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Mom Says She Doesn’t Know Why She Shot 11-Month-Old, Was Too Slow To Kill Herself
A woman who fled Wyoming with her baby boy more than a month ago told authorities she doesn’t know why she shot and killed him Tuesday. She also said she “wasn’t fast enough” to kill herself before officers got to her.
Greg JohnsonDecember 26, 2025
Officials Say Mother Of Missing 11-Month-Old Killed Baby During Standoff
A monthlong search for a missing 11-month-old boy last seen in Wyoming ended in tragedy Tuesday in New Mexico. Authorities say the baby’s non-custodial mother, who had disappeared with the child, shot and killed him as authorities attempted to negotiate a handoff.
Jen KocherDecember 24, 2025
Attempted Murder Charges For Cheyenne Teens, Recording Details Plans To Kill Rival
Two Cheyenne teens facing attempted first-degree murder charges in a failed plot discussed their plans in a profanity-laced audio recording, police say. “Imma kill him,” one suspect says, according to a court affidavit made available Tuesday.
Scott SchwebkeDecember 23, 2025
Contractor Accused Of Cheating Lusk Homeowners Fires Lawyer, Delays Sentencing
The sentencing hearing for a contractor who pleaded guilty to cheating the people of Lusk out of thousands of dollars for unfulfilled home repairs imploded Monday after the man fired his lawyer.
Clair McFarlandDecember 23, 2025
Glenrock Wants Judge To Dismiss Town, Mayor From $350M Lawsuit Over Bank Secrets
Glenrock, the town attorney and mayor asked a Virginia federal judge Friday to dismiss them from a $350 million lawsuit over claims they helped steal banking trade secrets. They’ve called the lawsuit an attempt to "bully a small Wyoming town into submission.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 22, 2025
Wamsutter Trucker Loses $54,000 Found In His Car In Drug Money Ruling
A judge has ruled that though a 77-year-old Wamsutter trucker won an appeal in the Wyoming Supreme Court, the state can keep $54,000 it found in his car. The trucker says it’s his life savings, but the state proved it was drug money.
Clair McFarlandDecember 22, 2025
Casper Man Accused Of Trying To Burn Down Ex-Boyfriend’s House Pleads Not Guilty
A 31-year-old Casper man accused of trying to burn down his ex-boyfriend’s house and causing $200,000 worth of damage pleaded not guilty Monday. He escaped with his pet snake, then gave investigators conflicting stories about what happened.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 22, 2025
After Dad Murders Mom And Blames Daughter, She Turns Her Tragedy Into Help
At 12, Haylee Cole’s father murdered her mother and tried to blame Haylee for the crime. He's since been convicted of the killing and won't ever get out of prison. The Lander woman has turned her family tragedy into help for others.
Jen KocherDecember 20, 2025
Casper Police Department Asks For Help Finding Stabbing Suspect
Casper police are asking for help in finding a 41-year-old stabbing suspect involved in an incident that left an adult with serious injuries. The suspect's facial tattoos could be of assistance in locating him.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 19, 2025
Sheridan EMT And Family Escape Blaze But Lose Home In Wind-Whipped Fire
An EMT, his wife and their two young children escaped a blaze fanned by 50-mph winds early Thursday. Sheridan Fire and Rescue reported the winds hampered efforts to save the property, which burned to the ground. The family lost everything.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 19, 2025
Five Wyoming Measles Cases Linked To Out-Of-State Travel
Wyoming health officials are urging people to protect vulnerable children and those who have compromised immune systems from the measles, following five new cases identified in Fremont County. The new cases were traced to out-of-state travel.
Renée JeanDecember 19, 2025
Wyoming Manhunt For Fugitive Sex Assault Suspect Enters Second Month
Deputies in northern Wyoming have been searching for weeks for Anthony Pease, a Byron man reportedly wanted on six counts of felony sexual assault of a minor. Authorities believe people are helping the man avoid arrest.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2025
Wind-Whipped Fire Forces Cheyenne Families To Abandon Homes, Christmas Presents
Families scrambled to evacuate themselves and their pets after 70 mph winds sparked a fire south of Cheyenne on Wednesday evening threatening two subdivisions. More than 100 firefighters converged to put out the grassfires and 40 homes remained evacuated.
Renée JeanDecember 18, 2025
Sued For Defamation, Former State Senator Says WyoFile Should Be Sued Too
Sued for defamation on claims he hurt the reputation of Casper businessman Reid Rasner, former state Sen. Anthony Bouchard is calling for the news outlet WyoFile to be sued as well after it republished another paper's story, which was critical of Rasner.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2025
Cody Roberts Asks Judge To Dismiss Case, Says Charge Stretches Law
Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man accused of torturing a wolf before killing it is asking a judge to drop a felony animal cruelty charge. His attorney says the state stretched the law to prosecute him.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2025
Missing Rock Springs Woman Last Seen Leaving Bus Station With Unknown Man
Rock Springs police and family of a missing Rock Springs woman are requesting the public’s help in locating her. Searra Gentry, who family says struggles with mental health, was last seen Tuesday getting into a pickup truck with an unknown male.
Jen KocherDecember 18, 2025
Laramie Winter Lights Fest Christmas Display Vandalized, But Still Shining
Vandals damaged multiple displays at Laramie’s Winter Lights Fest, but organizer Brian Welper said he hopes the community discourages the act and the suspected vandals — whom he believes to be kids — learn from that.
Clair McFarlandDecember 17, 2025
Wind-Fueled Fire Burns Everything Cheyenne Family Owns, Including Presents
A south Cheyenne family escaped with just the clothes on their backs Tuesday when a fast-moving fire, whipped by strong winds, ripped through their home. The fire also burned three vehicles and all their Christmas presents.
Scott SchwebkeDecember 16, 2025
Cheyenne Teens Charged In Botched Gun Heist That Left 18-Year-Old Dead
Three Cheyenne teens face charges after a botched gun theft left an 18-year-old dead. Prosecutors say the teens planned to rob someone selling a firearm when one teen opened fire, killing the victim during the attempted heist.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 16, 2025
Sheridan Man Pleads Guilty To Bludgeoning Mother To Death, Hiding Her Body
Sheridan man Israel Melvin, 24, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for bludgeoning his mother and hiding her body under gasoline-soaked blankets. He changed his plea after mental evaluations and now faces 22-40 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2025
Weston County Clerk Says Legislators Broke Law By Issuing Subpoena
A motion in defense of Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock filed on Monday says lawmakers, not Hadlock, were the ones who broke the law when issuing a subpoena for her to appear before an investigative committee this fall.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2025
Alcova Grinch Makes Off With 10-Foot, 300-Pound Green Dinosaur
The owner of Sloanes General Store in Alcova, Wyoming, will be out $8,000 if whoever stole the store’s Sinclair dinosaur doesn’t return it. Stealing the 10-foot, 300-pound green Apatosaurus may seem harmless, but its value makes the heist a felony.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 15, 2025
Mystery Drones, Or Maybe UFOs, Over Sweetwater County Are 'The New Normal'
Strange flying objects over Sweetwater County’s Red Desert and Jim Bridger Power Plant are so common now they're "the new normal," the sheriff’s office says. But no one is giving any answers about what they are.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2025
Pressing Wrong Pedal Sends Car Smashing Into Riverton Japanese Steakhouse
A Chevy Impala ended up inside the Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse after the driver hit the gas instead of the brakes. Owner Jerry Zhang said repairs to the Riverton restaurant will take a lot of time and money.
Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2025