Latest from Jen Kocher

Severe Wyoming Weather, And Threat Of More, Cuts Short Gillette Camporee
The International Pathfinder Camporee brought 60,000 people to Gillette, Wyoming. But after a week of severe Wyoming weather, and threat of more, has cut short the huge gathering of Seventh-day Adventists.
Jen KocherAugust 09, 2024

Adopted Son Arrested In Murder Of Man Dumped At Mirror Lake In Snowy Range
The adopted adult son of a Colorado man whose body was wrapped in a tarp and dumped near Mirror Lake in the Snowy Range was charged Friday with second-degree murder. The deceased man was found with a bullet hole in the back of his skull.
Jen KocherAugust 02, 2024

With ‘More Questions Than Answers,’ Search For Missing UW Prof Ramps Down
Despite an intense search that covered nearly 70,000 acres, there has been no sign of Nash Quinn. The effort is ramping down with searchers left with “more questions than answers.”
Jen KocherAugust 01, 2024

Families Sue Nation’s Largest Air Show Over Deaths Caused By ‘Hot Dog’ Pilots
The families of two men killed in a 2023 mid-air collision during a reckless “hot dog” maneuver are suing the nation’s largest air show. AirVenture show has a history of ignoring the rules and allowing unsafe flying, the lawsuit claims.
Jen KocherJuly 30, 2024
For Some Wyoming Inmates, Prison Is Their Best Shot At Education
For some Wyoming inmates, being in prison is their first best shot at getting a real education and not repeating their crimes. Critics worry, however, it takes resources from other students.
Jen KocherJuly 28, 2024

In Brief: Body Found In Tarp At Mirror Lake ID’d As Colorado Homicide Victim
The body of a man found wrapped in a tarp and dumped at Mirror Lake in southern Wyoming has been identified. He’s a 56-year-old from Colorado, and the case is being investigated as a homicide, the Albany County sheriff said Thursday.
Jen KocherJuly 25, 2024

In Brief: Lovell Woman Focus Of Urgent Search Found Safe In Montana
A 20-year-old Lovell woman who was the subject of an urgent search was found safe in Montana on Wednesday.
Jen KocherJuly 25, 2024

Search Underway for Missing University of Wyoming Professor
A massive ground search is underway for a University of Wyoming professor who has been missing for more than two weeks. Searchers believe he could be on his bicycle, which was missing from his apartment.
Jen KocherJuly 24, 2024

Missing Lovell Woman Last Seen On Foot, Without Cellphone Or Wallet
An urgent search is on for a 20-year-old Lovell, Wyoming, woman who’s been missing since Saturday night who officials fear may be in danger.
Jen KocherJuly 22, 2024

Big Piney Man Faces 260 Years In Prison For Possession, Delivery of Child Pornography
A Big Piney man who allegedly went by the display name of "wyonaked" in an internet chat room was caught up in a sting where he was arrested on 24 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. He faces up to 264 years in prison.
Jen KocherJuly 17, 2024

Wyoming Twins On Mission To Unravel Deaths Of 'Motel Mike' And 'Pine Bluffs Pete'
Megan McWilliams and Ashley Kroner are twins and genealogists who investigate some of the region's coldest cold cases and missing people mysteries. The Wyoming women are now working to unravel the decades-old deaths of "Motel Mike" and "Pine Bluffs Pete."
Jen KocherJuly 14, 2024

Are We Dating The Same Guy? Wyoming Women Use Facebook To Avoid Dating Disasters
A Wyoming woman created “Are We Dating The Same Guy 307” Facebook page in 2023 as a forum for women to share information about the statewide dating scene and to help expose cheaters. In less than 18 months, it has become a very active page with more than 10,000 members.
Jen KocherJuly 14, 2024

Gillette Teen Tops 155 MPH In Mustang While Running From Cops
A Gillette teen ran from cops at more than 155 mph Wednesday night, then hid in a field before he was arrested.
Jen KocherJuly 12, 2024

Scam Uses Fake Lost Wyoming Kid To Prey On Sympathies Of Potential Victims
A sad Facebook post in southwest Wyoming asks people to help reunite a lost little boy with his mom. Problem is, it’s a made-up sob story to exploit people with good hearts, says the Rock Springs Police Department.
Jen KocherJuly 12, 2024

Authorities Investigating What Caused Idaho Woman’s Car To Drive Off 60-Foot Cliff
Many questions remain as officials investigate the death of an Idaho woman in Grand Teton National Park. Among those is what caused her car to drive off a 60-foot cliff and plunge into a river?
Jen KocherJuly 11, 2024

In Brief: Body Found Wrapped In Tarp At Mirror Lake Investigated As Homicide
An elderly man found wrapped in tarp near Medicine Bow Peak still has not been identified. It’s being investigated as a homicide, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.
Jen KocherJuly 09, 2024

Gillette Brothers Arrested For Domestic Assault On Same Night
Two Gillette brothers pleaded not guilty Monday to separate but related domestic assault charges. They were arrested within an hour of each other Sunday.
Jen KocherJuly 09, 2024

Missing Idaho Woman Found Dead In Car In Teton National Park River
An Idaho woman who disappeared June 2 while driving home from Buffalo, Wyoming, has been found dead in her car in a Teton National Park river. The car was found Sunday, and officials confirmed Tuesday Laura Lane was inside.
Jen KocherJuly 09, 2024

In Brief: Mirror Lake Reopened After Body Discovered July 4
The popular Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing Site near the base of Medicine Bow Peak in Wyoming’s Snowy Range reopened Saturday morning after the discovery of a body in the area Thursday.
Jen KocherJuly 06, 2024

New Leads In The Disappearance Of Moorcroft, Wyoming, Man Missing Now For 5 Years
It’s been nearly five years since Chance Englebert vanished during a holiday visit to see his in-laws in Nebraska. As his family gets ready to mark the unhappy anniversary, new leads have emerged that may help shed light on the Moorcroft, Wyoming, man’s disappearance.
Jen KocherJune 30, 2024

For 37 Years, Lander Therapist Did What Nobody Else Would: Treat Sex Offenders
For 37 years, Wyoming therapist Gary Curtis counseled a segment of the population nearly nobody else would — sex offenders.
Jen KocherJune 30, 2024
