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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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Scattered human bones found in Wyoming's rugged Wind River Mountains nearly a year ago have been identified as a Scottish man, John Gillies, whose remains had likely been there for six years. "I wanted you to know he was more than bones,” his ex-wife said when contacted by investigators.

Scattered Bones Found In Remote Wyoming Wilderness ID'd As Missing Scottish Man

Scattered human bones found in Wyoming's rugged Wind River Mountains nearly a year ago have been identified as a Scottish man. "I wanted you to know he was more than bones,” his ex-wife said when contacted by investigators.

Kolby FedoreJuly 02, 2026

Cheyenne Teen Accused Of Firebombing Truck With Molotov Cocktail After Breakup

An 18-year-old Cheyenne man is accused of using a root beer bottle Molotov cocktail to firebomb the truck of another teen dating his ex-girlfriend. He also "often left things on (her) vehicle, including a pile of ashes and a black rose," police say.

Kolby FedoreJuly 01, 2026

Highway Patrol: Tanker Truck Plowed Into Vehicles In Last Week’s Double Fatal Crash

The cause of last week’s double fatal crash in remote Natrona County was due to a commercial tanker truck driver who failed to stop for traffic in a construction zone, the Wyoming Highway Patrol said Wednesday. The investigation is active.

Kolby FedoreJuly 01, 2026

Gillette Man Blames 'Black-Out Rage' After Running Over Ex-Girlfriend With Truck

Police say a Gillette man first denied hitting his ex-girlfriend with his pickup, running over her and speeding away. After detectives showed him surveillance video, police say he told them it "could have been a moment of black-out rage."

Kolby FedoreJune 30, 2026

Witnesses Describe Chaos, Compassion After Wyoming Crash That Killed Colo. Couple

An older Colorado couple have been identified as the two people killed in a Friday multi-vehicle crash west of Casper. "We made sure she wasn't alone,” said a Jackson woman who was among those who stopped to help the couple and others hurt in the crash.

Kolby FedoreJune 29, 2026

Casper artist Ella Bishop-Heil, publisher of Strange on the Range, says Wyoming's comic creators are "real Wyomingites" who enjoy hiking, hunting and fishing as much as drawing superheroes.

Nerdvana: Fans Take Wyoming’s Growing Comic Con Scene Seriously

Over the weekend, thousands of cosplayers and fans crowded into the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper for Wyoming's Comic Con. "You don't think people would keep showing up like this for a more niche event, but they keep coming," said a Casper fan about people who spend thousands on such events.

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

Flames creep across the landscape behind Yoder Volunteer Fire Department trucks. The tiny Goshen County department has become an outsized force in Wyoming's wildfire response efforts.

In Tiny Yoder, Wyoming — Population 134 — Firefighting Is In Their Blood

Unlike volunteer fire departments across the nation which are struggling to recruit younger members, the town of Yoder is on a different track. Not only does it have a robust and growing team, but they are routinely sent out across the country to battle blazes.

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

After surviving war and cancer three times, Wyoming’s oldest polo player Robert "Bullet Bob" Brotherton has hung up his mallet. "I've ridden horses since I was basically 3 years old,” said the 79-year-old Sheridan legend about why he loves the game.

Wyoming’s Oldest Polo Player ‘Bullet’ Bob Brotherton Hanging Up His Mallet

Wyoming’s oldest polo player Robert "Bullet Bob" Brotherton is hanging up his mallet at the Big Horn Polo Club, one of the oldest active polo clubs in the U.S. Historians have described the club where "local cowboys play the game with sons of lords."

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

A medical helicopter responds to a double-fatal crash on Highway 20/26 on Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026.

Witness To Double Fatal Crash Says ‘A Huge Tanker Plowed Into' Construction Scene

“A huge tanker plowed into what I thought was about 6 cars,” is how one witness described the scene of a devastating double-fatal crash Friday on Highway 20/26 in Natrona County. “It was the worst accident I’ve witnessed,” said another.

Kolby Fedore & Greg JohnsonJune 28, 2026

Timothy Barkman raises the rare heritage breed on his family's 105-year-old homestead. They're an the ancient breed that looks part biblical legend and part heavy-metal mascot.

