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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Wild Video Shows I-80 Semi Wreck That Has Left Rawlins Bridge Closed For Two Months (cowboystatedaily.com) — A key Rawlins overpass at Higley Boulevard remains closed nearly three months after a semi left I-80 and destroyed one of its supports, and the state is only now preparing to bid out repairs. While the crash video shows how median barriers likely prevented a deadly multi-vehicle collision, Rawlins drivers still face a long wait for a full repair schedule and bridge reopening.
• UW to Celebrate Innovation and Entrepreneurship During Innovation Week Oct. 5-8 (uwyo.edu) — Innovation Week at the University of Wyoming will spotlight how research and startups are driving new opportunities across the state, including stories from MiMi's at The Blake in Rawlins. Local readers can follow how Rawlins entrepreneurs are featured alongside tech companies, federal partners, and UW programs focused on turning ideas into businesses and strengthening Wyoming's economy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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