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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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Squaw Creek Road, which runs up to the base of Casper Mountain near a proposed gravel mining site, was included on the list.

Natrona County Bans Big Trucks On 26 Roads Amid Gravel Mine Controversy

Natrona County commissioners aren’t done taking action that could impact a controversial gravel mining operation proposed for the base of Casper Mountain. This week, they voted to ban heavy trucks on 26 roads, including one near the disputed mine.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025

The family of Rielly Smith, right, plan to celebrate his life on Saturday. He died as the result of injuries in an ATV crash.

After Son Dies In ATV Crash, Cheyenne Family Pleads: ‘Always Wear A Helmet’

The family of a 16-year-old Cheyenne boy who died from brain injuries after a July 17 ATV crash on Elk Mountain will celebrate his life Saturday. His dad says he was someone who “always made everyone smile” and pleads for others to “always wear a helmet.”

Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025

Steven Marler, left, and attorney John Hummel leave the Natrona County District Court during Marler’s April trial.

Former Award-Winning Foster Dad Gets Max Of 178 Years For Sexual, Physical Abuse Of Kids

The former award-winning foster dad from Casper was sentenced to 128-178years in prison Thursday for sexual and physical abuse of children in his care. One mother said Marler left his victims “damaged,” while he denied the abuse and said he was a “good father.”

Dale KillingbeckAugust 07, 2025

A 72-year-old Casper man accused of stabbing two people asked a judge for another chance Monday after pleading guilty to stabbing another man in his apartment in January. The judge said no, giving Paul Allen Hilburn three to six years in prison. Another charge for stabbing a woman was dismissed.

Three To Six Years In Prison For Casper Man, 72, Accused Of Stabbing Two People

A 72-year-old Casper man accused of stabbing two people asked a judge for another chance Monday after pleading to one of the January stabbings. The judge said no, giving him three to six years in prison. Another charge for stabbing a woman was dismissed.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 04, 2025

Douglas 18-Year-Old Turning Heads With Her Wildlife Art

From the days she could pick up a pencil and a piece of paper, Maggie Booth’s love for horses — and drawing them and other animals — has been a consuming passion. Her wildlife art is already turning heads and winning awards.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 04, 2025

Wyoming History: Teddy Roosevelt Wanted Big Game In Yellowstone, But Settled For A Vole

During his famous 1903 two-week stay in Yellowstone National Park, President Teddy Roosevelt itched to hunt up some big game. Instead, he settled for scooping up a vole with his hat.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 03, 2025

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Wyoming History: That Time Skunks Got Mad In The Tiny 2-Cell Jail In ‘Bloody’ Clearmont

Now part of the town playground, the tiny two-cell Clearmont jail has a bizarre history in a town once described as being “bloody.” Built to hold drunks and booze runners, its most infamous story comes from the time skunks got in — then got mad.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 02, 2025

A 25-year-old Casper woman, Justus Delilah Gagne, 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.

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

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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

Darrick M. Mittlestadt and Angela Mittlestadt

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

The intersection of Indian Paintbrush and Aster streets where someone left a pressure cooker on Monday.

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

The sudden death of a 21-year-old Casper man has left his family devastated. Braeden Rayner was traveling on I-25 Sunday, July 27, 2025, 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.”

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

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A Casper Fire Department truck and Banner Health ambulance block Indian Paintbrush Street on Casper’s southwest side.

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

Arrest warrants were issued last week for Darrick M. Mittlestadt, chief of Laramie County Fire District No. 1, and his wife Angela Mittlestadt, accusing them of starving their adopted son, 13, and chaining his room shut. The teen weighed 50 pounds when the alleged abuse was discovered.

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

Keith Carradine, left, plays Wild Bill Hickok in HBO's "Deadwood."

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

The new University of Wyoming Dining Hall entrance. The Dining Hall is part of the overall North Hall building.

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

Shane Paul loves to get out in the wild and shoot scenery and animals in Wyoming’s great outdoors. The slow motion video he got of this bull ride at Cheyenne Frontier Days is 21 seconds of adrenaline and pain.

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

Court records made available Thursday show that a 50-year-old care worker tied a resident’s head to a bed using a scarf in a Casper NOWCAP facility home.

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

A former Casper police officer was supposed to be sentenced Thursday, July 24, 2025, 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.

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

The only U.S.-owned MiG-29 Russian fighter jet was at the Casper airport Wedesday, July 24, 2025, to refuel.

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

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