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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.

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Lincoln County Man Accused Of Beating, Shaking Down Man Who Owes Him Money

A Lincoln County man is accused of beating a man to coerce him to sign over a truck and equipment during a daylong shakedown over a debt. “Catch people like you and string you up and flog you daily,” police say the contractor threatens on video.

Kolby FedoreJune 02, 2026

Police in Montrose, Colorado, say a Gillette resident bought a gun in Wyoming, drove hundreds of miles and unleashed a shooting spree before taking his own life. “The risk to public safety was high,” police say, adding they don't know why he did it.

Gillette Man Goes On Shooting Spree In Colorado Town Before Shooting Self

Police in Montrose, Colorado, say a Gillette resident bought a gun in Wyoming, drove hundreds of miles and unleashed a shooting spree before taking his own life. “The risk to public safety was high,” police say, adding they don't know why he did it.

Kolby FedoreJune 02, 2026

Django and Hildy, a pair of Rottweilers owned by the parents of Angelica Garcia, who she says were shot and dumped into the North Platte River.

Torrington Family Says Rottweilers Were Mutilated And Dumped In The River 

A Torrington family is in shock after finding their mutilated dogs partially submerged in the North Platte River. Angelica Garcia said one dog's head was removed and the other was missing its neck and chest. "They were family dogs," she said.

Kolby FedoreJune 01, 2026

It’s turned heads for decades in the Medicine Bow range, a squat observation deck that looks like a Medieval castle ruin. "Your mind kind of starts making up some fancy histories about it,” said a photographer about the Libby Flats Observation Tower.

What The Heck … Is That Medieval Castle-Looking Thing On The Snowy Range Byway?

The observation deck that looks like a Medieval castle ruin has turned heads for decades in the Medicine Bow range. For Laramie photographer David Peel, the 11,000-foot elevation and lack of light pollution make it a great place for astrophotography.

Kolby FedoreMay 31, 2026

A 75-year-old Coldspot refrigerator from the 1950s still works, and is still keeping 30-year-old cans of Schlitz beer cold. More than a year after a Casper woman died, her daughters found the fridge still running in her basement.

75 Years Later, a Casper Woman’s Fridge Is Still Running, Cold Schlitz Inside

More than a year after a Casper woman died, her daughters found a 75-year-old Coldspot refrigerator, hidden by cobwebs and insulation, humming with life. In fact, the fridge from the 1950s, was keeping 30-year-old cans of Schlitz ice-cold.

Kolby FedoreMay 30, 2026

Smoke pouring out of the westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Trucker Faces Homicide Charges For 2025 Green River Tunnel Inferno That Killed 3

A trucker accused of triggering a 26-vehicle crash in the Green River Tunnel in 2025 that killed three people now faces homicide charges. “Human error was the primary factor contributing to these crashes,” says an affidavit supporting the charges filed last week.

Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026

The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported Friday that a Hyundai clocked at 117 mph on I-25 near Wheatland had a child onboard in an improperly secured car seat. "If you hit something at 117 mph, it's essentially a death sentence,” said the agency’s spokesman.

Hyundai Clocked At 117 MPH On I-25 Near Wheatland — With Child Onboard

The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported Friday that a Hyundai clocked at 117 mph on I-25 near Wheatland had a child onboard in an improperly secured car seat. "If you hit something at 117 mph, it's essentially a death sentence,” said the agency’s spokesman.

Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026

Now-former Newcastle Police Department Sgt. Nicholas Kaminski has been accused of stalking a local nurse, then chasing her with a loaded gun in his hand.

Newcastle Police Sergeant Accused Of Stalking, Chasing Nurse With Loaded Gun

A now-former Newcastle police officer has been charged with stalking a nurse and chasing her with a loaded gun. "U made this worse by not coming outside,” police say he texted her during an hourslong vigil outside a local hospital where she was working.

Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026

Dashcam video released Thursday shows the wild end to a 120 mph Wyoming interstate where a woman was struck by her own moving car as she bailed out and ran on foot. Even with two flat tires, she was still driving more than 100 mph, officials report.

Wyoming Woman Flees Police At 120 MPH, Gets Hit By Her Own Car

Dashcam video released Thursday shows the wild end to a 120 mph Wyoming I-80 chase where a woman was struck by her own moving car as she bailed out and ran on foot. Even with two flat tires, she was still driving more than 100 mph, officials report.

Kolby FedoreMay 28, 2026

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Cody Woman Turns Self In Nearly 2 Years After Decomposing Man Found In Bed

Nearly two years after the decomposing body of a Cody man was found in a house after a weekend drug bender with a female friend, the woman turned herself in to authorities this week. She said she wants to “take accountability for my actions."

Kolby FedoreMay 28, 2026

Police say a credit card skimmer was found on diesel pumps at a Rock Springs gas station off Interstate 80 this week. "I will never — never — pay at the pump because of that,” says a former bank worker who said she handled skimming complaints daily.

