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Susan Frost of Lander, Wyoming, was a NASA researcher for 14 years. Now she’s a beekeeper, turning a retirement hobby into a business creating what she calls “honey with benefits.”

NASA Scientist-Turned-Beekeeper Turns Wyoming Hobby Into “Honey With Benefits”

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>"Drinking Whiskey Is My Job": Pinedale Man Says… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Nate Woodruff has turned his passion for whiskey into, what he says, is the greatest job ever. He spends his days in Pinedale, Wyoming, tasting and reviewing whiskey for his online following.

"Drinking Whiskey Is My Job": Pinedale Man Says It's The Greatest Job Ever

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Jackie Dorothy

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<title>Yellowstone Highway At 100: Wyoming’s $1 Million… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

It’s been 100 years since the Yellowstone Highway was blasted through a rugged, unforgiving Wind River Canyon. At $1 million, it was the most expensive stretch of road ever built in the U.S., and a gamble that paid off big for Wyoming.

Yellowstone Highway At 100: Wyoming’s $1 Million Gamble That Paid Off Big

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Greg Johnson

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<title>As Elk Fire Rages, Dayton Watches While Mountain… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Folks in rural Dayton, Wyoming, were awakened at 3 a.m. Saturday and told to be ready to evacuate. Meanwhile, all they can do is watch as the Mountain above them is “just glowing orange.”

As Elk Fire Rages, Dayton Watches While Mountain Above “Just Glowing Orange”

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Renée Jean

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<title>Eating Wyoming: Fine Dining With Ghosts At The… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Sheridan Inn’s Open Range has been open for about a year now. The meals are delicious, but sometimes they might come with an unexpected spice — a little side dish of ghosts.

Eating Wyoming: Fine Dining With Ghosts At The Open Range At Sheridan Inn

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Clair McFarland

Government & Politics

Education

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<title>Gordon, Degenfelder Want Schools To Restrict… | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Gov. Mark Gordon and state schools Superintendent Megan Degenfelder are urging schools to restrict cellphone use in class. One school that banned the devices this year is delighted with the change.

 

Gordon, Degenfelder Want Schools To Restrict Student Cellphone Use

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Tammy Denise Thomas

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