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Andrew Rossi

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<title>World War II Airplane Converted Into A Motorhome Turns Heads In Wyoming | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A World War II airplane that's been converted into a one-of-a-kind motorhome was recently spotted in Wyoming. The owner of the "Fabulous Flamingo" cruised into Greybull to look at other vintage aircraft that could be converted into motorhomes.

World War II Airplane Converted Into A Motorhome Turns Heads In Wyoming

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Jackie Dorothy

The American West

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<title>450-Mile Solo Horse Drive In 1984 Was One Of Wyoming's Last Over Outlaw Trail | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Larry Bentley was hired to trail 30 quarter horses for 450 miles alone across Wyoming and into Colorado. It was 1984, and Bentley took these horses over the Outlaw Trail, where the Hole in the Wall gang used to trail their stolen horses 80 years before.

450-Mile Solo Horse Drive In 1984 Was One Of Wyoming's Last Over Outlaw Trail

Scott Schwebke

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<title>Wyoming Hero Who Saved Sister Reaches Out To Utah Boy Attacked By Dog | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A recent dog attack that severely hurt a 5-year-old Utah boy has prompted an offer of help from the Cheyenne family of Bridger Walker. Walker was severely attacked  and hailed a hero for protecting his sister from a vicious German shepherd in 2020.

Wyoming Hero Who Saved Sister Reaches Out To Utah Boy Attacked By Dog

David Madison

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<title>Mint Bar Legend John Zingg Survived Bullets, Spiders, Lightning, and Vietnam | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Sheridan’s Mint Bar regular John Zingg survived a lightning strike, a helicopter crash in Vietnam, a bullet lodged in his brain and an attack on his life via tarantula. Now dealing with serious medical issues, the community is rallying around their friend to help.

Mint Bar Legend John Zingg Survived Bullets, Spiders, Lightning, and Vietnam

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Jen Kocher

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<title>Wyoming Judge’s Secret Life Is Hand-Writing Top-Selling Legal Thrillers | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Gillette Judge Paul Phillips — aka author James Chandler — has written 8 best-selling legal thrillers inspired by his life experiences. He just signed a deal with a major Hollywood producer with the goal of turning his book “Misjudged" into a 6 to 8-part docuseries.

Wyoming Judge’s Secret Life Is Hand-Writing Top-Selling Legal Thrillers

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Wyoming ‘Tim Tebow’ Rule Heads To Lawmaking Session | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Wyoming legislative committee on Friday advanced a “Tim Tebow rule” to require school districts to let homeschool and private school students as young as sixth grade participate in public school activities. 

Wyoming ‘Tim Tebow’ Rule Heads To Lawmaking Session

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Jerry Lane Patzke

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