name Smetty that, according to legend, swallows people whole and has terrorized Lake De Smet for generations. A Sheridan man once claimed he captured Smetty, but the monster exploded before he could prove it.

Jackie DorothyNovember 08, 2026

This Winchester Model 1894 rifle has been in Cheyenne resident Bob Budd’s family for a century. He says it still shoots straight and symbolizes a connection with the past as his grandfather and father killed their first deer with it, as did Budd and his two sons.

Idaho Votes For Model 1873 Winchester As State Gun — What Would Wyoming Choose?

Idaho became the 12th state to approve an official state gun last week. Wyoming has yet to do so but Bob Budd says the Model 1894 Winchester rifle might be a good fit. "You can’t find an old Wyoming family that doesn’t have at least one,” he said.

Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Daniel Porath. Daniel writes, "I took this picture on my way to work. I noticed the steam rising as the sun was also rising in the Hot Springs State Park from my hometown Thermopolis."

Photo by Daniel Porath

Today's question to Don Day

Mark James Mullins of Douglas
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
Don Day
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
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Gail Symons: It's Almost Anyone-But-Chuck November, Choose Wisely

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "In one of my earliest memories of Chuck Gray, he was berating a former U.S. senator who'd come to Wyoming to support the Convention of States effort. The outburst wasn't a one-off, and I won't vote for Chuck Gray."

Gail SymonsOctober 05, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: I Left My Heart At The Snow King Inn, In Old Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Our family’s go-to place in Jackson Hole was the Snow King Inn at the foot of the town hill in Jackson. Why on earth would you change the name? It makes me sad. The old resort had the best initials in the ski business: S-K-I."

Bill SniffinOctober 03, 2026

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Joan Barron: The Legislature Is Running Out Of Old Hands

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “A record bunch of freshmen lawmakers will need to be educated, or at least helped to find the bathroom.”

Joan BarronOctober 03, 2026

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