Latest from Dale Killingbeck
Casper Woman Who Stabbed Mother Twice Thought She Was ‘A Witch With Dark Energy’
A 25-year-old Casper woman was in court Thursday accused of stabbing her mother twice and slashing her tires. She also told an investigator she thought her mother was “a witch with dark energy” and tried to run her over.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 01, 2025

Cheyenne Man Tells Investigator He ‘Hoards’ Child Porn, Faces Felony Charges
A 28-year-old Cheyenne man faces five felony child pornography charges following a three-month investigation, according to court records made available Tuesday. He told an investigator he “hoards” child porn and finds the images “interesting and weird.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025

Laramie County Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving, Imprisoning Boy Free On Bond
A Laramie County fire chief and his wife were in Cheyenne Circuit Court on Wednesday. They were arrested Monday after warrants were issued accusing them of starving and imprisoning their 13-year-old adopted son. They are now free on bond.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025

Pressure Cooker That Closed Casper Streets Not A Bomb, But Linked To Drugs
Casper Police Department continues to investigate why someone left a pressure cooker on a street corner, prompting street closings and a bomb squad response. It didn’t contain explosives, but did hold items associated with illegal drug use.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025

Sudden Death Of Casper 21-Year-Old In Rollover Leaves Family Devastated
The sudden death of a 21-year-old Casper man has left his family devastated. Braeden Rayner was traveling on I-25 Sunday when the SUV he was in rolled. A year ago, he prophetically posted to Facebook how life can end “in the blink of an eye.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025
FBI, ATF Called To Casper After ‘Suspicious Package’ Closes Neighborhood
The FBI and ATF are being called in to help Casper Police Department investigate a “suspicious package” that closed streets and prompted recommendations that area residents leave their homes Monday.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025

Wyoming Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving Adopted Son, 13, Blocking Room Shut
Arrest warrants were issued last week for the chief of Laramie County Fire District No. 1 and his wife, who are accused of starving their adopted son, 13, and blocking his room shut. The teen weighed 50 pounds when the alleged abuse was discovered.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025

New Book On Deadwood By Accomplished Historian Will Dispel Myths, He Says
Accomplished historian Peter Cozzens latest book focuses on Deadwood, South Dakota between 1876 and 1879. He says those who watched the HBO series will “be surprised.” Spoiler alert: the HBO version wasn't exactly accurate when it came to Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 27, 2025
Inside UW’s New $289 Million Gothic, State-Of-The-Art Dorms And Dining Hall
The finishing touches are being put on the University of Wyoming’s new $289 million dormitories and dining hall. Here’s an inside look at the classic Gothic, state-of-the-art buildings that will open for students next month.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 26, 2025

Quadriplegic Photographer’s ‘Epic’ Slow Motion Bull Ride Video Is 21 Seconds Of Pain
A 49-year-old quadriplegic photographer from Cheyenne who typically focuses on wildlife and landscapes has been enjoying Cheyenne Frontier Days this week. He caught an “epic” bull ride in slow motion that’s 21 seconds of adrenaline and pain.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 25, 2025

Casper Nursing Care Worker Accused Of Tying Woman's Head To Bed
A Casper nursing care worker is accused of using a scarf to tie the head of a female resident to a bed, according to court documents made available Thursday. Police were called when coworkers found the woman still tied to the bed in the morning.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 24, 2025

Ex-Casper Cop Can’t Be Sentenced For Armed Standoff Because He Fell Off A Crane
A former Casper police officer was supposed to be sentenced Thursday for shooting at law enforcement during a 17-hour standoff last August. The sentencing was postponed because Michael Hughes fell off a crane and badly broke his leg.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 24, 2025

Only U.S.-Owned Russian-Made MiG-29 Fighter Jet Lands At Casper Airport
Anyone who was around the Casper/Natrona International Airport on Wednesday afternoon witnessed a rare sight. The only U.S. privately-owned Russian-made MiG-29 flew in for some fuel.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 24, 2025

Casper Man Accused Of Nearly Biting Deputy’s Finger Off To Have Mental Exam
A 39-year-old Casper man pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness Wednesday to charges stemming from an altercation with deputies at the Natrona County Jail in May. He’s accused of nearly biting a deputy’s finger off.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 23, 2025

Casper Humane Society Scrambles To Care For 42 Abandoned Guinea Pigs
After 42 guinea pigs were dumped at its doors on Friday, the Casper Humane Society has rallied to get cages and provide food, water, health checks and future homes for the pets. The little pigs had arrived in poor condition with no water or food.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 22, 2025

How A Guy From Laramie Became A Sub Commander And Friend Of Admiral Nimitz
A young Laramie native left Wyoming in 1909 and returned in 1947. In the years between, he forged a career in the U.S. Navy that included becoming a submarine commander and a friendship with famed Admiral Chester Nimitz.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 20, 2025

What Is The "Nowood International Airport" In The Middle Of Nowhere, Wyoming?
Driving down a remote Washakie County dirt road is not the place one would expect to see an “international” airport. But there it is — a weathered little building with a metal roof and a large sign that declares it’s the “Nowood International Airport.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 20, 2025

One ‘Last Rodeo’ For Legendary Rock Springs Dive Bar’s Tipsy Cow
The upside-down cow that sat outside Joe's Drive-In Liquor Bar in Rock Springs is back. Property owner Angela Gaensslen said it's the “last rodeo” for the symbol of the dive bar that served Rock Springs for 64 years before closing in March.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2025

Cheyenne Man Survived The Devastating 1976 Big Thompson Flood In A Ford Pinto
Cheyenne native Alan O’Hashi vividly remembers being caught in the canyon when the Big Thompson Flood hit on July 31, 1976. He survived the deadliest flood in Colorado history when somehow a floating portable toilet snagged onto his Ford Pinto bumper and carried the car to the canyon wall instead of “over the edge.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2025

Casper Family Devastated After Teen Dies When Car Hits Elk At 101 MPH
Casper 18-year-olds Sammantha and Hannah Brooks were more than best friends; they were inseparable twins. That bond was shattered this week when the car they were in hit an elk at 101 mph. Hannah survived but Sammantha, who was called a “ray of light,” didn’t.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2025

One Of Wyoming’s 2 ‘Catchnet’ Systems Saves Driver Of Runaway Truck On Teton Pass
One of Wyoming’s two “catchnet” systems to stop runaway vehicles saved the driver of a box truck that lost its brakes on Teton Pass on Thursday. The catchnet uses a series of energy-absorbing nets that can slow and stop high-speed and heavy vehicles.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 18, 2025