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<title>Fires From Explosive Train Derailment West Of Cheyenne Extinguished | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Laramie County fire crews have cleared the scene of a spectacular incident that authorities are calling a “significant and dangerous event” caused by a train derailment west of Cheyenne early Sunday. The derailment involved hazardous materials and ruptured a natural gas line.

Fires From Explosive Train Derailment West Of Cheyenne Extinguished

David Madison

Government & Politics

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<title>Goat-Gate: Hungry Goats, Flood Control And Claims Of Corruption In Rock Springs | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A $58,000 contract for hungry goats to chow down on creek-side vegetation for flood control in Rock Springs has opened a floodgate of anger and claims of corruption. Tempers are flaring over claims of government priority and transparency.

Goat-Gate: Hungry Goats, Flood Control And Claims Of Corruption In Rock Springs

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<title>One Person Dead In Shooting Outside Of Supermarket In Cheyenne | Cowboy State Daily</title>

One person is dead following a shooting outside of the King Soopers supermarket in northeast Cheyenne on Saturday evening.

One Person Dead In Shooting Outside Of Supermarket In Cheyenne

Anna-Louise Jackson

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<title>Goodbye Wyoming: A Couple's Love Letter To The Cowboy State | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Charles and Kay Bohlen fell in love with Wyoming over 30 years of living, working and raising family here, developing a deep emotional bond with the people, places and spirit of the Cowboy State. That's why it was so hard last week to say goodbye.

Goodbye Wyoming: A Couple's Love Letter To The Cowboy State

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Renée Jean

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<title>Driving From Laramie To Sinclair On Wyoming's Forgotten Lincoln Highway | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The 116 miles of the historic Lincoln Highway between Laramie and Sinclair may be somewhat forgotten now but it's still important. Built in 1913, it was part of the first cross-country highway, and now it's packed with Wyoming and transportation history.

Driving From Laramie To Sinclair On Wyoming's Forgotten Lincoln Highway

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<title>Nearly 20-Years-Old Now, Grizzly 610 Is The Heir Apparent To Her Mom, Grizzly 399 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Grizzly 610 has done some amazing things by the standards of her species, living nearly 20 years and raising 11 cubs so far. But it's unlikely she’ll ever match the popularity of her mother, Grizzly 399.  New rules are making 'roadside grizzlies' a thing of the past.

Nearly 20-Years-Old Now, Grizzly 610 Is The Heir Apparent To Her Mom, Grizzly 399

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