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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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Lone Star Tangible Assets CEO Matt Ferris, left, takes a photo of the new 2026 Texas commemorative 1-ounce gold coin held by Tom Currah of the Texas Comptroller’s office. Looking on are Scottsdale Mint CEO Josh Phair and Kimberly Ferris.

Why Texas Turned To Casper Scottsdale Mint To Produce Gold, Silver Coins

As the first state to authorize official commemorative coins and have a depository for precious metals, the State of Texas turned to Casper's Scottsdale Mint to produce gold and silver coins. They chose Casper because it rivals the quality of the U.S. Mint.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 02, 2026

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50 Years Ago: Floating Toilet Saved Cheyenne Man In Devastating Big Thompson Flood

Cheyenne native Alan O’Hashi vividly remembers being caught in the canyon when the Big Thompson Flood, the deadliest flood in Colorado history, hit on July 31, 1976. He survived when a floating portable toilet snagged his car and carried it to safety.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2026

A Glenrock widow has stories to tell about her late husband who was a prolific collector of cars, rocks, clocks, guns, gadgets, and much more. A year after his death, she's still trying to "find good homes" for his 1925 Model T Opera car and 1931 Model A.

Glenrock Widow Trying To Find Homes For Husband's 1925 Model T And 1931 Model A

A Glenrock widow has stories to tell about her late husband who was a prolific collector of cars, rocks, clocks, guns, gadgets, and much more. A year after his death, she's still trying to "find good homes" for his 1925 Model T Opera car and 1931 Model A.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 25, 2026

Jim Good spent 10 years restoring a Cold War-era Soviet MiG-15 aircraft.

Meet Jim Good, Wyoming Pilot Who Once Rebuilt A Soviet MiG Fighter

Casper's Jim Good could fly and fix anything that could get into the air. In fact, he once rebuilt a Soviet MiG-15 fighter jet he bought from the Polish government, and raced a World War II turboprop.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2026

The original Kaycee jail was built by a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy who served the community at the turn of the past century.

Wyoming History: How A Thief Once Tried To Hide From The Law In The Kaycee Jail

The 125-year-old jail in Kaycee, Wyoming, once housed outlaws from the Wild Bunch era It was also where a thief hid from the law for several days. In the jail was the last place he figured anyone would look for someone trying not to get caught.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2026

Jorja Sparks, a 15-year-old Lander, Wyoming, girl with Down syndrome, will be broadast on one of the huge video screens above the Dos Caminos restaurant in Father Duffy Square in New York City's Times Square.

Lander Girl To Be Featured On Giant Times Square Video Screen

A 15-year-old Lander girl will be featured on a giant screen in New York City’s Times Square as part of an annual fundraising event for the National Down Syndrome Society. “This is a huge honor and celebrates her achievements,” her mom said.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 18, 2026

Douglas photographer Mark Panasuk captured the old ranch house once built and owned by Wyoming’s Jim Edwards, one of the most prosperous black ranchers in the West.

Douglas Photographer Captures Historic Black Rancher’s Homestead Under Milky Way

A Douglas photographer found an old ranch building that caught his eye for a night shot. He found out it was once owned by one of most prosperous black ranchers in the West. “No man will ever run Jim Edwards off of his land,” the rancher once told a reporter.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 18, 2026

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​Casper Man Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Deadly Apartment Shootout

A 21-year-old Casper man pleaded not guilty Tuesday for his alleged role in a deadly shootout at an apartment complex in May 2025. He’s accused of trying to shoot his cousin over a stolen gun during an armed raid that touched off a gunfight.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 14, 2026

In 1894, Chief Red Cloud and a band of 50 Indians came through Natrona County on the way to the Wind River Indian Reservation and killed some wild game for food. He was arrested and spent time in a Casper jail while his wife mourned outside.

Wyoming History: Chief Red Cloud Was Locked Up In Casper For Killing Wild Game

In 1894, Chief Red Cloud and a band of 50 Indians came through Natrona County on the way to the Wind River Indian Reservation and killed some wild game for food. He was arrested and spent time in a Casper jail while his wife mourned outside.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 12, 2026

A photo of the American flag, Purple Heart, and photos a Gillette man and his sister recently understood they had gathered up a few years ago. They are trying to find the true heirs to the property.

Gillette Siblings On Mission To Return Purple Heart To Family Of Korean War Vet

A Gillette brother and sister are on a mission to find the family of a frame-encased American flag with a Purple Heart medal. They've enlisted the help of Gillette American Legion Post #42 that says the Korean War vet was attached to a frontline battalion.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 12, 2026

The 1923-24  “Old Government Bridge” is located about 20 miles from Casper.

