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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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Bar industry veteran Mike Moser calls DT's a "rarity." A locally owned neighborhood bar and liquor store that has survived long enough to become part of a community's identity.

Drinking Wyoming: No, You’re Not Drunk — That’s Just DT's Dancing Pink Elephant

Back in 1975, a hitchhiker woke up beneath Cheyenne’s giant pink elephant and wondered if he was hallucinating. He wasn’t. The booze-loving pachyderm has been bobbing over DT’s for decades. "We make sure that we keep that icon moving," says DT's owner.

Kolby FedoreAugust 15, 2026

Casper Woman Gets 12½ Years After Feds Tie Her To 11 Pounds Of Meth

Eight years after Casper police said Alysha Dahl faked a kidnapping and told officers she'd used meth since age 11, federal investigators tied her to more than 11 pounds of meth. She was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison.

Kolby FedoreAugust 14, 2026

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Driver In Wild Lander Crime Spree That Ended In Triple Stabbing Takes Plea Deal

A woman accused of driving during a Lander burglary spree that ended with a Loaf N’ Jug clerk getting stabbed three times pleaded guilty to a felony. She faces up to 10 years, while the man accused of the stabbing is headed to trial for attempted murder.

Kolby FedoreAugust 14, 2026

asper bartenders Sam Husted and Sam Rollins, pose together during their fifth year in working at Sturgis.

Moneymaker: Casper Bartenders Work Sturgis Every Year And Can Make $1,500 Per Night

This is the fifth year Sam Husted and Sam Rollins have gone to Sturgis to work at The Buffalo Chip. The Casper bartenders are known as 'The Sams' and they can make $1,500 per night. August is harvest season. And money is growing everywhere.

Kolby FedoreAugust 14, 2026

A former office manager for two Goshen County businesses is facing eight felony forgery charges after state investigators allege he siphoned nearly $700,000 from the companies over a four-year period.

Goshen County Man Charged With 8 Felonies For Allegedly Stealing $700k From Businesses

A former Goshen County office manager, already on probation for grand theft from a Wyoming credit union, is facing eight felony forgery charges after nearly $700,000 was lost from two local businesses. He faces up to 80 years in prison.

Kolby FedoreAugust 13, 2026

The mother and grandfather of a 2-month-old Manderson baby who died July 6 have pleaded not guilty to seven total charges, including child endangerment, reckless endangering and drug charges.

Mother, Grandfather Plead Not Guilty After Baby Dies In Hot, Feces-Filled Camper

The mother and grandfather of a 2-month-old Manderson baby who died July 6 have pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and other charges alleging unsafe living conditions and drugs in the home.

Kolby FedoreAugust 13, 2026

Debris is scattered across properties near South Highway 59 and Rattlesnake Road in Campbell County after a possible tornado Wednesday afternoon ripped roofs from buildings, damaged homes and overturned a camper

Suspected Tornado Rips Through Campbell County, Leaving Widespread Property Damage

A violent storm ripped through southern Campbell County on Wednesday afternoon, tearing roofs from buildings, demolishing a vacant mobile home, flipping a camper upside down and requiring emergency crews to rescue four people from a damaged home.

Kolby FedoreAugust 12, 2026

Ron Star and Knuckles stop for fuel at Muddy Gap while riding home from Sturgis.

Zoinks! Gas Is $6 A Gallon In Muddy Gap — That's 42% Higher Than Wyoming Average

If you need gas while traveling on Wyoming Highway 220 near Independence Rock, get ready to pay for it through the nose. Gas is selling for $6 a gallon — 42% higher than the state's average. "We get some angry customers," says manager Tavienna Lozier.

Kolby FedoreAugust 12, 2026

Leather moccasins, Marlboro cigarettes and prescription sunglasses were among the items found on the bank of the Greybull River near where an unidentified young man's body was discovered in 1973.

Big Horn County Reopens Case Of Man Found Floating In Greybull River In 1973

The Big Horn County Coroner's Office is reopening the cold case of a man found floating in the Greybull River near Basin in 1973. Investigators still don't know his name or how he died, but have released photos of what are thought to be his belongings.

Kolby FedoreAugust 11, 2026

Colorado Man Faces Aggravated Homicide Charge In Fatal 100-MPH Chase Near Cheyenne

A Colorado man accused of leading a Wyoming state trooper on a 100-mph chase that ended with one of his passengers dead has been bound over to district court on aggravated homicide by vehicle. Investigators found fake urine and a sex toy in the wreckage.

