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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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Casper Man Who Bit Deputy’s Finger Off, Barks Like Dog Gets 28-35 Years In Prison

A 40-year-old Casper man who bit the tip of a deputy’s finger off and barked like a dog at a judge was sentenced Friday to 28-35 years in prison. He was on parole for earlier nearly biting off the finger of a hospital security guard.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2026

A 38-year-old New York woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Natrona County District Court for her role as part of an alleged out-of-state crime ring that tried to steal thousands from a Casper bank.

New York Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Scheme To Steal Thousands From Wyoming Banks

A New York woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday for her role as part of an alleged out-of-state crime ring that tried to steal thousands from a Casper bank in April. She allegedly was successful in taking thousands from a bank in Buffalo earlier in the day.

Dale KillingbeckMay 12, 2026

John Wold ran for the U.S. House the same year Richard Nixon was elected president in 1968. Here is a photo of Nixon and John Wold.

Wyoming People: ‘Man Of The Century’ John Wold Pioneered Modern U.S. Mining

John Wold’s impact on Wyoming's — and America’s — mining industry were so important he was dubbed the state’s “Man of the Century” when he died at age 100. He "revolutionized the way our nation extracts minerals today,” said U.S. Sen. John Barrasso.

Dale KillingbeckMay 10, 2026

Nelly Brown, left, gives Deanna Cotten a “joy” tattoo as part of a documentary about having joy while being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Casper Tattoo Artist Wages Second Fight With Cancer With Help From Client With ALS

A Casper tattoo artist thought she’d already beaten cancer, but its back attacking another part of her body. She keeps working — and fighting — with the help of a client with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Dale KillingbeckMay 10, 2026

Convicted Evansville Sex Abuser Gets Up To 100 Years For Having Child Porn

A 27-year-old Evansville man on parole for sexually abusing a teen got a 45-to-100-year prison sentence Friday after pleading guilty to having up to 300 child porn images. “This sentence is nearly what we would see in homicide cases,” the judge said.

Dale KillingbeckMay 08, 2026

Judge Concerned Deal For Casper Woman Accused Of Tying Patient Bed ‘Too Light’

A Natrona County judge expressed concern Thursday that a plea deal that calls for no prison time may be “too light or inappropriate” for an elder care worker accused of tying a patient to a bed by her hair.

Dale KillingbeckMay 07, 2026

Keith Leithead, center, and Pete Baxendale at the summit of Lobouche East in the Himalayas.

Lovell Mountaineers Go To Everest On A Whim, Summit Nearby 20,000-Foot Peak

Two friends from Lovell decided to travel to Mount Everest on a whim, and ended up summiting a nearby 20,000-foot peak. They said the experience was life-changing. “More than the scenery, the people are amazing,” Kyle Leithead told Cowboy State Daily.

Dale KillingbeckMay 03, 2026

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Wyoming People: The Powell Man Who’s Recruited Businesses To Wyoming Through Five Governors

Powell’s Dave Reetz is 80 and is technically retired, but says he just can’t pass up a chance to recruit new businesses to Wyoming. He’s done it through the terms of five Wyoming governors, including on a recent vacation to Hawaii.

Dale KillingbeckMay 03, 2026

Casper Man Accused Of Kidnapping Man He Called A ‘Snitch’ Pleads Not Guilty

A 20-year-old Casper man pleaded not guilty Friday on charges he allegedly forced a man he called a “snitch” into a car, threatened his life, and put a gun to his chest. “When you snitch that is what you take away,” the victim said he was told.

Dale KillingbeckMay 02, 2026

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

Casper 21-Year-Old Charged Nearly A Year After Fatal Apartment Shooting

Nearly a year after one man was killed and another critically hurt in a Casper apartment shooting, charges have been filed against a suspect. A 21-year-old man was charged Thursday in Natrona County Circuit Court.

Dale KillingbeckMay 01, 2026

Glenrock Police Officer Shane Pierce and Colton Trullinger, whose life the officer helped save.

Glenrock 15-Month-Old Alive Thanks To Grandmother And Cop Who Lives Next Door

When a 15-month-old Glenrock boy started having seizures and was choking, the family called for help. They were lucky local cop and firefighter Shane Pierce lives next door. He and the boy’s grandmother kept him from choking to death until EMS arrived.

