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Dale Killingbeck

Killingbeck is glad to be back in journalism after working for 18 years in corporate communications with a health system in northern Michigan. He spent the previous 16 years working for newspapers in western Michigan in various roles.

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Plans call for Chuck Eckerson’s railroad to run on Sundays through the summer. Here Brent Eckerson is at the controls.

Casper Man Loves Steam-Powered Trains So Much He Built His Own Railroad

A Casper man’s lifelong passion for railroading led to a career as a passenger train conductor. The 82-year-old loves trains so much he built his own steam-powered locomotive and railroad in his yard, and gives rides to local kids.

Dale KillingbeckJune 01, 2025

Wyoming History: 1927 Kelly Flood Killed 6, Washed Out 75 Buildings

Millions of tons of debris collapsed off Sheep Mountain in Teton County into the Gros Ventre River 100 years ago, creating a new lake. Two years later, the dam breached, flooding the town of Kelly — killing six and washing out 75 buildings.

Dale KillingbeckMay 31, 2025

Homeless Man Accused Of Stabbing In Bar Nunn After Bear-Sprayed During Fight

A 50-year-old homeless man pleaded not guilty Friday in Natrona County District Court to stabbing a 57-year-old Casper man. The violent confrontation included the suspect allegedly wielding a pipe, having several knives and getting bear-sprayed.

Dale KillingbeckMay 30, 2025

Child Porn Charges For Cheyenne Man Accused Of Sharing Videos Of Young Girls

A 27-year-old Cheyenne man who has an online handle of “the punk skater” faces child pornography charges. Court documents made available Tuesday say he allegedly had images and videos of young girls engaging in sexual acts with adults and an animal.

Dale KillingbeckMay 28, 2025

Cheyenne Man Repeatedly Put Gun To Teen’s Head Prior To Shooting, Court Records Say

A 21-year-old Cheyenne man repeatedly pulled a handgun from his waistband and put it to a 16-year-old boy’s head before shooting, according to court records. The man initially told investigators the discharge was a “fluke thing.”

Dale KillingbeckMay 28, 2025

Cheyenne Man Charged With Shooting Teen In Head While ‘Mishandling’ Handgun

A 21-year-old Cheyenne man was arrested Friday and in court Tuesday, more than two weeks after a 16-year-old was shot in the head. The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office reports both were “mishandling firearms and pointing loaded handguns at one another.”

Dale KillingbeckMay 27, 2025

Two Casper high school seniors discovering seven dead bald eagles on a hike sparked national outrage. More than a dozen were found shortly afterward, and the investigation led to charges against Wyoming ranchers bent on keeping predators from their sheep.

How Two Casper Teens Were Responsible For The National Outcry To Protect Eagles

Two Casper high school seniors who discovered numerous dead bald eagles on a hike in 1971 helped fuel a national outcry to protect them. The investigation led to charges against Wyoming ranchers bent on keeping predators from their sheep.

Dale KillingbeckMay 25, 2025

From Navy enlistee to a Navy pilot, David Ewards flew fighters on 260 missions in Vietnam during a 31-year military career. After the service, he was elected to the Douglas City Council and Wyoming Legislature.

David Edwards Went From Casper To Flying Navy Fighters On 260 Missions In Vietnam

From Navy enlistee to a Navy pilot, David Edwards flew fighters on 260 missions in Vietnam during a 31-year military career. After the service, he was elected to the Douglas City Council and the Wyoming Legislature.

Dale KillingbeckMay 25, 2025

Buying A Home In Wyoming? Industry Report Says You Need To Make $132,000 A Year

If you want to purchase a three-bedroom home in Wyoming, you should make $132,000 per year, according to Realtor.com. That's much lower than Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Colorado. But significantly higher than states bordering Wyoming to the east.

Dale KillingbeckMay 24, 2025

After Postal Service Said ‘No,’ Congress On Track To Give Mills Its Own ZIP Code

Mills, Wyoming, has an identity crisis having to share a ZIP code with parts of Casper, frustrating people trying to get home deliveries from FedEx and UPS. The Postal Service turned the city down for its own ZIP, so Congress may make it happen.

Dale KillingbeckMay 23, 2025

The potential developer of a controversial gravel mine proposed for the base of Casper Mountain may not be over even after Natrona County shot it down last year. Prism Logistics has requested to renew its state leases on the land.

Developer Of Controversial Casper Gravel Mine Wants To Renew State Leases

The potential development of a controversial gravel mine proposed for the base of Casper Mountain may not be over even after Natrona County shot it down last year. Prism Logistics has requested to renew its state leases on the land.

