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Woman Who Fell At Afton Park Bathroom Wanted $3 Million From Town, A Jury Say No
An Afton woman who fell at a public restroom in a local park in 2023 has lost her $3 million lawsuit against the town. A jury last week found the town wasn’t negligent in the fall that caused her “severe leg fracture.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2025
Woman, 61, Fires at Deputies in Wapiti, Park County Sheriff Reports
Deputies responded to a 911 call in Wapiti last week after a person called in a woman for firing a gun into the neighborhood. The suspected shooter, a 61-year-old woman, then allegedly fired toward deputies once they arrived.
Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2025
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires At Rock Springs Dump Could Signal Bigger Disasters
A surge in garbage fires linked to lithium-ion batteries at the Rock Springs Landfill has officials warning of bigger, future hazards. One expert said he's working out a plan to shut down grid portions and cordon off areas if an electric car ignites.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2025
Brother Of Yellowstone Shooter Can’t Keep ‘Getaway’ Car, Federal Magistrate Says
The brother of a Yellowstone concession worker who died in shootout July 4, 2024, can’t get the shooter’s car. With a federal magistrate's Friday order, the government can keep the 2021 Nissan that Lucas Fussner reportedly intended as his "getaway" car.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2025
Gillette Nursing Home Sued For Woman's Overdose Death Wants Lawsuit Dismissed
The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette denies any wrongdoing in Rhonda Parker’s fatal opioid overdose in a Friday court filing. The center is asking a judge to throw out a wrongful death lawsuit.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2025
Three To Six Years In Prison For Casper Man, 72, Accused Of Stabbing Two People
A 72-year-old Casper man accused of stabbing two people asked a judge for another chance Monday after pleading to one of the January stabbings. The judge said no, giving him three to six years in prison. Another charge for stabbing a woman was dismissed.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 04, 2025
Wyoming Sees Spike In Motorcycle Deaths As Sturgis Rally Brings Surge In Traffic
Three motorcycle riders have been killed in Wyoming crashes since July 19 as fatal accidents rise around the time of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Wyoming troopers are warning people to use extra caution amid a surge in bike traffic on state roads.
Justin GeorgeAugust 04, 2025
Cheyenne Man Not Guilty In Stabbing Death Of Estranged Wife’s Boyfriend
A jury found a Cheyenne man not guilty Friday in the stabbing death of his estranged wife’s boyfriend. The man told Cowboy State Daily on Monday that the boyfriend had consumed a large amount of meth and charged him during a confusing scuffle.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2025
Woman Hasn’t Given Up On Sister Who Vanished From A Pinedale Ranch 62 Years Ago
Decades after her 16-year-old sister Lynn Dianne Olson vanished from a Pinedale-area ranch in 1963, Camillia Olson has returned to her hometown. Now 77 herself, Camillia is desperate to uncover a long-cold mystery and finally put her sister to rest.
Jen KocherAugust 03, 2025
Worland Man Guilty Of Shooting HIs Dog Six Times To ‘Put It Out Of My Misery’
A Worland man was found guilty this week of shooting his own dog six times, with court documents saying he wanted to “put it out of my misery.” The dog’s new owner said Friday that the 1-year-old border collie mix is still recovering.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2025
Casper Woman Who Stabbed Mother Twice Thought She Was ‘A Witch With Dark Energy’
A 25-year-old Casper woman was in court Thursday accused of stabbing her mother twice and slashing her tires. She also told an investigator she thought her mother was “a witch with dark energy” and tried to run her over.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 01, 2025
Man Dubbed The ‘High Country Harasser’ Has Mental Health Issues, Mother Says
A man accused of harassing hikers along the Continental Divide Trail in Wyoming needs mental help, his mother says. She also takes issue with his being dubbed the “High Country Harasser,” but agrees he could pose a danger to others and himself.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2025
Grand Jury For Cody Roberts Over Wolf Torture A Rare Route In Wyoming
A grand jury is being convened for Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man who ran down a wolf, taped its mouth shut and showed it off before killing it in 2024, according to a Wyofile report. Convening a grand jury is rare in Wyoming, but not unheard of.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025
One Dead, Another Hurt In Head-On With Semi On Highway 220 Near Muddy Gap
“You need to get people coming,” a commercial truck driver said he told the 911 operator Wednesday night about a head-on crash between a car and a semi. Authorities confirm one person was killed in the crash on Wyoming Highway 220 near Muddy Gap.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025
Trump Nominates Cheyenne Legislator To Be U.S. Attorney For District Of Wyoming
Trump on Wednesday nominated state Sen. Darin Smith for the U.S. Attorney post in Wyoming. If confirmed, Smith would lead federal prosecutions across Wyoming, including national parks and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025
Wyoming Man Arrested For Drunken Golf Cart Rampage Through New York Airport
A 29-year-old Cheyenne man was arrested Monday for taking a motorized golf cart off-roading inside the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. He was “visibly intoxicated,” drove the cart on a motorized walkway and faces a list of criminal charges.
Andrew RossiJuly 30, 2025
Cody Police Say Man Wielded Knife Before Officer Shot Him
The man shot by a Cody Police Department officer Monday evening was wielding a knife, the agency reported Wednesday. The 22-year-old Gillette man also was wanted on warrants for alleged domestic abuse, including assaulting a pregnant woman.
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2025
Cheyenne Man Tells Investigator He ‘Hoards’ Child Porn, Faces Felony Charges
A 28-year-old Cheyenne man faces five felony child pornography charges following a three-month investigation, according to court records made available Tuesday. He told an investigator he “hoards” child porn and finds the images “interesting and weird.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025
Cheyenne Fifth Grade Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Molesting Girls
An elementary school teacher in Cheyenne has been arrested on suspicion of touching multiple female students inappropriately during the past school year. Brian Wrhel, 55, remains in the Laramie County Detention Center.
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2025
Laramie County Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving, Imprisoning Boy Free On Bond
A Laramie County fire chief and his wife were in Cheyenne Circuit Court on Wednesday. They were arrested Monday after warrants were issued accusing them of starving and imprisoning their 13-year-old adopted son. They are now free on bond.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025
Pressure Cooker That Closed Casper Streets Not A Bomb, But Linked To Drugs
Casper Police Department continues to investigate why someone left a pressure cooker on a street corner, prompting street closings and a bomb squad response. It didn’t contain explosives, but did hold items associated with illegal drug use.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025
Supreme Court Sides With Wyoming Public Defender Who Quit Over Contempt Order
A Gillette-based state judge didn’t take the proper steps when holding a tardy public defense attorney in contempt, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The lawyer quit after the judge punished him, worsening a critical shortage of public defenders.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025
One Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting East Of Cody
A man who led Cody police on a chase through the town Monday night was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he stopped. The incident began with police trying to pull the man over for not having a license plate, police say.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025
FBI, ATF Called To Casper After ‘Suspicious Package’ Closes Neighborhood
The FBI and ATF are being called in to help Casper Police Department investigate a “suspicious package” that closed streets and prompted recommendations that area residents leave their homes Monday.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025