Latest from Scott Schwebke
7 Months After Semi Plows Through House And Workshop, Upton Woman In Insurance Hell
Nearly seven months after a semitrailer plowed through an Upton storage building and a rental home, the owner says she’s trapped in insurance hell. “It’s not fair,” she said, while the buildings remain piles of cinder blocks, twisted metal and motor oil.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 31, 2025
8 Months After Fatal 26-Vehicle Crash, Westbound Green River Tunnel Reopens
Much to the relief of folks in Green River, the westbound Green River Tunnel reopened to traffic on Wednesday. It comes more than eight months after a fiery and fatal 26-vehicle crash burned and damaged it.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 29, 2025
Who Is Timothy Mellon, The Reclusive Wyoming Billionaire Who Gave $130M To Troops?
Reclusive Wyoming billionaire Timothy Mellon has been identified by The New York Times as the anonymous donor of $130 million to troops during the shutdown. Last year, Mellon funded a billboard on the state line that warned drivers that Colorado was Venezuela.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 28, 2025
Days After Explosive Found At Capitol, Lander College Gets Email Bomb Threat
Two days after an improvised explosive device was found outside the state Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander got an email bomb threat. That turned out to be a hoax, but authorities say every report has to be taken seriously.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025
Family Of Gillette Woman Shot In Head Says 2nd-Degree Murder Not Enough For Suspect
A Gillette man accused of shooting a woman in the head — who died days later — has had his charges elevated to second-degree murder. The family of the 42-year-old victim says that’s not enough and wants him to face first-degree murder.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025
Sheriff Says Driving 112 MPH At Night On Rural Road Is 'Playing Deer Dodgeball'
A driver racing a Corvette at 112 mph at night on Happy Jack Road between Cheyenne and Laramie got busted and a hefty fine. The Albany County Sheriff's Office says going that fast on a dark, rural road is not only reckless, it's "playing deer dodgeball."
Scott SchwebkeOctober 22, 2025
Cody Man Accused Of Hoarding Homemade Explosives Admits Gun Charges In Plea Deal
A Cody man accused of stalking his ex-wife and hoarding homemade explosives has pleaded guilty to two federal firearm charges in a plea deal. Randall Bailey faces sentencing in January as state charges remain on hold.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 21, 2025
WYDOT Says Drivers Responsible When Trucks Hit Bridges; Trucker Says Not So Fast
Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 20, 2025
Diablo The ‘Goatalope’ Is Gillette’s Unlikely Local Legend And Social Media Star
Gillette’s beloved goat Diablo has become a social media sensation, charming thousands with her independence and quirky antics. Locals say the French fry-loving “goatalope” embodies the free spirit of Campbell County.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 18, 2025
Parents Question Why Gunman Who Allegedly Shot Daughter Was Discharged From Hospital
The parents of Marissa Allen, who was shot and killed earlier in the week in Gillette, is questioning why the accused shooter was discharged from the hospital if he was having a mental health crisis. "We will be filing a wrongful death lawsuit if it is found that the hospital is liable for her death,” her stepmother said.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 17, 2025
Family Wonders If Carbon County Skull Could Solve 107-Year-Old Missing Person Case
A rock hunter found a human skull in a Carbon County cave Sunday, sparking hopes with one generational Wyoming family it could solve a 107-year-old mystery. A Mills woman wonders if it could be her aunt, who went missing in the area in 1918.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 15, 2025
'I Shot Her': Gillette Woman Shot In Head Remains On Life Support, Man Charged
A Gillette woman remained on life support Tuesday after being shot in the head last week. Police say Javier Abeyta allegedly admitted to a witness "I shot her." He was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 14, 2025
Human Skull Found In Carbon County Cave Could Date Back To 1800s
A rock hound found a human skull in a Carbon County cave Sunday, prompting a sheriff’s investigation. Authorities say it may be decades old — or even date back to the 1800s — and are working with experts to identify it.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 13, 2025
Federal Layoffs Begin as Trump Pressures Democrats Over Budget Shutdown
Sen. Cynthia Lummis blamed House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the shutdown and ensuing layoffs. “While Sen. Schumer brags that ‘every day gets better for (Democrats) during this government shutdown, federal employees are losing their jobs or going without pay," she said.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 11, 2025
Cheyenne Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Road Rage Encounter
A 21-year-old Cheyenne man was arrested Thursday in connection with a September deadly shooting in a King Soopers parking lot following a suspected road rage encounter. Mansoor Ali turned himself in and was booked on one count of second-degree murder.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 10, 2025
Wyoming Highway Patrol Warns Motorists To Watch Out For Cows After Many Struck
Multiple cattle were struck by vehicles on Highway 14A, prompting Wyoming Highway Patrol to warn drivers to watch out for livestock. Drivers are advised to be alert as ranchers move cattle off mountains during colder months.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 09, 2025
DCI Hunting For Rare Tires Tied to 2003 Killing of Cheyenne Mother
Wyoming DCI is seeking rare Sport King A/T tires matching treads found near the 2003 murder scene of Cheyenne mother Shawny Lee Smith. Investigators hope locating the tires will help identify her killer after more than two decades.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 08, 2025
When Phone Lines Go Out, Laramie County Dispatch Advises Find A Cop On The Street
When the Laramie County dispatch center was cut off from the public with a phone line problem early Wednesday, the Laramie County dispatch center offered a workaround: go out and find a cop on the street or get to the police station.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 02, 2025
Live Cow, Student-Athletes Star In University Of Wyoming Dairy NIL Deal
A University of Wyoming NIL partnership features a live cow and student-athletes in Dairy MAX ads in a first-of-its-kind crossover promotion that bridges the state's agricultural industry and sports marketing.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 01, 2025
Wyoming Tops List Of Deadliest Trucking States, Industry Group Says It’s Skewed
A safety watchdog group says Wyoming leads the nation in trucking fatalities, but state industry leaders dispute the ranking, blaming harsh weather and per capita math for skewed stats. Most crashes involve out-of-state drivers on dangerous highways.
Scott SchwebkeSeptember 30, 2025
Pilot Hurt When Acrobatic Plane Crashes During Emergency Landing Near Torrington
Mechanical failure forced an acrobatic kit plane into a crash landing near Torrington Municipal Airport on Saturday afternoon. The plane flipped and the pilot was hurt. He was rescued by local first responders and transported to the hospital in Torrington.
Scott SchwebkeSeptember 29, 2025