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Wyoming Fight Against Human Trafficking Makes Headway
At Wyoming's first-ever human trafficking conference held in Sheridan earlier this week, experts debunked human trafficking myths like how people get caught up in the illicit activity.
May 04, 2022
Three Missouri Hunters Again Charged With Trespassing In Corner Crossing Case
Three of the four Missouri hunters who were acquitted last week of criminal trespass in a Carbon County corner crossing case have again been charged with the same crime, according to recent court filings.
May 04, 2022
Casper Abortion Clinic Plans To Open Despite Possible Roe V. Wade Reversal
The founder of an abortion clinic scheduled to open in June said she and her team intend to fight any attempt to outlaw abortion and they still intend to open the abortion clinic.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Powell Teacher’s Assistant Fired, Charged With Abusing Student
A teacher's assistant from Powell has been fired from her job and charged with the abuse of a vulnerable adult after allegedly beating a special education student with an ice scraper last fall.
May 03, 2022
Laramie County DA Facing Disbarment: Disciplinary Board Didn’t Pay Attention
The board that recommended disbarment for Laramie Countys district attorney did not pay enough attention to the witnesses testifying in her favor, she said in documents filed with the Wyoming Supreme Court.
May 03, 2022
Potential Roe V. Wade Reversal Generates Diverse Wyoming Opinions
Members of Wyoming groups opposed to and in supportive of abortion rights were divided Tuesday over news a draft ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court seemed to show the court was preparing to overturn the landmark abortion rights ruling Roe v. Wade.
May 03, 2022
Wyoming Dept Of Health Ordered To Turn Over Details Of Lander Eye-Gouging Investigation
The Wyoming Health Department has been ordered to disclose details of its investigation into a 2020 hospital eye-gouging incident that resulted in a womans death.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2022
Wyoming Cops Say Physical Fitness Is Important But Measuring Waistlines Not The Way To Do It
A Texas program which penalizes law enforcement officers for waistlines exceeding 40 inches is not the way to promote physical fitness, according to Wyoming law enforcement leaders.
Jimmy OrrMay 02, 2022
Riverton Police Seek Help In Finding Man Sought In Shooting
The Riverton police department on Monday announced it had identified the man believed responsible for a shooting last week in Riverton.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2022
Cheyenne Mayor, Former Police Chief Frustrated Over ‘Tragic’ Levels Of Property Crime
In contrasting the levels of crime in Wyoming, former Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak said Natrona County had 24 home burglaries last year while Laramie County reported 154.
May 02, 2022
Ethete Dad Pleads For Governor’s Help To Reinvestigate Death Of His Daughter
In an April 17 letter to Governor Gordon, an Ethete father is asking for the governor's help to bring in federal marshals to reinvestigate the death of his daughter.
April 28, 2022
Man Sues Wyoming Company Over ‘Do Not Call’ Violations
A Louisiana man is suing a Sheridan, Wyoming company for $28,000 for repeatedly calling him repeatedly despite being on the federal "do not call" list.
April 28, 2022
Carbon County GOP Chair Reckless Endangerment Trial Continues; Correnti Pushes For Dismissal
Carbon County GOP Chair Joey Correnti IV is accused of pointing a 9-mm pistol at Nicholas Chadwick in October during an altercation in Saratoga and later firing a shot into the air.
April 27, 2022
Cheyenne Railroad Contractor Convicted Of Exposing Employees To Asbestos
The owner of Cheyenne-based Wasatch Railroad Contractors faces a maximum penalty of 95 years in prison and $1.2 million in fines for intentionally exposing his employees to asbestos.
April 22, 2022
Pro-Life Group Holds Protest At Planned Abortion Clinic in Casper
An estimated 150 people staged a rally Thursday in to show their opposition to a planned abortion clinic in Casper.
April 22, 2022
Man Sentenced To Prison For Strangling His Friend In Yellowstone Trailer
A federal judge on Monday sentenced a man to prison for strangling his friend in a Yellowstone trailer immeditaely after being released from jail.
April 21, 2022
Former Attorney General Says Firing Of Pinedale Teacher ‘Disturbing’ Since No Due Process
A former Wyoming Attorney General is questioning the legality of a school board's decision to fire a teacher because he was featured in a child predator "sting" operation.
April 20, 2022
Testimony About ‘Inappropriate’ Advances Not Allowed In Fremont Co Child Molestation Trial
Munda was charged last September with multiple counts of first-degree sexual abuse stemming from allegations that he touched a girl inappropriately when she was 5 and went on to sexually assault her for several years, starting when she began fifth grade.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2022
Two Confirmed Dead in Explosive Riverton House Fire
Two people died in a house fire and explosion in Riverton on Monday, authorities have announced.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2022
Wamsutter Man Will Serve 75-100 Years For Sexually Abusing Grandchildren
A Wamsutter man will serve the next 74 to 100 years in prison for child sexual abuse and exploitation, some instances of which involved his grandchildren, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.
April 18, 2022
Platte County Inmates Sue For $2 Million, Claim Confidential Mail Was Opened
A group of Platte County Detention Center inmates is suing the jail, the county, and its commissioners for $2 million claiming some of their confidential mail was opened in violation of their constitutional rights.
April 18, 2022
At Least One Dead In Riverton House Fire
At least one person was killed Monday in a Riverton house fire that set off explosions involving oxygen tanks.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2022
First Abortion Clinic in Wyoming to Open in Casper
While the planned opening of the clinic is generating opposition among members of Wyomings pro-life organizations, it is being welcomed by those who say the states women need access to more reproductive health services.
April 15, 2022
Gillette Officers Were Justified In Deadly January Shooting, According To Review
Two police officers were justified in a shooting that left a machete-wielding Gillette man dead last January, according to an independent review.
Jimmy OrrApril 15, 2022