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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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A surveillance camera on Chris Eberline’s ranch near Kinnear captures a Great Pyrenees that she says is among the dogs owned by Kerri Johnson, above, repeatedly roaming neighboring properties.

Kinnear Woman To Face Trial On Charges Her Ranch Dogs Attack Neighbor’s Cattle

A Kinnear woman has pleaded not guilty to two felonies after years of accusations involving her Great Pyrenees livestock dogs roaming other properties, chasing cattle and killing calves. “We’re just tired of it,” says one rancher who's lost calves.

Kolby FedoreAugust 18, 2026

Newcastle Man Accused Of Chasing Woman With Knife, Pointing Revolver, Kicking Cop

A 27-year-old Newcastle man accused of chasing a woman with a knife and pointing a revolver at her was tased with four cartridges during his arrest. Police say the violence continued at jail, where Kealob James Dondero kicked an officer in the stomach.

Kolby FedoreAugust 18, 2026

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center ER staff pose with 18 pizzas donated by L’Osteria Mondello after a prank order went unclaimed.

Cheyenne Pizza Joint Gets Stiffed With $300 Order, Donates 18 Pizzas To Hospital

After a so-called "prankster" left a Cheyenne pizza joint stuck with 18 pizzas and a $300+ bill, the restaurant donated them to emergency room workers at the Cheyenne hospital. “Let's reward them,” said Dave Agovic, owner of L'Osteria Mondello.

Kolby FedoreAugust 17, 2026

The intersection of U.S. Highway 85 and Wyoming Highway 313 in Goshen County where two young Bible college students were killed in a 2021 crash.

Colorado Trucker Wanted For Homicide Nearly 5 Years After Wyoming Crash Killed 2

Nearly five years after a semi T-boned a car in Goshen County, killing two young students from a Wyoming Bible college, the Colorado trucker involved is wanted on a homicide-by-vehicle charge. One victim was killed on his 18th birthday, the other was 19.

Kolby FedoreAugust 17, 2026

No. 15, a bright-pink demolition car built by Saratoga 19-year-old Jarahleigh Johnson.

19-Year-Old Saratoga Woman Rebuilds Cars Just To Beat The Crap Out Of Them

Saratoga 19-year-old Jerahleigh Johnson can weld a roll cage, rebuild an engine and smash a Cadillac with the best of them. “I’ve had grown men say, ‘I haven’t been hit that hard in years,’” her dad says of Jarahleigh's demolition derby domination.

Kolby FedoreAugust 16, 2026

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

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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

'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

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