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Wyoming Criminal Astrologist Hoping to Solve Missing Persons Cases in the State
As wacky as Tahnee Zogg knows it might sound to some, she said the universe has been revealing secrets for centuries, and in many cases, effectively.
December 07, 2021
Wind Speeds Hit 95mph Over the Weekend Creating Numerous Truck Blow-Overs
With numerous truck blow-overs occurring over the weekend, WYDOT is reminding motorists if winds are gusting to hurricane category strength, it may not be a good time to drive.
Jimmy OrrDecember 06, 2021
Community Rallies After Thieves Steal Christmas Trees From Powell Boy Scouts
After thieves stole 20 Christmas trees the Boy Scouts of Powell were selling, the community rallied and bought "invisible trees" to more than make up the difference.
Wendy CorrDecember 02, 2021
Cheyenne Felon Faces 40 Years In Prison, $1M Fine For Possessing Gun, Ammo
A Cheyenne man faces up to 40 years in prison and a $1 million fine on allegations he was felon in possession of a firearm and other alleged violations of firearm laws.
December 02, 2021
Manlove Appeals To Supreme Court On Incompetency Charges
Allegations against Manlove include that she exaggerated budget pressures to dismiss almost 1,000 cases and that she improperly blamed police for errors that led to the release of two men accused of violent crimes.
December 01, 2021
Cheyenne Police & Watchful Citizens Thwart Puppy Thieves
Stolen puppies were returned to their owners this weekend after a Cheyenne citizen alerted the police department that people were trying to sell the stolen dogs from their vehicle in a parking lot.
Jimmy OrrNovember 30, 2021
Arapahoe Man Pleads Guilty To Running Friends Into Bonfire With Truck
An Arapahoe man faces up to 10 years in prison for knocking a number of his friends into a bonfire earlier this year, which caused them to be severely burned.
November 29, 2021
Man Leads Multiple Wyo Police Departments On Crazy Hour-Long High Speed Chase
A man was arrested Sunday after leading officers from multiple Wyoming police departments on a high-speed chase in the middle of the night.
November 29, 2021
Fort Washakie Man Faces Prison For Choking Girlfriend In Front Of Kids
A Fort Washakie man is facing potential prison time for assaulting his girlfriend, who is also the mother of his children.
November 29, 2021
Plane Crash Rediscovered Over The Weekend in Grand Tetons Was From 1988
The wreckage of an airplane discovered in the Gros Ventre drainage this past weekend was from a crash more than 30 years ago, authorities said.
November 24, 2021
Canadians Charged After Evanston Bust Uncovers 750 Pounds Of Meth, Coke
Two Canadian men have been charged with intent to distribute methamphetamine after being caught with hundreds of pounds of the drug during a Uinta County traffic stop last month.
November 24, 2021
Autopsy: Laundrie Died Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot To Head
Brian Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, the lawyer for the Laundrie family announced on Tuesday.
November 23, 2021
Wild High-Speed Chase Ends With Three Cars Destroyed & Consumed in Flames
One stolen car and two police cars were destroyed after a high-speed chase through Cheyenne set a field on fire on Thursday.
November 19, 2021
Update: Evanston Woman Killed After Crashing Into Fireworks Warehouse
A tragic accident claimed the life of a longtime Evanston resident when the car she was driving crashed into Phantom Fireworks on Overthrust Road.
November 19, 2021
Intoxicated Driver Collides Head-On With Semi North of Gillette, No Injuries
A Utah man was arrested late Wednesday night for driving while intoxicated after he collided head-on with a semi-tractor trailer north of Gillette.
County 17November 19, 2021
Park County Prosecutors Say They’ll Seek Life In Prison For 2020 Crime Spree
Former Powell resident facing nine felony counts for thefts, damages and high-speed chases.
November 17, 2021
Interstate 25 Closed For Nine Hours After Gunfight Erupts South of Wheatland
Part of Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland was closed for more than nine hours early Tuesday morning after a high-speed chase ended with a gunfight south of Wheatland.
Wendy CorrNovember 16, 2021
Laramie Man Sentenced To Prison For Threatening Lummis, Barrasso, Bouchard
A Laramie man was sentenced this week to prison for threatening four state and national political figures earlier this year.
November 16, 2021
Gillette Man Arrested For Pointing Gun At Neighbor While Drunk, Endangering Daughter
A Gillette man was arrested this past weekend after he reportedly pointed a gun at his neighbor while intoxicated and left the firearm within reach of his 9-year-old daughter
County 17November 16, 2021
Casper Man Arrested For Shooting, Killing Relative
A Casper man was arrested Friday evening for shooting and killing another man that morning, the Casper Police Department announced Monday.
November 15, 2021
Mother Of Missing Sheridan Man Still Hopeful After Four Years
Kyle Ellis disappeared after being dropped off at a gas station in Greybull four years ago.
November 15, 2021
Officer Denies Manlove’s Request For Hearing Delay, Provides More Time To Collect Evidence
A request from Laramie Countys district attorney to push back the date of her hearing before a group that oversees the behavior of attorneys has been denied, although she has been given more time to collect evidence in her case.
November 12, 2021
How Will Sweetwater County Fund Ambulance Service?
Following the failed attempt to pass the proposed general-purpose tax initiative during the special election, the ambulance service was the biggest discussion point.
November 12, 2021
Man Facing Charges For Trespassing Onto Cheyenne Air Force Base
A man is facing two charges in federal court for trespassing onto the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne last week.
November 11, 2021