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How Two Missing Casper Men Prompted Stay-At-Home Mom To Create Wyoming’s Missing Person Database
After state legislators ignored her pleas for the need to create a missing person database, she launched a petition to Gov. Gordon. After receiving 36,000 signatures, Gordon backed her project and she put it in motion.
March 19, 2022
Judge Rules Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO Defrauded Firm Of Almost $15M
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the former chief financial officer of the Wyoming Catholic College defrauded a financial firm out of almost $15 million. Paul McCown could face 140 years in prison.
March 18, 2022
Man Shot By Federal Agent On Reservation Recovering In Hospital
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily, the man said he and his girlfriends family had been drinking together since noon Monday, when her cousins showed up" and a knife fight ensued. Shortly after, an agent shot him, he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2022
Man Whose Paid Off Debt Was Bounced From Collector To Collector Sues
A Gillette man who worked for more than two years to convince various debt collectors that his debt was paid is suing the companies for violations of federal debt collection rules.
March 17, 2022
Man Faces Prison, $25K Fine For Destroying Parts Of Grand Teton Natl Park With Illegal Motorcycle Event
An Arizona man is facing a lengthy prison term and a fine up to $25,000 for organizing an illegal motorcycle event in Grand Teton National Park which damaged more than 4,000 square feet near Mormon Row.
March 17, 2022
Once-Deported Illegal Alien Caught In Rawlins With 150 Pounds Of Pot, Cocaine, Guns; Faces Weapons Charge
A man deported from the United States in 2018 was arrested near Rawlins with more than 150 pounds of marijuana in his car is facing a federal weapons charge.
March 17, 2022
Cody Police On Holiday Inn Heist: “Was Not Like Ocean’s 11”; Less Than $1,000 Stolen
The Cody police told Cowboy State Daily that the armed robbery at the Holiday Inn was "not like Ocean's 11" as less than $1,000 was stolen.
Wendy CorrMarch 15, 2022
Unlike Rest of Country, Wyoming Not Experiencing Gasoline Theft
So far Wyoming has escaped large degrees of gasoline theft unlike many communities across the nation.
March 15, 2022
Woman Sticks Up Cody Hotel, Stages Clean Getaway
Cody Police are on the lookout for a woman who robbed a hotel at gunpoint early Monday morning.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2022
Colorado Woman Sues Cheyenne Doctor For Allegedly Leaving Sponge In Her Abdomen
A Colorado woman who claims a surgical sponge was left in her abdomen for 12 years is suing a Cheyenne doctor and the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
March 14, 2022
Panel Report: Laramie County DA Manlove Not Competent, Should Be Disbarred
The Board of Professional Responsibility said in its formal report that Laramie County DA "hurt the cause of justice in Laramie County," "does not understand the most fundamental legal doctrines," and should be disbarred.
March 14, 2022
Kidnapped Utah Teen Discovered In Back of Semi In Cheyenne Truck Stop
A Utah teenager who was kidnapped by a Florida man she met online was discovered in the back of a semi at a truck stop by Cheyenne police on Thursday and rescued, officials announced.
March 11, 2022
Former CFO Of Wyo Catholic College Facing Federal Charges For Wire Fraud
Paul McCown, former CFO for Wyoming Catholic College, is being charged with wire fraud in connection with allegations he improperly applied for and received more than $800,000 in federal coronavirus assistance.
March 11, 2022
Pinedale Woman Continues Search For Missing Sister; Over Two Years Now Without A Trace
Emily believes something was going on in those final two weeks in jail when Anne stopped communicating. Emily fears whoever that person might be trafficking her. Or perhaps her sister has overdosed and has yet to be found.
March 10, 2022
Former Cody Resident Pleads Guilty To Participating In Capitol Riot
A former Cody resident pleaded guilty late last month to participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
March 08, 2022
Beloved Cheyenne Police Dog Dies; Officers Considered ‘Ruger’ One Of Them
Retired Cheyenne Police K9 Ruger died last week at the age of 11. He left behind an impressive resume of accomplishments but more importantly, a large police family who loved him.
Jimmy OrrMarch 08, 2022
Soot-Covered Man Arrested For Starting Fires In Downtown Cheyenne
A soot-covered homeless man was arrested this week and accused of setting several fires in downtown Cheyenne, police announced Friday.
March 04, 2022
Gillette Man Scammed Out Of Thousands In Online Dating Fraud
A Gillette man was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a person he was supposedly dating online for a year, according to police.
March 03, 2022
Supreme Court Says Wyo Man Must Pay Medical Costs Of Person He Stabbed During Drug Deal
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled a Sweetwater County man must pay the medical bills of the man he was convicted of stabbing during a drug deal.
March 02, 2022
Casper Police Searching For Woman Possibly Involved In Hiland Murder
A woman is being sought in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in the rural Natrona County community of Hiland last year.
March 02, 2022
Company Accused Of Breaking Arms Sales Regulations Sued In Wyoming
Former Wyoming resident George Pazos is suing his former employer claiming he was fired when he refused to relabel Chinese materials as having been made in the United States.
March 01, 2022
Trooper Discusses Heartbreak After Fatal Crash Of Teenage Siblings From Lovell
After working the fatal crash scene involving two young people he knew personally, Trooper Randy Davis urged his fellow officers and first responders to seek help when they are overwhelmed with grief.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 28, 2022
Two Dogs Poisoned With Ibuprofen In Hot Dogs At Jackson Park; $5,500 Reward Offered
At least two dogs have been poisoned with ibuprofen hidden in hot dog slices in a Jackson park, according to the Jackson Police Department.
February 26, 2022
Manlove’s Request To Stream Disciplinary Hearing Denied — 11 Days After Hearing’s End
Wyomings Supreme Court has denied, 11 days after it ended, a request by Laramie Countys district attorney that her disciplinary hearing be recorded.
February 25, 2022