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<title>Casper Duo Casey Rislov And Zak Pullen To Release New Children's Book On Wyoming's Famed Steamboat | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Casper children’s book author Casey Rislov and illustrator Zak Pullen are at it again. This time, they're telling the story about the iconic bucking horse on Wyoming’s license plate, Steamboat. The new book will be released in April.

Casper Duo Casey Rislov And Zak Pullen To Release New Children's Book On Wyoming's Famed Steamboat

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>Wyoming's "Just Dance It Out Guy" Has Over 30 Million Views On Social Media | Cowboy State Daily</title>

When Gillette resident Wes Johnson posted a video of himself "dancing it out" on TikTok two months ago, it started a wave of viral videos that have generated more than 30 million views. Now he's in demand in Europe, Africa, and New Zealand to "dance it out" overseas.

Wyoming's "Just Dance It Out Guy" Has Over 30 Million Views On Social Media

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Jen Kocher

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<title>Boyfriend Of Missing Gillette Woman Irene Gakwa Set For Prison Release | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The boyfriend of Irene Gakwa, a Gillette nursing student missing for three years, is set to be released from prison this month. Nathan Hightman drained her accounts after she disappeared and remains a “person of interest” in the case.

Boyfriend Of Missing Gillette Woman Irene Gakwa Set For Prison Release

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<title>Crews With Trucks And Chainsaws Have Begun Months-Long Process Of Clearing Yellowstone Roads | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Construction vehicles outfitted with snowplows and blowers have started the months-long process of clearing roads in Yellowstone National Park. Crews also use chainsaws and avalanches to move massive amounts of snow.

Crews With Trucks And Chainsaws Have Begun Months-Long Process Of Clearing Yellowstone Roads

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Clair McFarland

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Tourism

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<title>Ski-Lift Accident Kills Montana Skier But Experts Say Fatalities Are Rare | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Billings skier died earlier this week after he fell out of a ski chair lift in Red Lodge, Montana. One expert told Cowboy State Daily that although accidents do happen, statistics show "chairlift fatalities are very, very, very rare."

Ski-Lift Accident Kills Montana Skier But Experts Say Fatalities Are Rare

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Wildlife

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<title>Well-Known Bear Likely First Grizzly Caught On Video This Year, Near West Yellowstone  | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Photographers believe the grizzly seen ambling past a trail camera on Thursday night in Yellowstone is the same huge male that is often one of the first bears to make an appearance each spring. 

Well-Known Bear Likely First Grizzly Caught On Video This Year, Near West Yellowstone 

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