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Brad Cundy was overwhelmed to find he had a 5-year-old granddaughter, Taylee, following his son's death.

After Son’s Suicide Devastates Family, DNA Reveals Miracle Grandchild

When Matt Cundy of Casper took his own life at age 27, the family he left behind was devastated. DNA later revealed that he had also left them with something special — a 5-year-old daughter they never knew he had.

Jen KocherApril 20, 2025

Berry Bryant's gravestone at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton.

Murder Of Wyoming College Student Still Raw For Family After Nearly 30 Years

In 1996, 18-year-old Berry Bryant of Riverton was murdered by a fellow Northwest College student. Her brother, Ryan, says her death is still raw for the family and he wants to keep Berry’s memory alive — even if it means laughing about it on a podcast.

Jen KocherApril 19, 2025

Gillette, Wyoming, police investigated the death of an 88-year-old assisted living patient found dead outside in a courtyard of the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Former Gillette Nursing Assistant Charged In Freezing Death Of 88-Year-Old Dementia Patient

A 57-year-old nursing assistant at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette has been charged with manslaughter in the freezing death of a resident. The 88-year-old woman with dementia was found frozen in an outdoor courtyard of the facility.

Jen KocherApril 17, 2025

Even after announcing Wednesday they've finally identified the remains of a John Doe found near a refinery in Cheyenne in 2023 as Neal D. Samson, 61, authorities still have a mystery on their hands.

Remains Of Cheyenne John Doe Identified, But Mystery Remains

Even after announcing Wednesday they've finally identified the remains of a John Doe found near a refinery in Cheyenne in 2023, authorities still have a mystery on their hands.

Jen KocherApril 16, 2025

Deep fakes and impersonations grow as Wyomingites continue to be scammed out of millions of dollars a year to cybercrimes. That includes a Gillette man who shelled out $11,000 this week in fake warrant scam.

Cybercriminals Get More Personal In Scamming Wyomingites Out Of Millions

Deep fakes and impersonations grow as Wyomingites continue to be scammed out of millions of dollars a year by cybercrimes. That includes a Gillette man who shelled out $11,000 this week in fake warrant scam.

Jen KocherApril 13, 2025

Nearly 30 years later, the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey remains unsolved. The childhood friend of a person of interest believes his confessions hold the truth. That friend sent a number of letters from prison confessing to killing her, along with displaying an infatuation with the young girl.

Who Killed JonBenét? Friend Of Pedophile Who Confessed Says Look At Him Again

Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? The childhood friend of a convicted pedophile and person of interest told Cowboy State Daily he has prison letters from that man confessing to killing her, and says police need to look at him again.

Jen KocherApril 06, 2025

Anne Elliott vanished five years ago in downtown Salt Lake City as her family continues searching for her. Forensic investigators were on site March 26, sifting for more bones and evidence.

Families Of Missing People On Edge After Human Remains Discovered In Utah Pond

Following the discovery of a skull and bones in a pond near Salt Lake City in late March, several families wait for the bones to be identified. That includes loved ones of a missing Wyoming woman.

Jen KocherApril 05, 2025

Home surveillance video shows Clint White leaving his house in Powell, Wyoming, just before 2 a.m. last Wednesday. Nobody’s seen him since. His mysterious disappearance has the family and police baffled. His body was found Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Family Devastated After Missing Powell Man Found Dead

After a week of searching for Powell resident Clint White, 52, his family’s worst fears were realized Tuesday when he was found dead. No foul play is suspected, authorities report.

Jen KocherApril 02, 2025

Large Focus Area, Almost Nothing To Go On Impacts Search For Missing Powell Man

Nearly a week after Powell resident Clint White, 52, disappeared from his home, his family and local police still have almost nothing to go on. Also impacting the search is a 30-mile radius area outside the city looking for his car.

Jen KocherApril 01, 2025

Police, Family Baffled By Powell Man’s Mysterious Disappearance

Home surveillance video shows Clint White leaving his house in Powell, Wyoming, just before 2 a.m. last Wednesday. Nobody’s seen him since. His mysterious disappearance has the family and police baffled.

Jen KocherMarch 31, 2025

After his suicide death in February, Hunter Harlow's family has launched a campaign to donate tennis shoes to those teens in need in honor of his lifelong love of sports.