Lingle Farm Breeds Four-Horned Sheep That Look Like Heavy-Metal Mascots

When people see Timothy Barkman's four-horned Jacob sheep at his farm near Lingle, they stop and stare at the ancient breed that looks part biblical legend and part heavy-metal mascot. The breed likely originated in Syria roughly 3,000 years ago.

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

Casper Woman Charged With Driving Getaway Car After Fatal Apartment Shooting

A Casper woman has been arrested and was in court Thursday, accused of driving the getaway car in an ambush-style apartment shooting more than a year ago that left one man dead. Police say she knew “something bad” was about to go down at the time.

Kolby FedoreJune 26, 2026

Thunderstorm over Cheyenne on June 20, 2026

In Wyoming's 'Hail Alley,' Giant Ice Balls Falling From The Sky Are Normal

For much of the week, the southeast corner of Wyoming had a series of tornado watches and warnings. While tornadoes grab the headlines, residents know the real menace is monster hail. "We're where the storms like to start," said meteorologist Colby Goatley.

Kolby FedoreJune 26, 2026

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Two Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Down Door, Stuffing 3 Bottles Of Tequila In Pants

Police say two Cheyenne men looking for "more privacy" wound up in the Crown Bar's employee-only basement, where one "donkey kicked" a locked liquor room door and then stuffed three bottles of tequila in his pants before they were caught.

Kolby FedoreJune 25, 2026

El Abuelito restaurant in Jackson, Wyoming.

Texas Man Accused Of Flashing Penis Outside Busy Jackson Mexican Restaurant

A Texas man is accused of exposing his penis and "swinging it around" in the parking lot of a busy Mexican restaurant in Jackson on Tuesday evening before driving away intoxicated. If convicted on all four counts he could face up to 3½ years in jail.

Kolby FedoreJune 25, 2026

A Casper teen accused of attacking his mother led police to a hidden cache of stolen firearms tucked behind a secret wall in his bedroom.

Casper Teen Charged As Adult After Fight With Mom Leads To Cache Of Stolen Guns

A Casper teen accused of attacking his mother led police to a hidden cache of stolen firearms and credit cards tucked behind a secret wall in his bedroom. Honor Jason Wickert is being charged as an adult with four felonies and several misdemeanors.

Kolby FedoreJune 24, 2026

A number of surveillance cameras on Chris Eberline's ranch property have captured Great Pyrenees dogs she claims have been roaming and attacking livestock and killing calves.

Kinnear Woman Pleads Not Guilty Again To Latest Citation Over Roving Guard Dogs

A Kinnear-area woman embroiled in a years-long feud over roaming livestock guardian dogs pleaded not guilty Tuesday to her latest animal-at-large charge. Several ranchers have alleged her dogs have harassed livestock and contributed to calf deaths.

Kolby FedoreJune 23, 2026

Colorado Woman Accused of Stealing $2,000 in Fireworks, Nearly Running Over Employees

A Colorado woman, accused of stealing $2,000 worth of pyrotechnics at a fireworks dealer south of Cheyenne, is headed to district court. The 61-year-old woman allegedly drove toward store employees at a "high rate of speed" to avoid being detained.

Kolby FedoreJune 23, 2026

Casper Keeps College National Finals Rodeo For Next 10 Years

The Natrona County Commissioners approved an agreement to keep the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper for the next 10 years. The CEO of Visit Casper said the economic boost is a big one as last year's event generated $3 million in economic impact.

Kolby FedoreJune 22, 2026

The Bighorn 100 is one of the nation's most challenging ultramarathons, crossing the mountains of northern Wyoming starting and finishing in Dayton.

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

Wyoming’s understaffed prisons have 109 vacant positions, despite years of recruiting efforts. Now they're turning to military veterans because “there's not too many people in prison that are there for singing too loud in church,” said a former official. Above, a pair of Wyoming correcrtions officers move an inmate in a file photo.

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

Lou Taubert chats with a customer while sporting a cowboy hat and wild rag — staples of western style that remain popular with both ranchers and rodeo fans.

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

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