Dale KillingbeckMay 20, 2025

oe MacGuire holds up a movie poster for “Breakout” which has some family inserted photos of the Bell 47G2 helicopter sold in the summer of 1971 and then used for a prison escape in Mexico.

How A Helicopter From Casper Was Used In A Daring Mexican Prison Breakout

For a Casper man, the story of a bold 1971 prison break in Mexico involving a helicopter is more than a wild story. The chopper was part of the family’s business, and the escape made into an action movie starring Charles Bronson and Robert Duvall.

Dale KillingbeckMay 18, 2025

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Coach Billy Walters, left, and Louie Wilkinson are preparing for a trip to a world competition in Brazil in June.

In First MMA Bout, Casper Teen Qualifies For World Competition In Brazil

A Casper teen did more than medal at his first MMA bout, he qualified for a world competition in Brazil. He and his coach say the sport can be a good outlet to help curb youth violence in the central Wyoming city.

Dale KillingbeckMay 18, 2025

Gillette Youth Umpire Makes ‘The Show,’ Will Call Babe Ruth World Series

Gillette's Teddric Walker has spent more than 25 years behind the plate and is now being recognized as one of the best youth umpires in the nation. He’s been picked to umpire the 2025 Babe Ruth World Series in August in Ocala, Florida.

Dale KillingbeckMay 17, 2025

Paul Allen Hilburn, 72, pleaded guilty to one stabbing charge in Natrona County District Court on May 16, 2025, in exchange for a second stabbing charge as well as a domestic battery charge being dropped.

Casper Man Who Said One Of Two People He Stabbed Was An Accident Pleads Guilty

A 72-year-old Casper man pleaded guilty Friday to stabbing a 41-year-old man in exchange for dropping a second charge for also stabbing a woman. He told police stabbing the woman was an accident.

Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2025

Two Casper men — Karlin Carlson, left, and Dallas Dickinson — faced consequences Wednesday after an evening with liquor, marijuana and a weapon turned into a police response.

Casper Man, Drinking With Friend, Accused Of Pointing Loaded Pistol At Girls

A 20-year-old Casper man is accused of pointing a loaded 10 mm pistol at a group of three girls at a local skate park Tuesday. He was in court Wednesday, along with a friend he was allegedly drinking with at the time.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Oscar Espinoza Duarte pleaded guilty Thursday to four of six federal charges against him stemming from methamphetamine distribution on the Wind River Reservation.

Man With ‘Probable’ Mexican Cartel Ties Admits Dealing Meth On Wyoming Reservation

A Mexican national who admits being in the U.S. illegally and “probable” cartel ties has admitted dealing meth on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation. It was part of a plea deal entered Thursday in U.S. District Court in Casper.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Andrew Barrett appeared via video screen in Casper Circuit Court from the Natrona County Jail. During his appearance he barked, made animal noises, put his fingers into a pistol-like gesture and calmly answered the judge.

Casper Serial Biter Who Barks Like A Dog Nearly Takes Off Tip Of Deputy’s Finger

A 39-year-old Casper man nearly bit off the tip of a deputy’s finger during his Tuesday arrest. Deemed a “serial biter” by prosecutors, he also barked like a dog during his initial court appearance Wednesday.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Meanwhile, the family of Bernard Anicio, killed in a May 11, 2025, shooting, is pleading for local young people to “put the guns away.”

‘Put The Guns Away’ Pleads Family Of Casper Man Killed In Shootout

Casper authorities expect to file charges related to a Sunday night shooting involving the “mishandling” of a gun. Meanwhile, the family of a man killed in a separate Sunday shooting is pleading for local young people to “put the guns away.”

Dale KillingbeckMay 14, 2025

Matthew Nick Leslie has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges stemming from the discovery of more than 30,000 files of child pornography in his posession.

Casper Man Accused Of Having 30,000 Child Porn Files Pleads Guilty

A 48-year-old Casper man pleaded guilty Monday to eight charges involving child porn, including images involving sadomasochism and bestiality. He was accused of having more than 30,000 files of child porn and will get a maximum 16-year sentence.

Dale KillingbeckMay 12, 2025

Foxhill Apartments Building 23 was the scene of an incident that left two people shot Sunday evening, May 11, 2025.

Casper Woman Heard Gunshots, Opened Apartment Door To Find Body At Her Feet

A woman living in an apartment complex in Casper said she heard gunshots in the apartment above hers Sunday night and a plea for someone to call 911. She ran to the door of her building to find the body of a masked man at her feet.

Dale KillingbeckMay 12, 2025