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<title>Meet Jerry Kintzler: 55 Years Of Designing Flower Arrangements — And Saving Lives | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Jerry Kintzler has been designing flower arrangements for 55 years in Riverton and has even saved lives with his flower knowledge. At least twice, he warned people that premature dead flowers were a sign they had gas leaks in their homes.

Meet Jerry Kintzler: 55 Years Of Designing Flower Arrangements — And Saving Lives

David Madison

Tourism

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<title>‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Against Big Ski Resorts Could Price Mom-And-Pop Areas Out Of Business | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A widow suing the world-famous Sun Valley Resort in Idaho over the death of her husband could end with a “nuclear verdict” that could spike insurance rates across the industry. That could price mom-and-pop areas like those in Wyoming out of business.

‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Against Big Ski Resorts Could Price Mom-And-Pop Areas Out Of Business

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Jen Kocher

Government & Politics

Politics

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<title>Wyoming Veterans Hopeful Hegseth Will Make U.S. Military Great Again | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming veterans told Cowboy State Daily that years of social programs and diversity initiatives have weakened the military and they hope that’s over. They want to see the return of high standards, greater access to mental healthcare and more help transitioning veterans post-service.

Wyoming Veterans Hopeful Hegseth Will Make U.S. Military Great Again

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<title>Environmentalists Known As “Tree-Hugging Hunters” Want More Yellowstone Bison Hunted | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A group of environmentalists who describe themselves as “tree-huggers who hunt," are uniting around a message that might surprise some: They say it’s time to hunt and kill more bison outside Yellowstone National Park. 

Environmentalists Known As “Tree-Hugging Hunters” Want More Yellowstone Bison Hunted

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Reilly Strand

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<title>VIDEO: Wyoming's Billboard Sheriff: A Day In The Life Of Brian Kozak  | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has captured national attention with his viral billboard and bold "vacancy" sign on his jail, while also earning a reputation locally for his unconventional approach. Cowboy State Daily spent a day with the sheriff to get a firsthand look at his unique style.

VIDEO: Wyoming's Billboard Sheriff: A Day In The Life Of Brian Kozak 

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<title>Colorado Passes Sweeping Ban On Several Semiautomatic Weapons | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping gun ban this week on semiautomatic shotguns and pistols. Wyoming gun rights advocates say it's one of the most restrictive gun bans in the nation and "it’s a good reminder of what happens when the Democrats get control."

Colorado Passes Sweeping Ban On Several Semiautomatic Weapons

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