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Michael "M.G." Stellpflug reviews a white board of information and one of the more than 40 binders he sent to entities and proper around the state documenting Tami Hinson's alleged crimes.

Gillette Realtor Who Allegedly Had Identity Stolen By Boss Slapped With Protection Order

The Gillette Realtor who uncovered an alleged scheme where his former boss, Tami Hinson, forged his signature to illegally collect commissions has been slapped with a protection order for his efforts. “The guilty always think it’s crazy when the just seek justice,” he said.

Jen KocherJanuary 19, 2024

Manslaughter Charges For Wyoming Man Who Sold Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Pills

A Greybull man convicted of four felonies for delivery and possession of counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that killed 25-year-old Jordan Jackson of Cody, faces new manslaughter charges in neighboring Park County related to Jackson’s death.

Jen KocherJanuary 12, 2024

Kindness Ranch in Wyoming rescued 150 beagles from being lab testing animals earlier this year and continues to bring in animals for rehabilitation and adoption.

Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Rescues New Batch Of Beagles; Effort Expands To China Meat Market

The Kindness Ranch near Hartville has rescued another batch of lab-testing beagles from Kansas City. They also had their first international save when they rescued four beagles from an underground meat market in China.

Jen KocherOctober 16, 2023

Two of four beagles in China that were used for research and rescued from the Chinese meat trade by Kindness Ranch, a Wyoming-based animal rescue. The dogs are being examined by a vet, and July 4, 2023, became their Independence Day.

Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Saves Beagles from Illegal Chinese Meat Trade

The Fourth of July was Independence Day for four beagles that gained their freedom after being rescued from the underground Chinese meat trade by Kindness Ranch, a Wyoming animal sanctuary.

Jen KocherJuly 04, 2023

Tyler Schwab of Afton, Wyoming, founded the nonprofit Libertas International, which rescues girls and women who are being sex trafficked in Latin American countries.

Wyoming People: Tyler Schwab Of Afton Dedicates Life To Rescuing Sex-Trafficked Girls

After seeing young girls being sex-trafficked in Colombia, Tyler Schwab of Afton, Wyoming, sold everything he owned to go back and rescue them.

Jen KocherJune 18, 2023

Remains found in Carbon County Thought to be Those of Missing Thermopolis Veteran

Humans remains found by shed antler hunters near the Pedro Mountains are likely those of missing Thermopolis man, John Hammond.

Jen KocherMay 25, 2023

Head-On Crash Changed Life For Former Wyoming Undersheriff To Fight Human Trafficking

Justin Scott had to retire as a Wyoming sheriff’s deputy after a high-speed pursuit and head-on crash, but he’s still on the frontlines as head of a new human trafficking task force.

Jen KocherMay 14, 2023

Busting Child Pornographers And Sex Traffickers In Wyoming A Never-Ending Battle

Agents with Wyoming's Internet Crimes Against Children task force face an uphill battle against evil every day. At a conference last week in Casper, they discussed the case of a 33-year-old Natrona County resident who was creating child pornography with a 9-month-old baby at the direction of an Illinois man.

Jen KocherMay 10, 2023

Charlie Jones said his exploitation began at age 8 when his mother and stepfather, who were drug addicts, would use him as payment for drug debts to a gang.

Most Sex Trafficking In Wyoming Is Family, Experts Say

To his mother, Charlie Jones was a commodity. His exploitation began when he was 8. His mother and former stepfather were drug addicts who belonged to a motorcycle gang in New England. When they ended up doing the drugs they were supposed to sell and were on the hook to the gang, his mother offered up Jones in exchange.

Jen KocherMay 08, 2023

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Sex Predator Targeting Their Children Was Life-Changing For Couple Now On Anti-Human Trafficking Crusade

A Texas couple sold their house to educate people about the growing dangers of human trafficking and sex predators. They’ve brought their unique virtual reality tool to Wyoming this week

Jen KocherMay 04, 2023

An animal control vehicle is parked to the right of Hillcrest Pampered Pets in Gillette on Wednesday morning.

Exotic Gillette Pet Store Cited For Animal Neglect

The owners of an exotic pet store in Gillette received three citations Wednesday for animal neglect. Customers told Cowboy State Daily the animals lived in "crammed" and "horrible" conditions.

Jen KocherApril 12, 2023

Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Irene Gakwa Pleads Guilty to Felony, Financial Crimes

The fiancé of missing Kenyan woman Irene Gakwa pleaded guilty to three of the five felonies related to crimes against her in Campbell County District Court on Tuesday afternoon.

Jen KocherMarch 29, 2023

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Tired Of Suicides, Wyoming Special Ops Vet On A New Mission To Save Fellow Veterans

Saying hes sick of watching fellow veterans die, Casper Special Ops vet Michael Watts sheds tears as he talks about his struggles post-military service. Its an exercise he says thats saving himself, and he hopes others.

Jen KocherMarch 07, 2023

‘It Could Happen to Anyone’: Wyoming Teen Was Lured, Beaten And Sex Trafficked

14 years after being groomed and sex trafficked by a man from another state, a 31-year-old Wyoming woman told Cowboy State Daily that living in a small town doesnt insulate potential victims from the dangers of the Internet.

Jen KocherFebruary 07, 2023

Chance Englehart with his newborn child. There's still little information about what happened to the Moorcroft, Wyoming, man when he vanished July 6, 2019.

Grandma Of Missing Moorcroft Man Adds $200,000 To Reward Money

The grandmother of a Moorcroft man who disappeared during a family visit in Nebraska hasnt given up hope as she donated $200,000 in reward money to encourage people to come forward.

Jen KocherDecember 20, 2022

Wyoming Missing Person Authorities Warn Of Online Missing Teen Scam

Desperate-sounding posts about a missing teen named Tyler is likely a scam designed to prey upon peoples good natures and desire to help, says the founder of Missing People of Wyoming.

Jen KocherNovember 14, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Wyoming Teens Among Hundreds Victimized In ‘Prolific And Malicious’ International Sextortion

Bangladeshi man arrested for sextorting hundreds of teens, including at least six in Wyoming, used social media to target, threaten and exploit his victims, federal indictment says.

Jen KocherOctober 07, 2022

Girlfriend of Missing Laramie Man Asks Public for Help

Chris Mauk, who is missing his left leg from a fireworks injury six years ago, does not have a prosthetic leg, his girlfriend said, and walks on crutches that often leave his hands blistered if hes on them for too long.

Jen KocherSeptember 01, 2022

Teton County’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State

Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.

Jen KocherAugust 26, 2022

Jackson Housing Crisis: Homes For Utility Workers Approved Despite Opposition

A plan to house energy company workers in Jackson so they can rapidly respond to power outages has been approved by Teton County Commissioners despite opposition from neighbors.

Jen KocherMay 26, 2022

There Is At Least One Working Pay Phone Left In Wyoming, But There’s Gotta Be More

Cowboy State Daily has tracked down at least one working pay phone left in the state of Wyoming. But there's gotta be more...

Jen KocherMay 25, 2022

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