Crime & Courts

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

Woman Charged After Shooting Gun At Mother In Cody

A Cody woman is in custody after she allegedly brandished and fired a pistol during a Wednesday dispute with her mother and teenage child.

November 10, 2021

Two Teens Struck By Car In Cheyenne On Monday

Two children were struck by a car while crossing the street on Monday in Cheyenne, the police department announced.

November 08, 2021

Cheyenne Student Struck and Killed By Car on Friday Morning

The Cheyenne police say the victim sustained critical injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead,

Jimmy OrrNovember 05, 2021

Man Killed In High Speed Chase With Wyoming Highway Patrol, 80 Pounds Of Weed Found In Car

A man was killed on Wednesday during a high speed pursuit he initiated with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

November 04, 2021

Man Convicted Of Living In National Forest In Garbage-Strewn Mess

A man was found guilty in federal court in Wyoming last month of living in a national forest. He has been banned from two forests for 5 years.

November 03, 2021

Laramie County DA Asks For More Time To Prepare For Incompetency Trial

Laramie County DA Leigh Anne Manlove is requesting more time to prepare for a trial in which she is being accused of not being competent to fulfill her duties.