Dale KillingbeckApril 30, 2026

A 62-year-old Uinta County man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges involving threats to shoot his neighbors and blow up their propane truck. In a video that caught the attention of the FBI, the man says, "I will (expletive) shoot you in the head."

Uinta County Man Pleads Not Guilty To Threats To Shoot Neighbors, Blow Up Truck

A Uinta County man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges involving threats to shoot his neighbors and blow up their propane truck. In a social media video that caught the attention of the FBI, the man says, "I will (expletive) shoot you in the head."

Dale KillingbeckApril 30, 2026

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Casper Man Pleads Not Guilty To Assault, Pointing Gun At Girlfriend — Now Mother Of His Child

A Casper man Wednesday pleaded not guilty to assaulting his then-eight months pregnant girlfriend and pointing a loaded pistol at her head. He also allegedly shot into a wall. A judge denied his request to allow contact with the alleged victim and child.

Dale KillingbeckApril 29, 2026

The Casper City Council on Tuesday agreed to move toward a 180-day moratorium on new gambling expansion in the city.

Casper City Council Moves Toward 180-Day Freeze On Gambling Expansion

The Casper City Council on Tuesday agreed to move toward a 180-day moratorium on gambling expansion in the city. City councilman Kyle Gamroth said constituents have reached out to him about "over-saturation of that industry in our community.”

Dale KillingbeckApril 29, 2026

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum is nearing completion of its renovations.

1942 Casper Serviceman’s Club Getting $2.6 Million Upgrade As Veterans Museum

When it was built in 1942, the U.S. Army serviceman’s club in Casper was only meant to be used for a few years during World War II. Now its the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum, and it’s getting a $2.6 million upgrade that will be more permanent.

Dale KillingbeckApril 27, 2026

David Haddenham’s A-frame at Fossil Butte was built in 1918. This photo was taken before it was covered by the National Forest Service to protect it from weather at the site.

Fossil Butte Miner’s A-Frame Cabin Tied To Legacy Of Discovery — And Death

An A-frame cabin at Fossil Butte National Monument was the home for a fossil miner as he discovered Wyoming artifacts. It also is linked to the poisoning of Wyoming’s only convicted female cattle rustler.

Dale KillingbeckApril 26, 2026

Lander Wood Shop Burns Down In High Winds, Nearby Homes Threatened

High winds helped fan a fire that burned a Lander wood shop to the ground on Wednesday, also threatening nearby homes. For rural fire departments, responding when people you know are devastated makes firefighters take the job "very personally."

Dale KillingbeckApril 23, 2026

Judge Doesn’t Rule On Effort To Halt Wyoming’s New Heartbeat Abortion Ban

A Natrona County judge Wednesday didn’t rule on an effort to halt Wyoming’s Heartbeat Abortion Ban. An opposition lawyer called it "unconstitutionally vague,” while Attorney General Keith Kautz argued a heartbeat lets us "know there is a life to protect."

Clair McFarland & Dale KillingbeckApril 22, 2026

Casper Man Who Allegedly Held Toddler "Like A Shield" Faces Four Misdemeanors

A 19-year-old Casper man who allegedly held an 18-month-old child "like a shield" in an armed standoff over the weekend faces four misdemeanor charges for the incident. Brayden Randolph appeared in court Monday and is free on bond.

Dale KillingbeckApril 22, 2026

Casper Man Accused Of Yanking On Police Officer’s Testicles, Biting Him In Groin

A 21-year-old Casper man faces felony charges for allegedly yanking on the testicles of a police officer, then biting him in the groin, drawing blood. He made his first court appearance Monday, and could get up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2026

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Casper Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance in the area of the 1000 block of St. John Street and successfully took one individual into custody following a prolonged armed standoff. An 18-month-old child inside the residence was rescued unharmed.

Casper Police Release Dramatic Bodycam Video Of Toddler Rescue After Armed Standoff

Casper police Monday released dramatic bodycam video of the rescue of an 18-month-old child after an hours-long armed standoff Saturday. "The subject held the child while gripping a handgun in his waistband and verbally challenged officers," police said.

Dale KillingbeckApril 20, 2026