Truck Stops On Alert After Credit Card Skimmer Found In Rock Springs

Police say a credit card skimmer was found on diesel pumps at a Rock Springs gas station off Interstate 80 this week. "I will never — never — pay at the pump because of that,” says a former bank worker who said she handled skimming complaints daily.

Kolby FedoreMay 27, 2026

The Lincoln Count Courthouse in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Lincoln County Jury Finds Star Valley Man Not Guilty In Wife’s Death

After a six-day trial that spanned the Memorial Day weekend, a Lincoln County jury on Tuesday found Jared Erickson not guilty in the death of his wife. "This case has taken an emotional toll on all involved," said his defense attorney. 

Kolby FedoreMay 27, 2026

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Cheyenne Man Living Under Park Bridge Fights Cops, Threatens To Kill K-9

A Cheyenne man reportedly experiencing some kind of “psychosis” and living under a park bridge fought with four cops and threatened to kill a K-9. He also said he’d been living under the bridge since before the Civil War.

Kolby FedoreMay 26, 2026

Heavy smoke hung over the Teton Pines golf course when Forrest Sandberg arrived for work Monday morning. "People lost memories and irreplaceable things," said the facilities manager about watching fire rip through the office building.

Fire Rips Through Office Building Near Teton Pines Clubhouse In Wilson

Heavy smoke hung over the Teton Pines golf course when Forrest Sandberg arrived for work Monday morning. "People lost memories and irreplaceable things," said the facilities manager about watching fire rip through a nearby office building.

Kolby FedoreMay 25, 2026

People expecting to spend Memorial Day weekend boating on Bighorn Lake were surprised to find no fuel available. It’s “a big deal,” say local operators in a sprawling canyon where some waters stretch 14 miles from the dock and cell service can be spotty.

‘A Big Deal’: No Fuel In Bighorn Recreation Area For Memorial Weekend Boaters

People expecting to spend Memorial Day weekend boating in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area were surprised to find no fuel available. It’s “a big deal,” say local operators in a sprawling canyon where cell service can be spotty.

Kolby FedoreMay 25, 2026

Cracked and weatherworn beside South Street in Wheatland, the strange concrete dome looks more like a stranded UFO than the old Wyoming DMV it once was.

What The Heck … Is That Squatty 'Star Wars'-Looking Building In Wheatland?

In south Wheatland, there's a squatty dome with peeling stucco that looks like a run-down version of Luke Skywalker’s home in “Star Wars.” The building’s owner says people want him to knock it down, but he refuses, saying it just needs a little love.

Kolby FedoreMay 23, 2026

A 73-year-old Sheridan retiree Scotty Bosworth DoorDashes to help pay for his medications, but with gas prices up 82% since January, he’s refusing more orders than ever. “When I started, I was paying about $35 to fill up my car,” he said. “Now I’m paying about $55.”

With Gas Prices Up 82%, Wyoming DoorDashers Turning Down More Deliveries

A 73-year-old Sheridan retiree DoorDashes to help pay for his medication, but with gas prices up 82% since January, he’s refusing more orders than ever. “I think some customers believe we’re getting paid a lot more from DoorDash than we are,” he said.

Kolby FedoreMay 23, 2026

A Laramie man is accused of posting violent threats against Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, including one message saying he “might assassinate” the governor if he wasn’t granted a meeting. 

‘I Might Assassinate You’: Laramie Man Charged With Threatening Governor

A Laramie man is accused of posting violent threats against Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, including one message saying he “might assassinate” the governor if he wasn’t granted a meeting. He also expressed "my hatred for that old governor."

Kolby FedoreMay 22, 2026

Cheyenne police have arrested Christophe Carabajal, accused of setting the fire that ripped through the 134-year-old Historic Pumphouse on Saturday. The suspect has been arrested, and was allegedly captured on video breaking into and leaving the pumphouse at the time of the fire.

Police Say Suspect In Cheyenne Pumphouse Fire Is On Video Breaking Into Building

Cheyenne police have arrested a suspect in the fire that ripped through the 134-year-old Historic Pumphouse on Saturday. The suspect has been arrested, and was allegedly captured on video breaking into and leaving the pumphouse at the time of the fire.

Kolby FedoreMay 22, 2026

A man accused of drunkenly driving a stolen skid steer into a motel in Lusk could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted. “People do stupid things when they’re drunk,” said the motel manager. "This could have been really, really bad.” 

Police Say Drunk Lusk Man Rammed Stolen Skid Steer Into Local Motel

A man accused of drunkenly driving a stolen skid steer into a motel in Lusk could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted. “People do stupid things when they’re drunk,” said the motel manager. "This could have been really, really bad.” 

Kolby FedoreMay 21, 2026

A cow shows the effects of an attack by what its owner believes is roaming Great Pyranese dogs that have allegedly been killing cattle for years.

‘We’re Just Tired Of It’: Another Calf Found Dead In Wyoming Ranch Dog Feud

Another calf was killed near Kinnear overnight Tuesday as a bitter feud over roaming Great Pyrenees dogs escalates. “We’re just tired of it,” a rancher said about one of her bottle-fed calves found partially eaten.

Kolby FedoreMay 20, 2026

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