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Daughter Of Rock Springs Police Chief Accused Of Poisoning Roommate's Dog
Accused of poisoning her roommate’s dog so it had to be put down, the 19-year-old daughter of the Rock Springs police chief is charged with felony animal cruelty. The dog's owner doesn't agree with backlash against the chief, saying he's a "good person."
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2025
Months After Caught In Explosion, Jeffrey City Rancher Is Home, Glad To Be Alive
Rancher Travis Clyde, 47, was severely burned and injured in an explosion in July, suffering third- and fourth-degree burns. He is now back on his Jeffrey City ranch, thankful to be alive and glad for the outpouring of support his family has received.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 17, 2025
Wyoming Judge’s Secret Life Is Hand-Writing Top-Selling Legal Thrillers
Gillette Judge Paul Phillips — aka author James Chandler — has written 8 best-selling legal thrillers inspired by his life experiences. He just signed a deal with a major Hollywood producer with the goal of turning his book “Misjudged" into a 6 to 8-part docuseries.
Jen KocherNovember 15, 2025
Wyoming Sheriff To Criminals: Don’t Sell Drugs To Make Bond On Drug Charges
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak on Friday offered some helpful advice for criminals — don’t talk on a jail telephone about selling stolen stuff and drugs to raise money to get out of jail on drug charges.
Greg JohnsonNovember 14, 2025
Weston County Clerk In Court, Pleads Not Guilty To Ignoring Legislative Subpoena
The Weston County Clerk on Friday pleaded not guilty in Casper Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge for failing to appear after subpoenaed by a legislative subcommittee. The subcommittee was investigating her handling of the 2024 election results.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 14, 2025
Search Was On For Rock Springs Bar Worker Believed Missing — She Says She's Fine
Rock Springs police were asking for help locating a local bar worker Friday who vanished after work Tuesday. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor was believed missing, but says she's fine and wasn't actually missing. She was just on her days off and out of touch.
Jen KocherNovember 14, 2025
Former Worland Cop Guilty Of Molesting Children
After deliberating for about four hours Wednesday evening, a Washakie County jury convicted a former deputy who’d been serving as a police officer prior to his arrest last year on five counts of child sex abuse for molesting young girls.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2025
One Dead After Shooting At Gun Buy Gone Bad In Northwest Cheyenne
Detectives have interviewed multiple people in connection with a Wednesday night gun buy gone bad at a northwest Cheyenne home that left an 18-year-old man dead.
Scott SchwebkeNovember 13, 2025
LDS Church Sued Over Riverton Boy Losing Foot During Youth Boating Trip
The court-appointed conservator of a Riverton boy sued the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday over a youth group boat-tubing incident in which the boy lost his foot.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2025
Montana Ax Murderer And Self-Described White Supremacist Convicted Of Murder
A Montana jury found Daren Abbey guilty of murdering another man at a Gallatin Canyon campsite. Abbey, a self-described white supremacist, claimed self-defense but was convicted Monday and faces sentencing in December.
David MadisonNovember 13, 2025
Fremont County Prosecutor Shows Proof Of 'Premeditation' In 2023 Throat Slitting
The Riverton man accused of binding a man hand and foot, then fatally slitting his throat two years ago is finally headed to a felony-level trial court. Fremont County’s top prosecutor showed proof Wednesday that he acted with “premeditation."
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2025
Appeals Court Sides With Kanye West In Wyoming Campaign Case
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a marketing company suing Kanye West’s 2020 presidential campaign failed to show it was cheated out of payment.
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2025
Grass Fire West Of Laramie Threatens Multiple Gas Stations Near I-80
A 56-acre grass fire that ignited near multiple Laramie gas stations Monday is believed to have originated from I-80, officials believe. Fire crews are now watching the area to ensure the blaze does not rekindle.
Jackson WalkerNovember 12, 2025
Court Fight Heats Up Over Judge's Order To Spend More On Schools In Wyoming
Wyoming’s largest teacher's advocacy group and eight school districts are urging the state Supreme Court not to pause a judge’s order requiring more money for school staff, lunches, and technology while the state appeals the ruling.
Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025
Trump Pardons Runner Who Trespassed On Grand Teton Trail Closed For ‘Regrowth'
President Trump on Friday pardoned mountain runner Michelino Sunseri, who was convicted of using a closed trail in Grand Teton National Park during a record-setting trail run. Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman had called his case government overreach.
Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025
Clinic Denies Wrongdoing In Medicating Byron Mom Who Killed Her 4 Kids, Herself
The clinic and nurse sued in the murder-suicide in which a Byron, Wyoming, mother killed her four daughters then herself denied wrongdoing Friday. They say their actions — including reportedly prescribing ketamine — were not below the standard of care.
Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025
Accused King Soopers Road Rage Shooter Faints In Court As Judge Keeps Bond At $500K
The man accused in a fatal road rage-induced shooting outside a Cheyenne King Soopers in September fainted in court Monday when a judge upheld his bond at $500,000. Cowboy State Daily observed the man in the courtroom collapsed and screaming.
Jackson WalkerNovember 11, 2025
Cody Roberts Pleads Not Guilty To Animal Cruelty Over Wolf Incident
Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty Monday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025
Casper Mother Of Two Killed By Suspected Wrong-Way Driver
The brother of a Casper mother of two killed in a head-on collision Friday night says her children are “insanely saddened” by the devastating crash, but they're surrounded by loved ones. Her father was also in the car and remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025
New Clues Spark Hope In Cold Case Of Disabled Casper Teen Missing For 21 Years
New evidence has reignited the investigation into Justin Harris, a developmentally disabled Casper teen who vanished from a group home in 2004, giving hope to his family after 21 years of unanswered questions.
Jen KocherNovember 08, 2025
Rangers Looking For Suspect Who Beat Man At Guernsey State Park
Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.
Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025
Wheatland Man To Plead Guilty In Liquor Store Break-In That Left Buddy Beaten
A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.
Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025
Judge Upholds Wyoming's 'Sore Loser' Candidate Law And Crossover Voting Ban
A Wyoming judge upheld state laws banning crossover voting and keeping “sore loser” primary election candidates from launching petitions to get onto the general election ballot. The plaintiffs are likely to appeal, arguing the laws limit voter and candidate rights.
Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025
Powell Woman Who 'Escaped' California Politics Sues City To Keep Pygmy Goat
A California woman moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025