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<title>Former Boot Camp Inmate Sues, Claims Permanent Damage From Excessive Exercise  | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A former inmate at Wyoming’s boot camp for youthful offenders is suing the state Department of Corrections and agency officials. He claims excessive exercise forced on inmates caused him to suffer permanent organ damage.

Former Boot Camp Inmate Sues, Claims Permanent Damage From Excessive Exercise 

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<title>Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Plunges To -27, Coldest Spot In Lower 48 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

December was dominated by record-highs, but Yellowstone's Old Faithful plunged to -27 Sunday, the coldest spot in the Lower 48. That won’t last, however, with the weather expected to rebound with highs in the 40s, 50s, and maybe even 60s this week.

Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Plunges To -27, Coldest Spot In Lower 48

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Jackie Dorothy

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<title>Wyoming History: The Baggs Quick-Draw Lawman Who Liked Killing Too Much | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Bob Meldrum was known as "Wyoming’s mysterious badman” for his skill with a rifle — and eagerness to use it. He was hired as an assassin by the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association and later went on to kill a man just because he was annoyed by his singing.

Wyoming History: The Baggs Quick-Draw Lawman Who Liked Killing Too Much

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<title>Cody Photographer Who Grew Up In Yellowstone’s Shadow Debuts Wildlife Book | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Julia Cook of Cody grew up in the shadow of Yellowstone National Park watching its famous wildlife. Now an emerging photographer, her debut book marries her breathtaking wildlife images and the stories behind the photos.

Cody Photographer Who Grew Up In Yellowstone’s Shadow Debuts Wildlife Book

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Why Chris Navarro Is Using Old Wind Turbine Blade To Make Snow Fence Sculpture | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Celebrated Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro has used a giant wind turbine blade to make a snow fence sculpture at the Wyoming Rescue Mission ranch near Casper. He says “Wall of Renewal” could prove the viability of repurposing old blades as snow fences across the state.

Why Chris Navarro Is Using Old Wind Turbine Blade To Make Snow Fence Sculpture

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<title>Crumbling Bridge Near Alpine Replaced In Days With WWII ‘Erector Set’ Tech | Cowboy State Daily</title>

When a crumbling bridge over the Salt River near Alpine was failing, engineers turned to an “Erector Set” concept invented during WW II. It comes together in days, and could be used more across Wyoming with nearly half the state’s bridges past their prime.

Crumbling Bridge Near Alpine Replaced In Days With WWII ‘Erector Set’ Tech

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