Kolby Fedore
Born and raised in Wyoming, she has deep roots in the communities she covers and a strong connection to the region.
Before getting into news, she spent a handful of years teaching college writing at Montana State University. She eventually made her way back to Wyoming, where she found her stride in news media and radio.
Latest from Kolby Fedore
When Trees Become People: The Strange Reality Of Running 100 Miles In Wyoming
This weekend, runners descended on Sheridan for one of the West's most respected ultramarathons. They'll tell you the 100-mile race is a test of what a person can endure: aching muscles, phantom voices and trees that suddenly look like people.
Kolby FedoreJune 21, 2026
Facing Huge Staffing Shortfalls, Wyoming Prisons Recruiting Military Veterans
Wyoming’s prisons have 109 vacant positions, despite years of recruiting. Now they're turning to military veterans because of their training. "The veterans we recruited were excellent correctional officers," said former corrections chief Bob Lampert.
Kolby FedoreJune 21, 2026
Rodeo Week In Casper Means Mustaches, Mullets And Visitors Buying Up Western Wear
Fringe, pearl snaps and enough cologne to stun a horse. For one week each June, thousands of competitors, families, vendors and spectators pour into Casper for the College National Finals Rodeo. Judging by the attendees, western fashion is alive and well.
Kolby FedoreJune 20, 2026
Casper Man Selling His 1984 AMC Eagle 'Chick Magnet' Because Wife Wants It Gone
A Casper man says his wife is making him sell his beloved Bigfoot-hunting rig — a lifted 1984 AMC Eagle wagon with 150,000 miles he says attracts too much female attention. "I knew this day would come, but that doesn't make it hurt any less,” he said.
Kolby FedoreJune 20, 2026
Rock Springs Man Accused Of Torturing Woman For Days With Razor Blade And Fork
A Rock Springs man was in court Thursday, accused of holding a woman captive for days and torturing her with a razor blade and fork. "I will murder your cat,” police say he told her. "I will murder your ... family if you get the cops involved."
Kolby FedoreJune 19, 2026
More Charges For Former Newcastle Cop Accused Of Assaulting And Terrorizing Woman
A now-former Newcastle police sergeant already charged for allegedly stalking and assaulting a woman faces more charges, accused of terrorizing the woman for 10 months. In once instance, he threatened to “knife her to death,” according to court documents.
Kolby FedoreJune 19, 2026
Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Of Times
For 15 years, Steve Braithwaite has driven a 23-foot banana across the country and, on Wednesday, just like hundreds of times before, he was pulled over by law enforcement. "They always find a reason to pull me over," Braithwaite said.
Kolby FedoreJune 18, 2026
Jury Finds Former Cheyenne Water Manager Guilty Of Stealing $350K Over A Decade
A Laramie County jury on Wednesday found the former manager of the South Cheyenne Water and Sewer District guilty of stealing about $350,000 from district accounts over a decade. For years, the amounts were small enough to disappear into a stack of utility bills. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
Kolby FedoreJune 17, 2026
Lengthy Power Outage Darkens Cokeville, Disrupts Businesses And Seniors
The power went out across Cokeville on Tuesday, forcing the Town Hall to close and disrupting business during an extended outage. At the local senior center, "I just tried to make the best of the situation," said a staffer.
Kolby FedoreJune 16, 2026
Rare 1-In-30,000 Albino Robin Hangs Out In Yard Of Cheyenne-Area Couple
With its stark white feathers and red eyes, what Audubon Rockies says looks like a rare 1-in-30,000 albino robin has been hanging out in the yard of a Cheyenne-area couple. "It's following its mother around and begging for food,” said the homeowner.
Kolby FedoreJune 16, 2026
Gillette Welder Accused Of Stealing Identity, Leaving Man Owing Child Support
A Minnesota man says a stranger spent years building a life in Wyoming using his identity — earning more than $500,000, fathering a child and leaving the man owing child support. "I don't even know him nor have I ever been to Wyoming,” the man said.
Kolby FedoreJune 15, 2026
Even In Powell, Wyoming, Riding Horses To A Bar Surprises Some
Even in Powell, Wyoming, people stopped and took photos of horses tied up outside of a bar while their cowboys were inside grabbing a beer last week. "We didn't think anybody would notice," said 26-year-old cowboy Nick Mundy. "We just thought it'd be fun."
Kolby FedoreJune 14, 2026
Wyoming Beekeepers Want More Warning Before Mosquito Chemicals Fly
Most people are relieved when mosquito trucks start spraying, but not beekeepers as pesticides can wreak havoc on hives. There's not adequate communication they say. "You can't protect yourself from something you don't know about," one beekeeper said.
Kolby FedoreJune 13, 2026
Case Advances Against Greybull Woman Charged With Taking $155K From Elderly Parents
A Greybull woman accused of siphoning more than $155,000 from her elderly parents over the course of a decade advanced Wednesday to felony-level District Court. She could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
Kolby FedoreJune 12, 2026
Car Dealer Faces 15 Felonies In Alleged $2 Million Resale Of Hail-Damaged Cars
A Utah car dealer is facing 15 Wyoming felony charges for the alleged attempted illegal resale of nearly $2 million worth of hail-damaged vehicles. Investigators describe a trail of alleged forged signatures, fake notary stamps and dead vehicle owners.
Kolby FedoreJune 12, 2026
Floating Body Of Denver Man Recovered From Yellowstone Lake Near Capsized Kayak
A Denver man was found dead near a capsized kayak on Yellowstone Lake, park officials announced Thursday. Former ranger Tara Ross, who patrolled the lake said extreme cold and "wild winds" make it dangerous. "You may have 10 minutes to survive," she said.
Kolby FedoreJune 11, 2026
Police Say Sheridan Couple Accused Of Stealing Fundraiser Donations From Church
A Sheridan couple is facing felony theft charges after police say they hauled away two pickup loads of donations from outside the church that had been collected for a fundraiser. They said they believed the items had been left outside for anyone to take.
Kolby FedoreJune 11, 2026
Lummis Still Backs 'Trump Interstate' Despite Texas Sponsor Losing Interest In It
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she still backs renaming U.S. Highway 287 as I-47 — aka "The Trump Interstate" — even though the main sponsor said it may not be a priority after he lost a primary race. "She continues to back it," said a Lummis spokesperson.
Kolby FedoreJune 10, 2026
Man In Bathrobe Accused Of Trying To Kidnap Woman From Riverton Church Parking Lot
A Riverton man in a bathrobe could spend life in prison after police say they found him lying on top of a bleeding woman in a church parking lot in an alleged attempted kidnapping. "I thought he was going to kill me,” the woman told police.
Kolby FedoreJune 09, 2026
Michigan Tourist Accused Of Drunken Window-Smashing Rampage In Downtown Jackson
Police say a drunken, shirtless, barefoot Michigan man threatened two women, smashed storefront windows and led authorities on a foot chase in downtown Jackson last week before getting tased. Court documents say he threatened to shoot people and himself.
Kolby FedoreJune 09, 2026
Russian-Speaking Trucker Charged With I-80 Hit-And-Run, Failing English Proficiency Test
A Russian-speaking truck driver faces criminal charges after allegedly hitting a disabled car on I-80 and then leaving the scene. Court documents say he failed an English proficiency test and simply nodded when shown the damaged vehicle.
Kolby FedoreJune 09, 2026