Ghost Bridge: Nobody Claims Ownership Of Abandoned 122-Year-Old Bridge Over North Platte

The Old Government Bridge spanning the North Platte 20 miles southwest of Casper is rusting, mostly abandoned and nobody claims ownership of it. But if those nuts, bolts and steel beams could speak, they would tell stories about bootleggers and murder.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 11, 2026

Londen Tabor, left, said the hardest thing for her has been seeing how Junior Huntington’s Disease has quickly robbed her daughter’s abilities in life.

Last Road Trip For Gillette Mom And Dying Daughter Derailed By Broken-Down SUV

A Gillette woman's plans for one last summer road trip with her dying daughter have been derailed by a failed transmission in their 26-year-old SUV. But she's not giving up hope. “This is the last chance I have to do this with my daughter,” Londen Tabor said.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 11, 2026

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A Uinta County rancher charged with videotaping two others roping, riding and spurring a cow moose in May 2021 is continuing toward a trial date next month. Two other men in the case have entered plea deals with a special prosecutor.

Trial Set For Uinta County Rancher Charged In Moose Torture Incident

A Uinta County rancher charged with videotaping two others torturing a sickly moose by roping, riding and spurring it is continuing toward a trial date next month. Two other men in the case have entered plea deals with a special prosecutor.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 09, 2026

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

Casper Council OKs 6-Month Halt To Gambling Expansion

An appeal from a gaming company wasn't enough Tuesday to sway the Casper council against a six-month halt on expanding gambling in the city. "I don’t feel we need to tell people how and where they can spend their money,” said one council member.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 08, 2026

A Natrona County judge Wednesday denied a former Wyoming state senator’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit against him by U.S. House candidate and Casper businessman Reid Rasner.

Judge Rules Reid Rasner Can Keep Suing Former Lawmaker For Defamation

A Casper-based judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner's defamation suit against former state legislator Austin "Kit" Jennings. The judge said allegations Jennings accused Rasner of “serious sexual misconduct” fit defamation law.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 08, 2026

Brayden Randolph appears in Casper Circuit Court on Monday, Jul 6, 2026. Inset is a screenshot from body cam video of an officer removing an 18-month-old Randolph is accused of using as a shield during an armed standoff.

Casper Man Accused Of Holding Toddler ‘Like A Shield’ In Standoff To Change Plea

A Casper man accused of holding a toddler “like a shield” in front of him during an armed standoff said Monday he intends to change his plea. The man "told officers he had a gun and officers had guns and challenged officers to get him,” police say.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 06, 2026

Even without the famous “Bright Spot,” Hiland, Wyoming, isn't a ghost town — just ask the 10 or so people still living there in the middle of nowhere between Casper and Shoshoni. “I am not too good with towns," said one resident about Hiland's appeal.

Hiland, Wyoming, Is Not A Ghost Town — Just Ask The 10 People Living There

Even without the Bright Spot country store and lounge, Hiland, Wyoming, isn't a ghost town — just ask the 10 people still living there in the middle of nowhere between Casper and Shoshoni. In fact, the woman who inherited the store hopes to reopen it.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 05, 2026

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Crime And Punishment: Inside A Wyoming District Court Clerk’s Office

In the lobby of the Natrona County Clerk of District Court’s office, people want help with court cases, applying for divorces, or paying fines. Across the plexiglass barriers, “It’s a whole different game being on this side of things,” said the clerk.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 05, 2026

John Bugas was a Wamsutter ranch kid in the 1920s who went on to earn a law degree from the University of Wyoming and became a noted FBI agent capturing a most-wanted fugitive. He then was recruited to help get rid of Henry Ford’s right-hand man, who many considered a thug.

Wyoming History: Remarkable Life Of Wamsutter's John Bugas — FBI Star, Busted Nazis

John Bugas was a Wamsutter ranch kid who became an FBI agent and caught the nation's most-wanted man in 1936. Then, as the special agent in charge in Detroit, he took down a Nazi spy ring. He went on to protect the Henry Ford family from kidnappers.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 04, 2026

Alta farmer Steve Green grows hay and barley on his family’s homestead.

Alta, Wyoming: The Town Cut Off From The Rest Of The State By Idaho & Mountains

Residents of remote Alta, Wyoming, say they don't feel disconnected even though the only way to get to the rest of Wyoming (outside of riding a horse or hiking over the mountain) is a 20-mile drive through Idaho and over Teton Pass.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 04, 2026

The nation’s 250th birthday likely won’t be as wild as the three-hour firefight with 3,000 Roman candles that broke out on the dusty streets of Casper in 1899. A similar blowout today would lead to arrests, fines and possibly hospital stays. Above, the Casper Fire Department parades in front of the Natrona County Tribune building in early 1900s.

Wyoming History: Casper’s Huge 1899 4th Of July Fight With 3,000 Roman Candles

The huge blowouts planned for America's 250th birthday likely won’t be as wild as the three-hour firefight with 3,000 Roman candles that broke out in Casper in 1899. A similar celebration today would likely lead to arrests, fines and hospital stays.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 03, 2026

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