Kolby FedoreAugust 11, 2026

Manny Myers (left) of Louisiana has been coming to Sturgis for 50 years. Kolby Fedore (right) joined Manny on a 3-wheeler called "The Pantydropper" and was pulled over by the highway patrol.

Sturgis 2026: Climbing Into A 3-Wheeler Called The Pantydropper Was Not A Good Idea

Climbing into a three-wheeler called "The Pantydropper" with a 50-year Sturgis veteran who boasted "it goes zero to 100 in a second," ended up with me at the wheel and the flashing lights of a South Dakota patrol car behind us.

Kolby FedoreAugust 10, 2026

The only way to get to Alta, Wyoming, unless you want to climb over the Tetons, is to drive through at least 20 miles of Idaho.

Alta Rancher Will Sue After Teton County Says He Can’t Build Huge Barn On His Land

An Alta-area ranch owner says he plans to sue after Teton County rejected his plan to build a huge 6,500-square-foot barn on his land. Some neighbors also don’t want it, calling it more of “an amusement park” than a working barn.

Kolby FedoreAugust 09, 2026

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'It's A Terrible Way To Live,’ Says Former Addict About Wyoming’s Fentanyl Crisis

Waking up in a hospital with a naloxone drip in her arm after an overdose finally scared Lisa sober, and she's now warning people about the growing access to fentanyl in Wyoming. "It's a terrible way to live, worse than anything else," she says.

Jen Kocher & Kolby FedoreAugust 09, 2026

Finding a job after prison is hard, and keeping it is harder, according to a Wyoming man who knows the corrections system and is helping felons get jobs. "It was the hardest I've ever worked for a job for the least amount of pay," says a fromer inmate.

From Prison To Paycheck: Wyoming Man Finds Jobs For Felons To 'Stay Free Forever'

Finding a job after prison is hard, and keeping it is harder, says one Wyoming man who knows the corrections system and helps felons get jobs. Clifford Fewel says new freedom has a lot of tripwires and his goal is to help these people "stay free forever."

Kolby FedoreAugust 09, 2026

"They just liked me," Pamela Chrisman said of the generations of wild moose that returned to her ranch.

Meet The Moose Whisperer: For 40 Years, Wild Moose Return To Her Big Piney Ranch

For nearly 40 years, generations of wild moose have returned to Fish Creek Ranch near Big Piney, Wyoming, where they trust Pamela Chrisman so much she can walk up and pet them. "This is kind of a safe haven for all those guys," she said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 08, 2026

Bikers heading to Sturgis say the best way to not to get your ass kicked at the motorcycle rally is to follow the unwritten rules. Don’t touch another man's bike, don't mess with someone's "old lady" and know when to shut up. "You want to touch a motorcycle, get your own,” said a biker.

How To Avoid Getting Your Ass Kicked At The Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

With the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicking off this weekend, many bikers offered tips on how to avoid getting your ass kicked at the celebration. One 45-year vet says "Understand the unwritten rules before you accidentally break one."

Kolby FedoreAugust 08, 2026

The cause of last a 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 reports. The investigation is active.

No Arrest Or Charges Yet Six Weeks After Natrona County Double-Fatal Tanker Crash

Six weeks after a tanker slammed into seven vehicles stopped at a construction zone in remote Natrona County, killing two people and injuring eight, there has been no arrest or charges. "The crash remains under investigation," the Highway Patrol says.

Kolby FedoreAugust 07, 2026

Powell Man Accused Of Beating Woman When He Didn’t Believe How Many Steps She Walked

A 37-year-old Powell man could get 10 years in prison for allegedly attacking a woman when he got angry over not believing how many steps she walked that day. "Now you're going to see how it feels to be beat," the woman told police he said to her.

Kolby FedoreAugust 07, 2026

Wyoming is among 27 states to be hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

More Explosive Diarrhea: Wyoming Hit By Salmonella From Mexican Jalapeños

Wyoming is among 27 states that were hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

Kolby FedoreAugust 06, 2026

Sweetwater Sheriff's Deputy Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Rock Springs Man

A special prosecutor has cleared a Sweetwater County deputy in the April fatal shooting of an 18-year-old in Rock Springs. The conclusion is deadly force was legally justified after the man pointed an AR-style rifle and other firearms at officers.

Kolby FedoreAugust 05, 2026

The Bare Fire burning southwest of Pinedale in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Wildfire In Timber West Of Pinedale Expected To Bring National Forest Closures

A wildfire burning in timber west of Pinedale in the Wyoming Range has grown to about 800 acres and is expected to bring forest closures. "I can't see the Wyoming Range from my house," said a Pinedale photographer Wednesday about smoke in the area.

Kolby FedoreAugust 05, 2026

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