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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
Authorities Seek Help in Locating Missing Gillette Woman; Man Living With Woman Not Cooperative
The Gillette Police Department is asking for help in locating a 32-year-old woman who disappeared under what it called "suspicious circumstances." The man who lived with her has not been cooperative and is considered a person of interest.
April 14, 2022
Former Legislator, Private Investigators Tracking Case of Missing Moorcroft Man
As investigators continue their examination into the disappearance of a Moorcroft man in 2019, a growing number of private investigators -- including one former legislator -- are turning their attention to the case of Chance Englebert.
April 14, 2022
Riverton School Officials Warning Parents About Violent Video Threatening To Kill Children
Officials with a Riverton kindergarten and preschool are warning parents about videos featuring a violent furry blue character from a video game accompanied by music about killing children.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2022
‘Murder-For-Hire’ Case Transferred From Wyoming To Vermont
A Colorado man who was arrested in Yellowstone for disguising himself as a U.S. Marshal to kidnap and kill a Vermont man four years ago is being transferred from Wyoming to Vermont.
April 13, 2022
California Man Faces Life In Prison, $10M Fine For Possessing 1,100 Fentanyl Pills
A California man faces anywhere from 10 years to life in prison for possessing nearly 1,100 fentanyl pills with the intent to distribute them.
April 12, 2022
Casper Women Catches Man In Act Of Abandoning Dog; Man Speeds Away When Questioned
A Casper woman spotted a man early Monday morning abandoning his dog outside of the Casper Events Center. More than 17,000 dogs and cats are abandoned every year in the state.
April 12, 2022