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<title>Fish Taxidermy: Wyoming Man Has Been Making Art Out Of Fish For 30 Years | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Allen Darlington grew up in Upton, said he majored in going to the Buckhorn Bar at the University of Wyoming, and learned his craft from a master fish taxidermist in Rawlins. He has spent 30 years blending painting and sculpting to perfect fish taxidermy.

Fish Taxidermy: Wyoming Man Has Been Making Art Out Of Fish For 30 Years

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Wyoming History: Tom Vernon, The Man Who Wrecked Trains In Order To Rob Them | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Tom Vernon wrecked at least two trains to rob passengers, used a number of aliases during his lifetime and spun tall tales so convincingly that newspapers across the country published them as if they were true.
Most were not.

Wyoming History: Tom Vernon, The Man Who Wrecked Trains In Order To Rob Them

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Renée Jean

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<title>Wyoming Country Music Star Ian Munsick Is Opening A Cowboy Bar In Deadwood | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Sheridan native Ian Munsick is teaming up with The Landmark Hotel and Casino in Deadwood to open a Munsick-themed restaurant that will feature live performances. "Every time we play Deadwood, there’s always just a huge turnout from Wyoming,” he said.

Wyoming Country Music Star Ian Munsick Is Opening A Cowboy Bar In Deadwood

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Jackie Dorothy

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<title>Family Revives Small-Town Butcher Tradition In Meeteetse | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Wyoming family is bringing an old-school meat market back to Meeteetse. Trent Longtin said it's about protecting a Wyoming tradition and keeping the meat local. "What we are trying to do is get away from the big plants and overseas meat," he said.

Family Revives Small-Town Butcher Tradition In Meeteetse

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<title>Big Babies! Evanston Couple’s Twins Weigh In At More Than 18 Pounds | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An Evanston couple is celebrating the latest additions to their family — fraternal twins who together weighed more than 18 pounds. The big babies were brought into the world naturally by 82-year-old midwife Chris Miller who has more than 4,000 babies to her credit.

Big Babies! Evanston Couple’s Twins Weigh In At More Than 18 Pounds

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Clair McFarland

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<title>Gordon Says Second Amendment Protection Act Is Fundraising Disguised As Legislation | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Gov. Gordon didn’t mince words when discussing the Second Amendment Protection Act. He called it an “embarrassment,” noting all 23 sheriffs in Wyoming oppose it. The bill currently sits on the governor’s desk. He vetoed a similar bill last year.

Gordon Says Second Amendment Protection Act Is Fundraising Disguised As Legislation

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