Suicide Of Young Gillette Man ‘A Whole Different Level Of Grief, Pain’ For Family

Less than six weeks since her 20-year-old nephew took his own life, his Gillette aunt says she’s still wrapped up in “a whole different level of grief, pain, confusion.” She’s now trying to use his devastating decision to save others.

Jen KocherMarch 30, 2025

Wyoming Again In Spotlight With New TV Series About ‘Happy Face Killer’

A new TV series on Paramount+ will feature the story of Keith Jesperson, who admitted to murdering at least eight women across five states — including Wyoming — between 1990 and 1995.

Jen KocherMarch 29, 2025

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Dental records identified Breanna Mitchell as the woman whose remains were found in rural Washakie County. Mitchell disappeared nearly two years ago. Her cause of death is not known.

Human Remains ID’d As Washakie County Woman Missing Since 2023

Dental records identified Breanna Mitchell on Monday as the woman whose remains were found Sunday in rural Washakie County. Mitchell disappeared nearly two years ago. Her cause of death is not known.

Jen KocherMarch 25, 2025

The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains discovered by a Wyoming Game and Fish warden March 23, 2025. Officials are working to identify the remains, and so far there's no informtion about whether they could belong to any current missing people reported in the area or someone else.

Authorities Attempt To ID Human Skeletal Remains Found In Washakie County

The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains discovered by a Wyoming Game and Fish warden Sunday. The warden had been tracking a deer collar in a remote area of the county when he came across the remains.

Jen KocherMarch 24, 2025

Kathy and Rob DeStefano with Sophie Sue, their adopted beagle.

How Rescued Lab Beagles Learn How To Be Dogs

These dogs are not easy, and admittedly, Rob Wadd and Sharon Giest had no idea what they were getting themselves into. To rehabilitate a former lab beagle requires love and patience as many have found out who've rescued dogs from the Kindness Ranch in Hartville, Wyoming.

Jen KocherMarch 22, 2025

Gillette Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping, Trying To Shoot Sister’s Friend

A Gillette man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly pistol-whipping and trying to shoot a friend of his sister’s Monday. “I tried to kill him,” he reportedly told police, but in court Tuesday told the judge, "I defended myself.”

Jen KocherMarch 19, 2025

The boyfriend of Irene Gakwa, a Gillette nursing student missing for three years, could be released from prison this month. Nathan Hightman drained her accounts after she disappeared and remains a “person of interest” in the case.

Boyfriend Of Missing Gillette Woman Irene Gakwa Set For Prison Release

The boyfriend of Irene Gakwa, a Gillette nursing student missing for three years, is set to be released from prison this month. Nathan Hightman drained her accounts after she disappeared and remains a “person of interest” in the case.

Jen KocherMarch 15, 2025

$1 Million Bond, Attempted Murder Charge For Gillette 18-Year-Old In Shooting

A Gillette judge Monday set bond at $1 million for an 18-year-old charged with shooting another teen before eluding arrest for four days. Kamren Crousore was caught Saturday evening and has been charged with attempted second-degree murder.

Jen Kocher & Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2025

Jamie Kamai was 25 years old when he was shot and killed in south Cheyenne during his morning commute by an unknown driver who was tailgating him.

Who Killed Cheyenne Man Along Busy Street In Front Of 8-Year-Old Boy 24 Years Ago?

Jamie Kamai, a 25-year-old delivery driver with his life in front of him, was shot and killed in broad daylight along a busy Cheyenne street in 2001. Now 24 years later, there are still few answers about who killed him in front of 8-year-old stepson.

Jen KocherMarch 09, 2025

Amy Gale Weaver, as she appears on a missing person alert.

No Sign Of Casper Mother Of Six Missing For More Than Two Months

The oldest daughter of Amy Gale Weaver, a Casper mother of six, says she’s desperate to find her mother. Weaver has been missing for more than two months. The police told Cowboy State Daily they've exhausted all of their tips and leads.

Jen KocherMarch 08, 2025

The body of Brent Layman of Lander, Wyoming, missing for three months, was found March 5, 2025, in Utah.

Lander Man Missing For 3 Months Found Dead In Utah

The body of Brent Layman of Lander has been found after a three-month search. His body was found near where his car was abandoned along I-80 in Utah. No foul play is suspected.

Jen KocherMarch 07, 2025