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Former Sweetwater County Senator Arrested In Prostitution Sting
A former legislator was arrested this week on charges of soliciting an act of prostitution and interfering with a police officer.
April 30, 2021
Wyo Health Department Data Breach Leads to Fraudulent Calls Across State
The Wyoming Department of Health is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the department in connection to a recently announced health information breach.
April 30, 2021
Fatal Crash: Speed, Substance Use, And Equipment Failure Identified As Possible Causes
A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred Wednesday morning that was possibly caused by driver fatigue, alcohol/drug use, and equipment failure, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
County 17April 30, 2021
Man Who Hit Golf Balls in Yellowstone Committed Illegal Act; Park Service Investigating
A man who is trying to hit a golf ball in every state committed an illegal act and is under investigation for hitting golf balls in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2021
Men Arrested in Uinta County For Hauling Fentanyl, Meth, And Cocaine
Two men were arrested in Uinta County after a pound of fentanyl, half pound of cocaine, and 12 ounces of methamphetamine were discovered in their vehicle.
April 27, 2021
Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling at Flying J Truck Stop in Gillette
A 32-year-old male was arrested after falling through the ceiling of the Flying J Truck Plaza in Gillette.
April 26, 2021
Rocky Mountain Power Warns of Phone Scams In Casper Area
Rocky Mountain Power is warning customers in the Casper area to be wary of callers claiming the company is about to disconnect their electricity.
April 26, 2021
WYDOT Poll: Getting Ticketed Or Arrested By Highway Patrol Can Be a Great Experience
A WYDOT poll indicates that interaction with the Wyoming Highway Patrol leads to a better perception of them.
April 23, 2021
Green River Man Pleads No Contest To Murder Of 5-Year-Old-Boy
Christopher James Nielsen pleaded no contest Thursday morning to first-degree murder charges for the death of a 5-year-old boy in his care.
April 23, 2021
Victim Identified In Torrington Murder Case
Torrington resident Madison Shana Cook, 20, was identified Thursday as the victim by the Torrington Police Department. Her death was ruled as a homicide.
April 22, 2021
WYDOT Cautions Not to Celebrate April 20 By Smoking Weed & Driving
The Wyoming Department of Transportation says people who drink and get high are more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don't.
Wendy CorrApril 20, 2021
Torrington Police Investigating Murder, Arson, Vehicle Theft
The Torrington Police Department is currently investigating a murder, arson and vehicle theft that took place Tuesday morning.
April 20, 2021
Man With Suspended License, Felony Amount of Cocaine Attempts to Elude Police; Fails Miserably
A Denver, Colorado man was driving through Wyoming with a felony amount of cocaine and a suspended license when he attempted to outrun law enforcement on rims after spike strips disabled his tires.
April 20, 2021
Jeffree Star Suffers Broken Back, Fractures From Car Accident Near Casper
YouTuber and makeup mogul Jeffree Star has shared a multitude of updates regarding his health and wellbeing following a rollover car accident on Friday morning.
April 19, 2021
Jeffree Star Injured In Car Rollover Near Casper
YouTuber and makeup mogul Jeffree Star was injured in a rollover collision near Casper on Friday.
April 16, 2021
Teen Arrested For Murder of UW Football Recruit
Keyshawn Evanta Harris, 18, was arrested and charged Thursday with murder, although his bond has not yet been set, according to the Dallas Police Department.
April 15, 2021
Following Death in Wyoming Prison, Feds To Drop Murder Case Against Taylor Leigh Plainbull
Federal authorities are moving to dismiss the case against a Montana man convicted of killing his former girlfriend because he died in a Wyoming jail while awaiting sentencing.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Cody Couple To Face Murder Charges In Toddler’s Death
Two Cody residents are now facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 2-year-old Paisleigh Williams.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Laramie County: Wyoming Investigators Reopen 1988 Dead Infant Case
The Laramie County Sheriffs Office is hoping to use new technology to identify an infant whose lifeless body was found in February of 1988.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2021
UW Football Recruit Killed In Dallas Shooting Over Weekend
A University of Wyoming football recruit was killed over the weekend at a hotel in Dallas.
April 12, 2021
Man Crams 300 Pounds of Marijuana in Car & Tries to Transport it Across Wyoming; Fails Miserably
Unfortunately for one hapless man stopped at the Sapp Brothers Truck Stop in Laramie County, 300 pounds of marijuana produces an aroma that drug-sniffing dogs can detect.
Jimmy OrrApril 08, 2021
Rock Springs Police: Wyoming Chase Ended When Driver Shot Himself
The Rock Springs Police Department said that Josiah Griffith, the man who died following a pursuit with law enforcement, fatally shot himself.
April 05, 2021
White Supremacist With Wyoming Ties Sentenced to Life In Prison
A white supremacist gang leader previously convicted of crimes in Wyoming was sentenced to life in federal prison this week.
April 05, 2021
Drunk Man Puts Drunk Friend in Bucket of Stolen Front-End Loader And Drives To Hospital; Gets Arrested
It's never a good thing to be drunk, steal a front-end loader, put your drunk friend in the bucket of a front-end loader, and go driving.
April 02, 2021