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Man Charged With Agg Assault After Standoff With Casper Police
A man has been charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault after being involved in a standoff with Casper police.
April 02, 2021
Farson Man Indicted On Multiple Counts of Tax Fraud, Evasion
A Farson man was indicted Friday and charged with multiple counts of tax evasion and failure to file federal income tax returns.
April 02, 2021
Eight People Sentenced To Prison In Gillette Drug Ring Case
Eight people have been sentenced this week in relation to a drug conspiracy case in Gillette.
April 01, 2021
Gillette Man Accused Of Attacking, Threatening To Kill Woman
A Gillette man wanted on charges consisting of kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery, and false imprisonment was found and arrested earlier this week
County 17April 01, 2021
Fenn Treasure Hunter Gets 6 Months In Jail, $31K Fine
A man found digging in a cemetery inside Yellowstone National Park while hunting for treasure was sentenced in federal court this week.
March 31, 2021
Man Attempts to Elude Law Enforcement By Driving Through Oozing Mud-Filled Field; Fails Spectacularly
A Wyoming man failed spectacularly in his attempt to elude law enforcement when he thought driving through a mud-laden field was a better escape route than a paved highway.
March 31, 2021
Two Arrested For Endangering Children With Drugs At Gillette Hotel
Two hotel guests were arrested Monday morning at the Days Inn after methamphetamine was found in a room where young children resided.
County 17March 30, 2021
Laramie Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Lummis, Barrasso, Bouchard, Gaetz
A Laramie man has been charged with multiple counts after allegedly threatening to kill multiple state and national political figures.
March 30, 2021
Missing People of Wyoming: Part II
In runaway cases, the first 48 hours are key. After which, runaways are likely to be targeted by a predator who is on the lookout for such vulnerability.
March 30, 2021
Meth Party Busted At Gillette Motel
Police reportedly found the drugs while investigating a call to the Super 8 Motel March 28, where motel staff reported that some of their guests were acting strange.
County 17March 29, 2021
Green River Man Arrested After Going on Two-Hour Crime Spree
Steven Rice, 41, was arrested Monday and charged with felony property destruction and five misdemeanors, including battery, theft of less than $1,000, criminal entry and three counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
March 25, 2021
Cheyenne Man Arrested for Vehicular Homicide, DUI After Killing Woman In Hit and Run
A Cheyenne man was arrested this week in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a woman.
March 25, 2021
Wyoming Police Send Messages of Love, Support to Family of Slain Boulder Officer
Various Wyoming law enforcement agencies have sent messages of love and support to the family of the Boulder police officer who was killed in a shooting Monday.
March 23, 2021
Training Exercises Keep Wyoming Search and Rescue Teams Ready For Action
It's been a very busy season for Wyoming's Search and Rescue teams. Here's how they train...
Wendy CorrMarch 22, 2021
Man Attempts to Elude Highway Patrol On Closed Interstate Following Historic Blizzard In Middle of Nowhere
A Montana man was arrested after trying to elude law enforcement on I-80 -- which was incidentally closed due to an historic blizzard that shut down the highway for four days.
Jimmy OrrMarch 20, 2021
Man Arrested After Standoff With Police at Evanston Hotel
A man was arrested on Thursday after a standoff with police at an Evanston hotel.
March 19, 2021
Wyoming Interstates Open; Thousands of Truckers Get Back To Work
After waiting for 3 1/2 days, truckers finally got the green flag on Wednesday morning as Interstate 80 reopened.
March 17, 2021
Wyoming Second Highest In Nation For DUI Arrests
A recent report listed Wyoming as #2 in the nation when it comes to drivers being caught intoxicated behind the wheel.
Wendy CorrMarch 17, 2021
Couple & Dogs Left Dangling Over 100-Ft. Gorge When Pickup Truck Loses Control On Bridge
An Idaho couple was left dangling over a 100-ft gorge after their vehicle broke through a guardrail on a bridge.
Jimmy OrrMarch 16, 2021
Historic Avalanche Season Takes Its Toll On Responders
This winter has brought the deadliest avalanche season in American history.
March 15, 2021
Two Side-By-Side Rec Vehicles Crash Through Ice At Buffalo Bill Reservoir in Park County
Two side-by-side recreational vehicles crashed through the ice on the Buffalo Bill Reservoir this weekend, prompting the Park County Sheriff's Office to remind everyone about proper ice recreation safety.
March 09, 2021
Shooting in Cheyenne Leaves 14-Year-Old Dead and 13-Year-Old Arrested
An apparent overnight shooting in Cheyenne left a 14-year-old male dead and a 13-year-old male arrested.
March 08, 2021
Sheriffs Say Gun Rights Bill Will Make Crime Fighting Tougher
All of Wyomings 23 sheriffs object to a bill designed to limit the ability of the federal government to regulate firearms.
March 08, 2021
Rock Springs Man Arrested By SWAT After Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend
A Rock Springs man is in custody Friday afternoon after a tactical team was sent to his home due to a domestic disturbance.
March 05, 2021