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Ian Munsick says growing up on a ranch with a disability led him to find his passion for music
20Nov By adminNo Comments
Entertainment

Ian Munsick says growing up on a ranch with a disability led him to find his passion for music

Ian Munsick says growing up on a ranch with a disability led him to find his passion for music - CBS News Watch CBS News Wyoming-born musician Ian Munsick is leading a revival of country-western music. Munsick broke onto the scene with his song, "Long Live Cowgirls." Now he is honoring the West in his music. CBS News' Jan Crawford sat down with Munsick at his home outside of Nashville to discuss growing up on a ranch and with a disability. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. ...
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The new land rush in Wyoming
3Sep By adminNo Comments
Money

The new land rush in Wyoming

The new land rush in Wyoming - CBS News Watch CBS News Teton County in Wyoming is home to the widest income divide in America, with a median house price of more than $5 million and an average income of $318,000. Correspondent Ben Tracy looks at how the wealthy, drawn to the state's picture-perfect settings, have been squeezing out the middle class – the very people needed to keep the community running. (An earlier version of this story originally aired October 16, 2022.) Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. ...
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Wyoming Head Librarian Fired For Refusing To Remove Books
15Aug By adminNo Comments
Politics

Wyoming Head Librarian Fired For Refusing To Remove Books

In late July, the board of the Campbell County Public Library system in Wyoming voted 4 to 1 to terminate Terri Lesley, its longtime director. For two years, the library board, with the assistance of conservative community members, had been trying to get Lesley to remove books they alleged were sexually inappropriate for minors. But Lesley refused — for fear of getting sued and her strong belief that a diverse collection of books is integral to a successful library. “I believe the community is harmed by not having access to a wide variety of information,” Lesley said.Lesley is adamant that LGBTQ-themed books belong in the library — even if certain parents don’t want their children reading them. She was also worried about being sued for violating the First Amendment which prohibits governm...
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